Yoga Weekend & Festival of Lights in Lyon
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Isère
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions37.99 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
A wellness getaway in the heart of Lyon's magic! How about treating yourself to an unexpected break to take care of yourself while discovering Lyon in a different way?
I invite you to enjoy a unique experience blending yoga, exploring Lyon's heritage, culinary delights, and the magic of the Festival of Lights. Yoga will be the central theme of our getaway. Each morning and evening, we'll gather on the mat for tailored sessions, incorporating gentle movements, breathing exercises, relaxation, and stress relief. These are precious moments to slow down, release tension, and recharge.
We'll explore Old Lyon on a 1.5-hour guided tour: cobbled streets, traboules (covered passageways), architecture, and the history of this iconic district. As night falls, prepare to be amazed! We'll enjoy the magic of the Festival of Lights, its artistic installations, and its enchanting atmosphere.
To extend this experience, we will share a dinner in an iconic Lyon location, chosen for its charm and unique atmosphere. An invitation to savor Lyonnaise cuisine and share a wonderful moment of conviviality.
More than just a yoga weekend, a true experience to be lived! An intimate getaway to take care of yourself, marvel, discover and share, in a warm atmosphere where well-being and the art of living meet.
The highlights
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Yoga and daily rejuvenation sessions to reconnect with oneself
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Lyon's Heritage and Lights: Guided Tour of Old Lyon and a Magical Evening
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Delicious food and convivial moments to share together
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Sport
Level
Yoga
The expert's opinion
This retreat is open to everyone, from beginners to regular practitioners. No prior experience or particular flexibility is necessary. The sessions are adapted to each person's pace and abilities. Here, there's no focus on performance: the main thing is to feel good, explore your sensations, and fully enjoy the practice.
A practice where breath takes on its full dimension, inviting each person towards more refined sensations, so that body, breath, and mind become one, allowing you to add another small stone to your practice and to the chessboard of your life. The sounds of bowls, koshi chimes, cymbals... will accompany your practice.
In figures
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 2h
- 1 average daily practices
Management
French
I have been passionate about yoga for about twenty years, following the lineage of TKV Desikachar. I completed my teacher training after ten years of regular practice with FNEY. For me, yoga is a transmission of knowledge and, in life, a support system to help me return to a life full of common sense.
The courses are an experience in every moment, for anyone curious about life. The retreats I've been organizing for the past six years bring together all the elements needed to reconnect with yourself and experience what truly matters: movement, nature, curiosity, sharing, and joy.
Moments that I love to share beyond the yoga mat.
I love taking care of people; I'm trained in massage, and I also work as an activities coordinator in a shared living space for seniors. Connection, sharing, and the joy of living are what we must nurture for a good life! Yoga helps us find balance.
Cathy is a shiatsu and do-in practitioner. She loves taking care of others and will always give you that little extra something to improve your quality of life. Her talents and passion for fine dining, from breakfast to dinner, will allow you to discover exceptional flavors.
Program
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A gentle arrival, a welcome, a meeting, and the first yoga interlude.
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h30
- Number of practices per day 1
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
From 4pm, we open the doors to your wellness retreat… We will take the time to meet and get to know each other over a welcome tea, in a soft and warm atmosphere.
Then, we will unroll our mats together for a 1.5-hour yoga session. A first shared breath, an invitation to slow down, release tension and leave behind the rhythm of daily life to fully enter into this stay.
At the end of the day, we will meet for a friendly aperitif, before sharing dinner around 8pm.
And then? Nothing planned, except to enjoy the mild evening, let yourself be carried away by the calm of the place and savor a good night's rest.
This is just the beginning…
Day 1 -
Yoga, gourmet brunch, a getaway to Old Lyon and a magical evening of lights
- Transportation Car - 00h45 - 25km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
8:30 am – 10:30 am: Hatha yoga: awakening our senses
We will begin the day on our mats with two hours of Hatha yoga focused on awakening the senses. An invitation to feel, listen to your body, observe your breath, and fully savor the present moment.
11am – 12:30pm: Gourmet, vegetarian & seasonal brunch
After this enjoyable practice, it's time for a delicious treat! We'll share a generous brunch, featuring organic and seasonal products. A moment of sweetness and conviviality before our Lyon getaway.
2pm: Off we go for our Lyon getaway!
We will leave our cozy home to head to the heart of Lyon and set off to discover its treasures.
Accompanied by our guide, we will stroll through the cobbled streets, between Renaissance facades, traboules and little stories of this emblematic district.
7:30 pm: Dinner at an iconic Lyon restaurant
A dinner in a must-visit location, carefully chosen for its character and atmosphere. A lovely moment shared around Lyon's gastronomy.
9pm: Lyon lights up, let the magic begin!
As night falls, we will be captivated by the magic of the illuminations. Monuments and streets are adorned with light, offering us a nighttime stroll full of poetry and surprises.
11 p.m.: Return
Back in our cozy nest, our heads filled with beautiful images and shared memories…
Day 2 -
Prolong the sweetness, savor the moment
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Number of practices per day 1
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
8:30 am – 10:30 am: Hatha yoga: extending and integrating
For this final morning, we'll return to our mats for two hours of Hatha yoga, echoing yesterday's practice. A session to deepen our sensations, refine our inner listening, and fully embrace the benefits of this getaway. A final moment for ourselves, gentle and peaceful, before closing this parenthesis of well-being.
11am – 1pm: Gourmet, vegetarian & seasonal brunch
After practice, we'll gather for a generous brunch, prepared with organic and seasonal produce. It'll be a chance to savor the moment a little longer, share our impressions, and enjoy these last moments together.
2 p.m.: Departure
The time will come to start the journey home, with a relaxed body, a light mind and lovely images in mind, between discoveries in Lyon, the magic of the lights and shared memories.
Day 3
Accommodation
Our house has 3 bedrooms to accommodate you comfortably:
- A first bedroom with a double bed
- A second bedroom with a double bed
- A third bedroom with a single bed
Access
Arrival and departure times are indicative; time slots are within + or - 30 minutes.
Go to the starting point
La Verpillière train station is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation and provides access to Lyon Part-Dieu train station. We can pick you up and drop you off there.
Diemoz is located between Vienna and Lyon.
Price details
The price includes
- The yoga classes and activities mentioned
- Accommodation in a single room with a double or single bed
- Full board from dinner on Day 1 to brunch on Day 3
- Travel during the stay
- Guided tour in Lyon
- Dinner on Day 2 at a restaurant (excluding drinks)
The price does not include
- Transportation to your accommodation
- Personal expenses
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- 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.
The Valérie team
Passionate about yoga and the human connections that develop around this beautiful practice. A graduate of EFYSE (FNEY) since 2014, I have been offering yoga and hiking retreats for 6 years in Ardèche, Drôme, and the south of France.
