Directory of yoga centers in France - listing all yogic styles and traditions!
For english definitions of various types of Yoga, please see our Yoga Style Glossary
North: Île-de-France (Paris) Champagne-Ardenne
Central: Limousin Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
South: Aquitaine Languedoc-Roussillon Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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| Himayoga | |
| Address: | 7 rue Chaptal, 75009, Paris |
| Contact: | Tel: 01 45 26 97 14 / Email: info [at] ifaren.com |
| Website: | www.himayoga.com | Liens |
| Description: | A 5 mn de Montmartre, l'Institut Himayoga vous accueille 7 j sur 7 pendant toute l'année : enseignement unique spécialisé en Yoga Iyengar, enrichi de la tradition énergétique du Tao, reconnu Centre de Formation. Cours de yoga débutants, intermédiaires et avancés, cours pour femmes enceintes, formation de professeurs, stages de Yoga spécialisés ( Yoga et dos, Yoga et stress .. ) et stages en résidentiels. Nous vous offrons un suivi humain personnalisé dans notre espace zen, original, convivial. |
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| Inspire Yoga | |
| Address: | 119 rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris |
| Contact: | Email: coucou [at] inspireyogaparis.org |
| Website/Links: | http://inspireyogaparis.org |
| Languages: | Both english and french spoken during classes |
| Description: | Le petit nid pour yogis. Inspire Yoga est un nouveau centre à Paris offrant un éventail complet de pratiques de yoga pour toute la famille dans un lieu gai, ouvert d'esprit et respectueux de l'environnement. Ici on booste votre bonheur, on respecte votre corps et on stimule votre inspiration. |
| Inspire Yoga donne à chacun la chance de suivre ses envies de bien-être. Dans ce petit nid d'énergie positive dédié aux yogis, on peut transpirer, canaliser son stress et raffermir son corps en optant pour une pratique dynamique comme le Prana Flow ou le Vinyasa. On peut aussi se détendre, travailler sa concentration ou rechercher l'harmonie du corps et de l'esprit en pratiquant le Yin Yoga ou le Hatha. | |
| Inspire Yoga s'adresse à toute la famille. Par exemple, le cours « Mommy & me », offrent aux jeunes mamans et à leur bout'chou de découvrir les joies du yoga ensemble. Les cours en famille se révèlent quant à eux des moments à la fois rigolos et instructifs. Enfin, le cours prénatal rend l'aventure de la grossesse plus sereine et harmonieuse. | |
| « Nos enseignants ont un esprit très ouvert envers leurs étudiants. Exprimer sa joie et son bien être pendant les cours est fortement encouragé ! Notre mission à Inspire Yoga est de devenir une communauté accueillante et chaleureuse, dans laquelle chacun peut découvrir et intégrer facilement et agréablement la pratique du Yoga dans sa vie quotidienne » explique Sofia, fondatrice et initiatrice d'Inspire Yoga. | |
| Pour consulter le planning des cours, suivre l'actualité du centre ou tout simplement nous contacter, merci de visiter www.inspireyogaparis.org | |
| Aube Yoga Center | |
| Address: | Chesley, Aube 10210 |
| Contact: | Phone: 33 325 70 06 40 / Email: yogacenter.aube [at] wanadoo.fr |
| Website: | www.yogasatyananda-france.net | Liens vers d'autres sites |
| Instructors: | Swami Brahmatattwa and Swami Devanath |
| Yoga Style: | Satyananda yoga |
| Specialties: | Yoga in general, yoga nidra, meditation, yoga for children |
| Description: | The Aube Yoga Center proposes a traditional and progressive method, the Satyananda Yoga System, which combines relaxation and awareness for the well being, a better self control and a creative expression of the personality. Classes, courses, teacher trainings, yoga for chidren, yoga retreats, books and CD. |
| In Touch | |||
| Address: | Chateau Ribagnac, Limoges | ||
| Contact: | Phone: +33 (0)6 83 24 62 72 / Email: amovingspa [at] gmail.com | ||
| Website: | http://amovingspa.yolasite.com | Yoga Links | ||
