Yoga retreat near Perpignan: between Sea and Breath
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationOccitanie / Pyrénées-Orientales
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AgeFrom 16 - 85 years
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CO₂-Emissions49.4 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
Spanish
French
In a few words
Treat yourself to a rejuvenating break in French Catalonia , near Perpignan , for a 5-day yoga retreat .
Settled in an authentic Catalan farmhouse , you'll practice in a small group within a restored chapel, a peaceful setting conducive to letting go. Your host and teacher, a graduate of a yoga program in India, will guide you through a balanced curriculum: dynamic Ashtanga-inspired flows , alignment workshops, the gentleness of Yin yoga , and guided meditations . A highlight of your stay: a special morning session, feet in the sand overlooking the Mediterranean , followed by an invigorating swim.
Between workshops, enjoy the wooded park and take a dip in the swimming pool . For meals, savor homemade vegetarian brunches and dinners , prepared on-site using fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll stay in an air-conditioned room, either single or shared.
Easily accessible without a car, this wellness retreat is located just an 8-minute walk from Saint-Féliu-d'Avall train station . An ideal immersion to disconnect, refine your practice, and regenerate lastingly.
The highlights
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A morning overlooking the Mediterranean, between a yoga session and a swim
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Small group yoga in a restored chapel, with personalized guidance
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Alain's homemade vegetarian cuisine and the swimming pool in the shade of the trees
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Sport
Level
Yoga
The expert's opinion
The morning sessions are inspired by Ashtanga Yoga and last approximately two hours. At Le Mas, we welcome you to our home in a small group. I take the time to guide you step by step if you are new to yoga, or to help you refine your postures if you already practice.
In figures
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 3h
- 2 average daily practices
Management
English
Spanish
French
I'm Anne-Sophie Carlioz. In my classes, I like to take the time to help you find your balance. Sometimes, a small adjustment is all it takes to experience a posture differently. I've been practicing yoga for over fifteen years and teaching it for seven. I trained in Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga at the Samyak Ashram in Mysore, India. I also use the Tarot of Marseille and numerology as guidance tools to help you gain perspective on a situation or clarify a decision.
I am Alain, an energy healer and magnetizer. I have been practicing energy healing for over ten years.
At Le Mas, you'll often find me in the kitchen, preparing your vegetarian meals with seasonal produce. I also take care of the housekeeping and anything else you might need during your stay. I love hosting and making sure everyone feels comfortable in our home.
Program
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First moments at the Mas
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
- From 3 p.m. onwards — Anne-Sophie and Alain welcome you to the Mas. You settle into your room and take the time to explore the place.
- 6 p.m. — We meet in small groups to get to know each other, then Anne-Sophie guides you in a first meditation.
- 7:30 pm — First dinner together featuring Alain's homemade vegetarian cuisine.
- 8:45 p.m. — If you wish, a few minutes of breath-focused meditation to ground yourself before nightfall.
Day 1 -
Awaken the body
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 3h28
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- 7:30 a.m. — Light snack before practice.
- 8:30 am – 10:30 am — Ashtanga-inspired yoga in the Mas chapel. We flow through postures in rhythm with the breath, with variations according to your level.
- 11:30 a.m. — Vegetarian brunch prepared on site by Alain.
- Free afternoon — A few laps in the pool, a moment of reading in the shade of the trees or some rest, as you wish.
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Posture workshop. We take the time to explore support, clarify alignments, and find variations that suit you.
- 7:30 p.m. — Homemade vegetarian dinner, shared around the table at the Mas.
Day 2 -
Yoga as a way of life
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h45
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- 7:30 a.m. — Light snack before practice.
- 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Dynamic Yoga session in the old chapel. Anne-Sophie offers variations so that everyone can practice at their own pace.
- 11:30 a.m. — Vegetarian brunch prepared by Alain, then free time to enjoy the pool, the park or a moment of rest.
- 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. — Yoga beyond postures. We discover the eight limbs of Yoga and discuss how this philosophy can find its place in everyday life.
- 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM — Yin Yoga. A slow practice where you take the time to stay in the postures, paying attention to the breath.
- 7:30 p.m. — Homemade vegetarian dinner around the table at the Mas.
- 9 p.m. — Deep relaxation for those who wish to extend the evening with a quiet time.
Day 3 -
Yoga facing the Mediterranean
- Transportation Minibus - 00h25 - 25km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- 6:30 a.m. — Light snack before hitting the road.
- 7 a.m. — Departure from Mas towards the coast.
- 7:30 am – 9:30 am — Two hours of outdoor yoga with Anne-Sophie, facing the Mediterranean.
- Late morning — Free time on the beach to swim or enjoy the seaside at your own pace.
- Around 12 pm — Return to Mas Sainte Anne and vegetarian brunch prepared by Alain.
- Free afternoon — A few laps in the pool, a book in the shade or a nap.
