THE POWER OF THE LAND & THE SILENCE WITHIN
This is a land shaped by ancient stories and places of deep energy
For centuries, monks, hermits, and alchemists came here — seeking answers, solitude, and a deeper sense of inner peace.
Places where the Black Madonna is venerated. Where legends tell of the sword of the Archangel Michael.
THE FEELING OF PLACE
Imagine a place where France stops being a postcard — and becomes a feeling
The Lot region in southern France, where mornings begin with fresh air, the scent of wild herbs, warm sunlight, and soft moss beneath your feet.
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU HERE?
This land seems made for a reset.
It gently brings you back to a sense of grounding, calm, and inner balance.
Little by little, the tension begins to soften. The accumulated fatigue starts to lift.
Things become quieter within, and your body and emotions become easier to hear.
Here, you can simply be yourself — without effort and without needing to prove anything.
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
This retreat is for you if you’ve been living in a constant state of responsibility and are ready to finally exhale.
If you carry a tiredness that neither sleep nor weekends seem to ease — when your mind feels noisy and your body is always holding tension.
If you’re used to being strong, staying in control, and taking care of everyone else, but now feel the need for silence, clarity, and restoration.
If you want to reconnect with lightness, inner calm, and a state where it becomes easier to breathe, feel, and simply live at your own pace.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE HOME
You leave the retreat with a deep sense of relief and release: your body feels lighter, your mind clearer, your sleep deeper, and your breathing more open. Physical tension gradually begins to dissolve.
You’ll develop a more grounded state of being, free from constant inner tension.
You’ll also learn simple ways to shift from a state of stress into a state of resource and calm — tools you can bring into everyday life without complicated techniques or effort.
YOUR GIFTS
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A Doll of Good Tidings — a personal symbol of protection, support, and a reminder of the experience you’ve lived.
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A Personal Scent — a unique fragrance created especially for you, connected to your sense of calm, inner strength, and abundance.
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An Intention Candle — created around your personal intentions and desires, to take home and return to whenever you need.
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A Retreat Journal — for your personal insights, feelings, reflections, and discoveries.
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Thoughtful Gifts from the Organizers — warm gestures of care and supportive messages from the group.
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Soulful Photography & Lasting Practices — heartfelt photographs of your experience, along with rituals and techniques you can continue to use long after the retreat.
BONUSES
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Thoughtful Gifts from the Organizers — meaningful gestures that stay with you long after the retreat.
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Post-Retreat Community — a space to stay connected with like-minded women, receive support, share, and gently integrate your experience after returning home.
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A Secret Bonus — a special practice for deep inner recalibration and resetting your state, which you can use in everyday life to restore balance, reconnect with yourself, and return to a state of inner resource.
HOW THE RETREAT IS DESIGNED
This retreat is designed as a holistic experience, built around a gentle awareness of the body, the mind, and your natural rhythms. Each day is structured to help you naturally move into a state of rest and restoration.
✔ Morning — reconnecting with your body and finding your grounding
Through yoga, breathwork, cleansing rituals, and shavasana, you reconnect with your body and restore your sense of grounding. The body awakens slowly, gently, and naturally.
✔ Day — gentle depth, without pressure
As the day unfolds, the pace naturally slows down. There is more space to pause and listen inward. Creative and therapeutic practices take place during this time, creating space for deeper reflection and meaningful inner shifts.
✔ Nature — a natural way to integrate
Walks and excursions are woven into the retreat as pauses between deeper practices. Nature, architecture, and beauty help you process what you’ve experienced, release fatigue, and reconnect with sensitivity, inspiration, and your joy for life.
✔ Evening — relaxation and restoration
In the evening, the space becomes quieter. Women’s practices and warm rituals help the body shift into a state of deep relaxation and recovery. As the body softens, anxiety eases and inner tension begins to dissolve.
✔ Closing — integrating and grounding the experience
The retreat comes to a gentle close with time to integrate everything you’ve experienced. You leave not simply inspired, but with a deeper sense of clarity, stability, and inner balance — a state you can carry with you long after the retreat ends.
