Yoga for Life: Ashtanga & Mindfulness Retreat

Nestled in the peaceful countryside of southwestern France, Rancon is a picturesque village in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and tranquil lakes, it offers a serene setting for rest and renewal.

With its charming stone houses and timeless streets, Rancon invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and embrace a sense of stillness. Its breathtaking landscapes create the perfect retreat for deep relaxation and personal transformation.

Book your flight to Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (LIG), as a preferred option.

The nearest airport to Rancon, France, is Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (LIG), which is approximately a 45-minute drive away. This airport offers both domestic and limited international flights.

Alternatively, you could consider flying into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) or Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS), which are both around 2.5 to 3 hours away by car, offering more flight options.

On a yoga retreat, the food is so integral to the experience as a whole. Our retreat chef, Gemma, has spent the last 8 years working with numerous teachers to create delicious, seasonal menus that are a perfect fit for their event.

At HeartSpaceHouse, included in the cost of your stay, you will receive 3 meals per night stayed including:

Breakfast either plated or family style with a fresh juice or smoothie, fresh fruit, yoghurt, homemade granola and a different main dish everyday
Lunch either plated or family style including lots of fresh salads, soups and seasonal produce
Dinner, again plated or family style, with a plated dessert filled with holistically chosen ingredients and using only naturally unrefined sugars
Snacks throughout the day including bliss balls, cookies, fresh fruit

All teas (YogiTea teabags, loose-leaf chamomile, mint and chai tea and Yorkshire tea with a varitey of plant-based milks) and coffee (organic beans in our Philips Baristina bean-to-cup espresso machine)

Everything Gemma creates is homemade and plant-based - she has spent many years creating fully gluten free cakes and dishes too! She prides herself on being able to cater for any dietary restriction without compromising on flavour, because just because you can’t have something doesn’t mean you should miss out!

Gemma is also interested in the Ayurvedic principles related to cooking, the use of spices and the different tastes. She creates the most exciting menus that are also nutritionally balanced using health-giving ingredients.

Here’s an example of a daily menu - all homemade by lovely Gemma on-site:

Breakfast

Cacao Maca Milk & Banana Bread
Beet, orange, carrot juice & Handvo
Scrambled tofu, spinach, roasted tomatoes & mushrooms
Lunch

Rice noodle salad, tofu veg skewers, miso aubergine, satay sauce
Tomato caramelized onion galette, peach fennel lentil salad, roasted squash with tahini sauce
Evening Meal

Aubergine rollatini, panzanella, polenta fries, marinara
Dal, saag aloo, with rice, raita
Pudding

Raw chocolate, raspberry and pistachio cheesecake / Lime raspberry coconut cake / Chocolate and hazelnut torte / White chocolate raspberry blondie