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An ashram is a sanctuary dedicated to yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry, intentionally removed from urban noise and distraction.<\/p><p>Here, stillness comes naturally through daily practice, nourishing vegetarian meals, time in nature, and the simple rhythm of ashram life. The ashram offers an authentic introduction to classical yoga \u2013 through yoga poses and breathing exercises, meditation and mantra chanting, philosophy, relaxation, and mindful living in community.<\/p><p>Whether you are joining your first yoga retreat in France or have been on this path for many years, you will find a supportive environment to rest, learn and grow, guided by experienced teachers and held by a community dedicated to sincere spiritual practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490af86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"490af86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-782b979d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c616a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53c616a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0e5f48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0e5f48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d759091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d759091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rooted in Tradition<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4155756 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4155756\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Our Ashram for Your Yoga Journey<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db9e376 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db9e376\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Ashram de Yoga Sivananda is part of a network of yoga centres that have maintained authentic teaching standards across more than 25 locations worldwide, offering a complete system for nurturing your whole self.<\/p><p>The teachings are rooted in the lineage of Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh and his disciple Swami Vishnudevananda, who founded the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in 1957. This tradition presents yoga as a complete way of life through five essential points: proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet, and positive thinking and meditation. Together, these practices support physical health, mental balance and spiritual growth.<\/p><p>Since opening in 2003, the Ashram de Yoga Sivananda in France has offered a peaceful setting where these teachings can be studied and practised in daily life. Guests are invited to experience classical yoga and meditation in a way that is structured, accessible and deeply rooted in tradition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3b229 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b3b229\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-934945b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"934945b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-carre-9.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14362\" alt=\"Outdoor yoga class at the ashram\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-carre-9.webp 500w, 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b656aa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accommodation and the Retreat Setting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a1bba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a1bba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The historic manor house and a variety of modern structures offer a range of accommodation options to suit different needs and budgets, including private rooms, shared rooms and dormitory-style accommodation.<\/p><p>From May to September, camping is also available for guests who enjoy being close to nature.\u00a0<\/p><p>Meals at the ashram follow lacto-vegetarian and Ayurvedic principles, using wholesome ingredients that support clarity, balance and wellbeing.<\/p><p>As a non-profit organization, the ashram aims to make authentic yoga teachings accessible while maintaining a high standard of instruction, hospitality and care.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c56b1d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c56b1d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ca929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"16ca929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-horizontales-20.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14367\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-horizontales-20.webp 800w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-horizontales-20-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-horizontales-20-768x499.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-837b577 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"837b577\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d9e8d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d9e8d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c0a5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99c0a5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Free Time and Ashram Grounds<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad39e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad39e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our France yoga retreats include time to rest, absorb the teachings and enjoy the surroundings. The ashram grounds and the natural beauty of the Loire Valley offer space for quiet walks, reading, reflection and time outdoors. Guests may also explore the region during free time, including the famous Loire castles, gardens and nearby countryside.<\/p><p>On site, the library offers yoga texts and spiritual literature for personal study, while the yoga shop provides books, practice items, meditation cushions, mats and other supports for continuing the practice at home.<\/p><p>For guests interested in Indian spirituality, the ashram grounds include a temple and several shrines, cared for by an Indian priest. Visiting these spaces is entirely optional, and many guests simply appreciate them as part of the peaceful and contemplative atmosphere of the ashram.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-487a006 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"487a006\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dd7ecd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6dd7ecd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-carre3-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14364\" alt=\"Old trees at the ashram\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-carre3-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-carre3-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-carre3-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-carre3-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df0ff1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1df0ff1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e936cb2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e936cb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8cd96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d8cd96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan Your Transformative Yoga Holiday in France<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed80865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed80865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The journey toward renewal begins with a single decision: to prioritize your inner wellbeing.<\/p><p>The Sivananda Ashram in France offers programs throughout the year, from weekend introductions to extended immersive stays. You&#8217;ll return home with more than pleasant memories. You&#8217;ll carry practical tools, renewed energy, and deeper self-understanding.<\/p><p>Investing in a yoga retreat is investing in your long-term wellbeing, peace of mind, and spiritual growth. The perfect time to begin? Right now.\u00a0<\/p><p>The retreat team is happy to help you choose the programme that fits your needs and experience level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43d3f74 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43d3f74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28716c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"28716c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newsletter-Ashram-de-Yoga-Sivananda-Yoga-France-1024x685.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1182\" alt=\"Large group of yoga practitioners on the lawn in front of the Ashram de Yoga 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You do not need previous experience in yoga, meditation or ashram life. The teachers give clear guidance and offer variations in the yoga classes, so each person can practise according to their ability. Beginners are welcome, as are experienced practitioners wishing to deepen their practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2911\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2911\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are the programmes offered in French and English? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0f3101 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c0f3101\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b70c10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13b70c10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Programmes are offered in French and English, with translation provided so that guests can follow the teachings and take part fully. This bilingual environment creates a warm international community, welcoming guests from France, Europe and around the world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9edb9d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b9edb9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f8a3504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7f8a3504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newsletter-Ashram-de-Yoga-Sivananda-Yoga-France-II-1024x685.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1183\" alt=\"Entrance to the Ashram de Yoga Sivananda in France\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newsletter-Ashram-de-Yoga-Sivananda-Yoga-France-II-1024x685.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newsletter-Ashram-de-Yoga-Sivananda-Yoga-France-II-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newsletter-Ashram-de-Yoga-Sivananda-Yoga-France-II-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/staging.sivananda.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Newsletter-Ashram-de-Yoga-Sivananda-Yoga-France-II.jpeg 1368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>France Retreats Your Source of Tranquillity France Yoga Retreats in the Loire Valley Imagine stepping away from the relentless pace of daily life into a sanctuary where ancient wisdom meets the gentle beauty of the French countryside. 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