FOUR DAYS OF EXPLORATION
GOUFFRE DE PADIRAC — A JOURNEY INTO LEGEND AND LIGHT
You descend into the depths of the earth, where the air grows cooler, the sounds become quieter, and time seems to slow down. According to local legend, this is where a battle between light and darkness once unfolded. A hoofbeat split the earth, but Saint Martin passed through the darkness and emerged into the light. They say the stone still remembers this passage.
The journey continues through vast underground galleries, surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites, soft lighting, and reflections dancing across the stone. And finally, an underground river: still waters, a boat crossing, and shimmering reflections. It feels like a metaphorical journey — from depth into clarity.
MARTEL (12TH CENTURY) + TRAIN ALONG THE CANYONS
Martel is a town of warm stone, where every street feels like a postcard — beautiful doors, shutters, little shops and boutiques, ancient towers, and an unhurried rhythm. We’ll wander through the historic center and enjoy lunch in the town square, discovering the local flavors of the region at a leisurely pace.
Afterwards, we’ll board the Chemin de Fer Touristique du Haut-Quercy, known as the Martel Train. The route follows the high cliffs above the valleys and canyons. Through the windows: dramatic rock walls, winding green landscapes, and a sense of open space that seems to make your breathing deeper.
ROCAMADOUR — A TOWN SUSPENDED BETWEEN SKY AND STONE
Rocamadour seems to hang in the air — clinging to the rock while reaching toward the sky. Here, the Black Madonna is venerated, a sacred figure that has drawn pilgrims for centuries in search of comfort, guidance, and a sign.
High above the town, embedded in the cliff, legend tells of the sword Durandal, a symbol of protection for these lands. The legend also invokes the Archangel Michael as a guardian and messenger of light. The views across the valley, the silence, and the sense of height naturally draw your attention inward and create a feeling of balance.
AUTOIRE — THE VILLAGE OF WATERFALLS & MEDIEVAL LEGENDS
We’ll begin with a scenic forest trail leading to Cascade d’Autoire, a spectacular 30-meter waterfall and one of the most beautiful natural sites in the Lot region, where water has carved its way through the limestone cliffs for thousands of years.
Then we’ll return to Autoire, one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, and enjoy lunch in its charming historic square. After wandering through the stone streets, we’ll make our way to the ruins of Château des Anglais, a 12th-century medieval fortress carved directly into the sheer rock face.
From here, one of the most beautiful panoramic views over the Lot valley unfolds before you.
These excursions are more than sightseeing. They are journeys through history and legend, where beauty and meaning are experienced through the body, the senses, and moments of silence — becoming living anchors of the experience that stay with you long after you return home.
REAL STORIES FROM
OUR PARTICIPANTS
Every woman who has experienced the retreat leaves feeling that it was one of the most gentle and transformative experiences of her life. These videos can’t capture everything — but they offer a glimpse of the warmth, authenticity, and depth of what happens here.
WHO WILL BE WITH YOU FOR THESE 8 DAYS
If you feel a resonance with this retreat — chances are, you’re meant to be here. And if you’re still unsure, simply trust yourself. We’re here with you.
She also works with personal intentions and life challenges, helping people recognize the underlying causes that may be keeping them from reaching their goals, gently release inner blocks, and reconnect with their resources.
Her approach creates a space where you can see, understand, release, and transform.
A space where transformation unfolds naturally — through gentle, precise, and deeply present guidance.
Nataliia is also the creator and facilitator of energy workshops and transformational programs, including large-scale programs focused on working with the subconscious mind. She facilitates transformational games incorporating art therapy, exploring deeper states through symbolism, imagery, and embodied experience.
In her practice, Nataliia works with the human energy system, balancing the chakra system, restoring the subtle bodies, and conducting individual energy sessions.
Nataliia is also a student of the awakened Advaita Vedanta master Swami Vishnudevananda Giri, which brings a particular depth, intuition, and sensitivity to her work. This is reflected in the space she creates during her sessions — calm, clear, and supportive, where transformation unfolds not through pressure, but through presence and awareness.
