Yoga and Pilates
Retreat in France
Be welcome to participate in Opale’s retreats in Yoga and Pilates. The retreats take place regularly in Ibiza and the Ariège, France.
Opale’s next retreat in France
Unique Sukhita Yoga & Mindfulness Retreats in Ariège, France
A wonderful opportunity this year: our Sukhita Yoga & Meditation retreat to recharge your batteries in the nature of Ariège, south of France, Midi-Pyrénées.
You will have the unique chance to be guided by an experienced and renowned teacher, Opale.
Yoga Retreat in France
From 20th until 27th of Septembre 2026
Yoga retreat prices 2026:
In a room for 2p: € 1000
In a room for 4p: € 960
For single occupancy: 100€ extra
€ 250 Deposit + € 250 one month before + balance on arrival
Beautiful nature
Ariège
The retreat centre, is situated in Ariège, a department of southwestern of Midi-pyrénéees, France.
This typical village is located in OCCITANIE, 1h south of TOULOUSE.
Ariège is located at the feet of the Pyrénées Mountains and is reputed for its beautiful green landscapes, fairyland-looking, with lots of vibrant forests and plenty of joyful rivers.
Contrazy
The retreat venue
The retreat will take place at a retreat centre in the countryside, located in the beautiful surroundings of Contrazy, near the city of Saint Girons this place is located in OCCITANIE, about 1 hour south of TOULOUSE, at the foot of the mountains of the Pyrenees.
The country side of Ariège is famous for these rolling landscapes of greenery where you expect to see fairies and elves from behind the rocks. Everywhere you find vibrant forests and many cheerful rivers. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful departments in the South West of France.
The house, the Gîte de Marbois, the rooms and the Yoga shala are beautifully made with precious woods. It has a very cosy atmosphere, perfect for retreats.
A great opportunity to immerse yourself into an introspective time, with daily morning Yoga practice, Mindfulness Meditation and walks in nature, and a myriad of workshops will complete your wellness experience. Massage on request. Wifi.
Celebrate life
The Retreat
This retreat is an invitation to celebrate life, dance, move, laugh, sing, meditate, reappropriate our body, explore our emotions, vibrate with nature, etc…
You will have the opportunity to participate in about 6 to 7 h of guided activities per day, in a large wooden dome room, a beautiful Yoga Shala, or outdoors, depending on the weather.
The morning sessions of 2h30 hours will be followed by a delicious and ecological vegetarian lunch.
Each morning session will begin with:
30 min from Pranayama (breathing exercises), Mindfulness meditation (or mindfulness), then 30 min of joint heating and Pilates (abdominal belt strengthening), followed by Sukhita Yoga fluid and dynamic.
The course will end with postures of relaxing and restorative Yoga and guided relaxation.
After lunch: free time to explore the surroundings and infuse the teachings.
On the last morning, we will do an intuitive Sahaja Yoga session. We will finish with a final lunch together.
In the afternoon, each day a different workshop:
- A gentle restorative yoga session to land on your arrival.
- A welcome opening circle upon arrival to clarify your intentions and guide your introspective journey of the week into a sacred space.
- A couple of Osho meditations, in movement and music: Kundalini and No-dimensions, guided by Opale.
- A day at the fabulous Riberot Valley with: a morning Sadhana Kundalini Yoga session by the river.
- A conscious walk to connect with the 4 elements in the stunning Riberot valley with Nadine Debay.
- A practice of Metta «loving-kindness Meditation» with Opale.
- An intuitive singing workshop with the talented musician, Yves Mesnil.
- A massage workshop with Céline.
- A spontaneous dance session integration of the 4 elements. An invitation to regain spontaneity and creativity, exploring our potential to dance freely, guided by playful proposals with Nadine Debay
- A Qi-Gong session with Nadine Debay.
- A circle of closure to leave behind the «old» and make room for the new, change, and evolution.
After dinner, we will explore:
- A Kirtan, a circle of mantra songs, led by Chinmayan, who accompanies us on the guitar.
- A game evening for laughing together.
- A concert of intuitive music and spontaneous songs by the great musician Yves Mesnil.
- An active listening moment, to help express your truth.
- A sound journey guided Nadine Debay.
- A 5 rhythm dance workshop with Nadine Debay.
The lessons are suitable for all. We welcome complete beginners and those who have practised Yoga for some years.
