Self-led Retreats in France
Space is occasionally made available at Tourne for those wishing to undertake a self-led retreat for the advancement of their personal practice, without the need for others to be present to support them.
For those wishing to deepen their practice, independently and reliant upon their own resources, the space is available. Dependent upon season and weather restrictions, the main studio, medicine Buddha studio and meditation room will be available, subject to one or two hours a day when one space will be restricted. There will always be space available in at least one of the studios or the meditation room and the garden.
Yogis will need to be fully independent in the house and in their practice and self-sufficient during their stay, providing their own food and catering for themselves in the fully equipped dining room. Garden produce will be made available freely if it is available, subject to season.
| Here is a suggested structure for each day's activities | |
| 6:00am - 7.00am | Morning silent meditation |
| 7:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:00am - Midday | Self-led practice |
| Midday - 2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Self-led practice |
| 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Supper |
| 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Evening silent meditation |
However, participants will be free to make use of their time as they wish, as long as it accords with the spirit of self-enquiry and deepening into practice and tranquility.
The space and the opportunity will offer rest, high quality nourishment, walks in unpolluted forests, silence or gentle speech.
Undertaking your own self-led retreat is an important step on the path to freedom. To have the confidence to make good use of available space is an essential foundation for those who live busy lives. It is also an important skill to have when deepening into spiritual practice, when trying to break through the barriers that keep us tied to our habit patterns.
Undertaking your own self-led retreat is an important step on the path to freedom.
Undertaking your own self-led retreat is an important step on the path to freedom.
People from other disciplines and practices, as well as those who have worked with Ram, will derive benefit.
Participants will be asked what the basis of their retreat will be so that practice space can be allocated and to ensure the suitability of a personal proposed programme. Those who are unsure are invited to make use of Ram’s offer to collaborate with them in advance to prepare a programme at an additional charge.
Pricing
Daily rates on application. Arrival: not before 4.00pm in the afternoon of the first day. Departure: by midday on day of departure (the first and last days are each charged as one day). Yogis are free to come for a minimum of three days. For non members please visit the Tourné website for pricing details.
Ideally, reservations will be made at least three weeks in advance but if circumstances permit, shorter notice will be acceptable. A short description of the yogi’s proposed personal programme should be mailed before undertaking a self-led retreat.
During any period of self-led retreat normal household activities of the residents will continue, but yogis can expect to encounter a good deal of silence and expect no interaction with or interference from residents or other members of the household.
The tariff represents the expenses towards accommodation, electricity and maintenance - those who wish to offer a few hours work in the garden during their stay will be welcome but there is no obligation.
Some suggested uses of the space:
Meditation
Yoga
Tai chi
Chi gung
Writing
Reading
Music [main studio only]
Other projects are welcome subject to harmonising with the household and seasonal activities.
Please contact Firehorse if you would like to enquire or book this retreat
Booking and pricing information
