Yogic Life Retreat or life in an ashram

A yogic life retreat is based on a combination of yoga paths and yogic life style which support our inner focus and allow us to progress in a wider perspective.

This type of stay is the occasion to participate in the functioning of the yoga center and at the same time, to move further in our personal development.

The objectives of a yogic life retreat

To let the personality imbibe the benefits of yogic life through the combination of different paths of yoga, and to participate in daily life of the centre.

To allow the philosophy of yoga to take shape in daily life through action and relationships, and to learn how to maintain the attitude of a drashta, the observer or the witness.

To learn independence of mind and equanimity in any situation or interaction.

To gain profound personal convictions so that it becomes possible to keep in an open and positive attitude in one's own life.

Available periods for yogic life retreats

This type of activity is proposed between the following dates. Please respect these periods and to plan your travel and retreat accordingly.

During the short periods of yogic life, it is possible to learn a yoga sadhana or regular practice (allow some extra money as a donation). A technique of self-analysis will be learned and practised with the aim of developing self-knowledge and acceptance and of becoming creative in everyday life.

Following the advice given by Swami Niranjan in 2002 at the occasion of the tenth birthday of the Aube Yoga Center and in a letter dated 2005, we are trying to develop this kind of activity. From the beginning of the center, our aim is to link the yoga practices with everyday life, and the results we have obtained are natural, concrete and remarkable. We have decided to suppress the extended period of yogic life and instead to offer short introductory periods to yogic life throughout the year in order to be tuned in to the needs of applicants.

For those who want to stay an extended period of time, we suggest they first attend a yoga programme and a short period of introduction to yogic life. Then, we would propose a trial of one month (without any commitment from our side), to evaluate the applicant's abilities to adapt to the French country-side, to the life with a small number of inmates and to the yogic life style, ie association of personal yoga practices with karma yoga and bhakti yoga.
Please contact the Aube Yoga Centre before fixing any plans.
For more details on the place, visit the page Yoga Centre.

We have collected some testimonies on yogic life. Visit this page to better understand the aims of this kind of yoga retreat, ie adjusting the personality and enhancing our own capacities in order to live the life as it is, without trying to manipulate or to get some benefits.

Mantras : 6 to 6.30 am

Personal sadhana : 6.30 to 7.45 am

Yoga nidra or meditation (with guidance) : 1.45 to 2.45 pm

Individual study on yoga, reading or music, kirtan training... 5.30 to 6.30 pm

Bhajans and Kirtans (singing) : 7.30 to 8.30 pm

Personal sadhana : 8.30 to 9.30 pm

Participation in collective karma yoga in the morning.

Various karma yoga workshops from 9.30 to 12 am and from 3 to 5.30 pm.

The type of karma yoga depends on the season, the needs of the Centre and individual capacities.

46 € per day, minimum of 3 days. 1 week : 254 €.
eA trial month (the exact dates have to be agreed with the Aube Yoga Centr) : 495 €. If the duration is more than 1 month, the fees related to this extra-period are fixed according to the individual's personal situation.

8 € for membership.

For picking you up at the Tonnerre railway station : + 5 €.

A group leader may have a discount or a free stay according to the number of participants.

Please check the calendar to have a complete picture of all our activities.

If you want to attend this kind of activity, please consult our general conditions and fill out the booking form.