Ignite your Inner Fire and dive deep into the practice of yoga and meditation during this one week retreat designed to give you the tools to develop a personal practice and unlock new potentials.

This experience is halfway between an intensive training where you gonna learn helpful tools during thematic workshops, and a retreat where you will have the time to relax and explore the places nearby. This is the perfect combinaison if you’re looking to deepen your practice, build strong fondations and learn more about yoga, but also to have some vacation time.

In the Yogic Philosophy the Sanskrit word tapas is translated by discipline but also the inner fire giving you the will to take action and live the life you’re dreaming of. Both discipline and desire for the practice are necessary to make any progress, on and off the mat.

This one week retreat will set the ton for you to invest in your practice and give you tools to take home and walk life with confidence. Every morning will include Meditation and Pranayama, followed by a 2hours Asana class (Hatha Raja Yoga). Afternoons will be for you to enjoy Sicily’s magic. And we will end the day with thematic classes and lectures, designed to help you establish a personal practice and integrate the wisdom of Yoga in your daily life. The warm and sunny weather, as well as the healthy vegetarian food will also contribute to nourish your Inner Fire and make you feel fully rejuvenated. 

THE PRACTICE

The core of the practice is based on Hatha Raja Yoga. The Asana classes are well rounded and include backbends, forward folds, inversions and balancing postures. The retreat is open to all level of practitioners and individual adjustments and modifications will be offered.

Thematic workshops will include:

POSTURE CLINICS:

to help you understand the mechanisms and right alignments of the anasas.

HOW TO CREATE A SELF PRACTICE:

we will discuss how to establish a meditation and physical practice that is safe for you and adapted to your own needs.

YOGA PHILOSOPHY:

we will dive into some classic texts and concepts so you can understand the depth of Yoga and take it off the mat

** Please note that a retreat can be challenging on different levels, physically, mentally and spiritually. We highly encourage you to listen to your personal needs as you embark in the journey. Free time are here for you to integrate and digest what you learn and experience. The community spirit will also be a big highlights as we create lifetime memories. Lucie and Danena team have at heart to support you on your inner journey and to hold space for the group.

LUCIE

Lucie is known for her dedication and commitment to her personal practice, and to ignite this same desire in her students - taking them to the next step in their practice and spiritual journey.

Lucie skillfully gathers the tools she gained during her 10 years of yoga practice and study, to create an inclusive approach responding to each student’s needs. She has at heart to meet her students where they are in their path and to support them the best she can.

Lucie’s teachings are a reflection of her self practice, anchored in the tradition of Hatha Raja Yoga as taught by her Teacher and greatest inspiration, the legendary Sri Dharma Mittra.

Lucie has been leading teacher trainings, retreats and programs all over the globe and has also established a community in NYC and Paris where she’s been a local teacher.

Lucie places Yoga at the center of her life and her devotion to the practice is contagious.