All 3 meals are included (except the Saturday lunch): a daily healthy self-service breakfast, and delicious vegetarian lunch and dinner prepared by our talented cook, Frederique.
Mindfulness
Did you know that the stiffest muscle of your body is the one inside your head? We are mostly limited by our mind.
By learning to smile and relax your mind, you will find freedom in your body and flow with lightness in your practice.
Experience a unique approach which integrated the tools of Mindfulness into the physical practice of Yoga.
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About Opale
Opale‘s background in various Yoga schools will promote the thorough study of each posture.
She will gently ease you into the practice with breathing exercises and smooth movements to awaken the muscles and joints with preparation throughout the week for tougher poses through core and back strengthening exercises.
Opale teaches with a professional and sensitive approach allowing for each individual student to grow with kindness and happiness.
You will learn the unique tools of Sukhita Yoga, which will help you to improve your self confidence and be at ease. You will gain a lot more lightness in your practice and deal with life in a different way, changing your relation to the tensions.
Opale’s next retreat in France
What to expect
Opale‘s background in various Yoga schools will promote the thorough study of each posture. She will gently ease you into the practice with breathing exercises and smooth movements to awaken the muscles and joints with preparation throughout the week for tougher poses through core and back strengthening exercises.
Opale teaches with a professional and sensitive approach allowing for each individual student to grow with kindness and happiness. You will learn the unique tools of Sukhita Yoga, which will help you to improve your self confidence and be at ease. You will gain a lot more lightness in your practice and deal with life in a different way, changing your relation to the tensions.
Accommodation
The Gîte de Marbois is the perfect place to unwind. It is very tranquil and surrounded by vibrant unspoiled nature The rooms are with 2 single beds, and a private bathroom.
Possibility to stay alone in the double room on request, at an extra cost. Get in touch.
Food
Healthy bio vegetarian food will be served in the indoor living room or on the lovely outdoor terrace.
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.
Activities
An ideal location to recharge your batterie, to immerse yourself in mother Nature.
Nestled in the heart of unspoiled nature, the Gîte de Marbois offers an ideal starting point for discovering the activities around the gîte and the authentic treasures surrounding Contrazy.
What's included?
The 8 days retreat includes:
- A gentle restorative Yoga session to land
- A welcoming circle to clarify your intentions
- Healthy daily buffet breakfast
- Healthy daily vegetarian lunch
- Healthy daily vegetarian dinner
- Daily morning Sukhita Flow Yoga lessons
- Osho’s Kundalini meditation
- Osho’s No-dimensions meditation
- An evening Kirtan
- A day at the Riberot valley with:
- A dynamic Kundalini morning practice by the river
- A conscious walk to connect with the 4 elements
- A loving kindness meditation by the river
- An intuitive singing workshop
- An intuitive music concert
- A massage workshop
- An active listening practice
- A 4 elements integrative spontaneous dancing workshop
- A sound journey
- A little escapade at the St Girons local market (you can have your lunch there)
- A Qi-gong lesson
- A 5 rhythm dance session
- A short intuitive Sahaja yoga session
- A closing circle to let go of the unnecessary, to make space for new positive changes
- Accommodation in a room with 2 single beds and a private bathroom.
Payment
You can pay a deposit of 250 € now (non-refundable) to reserve your place, then 250€ 1 month before and the balance on your arrival day.
Please contact us for the bank transfer. Thank you.
Concessions available. Get in touch!
Check-in & out
Check-in from 12 pm (you are welcome to relax in the garden if you arrive earlier) and check-out by 12 am.
Free luggage storage service where you can keep your bags on the last day.
Treatment / massage
Massages available on request.
Free time
After lunch, from 1 pm, you can enjoy the garden of the gîte Marbois, take a walk around, or visit the impressive prehistoric site of Le Mas d’Azil, before the afternoon workshop.
Car rental
If you wish to rent a car to freely visit the various sites and market around the location, you could check on: www.skyscanner.com.
Flight
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is about 1h15 drive. You can then take one of the regular trains to Cazère and ask for the shuttle service. 40 € per trip.
Try www.skyscanner.com.
Train station pick-up
The shuttle service from Cazère train station is 40 € each way (the cost can be shared between 2 to 3 people maximum). It is about a 35 min trip. Please advise us at least 2 weeks in advance.