| Yoga Style: | Beginners Yoga, Hatha, Flow, Kundilini, Pregnancy | ||
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In Touch, a moving spa vacation, holds Yoga Weeks in a beautiful Chateau in the countryside of France. | ||
| This week is for the beginning yoga student of all ages. Using various forms of Yoga which include Asanas, Pranayama, Tantric practices, Mind focusing practices and Meditation your week will introduce you to the many benefits of a daily yoga practice. During your retreat you can also experience outdoor fitness activities, couples workshops, gourmet organic healthy cuisine and massage spa treatments all designed to get you in touch with your deeper well being. With intensive weeks incorporating it all or short spa breaks we offer you the vacation you need to rebalance and rejuvenate. | |||
| Rates start at 943 euros per person based on double occupancy for the seven night program which includes: | |||
| *7 night accomodation *Daily Yoga taught by inspiring teacher *Delicious, organic healthy meals |
*One evening meditation session *2 spa treatments |
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| Natural Yoga Centre | ||
| Address: | Our centre is located in the heart of France, in the Massif du Sancy. We are set in the centre of this Mountain Range. |
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| Contact: | Phone: 0033 473 650 419 | |
| Email: yoga [at] naturalyogacentre.com | ||
| Website: | www.naturalyogacentre.com | Contact & Links | |
| Instructor: | Tandy Cassidy | |
| Yoga Style: | Vinyassa | |
| Specialties: | Nurturing the body and soul | |
| Description:
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Yoga and flexibility have always been linked together. The asanas of yoga encourage you to increase flexibility in your muscles and connective tissue, whilst building strength and increasing muscle tone. Many people avoid flexibility exercises, thinking they are too old or too inflexible to do them. But we can help all improve and benefit your level of flexibility and strength, at any age and at any stage. | |
| We offer Yoga / Spa Retreats throughout the year. Yoga One-to-One Therapy Holistic Body Treatments Online Yoga Store, selling Eco Friendly and Fair Trade Yoga Clothes, Yoga Jewellery, Yoga Props and Books and CDs | ||
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| Stages yoga à Espace Etoiles | |
| Address: | Etoile sur Rhône, Drôme |
| Contact: | Email: espacetoiles [at] yahoo.fr |
| Website: | www.espace-etoiles.fr/stages-yoga.php | Liens |
| Yoga Style: | Tout les styles |
| Specialties: | Hatha yoga, relaxation, chants de mantras, méditation |
| Description: | Espace d'étoiles propose de nombreux stages et retraites de yoga tout au long de l'année. Nous reçevons tout les courants du yoga. |
| Ferme de Candeloup | |
| Address: | Monein 64360 |
| Contact: | Phone: 0033559212668 / Email: info [at] fermedecandeloup.fr |
| Website/Links: | www.bruton.fr/candeloup/ |
| Instructors: | Gillian Bruton + numerous guest instructors through the year |
| Yoga Style: | Hatha |
| Description: | In the foothills of the French Pyrenees, near the village of Monein, a 260 year old Bearnaise farm is being transformed into somewhere very special. We are at the heart of the Bearn region and our six charming en-suite chambre d'hote rooms and self-contained gite make an ideal base from which to enjoy the area. We are also a year-round Yoga centre and retreat with a number of dedicated weeks during the year (see our Program page). |
| In Winter, a forty minute drive gets you to the nearest ski station, which is also just a short walk to the Spanish border. Whitewater rafting, horseriding and many other activities can also be pursued in the neighbourhood. For those of a more leisurely disposition, Candeloup is at the heart of the Jurancon wine region, which begs to be explored. | |
| France Insiders | ||
| Address: | Saint-Front-La-Rivière, Dordogne, France |  |
