Laruga Glaser
27th July - 3rd August 2025
Join Laruga Glaser for a Transformative 7-Day Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
In the Heart of the French Countryside
Step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in a week of profound connection, growth, and relaxation at our exclusive Ashtanga Yoga retreat, guided by the renowned Laruga Glaser. Nestled in the serene beauty of an unspoilt French landscape, you’ll stay in a charming 16th-century Château, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort.
This retreat is an invitation to deepen your practice, no matter your level. Whether you’re a beginner eager to build a solid foundation or an experienced practitioner looking to refine your technique, Laruga’s expert teaching will offer you the tools, insights, and support to cultivate confidence and clarity in your practice.
Through daily Mysore-style sessions (except for the first day, which will be a Led class), Laruga will guide you through the fundamental elements of Ashtanga Yoga, helping you to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. In addition to the daily practice, you’ll also enjoy workshops that dive deeper into the challenges of the practice—exploring techniques, adjustments, and philosophy in a safe, supportive environment.
Our goal is for every participant to leave the retreat feeling more grounded, empowered, and inspired—ready to carry the teachings into their daily life and practice back home.
This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience, and we encourage you to join us for a transformative week that will nourish your body and mind.
Early bird prices starting from 1,450€
Information
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Sunday, 27th July| 2025
· Check in after 15.00
· 19.30 – Welcome dinner with a few guidelines about the retreat
28th July – 2nd August | 2025
· 07.00 – 08.30 – Mysore Practice
· 08.30 – 09.30 – Break for fresh snacks, tea, coffee and juice
· 09.30 – 11.00 – Workshop to deepen your Ashtanga practice
· 11.30 – Brunch will be served by the pool, depending on the weather, cooked with organic vegetables picked straight from our garden or bought from one of our local farmers
· Afternoons will be free for relaxing, swimming, walks in the woods or in the vineyards, massage, sightseeing
· Fruits, tea, coffee and nuts will be freely available throughout the day
· 19.00 - Dinner
*Please note: on one day, Laruga will not be running a workshop to give students the opportunity to enjoy a day of sightseeing
Sunday, 3rd August | 2025
· 07.00 – 8.30 – Led class
· Check out: we kindly ask students to vacate their room by 10:30am, although they can stay at the property longer if their flights are in the afternoon or early evening
· 11.30 – Goodbye brunch
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE THE EARLY BIRD PRICES, VALID UNTIL 27TH APRIL 2025. AFTER THAT, 10% WILL BE ADDED ON THE PRICE LIST BELOW:
Shared bedroom, with 2 Single beds, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
1,450€ per person
Private bedroom, Double sized bed, shared bathroom with maximum 2 other rooms
1,850€
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE THE EARLY BIRD PRICES, VALID UNTIL 27TH APRIL 2025. AFTER THAT, 10% WILL BE ADDED ON THE PRICE LIST BELOW:
Shared bedroom, 2 Single sized beds, luxurious ensuite with shower and bathtub
2,150€ per person
Private bedroom, King sized bed, shared bathroom with 1 other room
2,250€
Private bedroom, King sized bed, luxurious ensuite with shower and bathtub
2,450€
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
Mysore Classes
Workshops
Fruits, tea, coffee and nuts available all day
Delicious and organic meals twice a day
Comfortable and beautiful accommodation
Wifi (StarLink 200MBS connection speed)
Time to explore the beautiful French countryside
Yoga equipment (Manduka Yoga mats, blocks, belts and blankets)
Group pick-up and return from/to Agen station to here
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Massages and other therapies (available on request)
Train tickets
Flights
Sightseeing (available on request)
Food and drinks when we are outside exploring
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TOULOUSE AND BORDEAUX ARE THE CLOSEST AIRPORTS
1) From Bordeaux airport there are two choices:
• Hire a car at the airport and drive to Ashtanga France/ Château de Gueyze (1h15 min journey)
• Or from Bordeaux airport, get a taxi to the train station Bordeaux St Jean and hop on the train to Agen Station (1h30 min journey). From there we can arrange pick-ups
2) From Toulouse airport, there are also two choices:
• Hire a car at the airport and drive to Ashtanga France/ Chateau de Gueyze (1h30 min journey)
• Or get a taxi to the train station Toulouse Matabiau and hop on the train to Agen Station (1h30 min journey). From there we can arrange pick-ups
IF YOU ARE COMING FROM PARIS
• There are direct trains from Paris Montparnasse station to Agen train station (3h11 min journey). From there we can arrange pickups.
*Train tickets can be easily be purchased in advance on www.trainline.com
Accomodation
Ashtanga France is located in a 16th-century Château, fully renovated with comfortable and spacious bedrooms, cozy living areas, and a sumptuous dining room.
The house is set on 30 acres of grounds, which include woodlands, ancient trees, a beautiful lake, and singing birds every morning. The Château also offers two swimming pools, sun loungers, and plenty of space to rest and relax.
Location
If you’re seeking peace and natural beauty, you’ve found the perfect spot. Enjoy the soothing sounds of birdsong in the mornings, gaze at the stars in the evening, and watch Eagles and Buzzards glide through the sky in the late afternoon. Stroll through our expansive grounds and observe herons as they patrol the lake.
This serene environment is the ideal setting to deepen your Ashtanga yoga practice. Surrounded by endless vineyards and rolling countryside, the peaceful surroundings offer a perfect space for mindfulness and self-discovery. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, enhance your breathwork, or reconnect with your body and mind, the calm energy of the landscape supports your practice. Here, you can nourish both body and spirit, finding balance and renewal in every session.
Our food
During Laruga’s retreat, we focus on providing wholesome, nourishing, and freshly prepared vegan and vegetarian meals. We source organic vegetables and fruits from local farmers, supporting sustainable practices and ensuring the highest quality ingredients.
We believe that the best meals are those made with love, care and the finest, seasonally available produce.
About Laruga Glaser
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Laruga has been practicing Ashtanga yoga continuously for over 27 years. Starting in the beginning of her 20s, she was immediately drawn to the practice after working with other forms of yoga years prior. After establishing a committed practice, she then deepened her studies traveling to Mysore, India annually to practice at KPJAYI where the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois taught and now his grandson, R. Sharath Jois teaches.
Laruga has made more than 15 trips to Mysore and is on a mission to continue to learn and grow as a student as well as a teacher. She is one of the few in the world who have been given the distinction of being certified to teach up to Advanced B, which is not easily given and takes many years to earn. Through it all, Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, facilitating space to open, challenge, and inspire those to realize their inherent potential, and has been personally invited all over the world to do so.
