pyc
{ connect }
sud de la france
september 7 - 13
more than a yoga retreat. this is for you…
to immerse equally in practice, culture, food, and community // to explore, heal and play in supported space // to fall in love with the South of France (and the version of yourself that you find here) // to connect to what moves you 💓
Nestled between the vineyards + olive groves of Provence and the Mediterranean coastline, your home for the week is supported space to tune in.
Each day we’ll root together in movement and meditation. Each day we’ll share a table brimming with inspired, bright and hearty meals. We’ll seek out all that this unique landscape has to offer, while leaving plenty of space for lounging poolside.
Give yourself this time to reconnect. We’ll take care of the rest.
The South of France is a feast for the senses - fresh herbs and lavender, warm stone and chilled wine, the hum of cicadas and the faint din of a nearby sidewalk café. Sheltered by Alpine foothills and stretching out along the storied Riviera, this is the good life - a life born of and inseparable from the landscape that surrounds you. This is a place with roots.
Walk along the rows of olives and cypress, and it’s hard not to feel connected to things greater and deeper. Put your hand on the worn walls of the village and sense the generations who’ve walked these winding streets, the hands that built everything on which you stand.
{ embodied practice }
Our movement and stillness practices this week will cultivate awareness of connection - to each other, ourselves, all that came before us - to all things, always.
Mindful practices form a supportive structure for each day. Guided meditations to reconnect to intention, Yoga asana to reconnect to our bodies - it’ll be a little different with each day’s theme and adventures: dynamic flows, honeyed lunar practices, philosophy, mantra, and there’s never been a {pulse} retreat without a little dance party.
At the heart of it all, PYC is about: yoga that allows your breath to move freely, yoga that connects you to how you feel and feels right in your body. Yoga that is for every body, and every heart. That’s what we’ll be up to on retreat too. 💓
This is supported space to connect to what moves you, and to remember all that is interconnected.
{ be nourished }
Sharing food is inherently connective, and no one embodies that more fully than Charis, our chef for the week. She cooks to tell stories, to bring people together, to fill you with joy and love. We’ll eat to nourish our bodies, but also to connect - to each other, to ourselves, and the land that feeds us.
French cheese and wine get all the glory, but have you ever tasted a fig plucked from a hundred-year-old tree? The South of France is bursting with flavor, from sun-ripened tomatoes and stone fruit to bold truffles and bright, fresh herbs. You’ll find all of these on our table this week - along with the cheese and the wine, of course.
{ meet the team }
movement + stillness
kristine + natalie
For me, retreat is about giving into real care and deep connection. There is a spaciousness that allows you to notice the subtle joy and pleasure in every moment. You are free from daily responsibilities, we got you. From our joyful feasts + thoughtfully selected activities, to our daily practices, everything is intentionally created just for you. This retreat isn’t an escape, it centers and amplifies the sweetness of your life. This retreat is an exhale. I can’t wait to share it with you. // kristine
Our first Provence retreat redefined for me what’s possible when you bring a group of people together with yoga at the center. I cannot wait to build more connections, deepen established ones, laugh together while sharing the most incredible meals (Charis’ food alone is reason to return), bask in the French sunshine and feel the salt of the Mediterranean on my skin. I’m looking forward to moving, breathing and connecting with you again! // natalie
connection + cuisine
michelle + charis
I couldn’t have known, when I moved to France, just how many layers and complex flavors of beauty I’d find, nor how badly I’d want to share it all.
Travel is part of my yoga practice, an opportunity for deepening awareness and amplifying connection. Retreat has been particularly potent. With all the logistics and planning taken care of, it’s easier to be open to connection - to yourself, to what’s true, and to a unique part of the world.
I want you to experience all of the above, and I’m here to hold supportive space for that. I’m also here to pour the wine.
// michelle
I cannot wait to feed you! Nothing brings me more joy than gathering people around a table to nourish them with unapologetically bold food. Every dish we create is made with loving intention, each ingredient chosen to highlight the flavor of another, every meal an opportunity for food to inspire stories and experiences shared. Expect feasts that connect us: to our bodies, to our selves, to each other. Oh... and butter. Expect a lot of butter! (This is France, after all). // charis
{ getting here }
Hop a flight to Nice Côte d’Azure Airport. We’ll provide transport between the airport and our sweet retreat on Sunday September 7 and Saturday September 13.
Transportation to and from Nice-Ville train station is also available, if that’s more your jam.
{ what’s included }
// plush accommodations in our cozy villa
// meals together (some with our private chef, others at our favourite local spots)
// coffee, tea, and a few adult beverages (poolside apertif, anyone?)
// daily movement and meditation practices to connect body/mind and breath
// introductions to yogic philosophy and Provençal concepts that have shaped the way we move through the world
// visits to the medieval towns, natural wonders, and Mediterranean coast of France
// hugs, high fives, new BFFs
// space to reconnect to yourself, to community, and the big wide everything
{ pricing }
private room - SOLD OUT
$4,190
// enjoy a comfy bedroom all to yourself
// each bedroom has a private bathroom
payment plans available
pricing is per person; $900 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.
shared room
$3,090 ($2,790 through Dec 31 2024)
// shared bedroom with 1 or 2 beds (we’ll ask for your preference)
// sign up with a buddy, or we’ll match you with a new friend!
// each bedroom has a private bathroom
payment plans available
pricing is per person; $750 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.
special: private room // shared bathroom
$3,090 ($2,790 through Dec 31 2024)
//enjoy a comfy bedroom all to yourself
// share a bathroom with one other guest
payment plans available
pricing is per person; $750 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot.
Psst. International friends! Our website only allows us to accept payments in USD at this time. If that doesn’t work for you, send us a note! You’ve got options…
Got a different question or just want to enthuse about our upcoming adventure? Drop us a line for that too. We can’t wait to explore with you again. 💓
{ see you soon, fam }