RETURN TO SOURCE
Ashram-Inpsired Eco-Yoga Retreat with Jeannine
“Ashram”: A place of spiritual hermitage. An ashram would traditionally, be located far from human habitation, in forests or mountainous regions, amidst refreshing natural surroundings conducive to spiritual instruction and meditation. The residents of an ashram regularly performed spiritual and physical exercises, such as the various forms of yoga. -Wiki
This weekend yoga retreat invites you to re-align and re-center with your Source. Inspired by ashram living, it’s aim is to offer you a pause from your daily ”busy-ness” in order to reconnect with the pulse and essence of nature.
The weekend will be dedicated to contemplating the question, “What is Source?”, unveiling the deeper meaning of this question and how we can use yoga, meditation and simple self-inquiry to awaken our own answers from within. Teachings on the subject will also be offered throughout the weekend to help anchor your personal practice and inspire even deeper revelations.
You’ll leave energized and with a renewed sense of connection to life.
VENUE
A Peaceful Setting
An eco-style inn, in the heart of the forest, Auberge Yoga Salamandre is located in the town of Lac-Brome, in the Eastern Townships, on the banks of the Yamaska River. Surrounded by nature this eco-retreat offers you that moment of peace and tranquility that you’ve been looking for.
151 Chemin Brandy, Lac-Brome, Quebec J0E 1R0, Canada
OVERVIEW
Included in Your Stay
- All-Inclusive 2 night stay at the Auberge Yoga Salamandre (Friday 4pm -to- Sunday 3pm)
- 6 plant-based meals prepared on site by @maman.est.au.jardin (Friday supper -to- Sunday lunch)
- Snacks & Herbal tea
- 2 Alignment Yoga practices & 2 Pranayama sessions
- Guided Morning Meditation Sessions
- 2 Somatic Movement practices
- Yoga/Meditation Workshop: details TBA
- Kirtan/mantra circles
- Use of Yoga accessories provided by the auberge (mats, blocks, belts, chairs, etc...)
- "Discovery Breaks": Personal time to rediscover yourself, journal, rest, forest bathe or dip into the river, etc...
- Simple, Community, Eco-living & sharing with like-minded individuals.
This itinerary is tentative and subject to slight modifications between now and August.
Friday
4:00pm Arrival and Check-In
5:15pm Welcome Session
6:15pm Supper
7:15pm Discovery Break
8:00-9:00pm Somatic Yoga
Saturday:
6:30am Meditation
7:00am Morning Yoga & Pranayama
8:30-9:30am Silent Breakfast
9:30am Discovery Break
12:30pm Lunch
4:00pm Yoga/Meditation Workshop – TBA
6:00pm Dinner
7:30-9:00pm Somatic Yoga & Kirtan/Mantra Circle
Sunday:
6:30am Meditation
7:00am Morning Yoga & Pranayama
8:30-9:30am Silent Breakfast
9:30am Discovery Break
11:00am Workshop or Group Activity – TBA
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Closing Ceremony & Kirtan/Mantra Circle
3:00pm End of Retreat
Have Questions?
FAQ
There are 8 parking spots on site. Carpooling will be organized to ensure that there are no surprises upon arriving.
Yes, Indoor and outdoor, weather permitting. The auberge has beautiful outdoor platforms for group and solo practices in the woods.
Yes, of course! Select room Double A or B and we will match you with another solo traveler.
Please notify us if you have a food allergy and we’ll check with the caterer for you to see if there are alternative options.
A list of recommended items will be sent to the group closer to the date.
The auberge offers double occupancy rooms or dormitory style rooms. Bathrooms are shared.
Practice sessions will include meditation, alignment yoga and somatic movement practices to help balance prana (aka: ki). No reiki.
Meet your Guide
Jeannine Plaiche
Passionate yogini, Yoga Teacher/Therapist, Mobility Specialist & HeartMath® Certified Practitioner.
REGISTRATION
Room Options & Registration Form
Double Occupancy Rooms A/B/C
$675 / person
Dormitory – Spacious and luminous 8 bed room
$575 / person
PAY IN FULL or PAY IN 2 INSTALLMENTS (half now, half before May 14, 2025)
Retreat Registration Form
STEPS TO REGISTER FOR JEANNINE’S RETREAT:
- READ THE FOLLOWING POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS & SUBMIT FORM BELOW
- SEND YOUR PAYMENT VIA E-TRANSFER TO jeannineplaiche@gmail.com
- ONCE YOUR FORM AND PAYMENT HAVE BEEN RECEVIED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO YOU.)
Registrations will be processed in the order they are received. Each participant must complete their own form.
By participating in this retreat I hereby agree to the following:
- I understand that the offerings of this retreat are not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment.
- I recognize that all yoga related programs require physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards.
- If at any time during the activities I feel discomfort or pain, I will inform and seek assistance from the teacher.
- I may rest at any time during the class and over the weekend. I will listen to my body and respect its limits on any given day.
- I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any activity program. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my participation in this retreat.
- I recognize that it is my responsibility to notify my teacher of any serious illness or injury before every class.
- I accept that neither the instructors, nor the hosting facility, are liable for any injury, or damages, to person or property, resulting from my participation in this retreat.
I understand that as a participant of this retreat I am granting Jeannine Plaiche and her associates permission to publish, distribute, exhibit or otherwise use the photographs/videos taken of me during the course of the events of the retreat.
I acknowledge that the images may be used, without limitations, in print publications, online publications, websites and on social media to promote future yoga retreats and other yoga related services offered by Jeannine Plaiche.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Request for cancellation must be communicated in writing to jeannineplaiche@gmail.com and will be processed according to the timestamped date on the e-mail once received.
CANCELLATION 91 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO RETREAT START DATE: Receive a refund less non-refundable $60 administrative fee.
CANCELLATION 61-90 DAYS PRIOR TO RETREAT START DATE: Receive a 50% refund less non-refundable $60 administrative fee.
CANCELLATION 60 DAYS OR LESS PRIOR TO RETREAT START DATE: Due to limited retreat spots and overhead administrative retreat costs, no refund will be issued for cancellations 60 days or less prior to retreat start date, nor for no shows, late arrival to the retreat, early departure from retreat, personal injury/illness, weather, travel delays, and/or scheduling conflicts leading to cancellation within this timeframe. No exceptions to this policy.
No transfer of dates available at any time. If retreat is cancelled by the organizer, a full refund of all money’s paid will be provided.