| Contact: | Phone: 612 216 1920 (CST US) | |
| Website: | http://franceinsiders.com/?page_id=188 | Dordogne Links | |
| Description: | Retreat in a fabulous 17th Century Manor in Southwest France. Our house, Le Maraval offers comfortable accommodations and peaceful private gardens. It is the perfect place to practice yoga, meditation and recharge your batteries. | |
| A Typical Day: | Day 1: Welcome reception at Le Maraval (17th Century Manor in the Southwest), Settling in, Restorative yoga session, Vegan/vegetarian dinner in the garden, Free time for walks, writing, etc. Evening meditation. | |
| Day 2: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Morning meditation and yoga session. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast: homemade granola, fruit smoothie, yoghurt. 9:00 -12:00 Exploring the area (walk or bicycle one of the loops or go into Saint Pardoux). 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Le Maraval, Free time, 4:00p.m.- 6 :00p.m. Yoga session, Free time. 7:30 Dinner in the garden, 9:00 - 9:30p.m. evening meditation. | ||
| Day 3-6: Follows the same schedule with options for packed lunches for those wishing to go off sightseeing. Transportation to all sites will be provided. | ||
| Food: Carefully prepared mediterranean, vegetarian cuisine made with fresh, locally grown ingredients. A non-vegetarian option is available. | ||
| Ombak Yoga | |
| Address: | Bâtiment l'Alliance, 3 rue du pont de l'aveugle, Centre Jorlis, ANGLET 64600 |
| Contact: | Phone: + 33 6 16 49 57 14 / Email: ombakyoga [at] yahoo.fr |
| Website/Links: | www.ombakyoga.net |
| Yoga Style: | Ashtanga Yoga |
| Description: | Yoga lessons all year round. 6 days a week in the morning, afternoon and evening. 5 minutes from the beach. Great surfing spots. Close to Hossegor, Biarritz. Yoga lessons in English available. |
| Cours de Yoga toute l'année. 6 jours par semaine le matin, midi et soir. A 5mn de la plage d'Anglet près d'Hossegor et de biarritz. Namaste | |
| Retreat Au Chateau | |
| Address: | Pau. Yoga at locations in the Pyrenees and Lourdes. |
| Contact: | Phone: 00 33 559 815 313 |
| Website: | http://retreatauchateau.com/ | Yoga Links |
| Yoga Style: | Ashtanga and Hatha |
| Description: | Retreat Au Chateau provides a truly unique yoga retreat holiday experience in south west France. We offer Yoga, Massage, Counselling and an extensive range of holistic therapies and pamper treatments. Set in the grounds of the chateau, the quintessential accommodation and facilities are second to none. The peaceful location near Lourdes, Pau and the Pyrenees provides a fantastic base from which to explore. |
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| Locations: | Biarritz, Anglet, Bayonne, St Jean de Luz |
| Contact: | Phone: 0033 689657638 / Email: info [at] yoga-bea.com |
| Website: | www.yoga-bea.com | Contact & Links |
| Instructor: | Béatrice Martin, Professeur de Yoga Diplômée de Yoga-Works, New-York, Thérapeute Ayurvédique Diplômée de l'Ayurvéda Collège, Kannur, INDE |
| Yoga Style: | Ayengar, Asthanga, Vinyasa, Ishta, Prenatal |
| Specialties: | Therapeutic & Yoga for Golf |
| Description: | Yoga : respiration, postures, méditation. séances d'1h. (expérience non requise) Yoga Therapeutique : Le yoga thérapeutique est une méthode basée sur une pratique spécialisée du yoga, qui permet de soulager de nombreux maux et apporte bienfaits physiques et psychologiques (obésité, asthme, diabète, hypertension). |
| Massages Ayurvediques : Ils permettent d'aider àrecentrer la personne en rééquilibrant les 5 éléments dans le corps, selon sa constitution propre et individuelle. Sont aussi proposés d'autres soins, tels que : - programme d'amincissementcures - de panchakarma - traitement pré et post - programmes d'élimination du stress - soin de la peau & soin du corps - programmes spécial été et hiver (détox) - programme d'amincissement à votre domicile, seul(e) ou entre amis, dénouez les tensions du stress quotidien ! | |