As a Kundalini facilitator, Nataliia gently guides participants through practices designed to awaken and connect with their life energy, creating a safe and grounded space for profound inner change. Her approach is rooted in attentive guidance, gentleness, and respect for each person’s individual boundaries.
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Nataliia Broto
(SHAKTI RAJEET KAUR)
Regression Therapist · Energy Practitioner · Kundalini Facilitator · Transformation Guide
Nataliia is a practicing regression therapist, energy practitioner, Kundalini facilitator, and certified Kundalini and Hatha yoga teacher. Her work brings together deep somatic, energetic, and mental practices.
Karina teaches with gentleness and care, always considering each participant’s individual abilities, level of experience, physical condition, and inner rhythm. There is no pressure or rushing in her classes — only precision, care, and respect for the process.
Her practices create a space for support, stability, and a deeper connection with yourself, where the body gradually opens, tension releases, and attention turns inward. With Karina, you are guided with care, warmth, and professional clarity — always encouraged to move at your own pace and trust yourself.
She has taught yoga across Asia and currently teaches in Canada, continuing to deepen her knowledge through trainings, yoga festivals, and workshops with leading teachers. This international experience has shaped her mature, grounded, and deeply attentive approach to working with the body and the whole person.
In her practice, Karina combines traditional yoga principles with a modern understanding of anatomy, safe movement, and mindful body awareness. For her, it’s not simply about achieving a pose — it’s about creating an environment where each person feels safe, heard, and supported.
Karina Smith
Karina is a certified Yoga Alliance teacher (E-RYT 200) with more than 15 years of personal yoga practice.
ACCOMMODATION
Your stay is thoughtfully arranged within the estate:
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2 twin bedrooms with separate beds that can be converted into a double, each with its own toilet and shower — shared by 2 guests.
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1 spacious, bright bedroom with four separate sleeping spaces — comfortable shared accommodation.
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1 bedroom with a double bed.
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Shared bathroom with a walk-in shower and two sinks, plus a separate toilet.
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Additional toilet on the ground floor.
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Spacious living room and shared kitchen area.
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Terrace, landscaped grounds, and swimming pool — perfect for resting, soaking up the sun, and taking your time.
The accommodation is designed to give every participant a sense of comfort, privacy, and space to rest.
OUR HOME & THE CARE
WE PROVIDE
We’ll stay in a charming 19th-century country estate, a space designed for calm, restoration, and that feeling of being at home. A place where it’s easy to breathe, think clearly, and simply be.
IMPORTANT:
• Early booking comes with the best accommodation options, subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Room assignments are made according to booking order and the overall comfort of the group.
ON EXCURSION DAYS
• Lunches and dinners at authentic French restaurants in the region
• An opportunity to discover local cuisine and traditions
• The freedom to choose the dishes you most want to try
The menu can be adapted for vegans, vegetarians, and individual dietary needs.
LUNCH & DINNER
• Grilled fish and seafood
• Fromages artisanaux — local farmhouse cheeses from the region
• Foie gras — a classic French delicacy made from duck liver
• French appetizers and specialties: pâtés, aioli, guacamole, and other regional flavors
• Fresh bread and warm, crusty baguettes
• Light desserts
The grilled dishes are prepared by a true French cook with a refined understanding of ingredients, fire, quality, and presentation — authentic, simple, and full of flavor.
MORNING
• Breakfast served buffet-style
• Fresh baguettes and croissants
• Seasonal fruits, dried fruits, and nuts
• Yogurt and granola
• Boiled eggs
• Tea, coffee, and morning drinks
A slow breakfast after the morning practices — a moment to ground yourself, reconnect with your body, and gently ease into the day.
FOOD
French cuisine is celebrated around the world for turning food into pleasure, care, and a ritual of living.
Here, it’s all about flavor, quality, presentation, atmosphere, and that unhurried pace in which true enjoyment unfolds.
