We are delighted to be collaborating again with Nikki & Hugh at their stunning Chalet Savoie Faire to offer you a nourishing retreat sure to ignite your inner fire whilst being surrounded by breathtaking views and lush forests.

Together, we have prepared a beautiful nurturing retreat where we will work to harmonise your energetic, physical, emotional and mental self with Yin Yoga, Sound Healing, Reiki and using aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory whilst nourishing you with life at altitude, delicious meals with some deep, powerful and transformational sessions. We will also be bringing the Wim Hof Method to you where you will get to learn the Fundamentals as part of your retreat - this will include how to use the Breath, the Cold and Commitment to change your deepest physiology and take back control of you! Our intention is to leave you feeling rested, balanced, rejuvenated, inspired and have some tools to take back home with you.

We will be tuning into the Fire element whilst working with the Heart and Small Intestine organs and meridian pathways in order to improve energy (chi) stagnation and flow. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, working with the heart and small intestine meridian pathways in advance and at the beginning of the summer season is the most optimal time to start to protect these channels as they are likely to weaken over the summer season. When out of balance in the heart and small intestine meridian channels we are likely to experience symptoms such as (but not limited to) ability to make decisions, ability to attract good/bad connections, abdominal pain or boating, shoulder issues, being dominated by emotions, sadness, depression, poor circulation, hot flushes, heart burn, joylessness.

Friday 1st July - Sunday 3rd July 2022: From €695 for shared room at stunning Chalet Savoie Faire OR From €595 for BYO linen shared room at the Gite

Whats included…

• 3 days and 2 nights in the luxury of beautiful Chalet Savoie Faire

• Delicious carefully prepared vegetarian food including 2x breakfasts, 1x picnic, 1 x 3 course lunches and 2x 3 course dinners (other dietary requirements are catered for)

• Forest walk and Mountain Hike are planned but optional activities during your stay

• 2 x Morning Meditations with Qigong Movement and Wim Hof Method Breathwork

• Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop including theory and Practice for Breathwork, Cold Water and Commitment. There will be an option for Ice Bath - Lets do this!

• 2 x 2hour Yin Yoga sessions based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory accompanied by Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming

• Fire and Drumming Ceremony

• Option to book private sound healing, reiki or massage treatments and extend your stay at Chalet Savoie Faire

  *please note Nikki and Hugh have a lovely little puppy called Opi who lives with them*

YIN YOGA

Yin Yoga is a slow and soft style of yoga which allows you to stress, hydrate and nourish the deeper connective tissues such as ligaments, bones and joints which are harder to target in more dynamic (yang) styles of yoga. There will be a specific focus the meridian pathway and organ health to harmonise your energetic system and to bring balance physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The practice will be accompanied by our Nepalese singing bowls so that the sound and vibrations will enter your body at a cellular level to calm your body and mind and promote healing.

SOUND HEALING

Sound Healing helps the body generate a positive flow of energy and offers vibrations on a cellular level into the body which stimulates the blood vessels, lymph, nerves, veins and muscles to open up blockages and loosening tension in the body, relaxing the body and releasing pain. They can helps with stress, depression, insomnia, menstrual pain, ear problems, sinusitis etc and offer a sense of peace and calm. We also shower you with Reiki Drumming to enhance your experience, release and blockages and take you deeper into the parasympathetic state.

WIM HOF METHOD

Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop During your retreat you will experience and gain skills from a Wim Hof Fundamentals workshop as you put yourself in the expert hands of a certified WHM Instructor to learn the 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Technique, Cold Exposure & Commitment. Find out how you can utilise oxygen and cold exposure to optimise body & mind, and learn about the underlying physiology which will help you to ignite your inner fire, tap into your deepest potential and create a daily practice at home to help you rise and thrive.

Chalet Savoie Faire is a beautiful 1900s farmhouse in the tranquil village of Fontaine Naves, in the heart of the French Alps which has been transformed by Nikki & Hugh into a luxury & bespoke accommodation.

The main house provides accommodation for up to 8 people, with a beautiful open-plan living area, vaulted dining hall and walled terrace with views across the valley. Luxury bathrooms with gorgeous toiletries, flat screen televisions in every room and a cosy open fireplace make it a perfect retreat.

1k up the road we have the beautiful Chez Milo which offers an additional 2 x sole or twin occupancy double rooms for you to enjoy with their own living space and kitchen which is below the yoga barn.

Fontaines Naves is a picturesque mountain village, with stunning views across the valley. It is situated at 1300 altitude and is perfect for escaping the main summer resorts so we can enjoy the peace and tranquility in the comfort of Chalet Savoie Faire and Chez Milo. If you did want to extent your stay, the nearby market town of Moutiers is only 15 mins away and 30 minutes from the main hiking and mountain biking resorts of Meribel/ Courchevel There are plenty of other beauty spots to explore including Annecy, many stunning drives and even the medieval town of Conflans.

Only 8 spaces available in the main chalet so book quickly!