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| Yogam | |
| Address: | Anglet Biarritz 64, Pyrénées Atlantiques |
| Contact: | Phone: 0033647956591 / Email: sophieducray [at] gmail.com |
| Website/Links: | www.omyogam.blogspot.com |
| Instructor: | Sophie Perret du Cray |
| Yoga Style: | Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga |
| Description: | Qualified with the Life Centre/British Wheel of Yoga in London, Sophie teaches Vinyasa flow yoga. She encourages a practice that develops awareness of the breath, builds up strength and groundedness and opens up the energy channels for more flexibility. The thread of the breath keeps the mind focused, the postures alive and the sequences moving into a natural flow. Classes in English and in French. |
| Diplômée du Life Centre/British Wheel of Yoga à Londres en 2004, Sophie Perret du Cray enseigne depuis un yoga fluide qui, grâce au fil conducteur de la respiration, initie une méditation en mouvement visant l'harmonie et l'intégration de la personne. L'union du corps et de l'esprit grâce à un travail de renforcement, d'équilibre et d'assouplissement, favorise le retour vers soi. La relaxation encourage le lâcher prise et la connexion aux corps subtils. Cours d'essai gratuit. Cours en anglais et en français. | |
| Nature Yoga France | |
| Address: | Le Bouich, Soulatge, 11330 |
| Contact: | Phone: 0468 45 60 69 / Email: mana [at] natureyogafrance.com |
| Website: | http://natureyogafrance.com | Languedoc France Yoga Links |
| Instructor: | Mana Weiser |
| Yoga Style: | Sri T. Krishnamacharya's yoga. |
| Description: | Qualified yoga teacher in the method after T Sri Krishnamacharya. Teaching groups and individuals for several years with great respect of the interests and capabilities of the yoga student itself. |
| During the Yoga Week we will talk about the theory of T Sri Krishnamacharya's yoga. For example: techniques for group and individual lessons, the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, pranayama, asanas, bhavanas, bandhas, relaxations, meditation and more. Yoga sessions will be offered outside in the surroundings of nature. | |
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| Yoga classes are available in the following languages: English, French, German and Dutch. | |
| Radiant Light Retreats | ||
| Address: | South of France, Eus 66500 |   |
| Contact: | Phone: 0033468057745 / admin [at] radiantlightretreats.net | |
| Website: | www.radiantlightretreats.net | Yoga Links | |
| Instructors: | Kate Marney and Robert Duddell | |
| Yoga Style: | Fusion, Transformational retreats | |
| Description: | Set in the stunning foothill of the Pyrenees, Radiant Life Retreats connects sympathetically with the surrounding nature. We offer an opportunity to transform and recreate your life, experiencing the five elements through yoga, meditation and homeopathy. The yoga is accessible to all levels of participants. | |
| We run 7 day retreats, 3 day intensive retreats for individuals or two people and also rent out the space for small groups (Max 6) to run their own retreat. | ||
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| Address: | St Maurice de Cazevieille, Gard 30360 |
| Contact: | Phone: 04 66 60 17 69 / Email: nathalie [at] sesame-yoga.fr |
| Website: | www.sesame-yoga.fr | Liens |
| Instructors: | Nathalie T Nichanian, Adam S Callejon |
| Yoga Style: | Hatha Yoga - Yoga de la Voix® |
| Specialties: | Partner yoga, indian classical singing, meditation |
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Se sentir mieux, plus en forme, plus souple, plus centre grace au YOGA. Vivre au présent, relié à à l'espace intime et sacré en nous qui est l'essence de notre être, par la pratique des asana, des respirations, de la relaxation. Cours, stages et ateliers de Hatha-Yoga, chant indien, yoga de la Voix (détente par le chant, technique vocale de l'Inde du Nord), séjours en Inde (Sri Aurobindo ashram, Chandra Swami ashram, ...) |
