YogAnga Retreat France, Ananda Mataji Hermitage at St Izaire, is a chance to escape the everyday distractions and disillusionment of the modern world’s temptation, entertainment, and competition. Rediscover the forgotten art of living with traditional yoga, in complete wilderness, while you connect and commune with mother nature. Let your time at YogAnga Retreat St Izaire be an introduction to bringing Santosh Puri Ashram’s yogic traditions to your European sadhana experience.
Spend five days camping in the yard of Ananda Mataji Hermitage, on the banks of the Dourdou de Camares River, learning, practicing and transforming your consciousness with fellow aspirants guided by Ganga Puri.
6:00 am Śatkarma (six cleansing kriyas)
7:30 am YogAnga Asana/Prāṇayama
10:30 am Brunch
11:30 am Karma Yoga
1:00 pm Swim in the Tarn
3:30 pm Satsang with Chai/Herbal Tea
4:30 pm Shiva Sutra Parāyaṇam (call and response recitation in Sanskrit with commentary)
5:30 pm Meditation
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Vedic Chanting
9:00 pm Lights Off (Yoga Nidra)
You will have the auspicious opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of Ananda Mataji Hermitage through seva. Karma Yoga (ie. seva) is the spiritual practice of selfless service, without an expectation of recognition or reward. While this may be new for those embedded in modern Capitalism, we guarantee positive affects on your soul and chakras.
We welcome Karma Yogi guests with skills in sustainable construction, carpentry, masonry, landscaping, organic farming and permaculture. Other tasks could include food preparation, caring for Ananda Mataji herself, or cleaning our communal indoor / outdoor spaces.
12480 St Izaire
Avéron
between Sainte Izaire and Broquiès
View map of the surrounding area.
3 km from Ste Izaire, take the Tunnel,
then the little tarred road on the left, before the metallic bridge,
Then follow to the end of this road, there is a hamlet.