A 7-night immersive fall retreat to release, realign, and reconnect with nature inside and out. Deep dive in yin & fascia therapy practices for emotional health and phyiscal wellbeing.
📍 Location:
Yoga Loft Retreat, Sauveterre-la-Lémance, Lot-et-Garonne, France
11–18 October 2025
✨ Retreat Essence:
Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Five Elements, this retreat gently guides participants on a journey of letting go—physically, emotionally, and energetically—through the fascia and subtle body. Each day explores one element and its corresponding organs, emotions, and energetic patterns through Yin Yoga, fascia release, somatic practices, and nature connection.
🗓️ Elemental Daily Themes:
🌳 Day 1: WOOD – Creating Space
- Liver / Gallbladder meridians
- Fascia of the sides & hips
- Emotion: Anger → Vision
- Letting go of control & tension
- Practices: Twisting Yin, unwinding fascia, intention setting
🔥 Day 2: FIRE – Opening the Heart
- Heart / Small Intestine meridians
- Chest fascia, arms, shoulders
- Emotion: Overwhelm → Joy
- Letting go of defenses & armoring
- Practices: Heart-opening Yin, partner fascia touch, laughter
🌍 Day 3: EARTH – Grounding & Nourishment
- Spleen / Stomach meridians
- Fascia of thighs, abdomen
- Emotion: Worry → Trust
- Letting go of overthinking & imbalance
- Practices: Restorative Yin, breath & belly release
⛰️ Day 4: METAL – The Art of Letting Go
- Lung / Large Intestine meridians
- Fascia of arms, back body
- Emotion: Grief → Inspiration
- Letting go of grief, perfectionism, and resistance
- Practices: Yin for breath, fascia ball work, silent walking
💧 Day 5: WATER – Deep Rest & Reconnection
- Kidney / Bladder meridians
- Fascia of spine, hamstrings, psoas
- Emotion: Fear → Wisdom
- Letting go of fear & exhaustion
- Practices: Forward folds, long-held postures, sound healing
🌕 Days 6–7: INTEGRATION & RETURN
- Combining all elements in a closing journey
- Journaling, silent reflection, community sharing
- Closing ritual and gentle re-emergence
🌿 Experiences Include:
- 2x Daily Practices (Yin Yoga, fascia release, meditation)
- Element-themed workshops & self-inquiry
- Nature-based rituals & outdoor practice
- Fire ceremony & water ritual
- Lot’s of free time for rest, nature, and nourishment
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner (vegetarian)
🌟 Optional Add-ons:
- Massage or bodywork
- Local excursion to Château or market
- Quiet nature walks or forest bathing
Practical information
- Price of the retreat is €1695,- for a shared room
(sign up before 1st of June and receive 200,- discount and pay 1495!)
Payments in installments is possible. - Excluding travel costs + travel insurance
- Private location in the lot with a yoga studio, heated pool, jacuzzi and beautiful garden
Travel + Airport tips
The closest airport is Bergerac. You can fly easily from Rotterdam to Bergerac in 1,5 hours. Or you can come by your own car to have some freedom and drive wherever you want.
There is an option for pick-up from the airport too. Depending on the group, there can be a group transportation arranged. We will communicate this 1 month before the retreat starts.