| Feeling better, better centered, more in shape, bringing yoga to your daily life. Keeping in touch with the now, with this sacred inner space inside which is the essence of our being. Through asana, pranayama, relaxation and our special singing retreats ("Yoga de la Voix") based on hindustany classical vocal music and meditation. We organize trips in India, in links with Sri Aurobindo ashram, Chandra Swami ashram, ... | |
| Viveka Yoga Holidays | |
| Address: | Hameau de Marses / Festes et St. Andre, Aude 11300 |
| Contact: | Phone: 0033(0)468200772 / Email: viveka [at] franceyogaretreats.com |
| Website: | www.franceyogaretreats.com | Yoga Links |
| Instructors: | Ronnie / Sophie |
| Yoga Style: | Ashtanga-Yoga, Viniyoga |
| Specialties: | Children-Family Yoga Retreats, professional Childcare, Children-Yoga. |
| Description: | Our family-run Yoga Centre is situated in the wild and romantic landscape of South France near Carcassonne. Children & Families are very welcome. A remote place in unspoiled nature. We offer you one week holidays with daily yoga tuition (suitable also for beginners), Massages, introduction to health nutrition. |
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| Stay with us in harmonious warm atmosphere: · Eco-accommodation, organic-vegetarian food, holistic sustainable lifestyle. · Feel the luxury of being in beautiful nature and indulge body, mind and spirit. | |
| Yoga de la Voix / yoga of chanting - Sacred Chants of India | |
| Address: | Adam gives regular classes in Uzès and Nîmes. Adam and Nathalie also have workshops in different places of France and Morrocco. |
| Contact: | Email: nathalie [at] yogadelavoix.com |
| Website: | www.yogadelavoix.com | Liens |
| Instructors: | Adam S Callejon and Nathalie Nichanian |
| Yoga Style: | Chanting |
| Specialties: | Based on indian classical music (hindustany), energy flowing, voice, chant |
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 Issu de la technique du chant classique de l'Inde du nord, Le Yoga de la Voix met en relief la musique et son effet subtil, l'harmonisation des centres qui nous constituent.Avec le chant modal, d'une claire profondeur, les sons de notre propre nature, générés par la voix, deviennent des acteurs efficaces de notre bien-être et de notre environnement. Un travail vocal en finesse et en nuances nous fait apprécier à sa juste valeur la force du silence et son aspect dynamique dans la musique et dans notre sphère mentale. |
| Deriving from the technique of classical singing from northern India, The Yoga Voice highlights the music and its subtle effect, the harmonization of energy centres in us. While singing modal, a clear depth, the sounds of our own nature, generated by our own voice, we become effective generators of our wellbeing and our environment. A work in fine vocal nuances makes us appreciate the value and power of silence and its dynamic aspect in music and in our mental sphere. | |
| Yoga Saveria | |
| Address: | I offer yoga lessons in Esperaza (in Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon) and am happy to travel elsewhere in France or internationally should an interesting opportunity present itself. |
| Contact: | Phone: 06 62 44 66 93 |
| Website: | www.yogasaveria.com | Languedoc Information & Links |
| Instructor: | Saveria Harding |
| Yoga Style: | Hatha yoga |
| Description: | Yoga classes for children and adults in Esperaza, Aude, South France. In 1998 I received my first teaching diploma from the British Wheel of Yoga. This was followed with a one year 'post formation' course from Yoga d'Energie in Ax en Provence, France. I then completed the 52 week correspondence course with one months intensive training in teaching children Yoga in India, where I was awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Yoga by Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani of ICYER (The International Centre of Yoga Education and Research). |
| Mas Kailash : Yoga, Health and Art Center | ||
