Service Description

🌹 Village Rose Yoga Retreat The House of the Hollyhock Gîte, Charente Countryside, France Nestled in the heart of Charente, the Hollyhock Gîte offers: • 8 carefully curated bedrooms • Outdoor swimming pool • Serene gardens and nature walks • Traditional stone architecture with modern comfort • Holistic treatments from our therapist, Brigitte Charente is a region of understated beauty—historic villages, verdant landscapes, and a slower, authentic rhythm of life. Each day invites here is also an optional Vineyard trip to a beautiful Bordeaux wine estate.  The Chateau Dauphine, in the Fronsac appellation is named after Marie-Josèphe de Saxe, a notable Dauphine of France, who visited the estate in the 18th century. The 66-hectare vineyard is planted predominantly with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the estate is known for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices, whilst also utilizing modern winemaking facilities.  The château offers visitors a chance to explore its vineyards, modern facilities, and enjoy tastings . ⸻ The Schedule Daily Pose Workshops Our guests begin each day with a mindful workshop exploring traditional poses in a fresh way. We guide you away from rigid instruction, opening the door to freedom of movement and personal expression. ✨ What to Expect: • Gentle, invitational language replacing “hard cues” • Myth-busting traditional yoga instructions (e.g., “square your hips” or “heels must touch the floor”) • Safe modifications & functional movement over aesthetics • Time to pause, ask questions, and deepen self-awareness • A supportive space celebrating individuality 💡 Perfect for students wishing to enrich their understanding of yoga and teachers looking to inspire their cueing style. These workshops leave you with a toolkit of softer, more inclusive practices—empowering every yogi to bloom in their own shape. ⸻ Journaling & The 8 Limbs of Yoga Quiet reflection time allows guests to journal on the power of manifestation. Guided prompts introduce the 8 Limbs of Yoga as practical tools for living a more content, motivated, and balanced life. ⸻ Breathwork & Yoga Nidra Step into stillness with calming pranayama and the ancient art of Yoga Nidra. These guided sessions create a serene inner landscape, teaching the basics of breathwork and deep rest—leaving every guest more grounded, more present, and more zen than ever. ⸻ Yoga for All Throughout the retreat, enjoy a blend of yoga styles: • Ashtang