This silent retreat will focus on the blending of meditation and Yin Yang Yoga through guided practices of embodying the elements (Earth/solidity, water/fluids, air/breath, & fire/energy) to access the qualities of gentleness, suppleness, and kindness within us. Through a mix of sitting and walking meditations alongside yoga, Noon & Victoria will offer tools for grounding and resourcing our hearts, bodies and minds.

Each day, Noon will provide guided and walking meditations along with instruction and reflections which will include time for dialogue and questions. He will also offer one-on-one meetings, allowing us to explore ways of unravelling any knots or share experience.

To complement our meditation practice, Victoria will be offering two daily yoga sessions of 45 and 90 minutes.

Through being in silence together, there will be time to listen deeply to our hearts, coming out of the need for personae presentation, and to rest.

Each day, there will be 45 minutes of daily domestic activity such as veggie chopping, washing up, cleaning the kitchen, or emptying compost toilets. This enables us to offer retreats at less cost than if we were a business and employing several staff.

All teaching guidance is offered on dana (donation basis), to be offered at the end of the retreat to Noon & Victoria.

About Yin Yang Yoga

Yin Yang Yoga is a fusion that encompasses the ancient Daoist qualities of yin and yang: Whilst Yin Yoga is traditionally a passive, still and quiet form of yoga, its yang equivalent is more active and moving. 

The idea behind this holistic practice is to bring balance and stimulate the movement of qi (or energy) throughout the whole body, as well as exercise it physically. The intention is to stress the body in a variety of ways, release tension and calm the mind as a complement to our meditation practice.

In these sessions, expect a style of yoga - augmented by different forms of breathwork - that will flow like water between these two approaches. In order to aid this flow, the yang element of the practice will still be relatively gentle, allowing it to be accessible to all levels including beginners.

Place : Ekuthuleni Retreat Centre, 1300 Festes-Saint-André, France

Dates: 25th to 30th July

Cost: €350 for the whole retreat. Payment of €150 in advance by Paypal or bank transfer & €200 on arrival.

This payment covers food, water, insurance, office costs, gas for cooking but not any of our other costs or the living costs of the resident teacher.

Transport from the station by shared taxi: cost is approx. €9 each for three people per taxi.

Dana: We are not funded by any institutions or government bodies. Ekuthuleni relies on people's generosity to remain open and for the teachers’ livelihood. Called Dana in the Buddhist tradition from 2600 years ago, these donations are based on each person's income and fluidity with money. Please bring cash with you for this, or you can offer Dana online at Ekuthuleni.

Click on the link to practical information for details about what to bring, or go to the booking form. After booking, you will receive confirmation & some practical info, such as station pick-up times & drop-off times.