5 or 7 days Authentic Mindfulness Retreat in the French Pyrenees
with Yoga, Hiking and Healing
Wed 24 – Tues 30 June 2020
The retreat aims to balance your whole self through mind, body and spirit. A combination of authentic meditation and holistic therapies such as Energy Healing, Emotional Freedom Tapping techniques, morning & evening yoga, afternoon hiking & trail walks in the Pyrenees (depending on fitness levels) allow you to relax, unwind, find your true self and a peaceful inner happiness. These retreats are especially nurturing and really take care of each individual guest. A focus on your mental wellbeing as well as your physical wellbeing will allow you to be your best self.
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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE RETREAT
LOCATION
Gomde Pyrénées is an international Buddhist retreat centre under the guidance of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. The property is covered with fields of grass, oak, beech, fruit and chestnut trees. This blessed land, with its blue sky canopy and pristine air, is bathed nearly 300 days a year in sunshine.
WHY INVEST IN YOURSELF
Meditation is the key to expanding your horizons, tapping into your true potential, and fully living life as it was intended. Learn how to summon calm, happiness, and resilience to new challenges at will. These aren’t theories. These are concrete proven strategies. You will be learning from someone who has nearly 20 years of experience teaching meditation. Sit back, relax, breathe, and discover how to bring relaxation to new heights……while maximizing productivity, focus, and drive. Within your own mind is a whole new world waiting to be discovered, explored, and mastered…and we’re giving you the map. If you’re ready to learn how people are tossing stress to the curb and reaping the benefits of meditation, this is the course for you.
PRICES
All prices are per person
| Room type | 7 days /
6 nights |
5 days /
4 nights |
| Single | £770 | £575 |
| 2 sharing | £735 | £546 |
| 3 sharing | £602 | £450 |
Our Mindfulness Retreat is an opportunity up to 7 days to re-align your balance. Leverage the healing power of energy healing, Emotional Freedom Tapping techniques, yoga, hiking, trail walks and more. Feel the stress melt away as a sense of peace takes over and replaces anxiety with each passing day. Unlock the path to become the best version of yourself. The Mindfulness Retreat is waiting for you.
Accommodation
Food
Meditation, Yoga and workshops
Hiking
Personalised conversations if required
| Day 1 | In-between days | Last day |
| 08:00 – 12:00 – Arrival and check in | 07:00 – 08:00 – Morning – Hatha Yoga with sunrise | 07:00 – 08:00 – Morning – Hatha Yoga with sunrise |
| 08:00 – 09:00 – Morning Puja/ Optional | 08:00 – 09:00 – Morning Puja/ Optional | |
| 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast | 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 – Philosophical talk | 10:00 – 11:00 – Philosophical talk | |
| 11:00 – 12:00 – Morning meditation | 11:00 – 12:00 – Morning meditation | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 – Discussion | 12:00 – 13:00 – Bring closer | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch | 13:00 – 14:00 – Mindful lunch | 13:00 – 14:00 – Mindful lunch and check out |
| 14:30 – 16:30 – Retreat starts – Group orientation | 14:30 – 16:30 – Creative works (Free time on day 3 & 5) | |
| 17:00 – 18:00 – Traditional chanting (Optional) | 17:00 – 18:00 – Traditional chanting (Optional) | |
| 18:30 – 19:30 – Dinner | 18:30 – 19:30 – Dinner – 1-2-1 after dinner | |
| 19:30 – 20:30 – Free time or 1-2-1 | 19:30 – 20:30 – Free time | |
| 20:30 – 21:00 – 1-2-1 |
You will be served good vegetarian food throughout the retreat.
For allergies, if you are vegan or gluten-free please inform us immediately as there are no shops around and food need to be sourced in advance.
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
The nearest airports are Perpignan (France) and Girona (Spain).
(For extra night, please note charges will be applied).
We advise you to book the flights soonest possible, you can use Ryanair. You can get flights from under £50 return.
For the airport transfer a car will be available to pick and drop: From Perpignan € 20 or Girona €50 to the retreat venue single way per person
30% non refundable deposit must be paid on the booking
You are to make the remaining payment in full 30 days before your retreat
We can accept cash payments at the end of our meditation sessions in Central London or if preferred you can pay by bank transfer
Once the transfer is made for the full amount please email info@akanista for confirmation
We reserve the right to cancel the retreat up to a month before its date, and if so you will be fully refunded for your deposit or fee
If you wish to stay extra nights a fee of £35 per night accommodation only will be applied or £50 per including meals
Dining area
Beautiful shrine room with a mountain view to meditate
Yoga terrace
Meditation walk path
Hiking in the mountains
Individual or sharing rooms
Shared bathrooms
Spoken language: English
The maximum participants in the group is 16 (to keep the quality)
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
I was feeling stressed and busy in life. Akanista Mindfulness helped me get clarity, live in the moment and put myself first. It changed my life!
Thomas, Cushman & Wakefield
I have been meditating every day since we met.
Suzy, Psychologies magazine
I would encourage anybody who is going through stuff in their lives to come to this course to find peace of mind.
Micheal, English former professional footballer
COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
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