Yoga Holiday in the Alps

Experience a week you will never forget on the edge of the largest Nature Reserve in the Hautes Savoie.

Tap into your Source at La Source 'The best eco-lodge in the Alps' Sunday Times - a 'hip' and friendly 21st Century Commune hosted by Duncan McCallum, TV Presenter and Adventure Sports Guru and Saskia Anley, Yoga Teacher and personal development coach. Everyday you will do 1. 5 to 3 hours of yoga set in the stunning back drop of the Alps. You'll spend the morning doing an energising flowing Hatha-Astanga yoga class. Sometimes we practice in a converted Barn or by a lake or in an Alpage. The rest of the day is yours to hike, rock climb, white water raft, swim in the lakes in Summer or Ski or Snowboard in the Winter. 3 evenings will be dedicted to a meditative reflective yoga class. We will go into the heart of yoga in a little more depth and go on a silent walk or snow shoe to a secret Canyon. In the evening, La Source is famous for its fun and lively communal vegetarian dinner parties (Meatatarians can be catered for!). You may take a dip in the wood fired hot tub under the stars.

Saskia your host has been practising Hatha and Astanga yoga for over 17 years. She trained and qualified as a yoga teacher in Kerala, India under the Sivananda tradition. Her classes are flowing and balanced encompassing pranayma (breathing), asanas (postures) and relaxation. They are accessible to beginners and advanced practitioners. Your hosts will help you organise your adventure activities. Most often guests find ski and boarding partners of their level in the winter and hike and do activities together in the summer. 'This is one of the best experiences of my life so far!' ' My mind was truly challenged, my heart touched and my soul soothed. It was absolutely wonderful. '

You'll be staying at La Source, a 5* eco lodge where you will spend a blissful week in the best of care. La Source is on the Edge of The Grand Massif, 265km of ski pistes and one of the most stunning nature reserves in France. Enjoy the blissful Alpine scenery, wholesome and nutritious vegetarian food, warm hospitality and the serenity of the converted 1865 farm.

Indulge in treatments, the wood burning hot tub and the wealth of things to do in the area. Whether you wish to watch time stand still in the peaceful village of Samoens or get active with skiing, hiking, biking, rafting or much much more, we have it all here.

Price

From: EUR630 per person (7 days)

Price Includes

• 7 night at the 'the best eco-lodge in the Alps', La Source
• 5 wholesome and delicious dinners
• 7 organic breakfast
• 5 x 1.5 morning sessions of yoga, meditation, pranayama x 5
• 3 x 1.5 hours of evening yoga
• Wood fired Hot Tub
• Airport tranfers and local transport
• Advice on hikes, skiing and amazing array of local activities
• In winter, a village and ski resort orienation
• In summer, trips to the lake and market

Price Excludes

• Travel to Geneva Insurance Lunches and 2 dinners

Departure Dates

May 2nd-9th
June 6th-13th
July 5th-12th
Aug 2nd-9th FULL
Sept 6th-13th
Oct 4th-11th
Nov 8th-14th
Dec 6th-13th
Jan 10th-17th SKI
Feb 10th-17th SKI

EUR695 in summer and E780 in the winter (E150 single supplement)

You will enjoy yoga twice a day with one meditation session daily. In between you will have the assistance of your host and yoga teacher in to arrange activities, trips, meals and entertainment. We've included a lot of that into the package but have left plenty of free-time for you to do what feels right for your holiday.

Depending on what time of year you come, there is something different to offer you. In the summer, spring and autumn we have climbing, swimming, hiking, rafting, horse riding and biking among other things. Winter is a skier and snowboarders paradise as we are part of the Grand Massif ski area.

Arrival and departure day: Saturday

Morning - 90 minute flowing yoga class

Breakfast - fruit, fresh local yoghurt, fresh local bread, muesli, juice, fresh coffee and herbal teas.

Free time - activities can be arranged

Evening - 30 minute meditation followed by a 60 minute restorative yoga class

Free time - 5 evening meals included

Accommodation Details

The architect designed 320m2 Barn sleeps up to 14 people. There are 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a mezzanine, ethnic music den, a laundry room and separate sports storage and drying room. The 130m2 open plan living area has huge folding sliding doors that open to stunning South facing views of the Giffre Valley and the ski slopes. It has exquisite views from nearly every room.Every effort has been made to maintain the soul and spaciousness of the original barn. Created here is a natural, harmonious space to nourish and inspire all who pass through!

Where possible sustainable and natural materials have been used to renovate and insulate the farm. The furniture is not traditional but rustic-chic with a mix of antiques and 20th Century designer classics. Contemporary art adorns the white walls with cow skin rugs and Kilms on the floor. The bathrooms are slate with Duravit and Hansgrohe fittings. The Barn is a home with books and plants and character.

The Barn has all mod cons, including ethernet/ broadband points in every room, under floor heating, washing machine and dryer and a designer Italian kitchen with breakfast island. There is optional cable TV, a DVD player and an I-Pod docking station.