PRICING & PARTICIPATION DETAILS
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodation & Space
• 8 days / 7 nights in a charming 19th-century country estate
• Swimming pool, terrace, garden, and relaxation areas
• Shared spaces: living room, kitchen, peaceful surroundings, and open views
• All essential household amenities
3 Meals a Day
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• (Except for four lunches at restaurants during excursion days)
• French cuisine featuring local ingredients
• Meals can be adapted for vegans, vegetarians, and individual dietary needs
Retreat Program
• Morning yoga and breathwork practices
• Opening and closing rituals
• Women’s circles
• Cacao ceremony
• Sound healing with crystal singing bowls
• Aromatherapy — creating your personal scent
• Art therapy
• Intention candles
• Emergent energy therapy game “Avicenna’s Crystal”
• Retreat journal — included as a gift
Excursion Days
• Rocamadour
• Gouffre de Padirac
• Martel
• Autoire — medieval village
• Cascade d’Autoire — 30-meter waterfall
• All entrance fees, guided activities, and excursion arrangements are included
Practice Equipment & Materials
• Yoga mats, blocks, cushions, and blankets
• Mats for sound healing and relaxation practices
• Candles, fragrances, and all materials needed for rituals
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Flights to and from France — each participant books and pays for her own flights
• Airport transfers — we organize transportation to and from the retreat center; this is paid separately
• Restaurant lunches on the 4 excursion days — each participant pays for her own chosen menu
• Personal medical and travel insurance — each participant arranges and pays for her own insurance
IMPORTANT:
Everything listed in the retreat program is included in the price.
There are no additional fees for practices, ceremonies, or excursions.
The retreat itself is insured as an organized event. Personal travel, flights, and any associated risks remain the individual participant’s responsibility.
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
EARLY BIRD
September / October / November 2026
1850 €
STANDARD
December 2026 / January / February 2027
2000 €
LATE BOOKING
March / April / May 2027
2200 €
VIP
Private room with ensuite bathroom, subject to availability at the time of booking
2300 €
DEPOSIT
Secures your spot
500 €
БОНУС ЗА ПРИГЛАШЁННУЮ УЧАСТНИЦУ
начисляется после полной оплаты её участия, независимо от того, участвуете вы в ретрите сами или нет
150 €
The deposit is non-refundable, but it can be transferred to another participant or applied toward a future retreat.
The remaining balance and installment options can be discussed individually to find the most comfortable arrangement for each participant.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The main arrival airport is Toulouse (TLS). We recommend choosing Toulouse as it is the most convenient option for flights from Europe and international connections. Flights are booked and paid for individually. We organize transfers to and from the retreat center. Transfers are paid separately and arranged individually. We can help you find a convenient flight, coordinate arrival times with other participants, and arrange comfortable transportation to the retreat. You won’t be left to figure out the journey alone — we’ll support you throughout the travel process.
Our recommended airport is Toulouse (TLS)
≈ 150 km from the retreat center (approximately 2–2.5 hours by car).
It is the most convenient and reliable option for European and international flights, so we recommend planning your journey around Toulouse whenever possible.
Alternative airports:
Brive–Souillac (BVE)
≈ 30 km (30–40 minutes)
Bergerac (EGC)
≈ 90–95 km (approximately 1.5 hours)
Rodez (RDZ)
≈ 80–85 km (approximately 1.5 hours)
Aurillac (AUR)
≈ 60–65 km (approximately 1–1.2 hours)
If you’re considering an alternative airport, we can advise whether it works well with your dates and help arrange your transfer.
Yes.
We organize transfers from the airport to the retreat center and back, coordinating them around the participants’ arrival times. Transfers are paid separately by participants. We take care of the coordination: combining arrival times, arranging transportation, and managing the logistics. You won’t have to navigate the logistics alone — everything is coordinated in advance.
Absolutely. The retreat is suitable for all ages and experience levels, including first-time retreat participants. The program is designed around the body’s natural rhythms, with all practices kept gentle and adaptable. You can see testimonials from participants for whom this was their first retreat here.