Friday 1st July 2022

ARRIVAL DAY

• 13:00 – Arrival tea and settle in

• 13:30 - 14:00 Stroll up to the Bailey’s barn and take in the local views

• 14:00 - 16:00 Yin Yoga practice working with the Heart and Small Intestine organs and meridian lines accompanied by singing bowl sound therapy and reiki drumming

• 16.00 - 17:00 Forest Walk back to Chalet Savoie Faire

• 17:00 – 19:00 Rest and Digest

• 19:00 – 20:30 Nourishing 3 course dinner

• 20:30 - Relax, read a book or chat with like minded souls

Saturday 2nd July 2022

SATURDAY

• 07:30 – 09:00 Morning Mediation, Qigong Movement and Wim Hof Method Breathwork Practice

• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 11:00 Rest and Digest

• 11:00 – 15:00 Steady hike and explore the mountains including picnic

• 15:00 – 17:00 Free time to Rest and Digest

• 17:00 – 19:00 Yin Yoga practice accompanied by singing bowl therapy and reiki drumming

• 19:00 – 20:30 Nourishing 3 course dinner

• 20:30 - Relax, read a book or chat with like minded souls

Sunday 3rd July 2022

DEPARTURE DAY

• 07:00 – 09:00 Morning Mediation, Qigong Movement and Wim Hof Method Breathwork Practice

• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 13:00 Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop - Breathwork and Cold Water Theory plus Ice Bath Immersion (ignite your inner fire!)

• 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch

• 14:30 - 15:30 Fire and Drumming Closing Ceremony

• 16:00 Extend your stay at Chalet Savoie Faire - i would!

You will have the care and attention from 800hour and level 3 Yin Yoga teacher, Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, Experienced and Qualified Sound healer and Reiki Master who will take you on a wonderful healing journey sure to leave you feeling fully refreshed, deeply relaxed and rejuvenated.

YOGA | SOUND | REIKI

NATALIE BRADSHAW

Yoga has changed my life. For years I suffered with Adrenal Fatigue and an Autoimmune Disease, that combined with being a workaholic in the corporate world often meant choosing to work 13-hour days and using all my energy up at work that often meant that I had nothing left for me, let alone time for my family or friends. After becoming dependent on steroid injections, western medication and coffee just to get through the day I decided to come back to Yoga and explore a more holistic lifestyle. Rather than continue to book holidays in a desperate attempt to recharge, I started to go on Yoga retreats and train to become a Yoga teacher which soon became a huge turning point in my life because it gave me the space to rest, spend time with like minded people and also learn tools that I needed to make changes in my life. Very quickly I found that a more regular Yoga practice offered me much more than the physical benefits and in fact the actual physical poses were only a small part of ‘doing’ Yoga. As I continued to dig deeper, not only did I become stronger and more mobile in my body but I had reduced pain, raised my energy levels, improved my mental health and my whole perspective significantly changed. I said goodbye to my corporate life and set out on a new path find a solution other than a lifetime on western medication and guess what - I haven't taken western medication for over 4 years and have managed to keep my autoimmune issues at bay (unless I fall into old habits!) Even now with over 1000 study hours with many global master teachers and reading hundreds of books, I continue to search for and experience alternative ways to live at optimal health in this modern world. Going deeper into the layers is my passion, specifically in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine, organ health, the energetic body and breath work. Sound and Reiki has also been a huge influence in my healing path which is why James (my husband) and I love to work together and create healing and transformational experiences which we can offer on a private basis, group classes, workshops or retreats.

REIKI | SOUND | WIMHOF METHOD

JAMES BRADSHAW

Working in the fire and rescue service was my dream job and after making the difficult decision to leave after 12 years service I lost my way a little. I missed helping other people and felt something was missing. I proceeded to spend another 12 years building up my own renovations and maintenance company and whilst really enjoying meeting new people, the practical side of working with my hands and being creative I still felt I had more to offer. In 2011 I injured my spine in a car accident and the doctors said that I would need to start saving for a £20k operation to remove some of my spine which would manage the pain. The injury was affecting my life and somedays I couldn’t walk – this is where my journey started in looking for alternative ways to heal. I started regular yoga classes and very soon I regained strength, mobility and reduced pain. It was actually in the yoga studio that I saw a leaflet for Reiki and became very curious in how I could tap into my own healing potential. In the back of my mind I knew this was the tool I could use to help myself and others. It has been quite a journey working towards my Reiki master degree and digging deeper into the potentials of Sound Therapy. Collectively it has taken my own healing ability and what I can offer to a whole new level which in fact has recently helped me fight cancer for the 2nd time. Understanding Cancer triggers, how to prevent, slow down, and potentially cure with lifestyle and alternative healing methods has become a big area of interest for me and Natalie - we continue to research, experience and explore ways to help ourselves and others live at optimal health in this modern world.

And guess what… I no longer need the spinal operation!

All rooms in CSF are stunning, luxurious, lovingly designed and prepared. Due to the nature of the activities on retreat, alcohol will not be served as it is not responsible for us to do so however you have the option to extend your stay before and after the retreat programme where you can enjoy the bar at Chalet Savoie Faire and maybe add a day trip to Lake Annecy.

Investment:

€695 per person in shared room if you have subscribed to our mailing list

OR €795 per person in shared room

From €595 in the shared Gite or apartment opposite the chalet on a BYO linen basis.

Please contact direct for Private room options.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS

You must arrange your own travel insurance as part of the booking agreement. You must not attend this retreat if you display any Covid-19 symptoms.

We hope you can join us!

Namaste x