Shinrin Yoku Retreat (3 days)

3 days

TO RECHARGE

with Shinrin Yoku and Yoga Nidra

Donatienne and Valérie invite you to a 3-day rejuvenation retreat in the heart of the Lauzelle forest. In a small group, you will be guided in the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku (or "forest bathing") and Yoga Nidra (Sleep Yoga).

On the program:

• Daily Practice of Shinrin Yoku

• Yoga Nidra Sessions (Sleep Yoga)

• Slow down, settle down, rest

• (Re)discover the forest differently

• Awaken your senses and return fully to the present moment

• Moments of rejuvenation, alone or in a group

• Participation (optional) in meal preparation

• Possibility to participate in services with the monks

  
  

Place :

Clerlande Monastery, in the Lauzelle woods, near Louvain-la-Neuve.

Hourly :

From Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. to Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Materials needed:

• Participation in a Spanish hostel in the evening

• Weather-appropriate clothing for spending time in the forest

• Necessary for 2 nights

• Bed sheets and towel

Accommodation :

In the monastery guesthouse, in a double room with private bathroom. Single rooms (more spartan and without private bathroom) are also available on request.

Meal :

Vegetarian and prepared by us (autonomously)

Financial participation:

• 333 € (double room with private bathroom)

• Deposit of €100 to be paid to Calendula ASBL: BE33 5230 8119 5846 (Triodos), with your name in the communication.

• Possibility of a single room at the same price (more spartan and without private bathroom).

• The price includes accommodation, entertainment and meals (except the first evening, when we will share a Spanish hostel).

• Discounted rates are available for smaller budgets.

Your guides:

Valérie Dulière and Donatienne de Borman, both trained physicists, met while guiding activities at the Tervuren Arboretum. Their passion for nature and their desire to share the benefits of Shinrin Yoku unite them. Together, they offer you a forest retreat in a peaceful, safe and friendly setting.

Donatienne, grandmother and prison chaplain, has been a forest bathing guide for 4 years. She loves to share what nourishes, soothes and restores her. Witnessing life in everyone fills her with joy.

Valérie, mother of two teenagers, is a scientific researcher passionate about forest bathing and relaxation techniques. She likes to weave links between humans and nature, so that everyone finds their place.

Info and registration:

Via this website, by email ( sharingyoku@gmail.com ) or by phone (0479/981.089). Registrations are limited to 10 persons.