reconnect with the essential in the Orleans forest
In a world that scatters us, the ashram offers this rare luxury: time to pause. Available year-round, our yoga retreat invites you to slow down, away from daily agitation, to reconnect with what truly matters.
Whether you come for a yoga weekend, a yoga course, or an extended stay, you will leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and with concrete tools to nourish your balance.
A yoga retreat at the Ashram will allow you to:
At the ashram, every gesture, every moment aligns with yogic principles. From waking to birdsong to falling asleep in the forest silence, your entire day breathes harmony.
This total immersion, based on the 5 principles of Sivananda yoga (asana, pranayama, relaxation, diet and meditation), allows you to concretely experience how a fully aligned life nourishes the body, calms the mind and elevates the soul.
The first Sivananda ashram established in Europe, we have been perpetuating since 2003 the authentic teaching of Sivananda Yoga, an integral yoga that harmonizes the four traditional paths (Karma, Bhakti, Raja and Jnana yoga) adapted to contemporary life.
Your stay includes:
You can also:
Ready to live this transformative immersion?
The Sivananda yoga class follows the traditional sequence of 12 basic postures, in a precise order that allows the body to work completely and in a balanced way.
A proven structure for over 60 years, practiced in Sivananda centers and ashrams worldwide.
More than simple exercise, it’s a meditative practice that develops strength and flexibility while calming the mind.
Each class includes:
Classes last approximately 1.5 hours and are adapted to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The emphasis is on progressing at your own pace.
Bring your yoga mat and meditation cushion (also available at the shop). If you have injuries or health problems, inform our teachers before class.
The satsang is a time of collective meditation, followed by mantra chanting and a short teaching on yoga philosophy.
These moments of calm and sharing allow you to deepen your practice and better understand the principles of yoga beyond the postures.
Chant books are provided – no prior experience necessary.
Two nutritious meals are served at 10am and 6pm, with a snack of fruit and biscuits in the afternoon.
Our meals are:
The Ashram is animated by an enthusiastic community of volunteers. We invite our visitors to participate in daily tasks for one hour per day – gardening, cooking, maintenance…
Karma yoga creates a joyful atmosphere, fosters authentic connections and develops a positive attitude towards life. It purifies the heart and sublimates the ego.
The first of the four paths of yoga, karma yoga is the foundation on which all yogic practice rests according to the teachings of the Sivananda tradition.
Life is not fully lived if you do not serve and love all of humanity.
The ashram offers different types of accommodation for all budgets, from simple comfort to private rooms with bathroom.
New to yoga? Discovering the Sivananda tradition?
Call us, we will be happy to answer all your questions.
All our team members are volunteers long engaged in the practice of karma yoga and graduated from the Sivananda teacher training.
We perpetuate the authentic teaching transmitted from master to disciple and look forward to accompanying you during your stay.
The ashram welcomes you 365 days a year, with total flexibility:
Each week covers a specific theme: vegetarian cooking, meditation, positive thinking…
Whether you come for the theme or simply to resource yourself, you will always benefit from the complete programme.
The harmonium is the traditional instrument that accompanies mantra chanting (kirtans) in the yogic tradition. Its soothing and meditative sound creates an atmosphere conducive to spiritual elevation. Discover this indian instrument during private lessons with our experienced teachers. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, take advantage of your stay at the ashram to learn to play in a supportive atmosphere.
30-min (€35) or 60-min (€60) lessons. Inquire and book at reception.
