For two weeks, live in a natural rhythm, in a relaxing environment. Join morning yoga, learn about the basics of Ayurveda with workshops of your choice and find yourself through meditative walks in nature.
By Pinky More, Richard Slager and Sanne Lute.
This 14-day we offer you a total package of what Yoga, Ayurveda and the beautiful surroundings of Centre Lothlorien can offer. Rest and relaxation, a proper daily rhythm, fresh air, exercise and healthy food are paramount.
- Stay at a beautiful French estate in the middle of nature.
- Yoga Asanas 5 days a week in the early morning.
- A week on the basics of Ayurveda, with choice of workshops in Yoga, herbs or cooking.
- A week of hikes and meditative exercises in the natural surroundings.
- The possibility to participate in healthy vegetarian (Ayurvedic) meals.
In the first week you will be introduced to the basic principles of Ayurveda in the morning from 09:30 – 11:00. What does the philosophy entail? What is your Ayurvedic body type? How does your body interact with herbs and nutrition? In addition, you may choose from one of three workshop modules:
- Ayurveda and Yoga 11:30 – 12:30:
Discover which Yoga Asana suits your personality and body type. Each Asana has a purpose and an effect. By combining the knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga you will find the perfect balance for yourself. - Ayurveda and herbs 14:00 – 16:00
Get to know the herbs on the grounds and surroundings of Centre Lothlorien. Get to work with them by drying them, composing teas and making massage oil or rose water, for example. - Ayurveda and cooking 16:30 – 18:30
Actually apply what you learn in theory by preparing Vedic meals for guests under the guidance of the cook. Use Indian spices for Sattvik meals and balance the 6 flavors.
When making the reservation, specify what you choose. Having trouble choosing? It is possible to add an extra module for EUR 100.
In the second week you will use Indian meditation techniques to relax and find your deepest self again. Although we are all in some way engaged in consciousness and personal development, we often do not dwell on it long enough to really change anything in our lives. The surroundings of Centre Lothlorien are a true walking paradise. With lots of forest, vast fields, lakes, streams and valleys and above all no people to be seen, it is easy to really come back to yourself.
At Centre Lothlorien, we teach Indian Classic Yoga, Yoga as it is taught in India. Here, Yoga is ‘A Way of Life’. At the Centre both Dutch and English are spoken.
About the organisers
De retreat is organised by Pinky More, Richard Slager and Sanne Lute.
Pinky was born in Mumbai, India. Here, she completed the most advanced programme for yoga teachers at ‘The Yoga Institute’. After a few years of working and travelling around the world, she settled in the Netherlands to introduce Indian Classic Yoga, the traditional style of yoga. In Kerala, India, Pinky studied Ayurveda and started giving Ayurvedic massages. Since 2012, Pinky has been organising Yoga retreats at Centre Lothlorien. In 2019, she established the affiliation between ‘The Yoga Institute’ and Centre Lothlorien. Currently, besides leading her own Yoga Teacher Training Courses, she teaches in several countries in Europe and participates in yoga programmes in Dubai, Ghana and India.
Together with Pinky More, Richard is responsible for running the Yoga retreats and Yoga Teacher Training Courses at Centre Lothlorien, The Yoga Institute France.
SInds 2002, Richard spends a lot of time at Centre Lothlorien and knows all the special places in the area.
In Kerala, India, Richard studied the basics of Ayurveda and Herbology. Richard completed Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Institute in Mumbai. Now Richard teaches the Yoga Teacher Training Course at Centre Lothlorien, organises courses on the philosophy of Yoga and Ayurveda and conducts practical workshops on balanced eating, practical use of local herbs and preparation of oils and other herbal preparations.
Sanne is a part of the team at Lothlorien since 2022. All summer, as well as in spring and autums, she cooks for all the guests at the center. After working in several kitchens, including a long time in mental health care, she followed her heart to be in nature and be more involved with food. Sanne learned about Yoga in India and has been studying Vedic cooking for a long time. Her passion is therefore healthy and vegetarian cooking.