Laruga Glaser
25th August - 01 September
Immerse yourself in a 7-day Ashtanga Yoga retreat under the expert guidance of Laruga Glaser whilst enjoying beautiful unspoilt French countryside, staying in a warm and inviting 16th century Château.
Largua’s inspiring way of teaching will guide you in a very comprehensive manner through the foundations of Ashtanga Yoga, offering you the chance to ground and deepen your own practice.
The retreat will be dedicated to daily Mysore class, except the last day where it will be Led, followed by workshops where the challenging aspects of the practice will be discussed in more detail.
In this retreat our aim is that all participants can benefit - from beginners to more experienced students - and that they can find the confidence to continue flourishing in their daily practice back home.
Schedule
Sunday, 25th August | 2024
· Check in after 15.00
· 19.30 – Welcome dinner with a few guidelines about the retreat
26th August – 31st August | 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
Sunday, 1st September | 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
Price starting from €1,485
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 Laruga’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 Laruga Glaser
KPJAYI CERTIFIED TEACHER
Laruga has been practicing Ashtanga yoga continuously for over 27 years. Starting in the beginning of her 20s, she was immediately drawn to the practice after working with other forms of yoga years prior. After establishing a committed practice, she then deepened her studies traveling to Mysore, India annually to practice at KPJAYI where the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois taught and now his grandson, R. Sharath Jois teaches.
Laruga has made more than 15 trips to Mysore and is on a mission to continue to learn and grow as a student as well as a teacher. She is one of the few in the world who have been given the distinction of being certified to teach up to Advanced B, which is not easily given and takes many years to earn. Through it all, Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, facilitating space to open, challenge, and inspire those to realize their inherent potential, and has been personally invited all over the world to do so.
Cottage Pricing
€1,485
per person
Shared bedroom, with 2 Single beds, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
Private bedroom, Double sized bed, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
€1,885
Private bedroom, King sized bed, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
€2,085
Château pricing
€2,185
per person
Shared bedroom, 2 Double sized beds, luxurious ensuite with shower and bathtub
€2,285
Private bedroom, King sized bed, shared bathroom with 1 other room
Private bedroom, King sized bed, luxurious ensuite with shower and bathtub
€2,485
Request your room
Laruga Glaser - 25th August - 1st September 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
