Lu Andrade
SYC Certified Teacher
11th - 16th June 2025
We are happy to announce our second Ashtanga Yoga retreat with Lu Andrade, a certified teacher from Sharath Yoga Center.
This retreat will explore various aspects of the Ashtanga yoga practice, focusing on asanas, breathing exercises, yoga philosophy, and meditation. Students will also have the opportunity to learn how to better nourish their bodies with sattvic food—freshly cooked vegetables grown on our local farm, wholesome and very lightly seasoned.
Sattvic food is living food that contains life energy and has a healing effect on the body. It is easy to digest, and its benefits extend beyond the physical body by promoting clarity, calmness, and humility (Sattvic Food by Subah Saraf).
All meals will be vegan and will follow Lu’s guidance, who has spent many years gaining in-depth experience on what is best for the body and mind, and therefore for the Ashtanga practice.
Prices starting from €1,270
Information
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Wednesday, 11th June 2025
Check-in: After 15:00
19:30: Welcome Dinner
Join us for an introduction and guidelines about the retreat.
12th - 15th June 2025
07:00 - 09:00: Mysore Practice
09:00: Refreshment Break
Enjoy fresh snacks, tea, coffee, and juice.09:30: Workshop
Deepen your Ashtanga yoga practice.11:30: Brunch
A nourishing meal served by the pool, featuring organic vegetables from local farmers (weather permitting).Afternoons:
Free time for relaxing, swimming, exploring the woods or vineyards, enjoying massages, and sightseeing.Throughout the Day:
Fruits, tea, coffee, and nuts available.18:30: Dinner
*Please note: on one day, Lu will not be running a workshop to give students the opportunity to enjoy a day of sightseeing
Monday, 16th June 2025
07:00 - 09:00: Led Class
Check-out:
Please vacate your room by 10:00 AM. You are welcome to stay on the property if your flights are in the afternoon or early evening.11:30: Goodbye Brunch
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The cost for staying in the cottage is €1,270 per person, which includes accommodation, two main vegan meals daily, as well as coffee, tea, fruit, and nuts available throughout the day. It also covers Lu’s teaching fees.
Please note: Rooms will be allocated on a first-Booked basis, meaning that those who reserve their spot earliest will have the best selection of accommodation, including private rooms.
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The cost for staying in the Château is €1,500 per person, which includes accommodation, two main vegan meals daily, as well as coffee, tea, fruit, and nuts available throughout the day. It also covers Lu’s teaching fees.
Please note: Rooms will be allocated on a first-Booked basis, meaning that those who reserve their spot earliest will have the best selection of accommodation, including private rooms.
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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.
If you are looking to deepen your Ashtanga yoga practice, escape to tranquility, and immerse yourself in the beauty of never-ending vineyards and countryside, then you have found the perfect place to nourish your body and elevate your experience.
Location
Wake up to birdsong and gaze at the stars at night. Marvel at the eagles and buzzards soaring on the updrafts in the late afternoon heat, and stroll through our extensive grounds to watch the herons patrolling the lake.
If you want to venture further afield, you’ll find charming villages, many dating back to medieval times. The impressive River Garonne is just a few kilometers away, as is the famous Canal du Midi, where you can hire canoes or take a boat trip. Bicycle rentals are available locally. Bordeaux and Toulouse are worth a visit if you have time - it’s about 1 hour and 15 minutes by train.
Our food
During Lu's retreat, we will focus on wholesome, nourishing vegan and Sattvic cuisine. This living food is rich in life energy, promoting healing and enhancing your overall experience. Easily digestible, it supports physical vitality while cultivating clarity, calmness, and humility—qualities that can deepen your yoga journey.
We are committed to supporting local farmers who grow organic vegetables and fruits, believing that the best meals are made from the finest, highest-quality ingredients
About Lu Andrade
Lucia Andrade began her journey when she was very young due to a medical recommendation. It was at the University that she learned about the Ashtanga Yoga method and from there it became her daily practice for more than two decades. She is graduated in Communication and Body Arts from the Catholic University of Sao Paulo since 2003. Studied with Sri K Pattabhi Jois and authorized/ certified teachers (Regina Ehlers, Matthew Wollmer, Rolf Naujokat). Her guide for more than decades is paramaguru Sharath Jois.
Lu is one of the handful certified teachers in the world, having received her teacher's blessing in 2014, and is currently learning advanced B serie. Her mission is to transmit the teachings, which transformed his life and person, in a pure and loving way.
She taught in many shalas of Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Germany, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Norway, India, Taiwan, Bali and others sharing his experiences in the path of Yoga. She currently teaches in Ibiza, where she lives with her husband Davide and their little Zion.