Gabriele Severini
14th - 20th June
Join us
We are honoured to host Gabriele Severini, KPJAYI certified teacher, for a one week intensive retreat. This is a unique opportunity for you to escape to the tranquility of the French countryside and for you to deeply immerse yourself into your Ashtanga practice
Schedule
Friday, 14th June | 2024
· Check in after 15.00
· 19.30 – Welcome dinner with a few guidelines about the retreat
15th June – 19th June | 2024
· 07.00 – 08.30 – Mysore Practice
· 08.30 – 09.30 – Break for fresh snacks, tea, coffee and juice
· 09.30 – 11.00 – Workshop to deepen your Ashtanga practice
· 11.30 – Brunch will be served by the pool, depending on the weather, cooked with organic vegetables picked straight from our garden or bought from one of our local farmers
· Afternoons will be free for relaxing, swimming, walks in the woods or in the vineyards, massage, sightseeing
· Fruits, tea, coffee and nuts will be freely available throughout the day
· 19.00 - Dinner
Thursday, 20th June | 2024
· 07.00 – 8.30 – Led class
· Check out: we kindly ask students to vacate their room by 10am, although they can stay at the property longer if their flights are in the afternoon or early evening
· 11.30 – Goodbye brunch
At Ashtanga France we have two houses within the same grounds. You can either choose to stay at the Château or at the Cottage. Both have their own swimming pool, common areas to sit, relax and enjoy nature and both are available for everybody to use.
Accommodation
Location
If you are looking to escape to tranquility and surround yourself in never-ending vineyards and countryside then you have found the right place. Wake up to birdsong and gaze at the stars at night, marvel at the Eagles and Buzzards soaring on the updrafts in the late afternoon heat and walk through our extensive grounds to watch the heron’s patrolling the lake.
If you want to venture further afield then we are surrounded by pretty villages, many dating back to medieval times. The impressive river Garonne is a few kilometers away as is the famous Canal du Midi here you can hire canoes or take a boat trip. Bicycle hire is available locally.
As you’d expect, there are numerous wine tasting Châteaux in the area and we are happy to organise visits. Bordeaux and Toulouse is worth a visit if your have time, it’s about 1.15 hour by train.
Our food
During Gabriele’s retreat, we will follow the principle of wholesome, nourishing and freshly prepared vegetarian food. Our garden provides a selection of organic vegetables and herbs that are picked daily according to the season.
We also support our local farmers who grow organic vegetables and fruits. We believe the best meals are those prepared with the highest quality ingredients we can find.
About Gabriele
Gabriele Severini is officialy certified from the Shri K.Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute of Mysore, India ( now Sharath Yoga Center).
He has studied from 2002 regularly with Shri K.Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath. Sharath Jois is currently the director of the institute, under his guidance Gabriele has completed the advance A (third series) and started the fourth.
He obtained a degree in Physical Education from the University of Rome and began the practice of Ashtanga Yoga in 2000, his main teacher in Italy becomes Tina Pizzimenti.
He was the director for 10 years of Ashtanga Yoga Roma, currently he lives with his family in Sassari (Sardinia), giving workshops in Italy and worldwide.
Cottage Price
€1,350
per person
Shared bedroom, with 2 Single beds, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
€1,750
Private bedroom, Double sized bed, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
€1,950
Private bedroom, King sized bed, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
Château Price
€2,100
per person
Shared bedroom, 2 Double sized beds, luxurious ensuite with shower and bathtub
€2,200
Private bedroom, King sized bed, shared bathroom with 1 other room
€2,400
Private bedroom, King sized bed, luxurious ensuite with shower and bathtub
Request your room
Gabriele Severini 14th June - 20th June 2024
Other informations
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Mysore Classes
Workshops
Fruits, tea, coffee and nuts available all day
Delicious and organic meals twice a day
Comfortable and beautiful accommodation
Wifi (StarLink 200MBS connection speed)
Time to explore the beautiful French countryside
Yoga equipment (Manduka Yoga mats, blocks, belts and blankets)
Group pick-up and return from/to Agen station
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Massages and other therapies (available on request)
Train tickets
Flights
Sightseeing (available on request)
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Toulouse and Bordeaux are the closest airports.
1) From Bordeaux airport there are two choices:
• Hire a car at the airport and drive to Ashtanga France/ Château de Gueyze (1h15 min journey)
• Or from Bordeaux airport, get a taxi to the train station Bordeaux St Jean and hop on the train to Agen Station (1h30 min journey). From there we can arrange pick-ups
2) From Toulouse airport, there are also two choices:
• Hire a car at the airport and drive to Ashtanga France/ Chateau de Gueyze (1h30 min journey)
• Or get a taxi to the train station Toulouse Matabiau and hop on the train to Agen Station (1h30 min journey). From there we can arrange pick-ups
3) If you are coming from Paris:
• There are direct trains from Paris Montparnasse station to Agen train station (3h11 min journey). From there we can arrange pickups.
*Train tickets can be easily be purchased in advance on www.trainline.com