For whom
This week is designed for Yoga practitioners who want to refine their technique and deepen their understanding of the practice. You will be supported in maintaining the correct posture and guided step by step toward suitable intermediate variations, always in line with your own capacity and limitations. Special attention is given to your body type and to which asanas are appropriate for you, and which are not.
You do not need to be able to master the asanas in order to take part in this week.
Which Yoga style is practiced?
During this week, you will study Indian Classical Yoga. The practice is rooted in the asanas as described in Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga was traditionally practiced by yogis within their own community throughout the day. Their physical and mental condition differed from ours today, as we are surrounded by the pressures and noise of modern society. In Indian Classical Yoga, the asanas have been adapted to a limited extent so that we can still benefit from them without compromising physical well-being.
The Advanced Asana week takes place at Centre Lothlorien, set in a beautiful natural environment where relaxation comes effortlessly. Alongside the yoga classes, attention is also given to a healthy daily rhythm and suitable nutrition. Here, Yoga is truly a way of life.
Highlights for advanced students
Program
Activities take place Monday to Friday in the morning from 09:30 to 12:30 and include workshops, asana and pranayama. Each day, there is also a meditative walk. In addition, you may join morning yoga classes from 07:30 to 08:30.
The week is taught in English.
About the organisers
The week will be guided by Pinky More and Richard Slager.
Pinky was born in Mumbai, India, where she completed the most advanced yoga teacher programme at The Yoga Institute. After several years of working and travelling around the world, she settled in the Netherlands to introduce Indian Classical Yoga, the traditional style of yoga. In Kerala, India, Pinky studied Ayurveda and began offering Ayurvedic massages. Since 2012, she has been organising Yoga retreats at Centre Lothlorien. In 2019, she established the affiliation between The Yoga Institute and Centre Lothlorien. Today, in addition to leading her own Yoga Teacher Training Courses, she teaches in several European countries and takes part in yoga programmes in Dubai, Ghana and India.
Accommodation
Courses at Centre Lothlorien are generally held from Monday morning through Friday. It is possible to arrive earlier or stay longer. For a course week, arrival day is Sunday and departure day is Saturday.
Accommodation costs depend on your preferred stay. A double room with full board starts from €420 per person for a course week (6 nights).
There are three wooden log cabins located along the upper path. Each cabin features one room with a double sofa bed (1.40 x 2.00 m), a single bed (70 cm x 2.00 m), and a table with two chairs. Electricity is available, and the veranda includes a simply furnished outdoor kitchen. Outside, you will also find a table with chairs.
Please bring your own bed linen, including a bottom sheet and pillowcases, as well as kitchen linen. A linen package with duvets can be rented for €35 per week; please request this when booking. If you prefer not to cook, you are welcome to dine at the Chateau.
During school holidays, rentals are available only by the week, with changeover on Saturday or Sunday. We ask that you leave the cottage clean and tidy on departure; otherwise, a cleaning fee of €45 will be charged. Pets are not allowed in the cottage.
Arrival is between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM. If you plan to eat at the Chateau on your arrival day, please check in before 6:30 PM, as dinner is served at 6:30 PM. Check-out is before 10:00 AM.
The three-room wooden cottage is set right at the forest’s edge, with views across the vegetable garden and the gently sloping grounds. From the house, you can step directly into the forest and enjoy a peaceful natural setting.
The cottage features a spacious veranda and three separate rooms. On the left, you’ll find a single bed, a table, and a chair. The middle room serves as the kitchen and includes a two-burner gas stove, kitchen equipment, and a table with chairs. On the right, there is a double bed, two chairs, a table, and a cupboard for your belongings. The beds are made up for your arrival.
The house has electricity, but no running water. Guests use the sanitary facilities behind the holiday home, approximately 50 meters away, just like the guests of the other cottages. There you will find a shower, toilet, a four-burner gas appliance, and washing-up facilities.
Set within the Chateau at Domaine de Moiron in Foulain, France, this spacious guest room is designed for 2, 3, or 4 people, making it a comfortable choice for couples, friends, or small groups traveling together. As part of the chateau’s guest rooms, it offers a restful base for a peaceful stay in an elegant countryside setting.
During your visit, you are welcome to enjoy the shared spaces in the Chateau, including the inviting dining room, sitting room, shop, and office. Vegetarian cuisine is served, with meals shared together either on the terrace or in the spacious dining room, creating a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.
This room is available for stays of a minimum of three nights, or for the full week during high season. Arrival is between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and if you plan to have dinner on your arrival day, check-in must be completed before 6:30 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Designed for a comfortable solo stay, this spacious guest room offers a peaceful base within the Chateau at Domaine de Moiron in Foulain, France. As part of the property’s guest rooms, it provides a welcoming setting for guests looking to enjoy the calm atmosphere of the estate while still having access to shared spaces such as the sitting room, shop, office, and generous dining room.
Meals are vegetarian and are shared together, either on the terrace or indoors in the spacious dining room, creating a relaxed and communal experience throughout the stay. The room is available for a minimum of three nights, or for the full week during high season, making it well suited to guests who want time to settle in and enjoy the rhythm of the Chateau.
Set within a peaceful natural setting, this camping area offers a simple and comfortable outdoor stay for guests who want to reconnect with nature. The site includes 18 pitches in total, thoughtfully arranged to suit different styles of travel. Five of the spaces are equipped with electricity and are ideal for caravans or mobile homes, while the remaining 13 pitches are designed for tents, creating a relaxed atmosphere for campers seeking a more traditional experience.
Whether you are planning a short getaway or a longer stay, this campsite provides the essentials for an easy, unhurried holiday outdoors. It is a practical choice for those who appreciate open-air living, fresh surroundings, and the freedom of camping in a natural environment. With options for both powered and non-powered setups, guests can choose the pitch that best matches their needs and enjoy a stay that feels close to nature.
Set within a peaceful natural setting, this camping area offers a simple and refreshing stay for guests who prefer sleeping under the stars. Open from 15 June to 1 September, it includes 10 tent spots, creating an intimate atmosphere with plenty of space to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.
Guests have access to practical shared facilities designed for a comfortable stay, including 4 toilets, 4 showers, drinking water, and washing sinks for dishes. For moments of leisure, there is also a games room with table tennis tables and a petanque court, adding a relaxed social touch to the experience.
Ideal for campers looking for a quiet, back-to-nature escape, this spot combines essential amenities with a welcoming outdoor atmosphere.
Pinky More
Richard Slager
Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1