It is in a centuries-old forest of oaks, pines and chestnuts that Corine Moriou, Hatha Yoga teacher, chose to practice yoga in relation to trees, or "sylvo yoga". Since the worldwide success of "The Secret Life of Trees" by Peter Wholleben, and the documentary "The Intelligence of Trees" directed by Julia Dordel and Guido Tölke, we are beginning to fully measure all the beneficial effects of forest bathing on our organism. , and in particular on anxiety, depressive states, sleep disorders or even burn-out.
Based on the teaching of Hatha Yoga, the retreat proposed by Corine Moriou includes a complete program with postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), concentration (dharana), relaxation (savasana) and meditation. (dhyana). The exercises allow you to discover your inner tree, anchor your roots, spread your branches, make your buds bloom and reap the rewards. Also on the program:meditative and silent walks in the forest and motionless meditations, in connection with the trees. "On sunny days, we gladly leave the yoga studio to do yoga in the fresh air. Yoga brings us closer to our deep nature. Practicing in nature seems obvious. Didn't Buddha wake up under a mango tree? » , explains Corine Moriou. “The tree is also one of the favorite postures of yoga practitioners. It's not quite a coincidence... We experience magical moments when we take the posture of the tree, precisely in front of a tree, which brings us its roots, its light and its peace. »
Here we go!
"Hatha Yoga and sylvo-relaxation, recharging your batteries in the arms of the trees", from July 29 to August 3, 2018 at the Domaine du Taillé (Ardèche). Price:350 euros, excluding accommodation and transport. To discover the Domaine du Taillé, the different possible accommodations, the retreat and to register, click here.
About Corine Moriou
Corine Moriou is a yoga teacher, graduated from the French Federation of Hatha Yoga (FFHY). On sunny days, it offers Green Yoga, a yoga “outside the walls” in contact with nature. She is also a forest therapist and has completed the Ecole Buissonnière de Sylvothérapie (EBS) course. She works with individuals and businesses.