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Gentle yoga session for those who wish to practice one last time during the day.
- 7:30 p.m. — Homemade vegetarian dinner around the table at the Mas.
Day 4 -
Anchor and set off again
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
- 7:30 a.m. — Light snack before practice.
- 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Last yoga session with Anne-Sophie in the Mas chapel. Two hours to revisit the postures explored during the retreat and practice at your own pace.
- 11:30 a.m. — Last vegetarian brunch prepared by Alain, to be shared around the table at the Mas.
- 1:30 pm — We meet in small groups to share what each of us remembers from the stay, then we finish with an integration meditation.
- 2 p.m. — End of the retreat and departure from the Mas.
Day 5
Note
This program can be adapted according to the weather, the group's pace, or any other unforeseen circumstances. The program alternates between dynamic yoga inspired by Ashtanga, gentle yoga, Yin yoga, meditation, and relaxation.
Accommodation
We welcome you to our home, a Catalan house in Saint-Féliu-d'Avall, near Perpignan. For your small group retreat, you will stay in an air-conditioned room accommodating a maximum of two people. The bathroom with shower and toilet is shared with only one other room.
Yoga sessions take place in the restored old chapel of the Mas, a bright room with wooden parquet flooring.
Between sessions, you can read in the lounge, relax in the shade in the wooded park or enjoy the swimming pool with its 9-meter lap lane.
Access
Go to the starting point
From Perpignan train station, take a TER liO train to Saint-Féliu-d'Avall. The train journey takes about ten minutes, then it's about an 8-minute walk to Mas Sainte Anne.
If you are coming from Girona, you can take a direct train to Perpignan, then a TER regional train to Saint-Féliu-d'Avall. Remember to check connections for your arrival date.
There is also a Flixbus service from Barcelona to Perpignan.
From Perpignan–Rivesaltes (PGF)
The easiest way is to take a taxi from outside the terminal. The journey to Le Mas takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, take the Sankéo bus number 6 to Perpignan train station, then a TER train to Saint-Féliu-d'Avall. Le Mas is about an 8-minute walk from the station.
From Girona–Costa Brava (GRO)
Depending on your schedule, a FlixBus coach connects the airport directly to Perpignan in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. From there, you can take a TER train to Saint-Féliu-d'Avall. Alternatively, you can take the Sagalés bus number 607 to the Girona bus station, next to the train station, and then take a train to Perpignan.
Travel to the Mas is at your own expense. Check flight connections for your travel dates before booking your flight.
If you are arriving by car, we recommend parking in the village car park, about a 500m walk from the Mas. A few spaces are available at the Mas itself, subject to availability.
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation in an authentic Catalan farmhouse, in an air-conditioned room according to the package booked
- Pure cotton sheets and towels provided
- Full vegetarian board (4 morning snacks, 4 brunches and 4 dinners) prepared on site by Alain, from the arrival dinner to the last day's brunch
- Guided practices led by Anne-Sophie in small groups, adapted to each individual's level
- Workshops to deepen understanding of postures and time for discussion on the philosophy of yoga
- A morning of yoga overlooking the Mediterranean, followed by free time on the beach for swimming or relaxing
- Transportation during the morning to the sea
- Yoga equipment is provided on site, and access to the Mas's common areas, including the wooded park and saltwater pool, is included.
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to the Mas
- Optional individual services, including energy healing and tarot and numerology guidance...
- Tourist tax (payable on site)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Individual Tarot reading with Anne-Sophie : CHF68.61 / unit
- Customized yoga in the Chapel of the Mas : CHF59.46 / unit
- Extra night after retirement : On request
- Energy Healing with Alain : CHF27.44 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters (support cushions) and blankets.
- Pure cotton sheets, towels and hair dryers are available.
Equipment to bring
- A beach towel that can also be used at the pool.
- A reusable water bottle and a small bag for the morning by the sea.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and mosquito repellent.
- A notebook and a pen, if you wish to keep a record of the workshops.
Clothing to bring
- Flexible and breathable clothing for yoga sessions.
- A light vest or sweatshirt for early morning yoga by the sea and relaxation times.
- A swimsuit for the beach and the Mas pool.
- A hat or cap, and sandals for the beach.
The Anne-Sophie et Alain team
We are Anne-Sophie and Alain Carlioz. After several years of organizing and hosting retreats at Les Cabanes d'Hestia, we are combining our expertise at Mas Sainte Anne, our home near Perpignan.
Anne-Sophie, certified in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga in India, has been practicing for over fifteen years and teaching for seven, with a particular focus on alignment and adaptations. Alain is an energy healer and prepares generous, seasonal, homemade vegetarian cuisine.
Our strength: designing the retreats and providing all the necessary services ourselves, including reception, teaching, accommodation, and meals. A team is present on-site, in a location designed for small group retreats.
We welcome you in French, English, and Spanish. Yoga classes can also be taught in English.