No. The retreat does not involve intense physical activity and requires no special level of fitness. Before the retreat begins, every participant completes a health questionnaire. This allows us to adapt the practices to your individual needs with even greater care.
Our retreats welcome women from different countries and backgrounds, so group practices and the main program are conducted in Russian. Our team speaks French, English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese, so we can be flexible when it comes to individual communication. We also have experience working with mixed-language groups and can arrange translation for English-speaking participants when needed. We are committed to creating a space of safety, respect, and mindful communication, where everyone is treated with warmth and care.
The yoga practices are suitable for all levels, including complete beginners. Practices are adapted according to your physical condition, experience, and individual needs, with a focus on wellbeing, breath, and gently awakening the body.
Participation in the practices is never mandatory. Every participant always has the freedom to choose, and we respect your personal boundaries and how you feel at any given moment. At the same time, it’s important to understand that the retreat is designed as one continuous and intentional process. This is a space of freedom, not pressure — and also a space of personal responsibility for your choices and your own journey.
Of course. If you feel you need to pause, you are welcome to skip a practice and spend time with yourself. We create a space where you can stay connected to yourself, move at your own pace, and honor what you’re feeling. And if you need support or clarity during those moments, the facilitators are always nearby.
Before the retreat, every participant receives a detailed packing checklist with everything you’ll need. For the most part, this includes personal belongings and comfortable clothing. Everything required for the practices — yoga mats, blocks, straps, cushions, blankets, and other equipment — is provided by the organizers. You don’t need to bring anything extra for the practices. We’ve got you covered.
There are several accommodation options:
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Comfortable twin rooms with separate beds
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Shared four-person rooms with separate beds
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VIP option, subject to availability at the time of booking: a private room with a double bed, private shower, and toilet
Early booking gives you the best chance of choosing your preferred accommodation, depending on availability and your selected rate.
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Yes. The retreat schedule is designed around natural rhythms, with time for rest and personal space after each practice. You’ll have time to relax, be on your own, go for a walk, and give your body and mind space to adjust and restore.
A €500 deposit is required to reserve your place.
The deposit is paid through the website and secures your participation.
The deposit is non-refundable, but:
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it can be transferred to a future retreat;
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or transferred to another participant if you find a replacement and notify the organizers in advance.
The earlier you pay your deposit, the more options you’ll have when it comes to choosing your preferred accommodation, subject to availability. The remaining balance and payment method are arranged individually. Installment plans are available and can be discussed personally.
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Yes. We offer flexible payment options and are happy to discuss an installment plan that works for you. The number of payments and payment schedule are agreed individually, so you can join the retreat with peace of mind.
We understand that circumstances can change. If your plans change, please let us know as early as possible.
🔹 The €500 deposit is non-refundable, as it secures your place and covers organizational expenses such as accommodation, food, locations, program preparation, and other commitments that we pay for in advance and cannot recover.
🔹 You don’t lose the deposit:
it can be transferred to another retreat;
or transferred to another participant if you find a replacement.
🔹 Any remaining amounts already paid are refundable according to the agreed terms.
We aim to be as transparent and considerate as possible: the deposit secures your place and represents a shared commitment between you and the organizers.This retreat may be right for you if, while reading about it, you feel a sense of resonance rather than pressure.
If you’re not looking to urgently “fix” something, but simply want to be with yourself, exhale, and gently restore your inner balance.
This retreat may be for you if:
you want to slow down and step out of constant inner tension;
you feel a growing sense of exhaustion — physical, emotional, or both;
you value being part of a supportive women’s space without competition or comparison;
you’re open to gentle inner work through body awareness and mindful practices;
you’re drawn to the combination of practices, nature, movement, silence, and intentional rest.
This retreat doesn’t require you to be “ready,” experienced, or in any particular state of mind.
It’s not about becoming someone else or pushing yourself through change.
It’s about returning to yourself — at your own pace, with respect for your boundaries.
And if you’re still unsure, that’s completely okay.
You can always reach out to us personally, ask your questions, and feel into whether this retreat is right for you at this moment.