Traditional yoga retreat in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Originally from Ireland, Nicky has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, with 415 hours of training in France, Ireland, and Colombia. Her classes are characterized by their pragmatism, sense of humor, and desire to demystify yoga so that students can more easily find balance between their body and mind and make the most of their time on the mat. Her classes are suitable for all levels: Vinyasa Yoga, Power Yoga.

With degrees in Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Lahochi Energy Healing (inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine), Léa creates havens of serenity and spaces for deep reconnection. Passionate about the transformative power of sound, Léa creates spaces where one dares to slow down, feel, and rediscover their essence. She offers a creative singing workshop and sound journey to soothe the mind, release tension, and touch the soul.

Over the past 12 years of practicing Yoga and Qi Gong, Esperanza has experienced a physical release that brings a sense of calm to the mind. The more she practiced, the more she discovered the subtle health benefits that continue to gently unfold.

She therefore wished to deepen her knowledge of this energetic art by training for 3 years within 2 organizations affiliated with the Federation of Qi Gong and Energy Arts Teachers, including her first year at the Terre d'Asie Institute and then at the Xin Fa School.

She participated in workshops led by Master Yuan Li Min on the 5 animals of Wudang and Nei Yang Gong with Professor Wang Yan Li.

This ancient Chinese discipline, based on Taoist philosophy, is a health art that combines various physical, breathing, and meditative techniques. This practice nourishes and circulates energy (Qi) along the meridians to achieve physical and mental well-being.

Qi Gong is gentle, it acts like water, slowly but surely... and can therefore be practiced regardless of age and physical condition.

Since 2019, she has been teaching Qi Gong in various towns in the Haut-Béarn region and has the great pleasure of sharing her humble knowledge for the well-being of everyone.

Equilidance is an invitation to express yourself through movement, freely and without constraint. Alone, in pairs, in a circle, or in a group, everyone is free to move in their own way. No prior dance experience is necessary to participate. Everyone progresses according to their abilities, their own pace, and their energy level. This practice of free and spontaneous physical expression allows you to reconnect with yourself while fostering connection with others.

The sessions are set to a variety of music: initially dynamic, joyful, and upbeat, then softer and more soothing. The workshops take place in a fun, warm, and supportive atmosphere, conducive to letting go and enjoying each other's company. A relaxation exercise is offered at the end of the session for those who wish to participate.

Equine-assisted dance contributes to overall well-being, personal development, and health. It promotes physical and emotional relaxation, helps release tension and emotions, stimulates vitality, and fosters optimism. It also encourages the emergence of creativity, self-confidence, enjoyment, sharing, and a deeper connection to oneself and others.

Accessible to all, Equilidance can be practiced at any age and without any particular conditions.

Laughter Yoga is a new kind of concept; easy, immediate, effective and based on laughter said to be "without reason".

This discipline was invented by Dr. Madan Kataria, a general practitioner in India in the mid-1990s. Today, this activity is being tested all over the world, and particularly in France since 2002. The French and International Institute of Laughter Yoga disseminates the philosophy and teachings of this new practice initiated by Dr. Kataria.

Murielle herself graduated from this Institute as a certified facilitator. Thus, during her sessions, she implements a simple and accessible method for the widest audience, based on laughter, which could be described as mental, muscular and respiratory exercise.

Indeed, the technique of Laughter Yoga touches on the essential: it respects our biological, physiological, and psychosocial balances and opens up new horizons. Laughter is a beneficial and precious daily activity; it takes us on a journey of the heart, a return to our shared humanity.

This is why Laughter Yoga involves an evolving methodology as new knowledge in the field is acquired; it also offers a range of the best tools and exercises from personal development and wellness disciplines recognized for their effectiveness and simplicity.

During a session, the practitioner immerses themselves in a positive and magical world.