Come and join us at the magical Chalet Savoie Faire where our intention is to leave you feeling rested, balanced, rejuvenated and inspired after a day in nature, stunning views, eating well, enjoying a beautiful Yin Yoga session accompanied by Singing Bowl Therapy, Reiki Drumming and a Gong Bath whilst connecting to like minded souls. Covid-19 times has presented many challenges for all of us in different ways and has possibly thrown us into survival mode which can have a detrimental effect on our physical, energetic, emotional and mental health. We are offering you the opportunity to Rest and Rebalance where we will trigger your parasympathetic state and reboot your nervous system - it really is the best medicine and an experience sure to nourish every cell in your body and mind - and all for €75pp (or discounted to €65 if you have limited work).

Due to covid numbers are limited and protocols followed. Please contact to book or arrange your own bubble.

Whats included…

• 09.00am - Welcome muffin and tea at Chalet Savoie Faire

• 09.30am - Drive/walk 1km up to Bailey’s yoga barn

• 10.15am - A re-balancing Yin Yoga Session based on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory accompanied Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming

• 13.00pm - A nourishing vegetarian lunch awaits you (GF,Ve and other dietary requirements are possible)

• 14:00pm - Explore the local forest/mountains (or stay at the chalet to chill)

• 16:00pm - 60 minute relaxing and balancing gong bath (we will aim to offer this outside in nature - weather dependant)

• 17:00pm - Grounding and chat before home time at 18:00pm

  *please note Nikki and Hugh have a lovely little puppy called Opi who lives with them and our little dog Barney will also be there*

DATES BELOW…

• Sunday 17th Oct 2021

• Get in touch to arrange your own group retreat day

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 to promote calm.

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. They can helps with stress, depression, insomnia, menstrual pain, ear problems, sinusitis etc and offer a sense of peace and calm. On your day retreat you will experience a gong bath, singing bowl therapy and reiki drumming. Private treatments are available at an extra charge.

REIKI

Reiki is the Japanese word for universal life force. By channeling energy from the universe (generally through the hands), It can be a deep relaxation technique that reduces stress and promotes healing. Reiki re-activates the body’s natural energy system, bringing you back into balance on every level, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Reiki Drumming for healing and meditation is an ancient practice. Scientific research confirms that drumming can influence brain activity, bringing you into the meditative alpha state, reduce stress, help control pain and enhance healing.

Chalet Savoie Faire is a beautiful 1900s farmhouse in the village of Fontaine Naves, in the heart of the French Alps surrounded by mountains and forest which has been transformed by Nikki & Hugh into a luxury & bespoke accommodation. 1km up the road they have also lovingly built Bailys Yoga Barn which is a perfect space for us to practice together and explore the area.

The main house provides accommodation for up to 8 people, with a beautiful open-plan living area and luxury bathrooms to make it a perfect retreat if you would like to stay overnight before or after the retreat day. There is also a Gite over the road if you prefer a more rustic stay.

You will have the care and attention from a 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 | SOUND | TCM

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 | SHAMANISM

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!

We hope you can join us!

Namaste x