| Address: | 2439 Route de Seillans, 83830 Bargemon, Provence |  |
| Contact: | Tel: 33(0)494761695 / Email: yoga [at] maskailash.org | |
| Website: | www.maskailash.org | |
| Instructors: | Pieter Nuyttens, Amanda Bongers | |
| Languages: | We are fluent in English, French, Dutch and Chinese. | |
| Yoga Style: | Hatha Yoga, swimming yoga | |
| Description: | Unique Yoga and Art vacation (6days/5nights) in a charming Olive Grove just outside the hilltop village Bargemon in the French Provence. Daily morning Yoga sessions outdoors, workshops for Jin Shin Jyutsu, Creative Artistic expression and Chinese Calligraphy. Relax, enjoy, replenish your vital energy in a splendid Garden of Eden. Plenty of outdoors activities and cultural excursions. | |
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| The Nice Boot Camp 500 Euros/week | ||
| Address: | Nice Le Port, 8 BD Carnot, Nice, France The Yoga Week Intensive runs every week of the year |
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| Contact: | Tel: 06 40 66 79 91 Email: Info [at] bikramyoganice.fr | |
| Website/Links: | www.bikramyoganice.fr/The-Nice-Boot-Camp.html | |
| Instructors: | From all other the world. Check the teacher page. | |
| Yoga Style: | Bikram Yoga | |
| Description: | You have left your world behind and entered ours. For a whole week you will be yoging, eating, sleeping, and discovering Nice. Our facility is modest, informal and relaxed. Your week will be shared with 3 other guests. Living quarters are located at the rear of the yoga studio. There is a dormitory for sleeping, an adjoining lounge for relaxing and eating, and an outside terrace for reading and sun bathing. The bathroom facilities are shared with the studio. | |
| A long wooden table awaits you in the lounge for morning breakfast, which is provided anytime before the first class of the day (fresh juices, home-made organic granola, yogurts, seasonal berries, fruits, and tea.) Everything you need to best nourish you for the day ahead! | ||
| Lunch and dinner are on your own. As the yoga studio is at the heart of city, there are many great restaurants, cafés, or just small places to grab a quick bite. (We have a list of the best places at all budgets, so you can get the most out of being in France on the Riviera). This way you have the freedom to choose your afternoon and evening activities to your liking. You can also use the large fridge in the lounge to keep items fresh, if you want to eat meals around the wooden table. | ||
| You are beginning to change... Your action filled week: So here we go! | ||
| Schedule: | Orientation Sunday at 4pm First class Sunday at 5:30pm Monday - Friday (two classes per day) Friday night group dinner out on the town Last class Saturday at 10:00 am Departure Saturday following last class by 1:00pm | |
| A typical day will look something like this: 8h00 Breakfast (granola, yogurt, berries...) 8h30 Free time (hiking, diving...) 12h30 Yoga (60 minutes class) 14h00 Free time (relax on the beach....) 18h00 Yoga (90 minutes class) 20h00 Free time (dinner in town) 24h00 Everyone in bed, lights out | ||
| The "express lunch class" looks like this: 2 sets - poses through eagle pose, to warm you up nicely, then 1 set poses - all the way to the end. | ||
| In 7 days you will have completed 12 classes, spent 15 hours in the yoga room, practiced eagle pose 48 times and found a new relationship with your body and mind. And you will have earned it! | ||
| Yoga - Aix en Provence, France | |
| Address: | 164 route de Chateauneuf le Rouge 13100 Beaurecueil, France |
| Contact: | For informations please visit http://sitayoga.blogspot.com | www.babajiskriyayoga.net |
| Instructor: | Siddhananda Sita |
| Yoga Style: | Kriya Yoga |
| Description: | Yoga classes and workshops near Aix en Provence, south France. Babajji's kriya yoga initiations. Individual or group classes in French, English, Portuguese. |
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