We are delighted to be collaborating with Nikki & Hugh at the stunning Chalet Savoie Faire to offer you a nourishing retreat in the heart of the magical French Alps surrounded by breathtaking views and lush forests as we transition from Winter to Spring.

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, breath work, cacao and using aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory whilst nourishing you with life at altitude, delicious meals, a half day vegetarian cooking course and some deep, powerful and transformational sessions. 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 Wood element whilst working with the Liver and Gall Bladder organs and meridian pathways in order to improve energy (chi) stagnation and flow. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, working with the Liver and Gall bladder meridian pathways in advance of the spring season is the most optimal time to start to protect these channels as they are likely to weaken over the spring season. When out of balance in the Liver and gall bladder meridian channels we are likely to experience symptoms such as (but not limited to) stress, headaches, neck/shoulder tension, repressed anger, frustration, irritability, resentment, indecisiveness and physical issues linked to blood, menstruation, digestion, joint issues, muscular strength and vitality. We will use techniques such as Yin Yoga, Acupressure, Qigong, Sound Therapy and Energy work to bring balance to these channels, improve energy (chi) flow and prepare you for the transition to Spring with tools for optimal health.

Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March from €695 for shared room at stunning Chalet Savoie Faire OR €595 for BYO linen shared room at the gite opposite

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, 2 x 3 course lunches and 2x 3 course dinners (other dietary requirements are catered for)

• Daily morning stroll, forest walk and mountain hike are planned (optional) activities during your stay

• 2 x Morning Meditations, 3 x Yin Yoga Sessions working with the Chinese Meridian System using techniques such as qigong and acupressure, 1x Gong bath, 1 x Cacao Ceremony with journalling, singing mantra & sound,1 x Drumming circle meditation

  OPTIONS:

• Option to add 1/2 day vegetarian cookery course linked to the wood element, liver and gall bladder with Nikki (discounted by half to €75pp)

• Option to book reiki treatment or singing bowl chakra balance a discounted price (45 mins session for €45)

• Option to book a massage - details available on arrival

• Option to extend your stay at Chalet Savoie Faire either before or after the retreat dates (you may like to ski in a neighbouring valley)

  *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 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 on acupressure, 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 ion 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. Sound can helps with stress, depression, insomnia, menstrual pain, ear problems, sinusitis etc and offer a sense of peace and calm. On retreat you will experience a gong bath, singing bowl therapy and reiki drumming and you will have the opportunity to book a private treatment (extra charge).

CACAO

Ceremonial Grade Cacao has been used for centuries by the indigenous as a plant medicine for nutritional and healing purposes. Nutritionally, ceremonial grade cacao has 20 times more disease fighting antioxidants than blueberries and offers magnesium, riboflavin along with essential fatty acids making it a huge help to lower cholesterol, improve heart function and reduce the risk of cancer. It is also a mood enhancer through increasing dopamine and serotonin whilst also stimulating endorphins amongst other benefits which we will experience together in ceremony.

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 ski 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 ski 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 10 spaces available (however may change depending on Covid restrictions)

Friday 4th March 2022

ARRIVAL DAY

• 09:30 – Arrival tea and settle in

• 10:30 - 11:00 Morning stroll up to the yoga barn and take in the local views

• 11:00 - 13:00 Yin Yoga practice working with the Liver and Gall Bladder organs and meridian lines accompanied by singing bowl sound therapy and reiki drumming

• 13.00 - 15:00 Delicious plant based/veg lunch back at Chalet Savoie Faire

• 15:00 – 16:30 Free time

• 16:30 – 19:00 Forest walk, breathwork and gong bath

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

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

Saturday 5th March 2021

SATURDAY

• 07:10 – 07:30 Silent walk/drive the Yoga barn

• 07:30 – 09:30 Morning Meditation, Acupressure with Yin (AcuYin) yoga practice with singing bowl therapy and reiki drumming

• 09:30 – 10:30 Breakfast

• 10:30 – 15:00 Explore the mountains by snowshoe including picnic

• 15:00 – 17:00 Free time

• 17:00 – 19:00 Cacao ceremony around the fire with journalling, singing mantra and sound session

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

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

Sunday 6th March 2021

DEPARTURE DAY

• 07:10 – 07:30 Silent walk/drive to the yoga barn

• 07:30 – 09:30 Morning Meditation, Qigong Yin yoga practice, singing bowl therapy and reiki drumming

• 09:30 – 10:30 Breakfast

• 11:00 - 15:00 Optional Vegetarian cookery course linked to Wood Element, Liver and Gall Bladder and gather for lunch

• 15:00 – 17:00 Drumming meditation & closing circle

• 17:00 - 18:00 Cup of tea and goodbyes for now

• 18:00 Check out or book additional nights at CSF

You will have the care and attention from a 1000hour level 3 yin yoga teacher and sound healer/reiki master who will take you on a wonderful healing journey sure to leave you feeling fully refreshed, deeply relaxed and rejuvenated.

YOGA & CACAO

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

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.

From €695 per person in shared room (£ rate is dependant on exchange rate/approx £590 as of January 2022)

OR €595 in the shared Gite opposite the chalet on a BYO linen basis. (£ rate is dependant on exchange rate)

NO accommodation €510 however must attend all sessions and meals

Please contact direct for Private room options.

Travel, transfers and additional food or treatments outside of the programme are not included in the price. The optional vegetarian course is discounted (by 50%) to €75pp paid directly to Nikki on the day.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS

It is your responsibility to check the entry requirements and restrictions for France from your country. 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. If you can not attend due to Covid restrictions then you can change to a future retreat - please note that the deposit is non-refundable.

We hope you can join us!

Namaste x