claire marti

Claire Petretti Marti has been practicing, studying, and teaching yoga since 1999. Like many fitness enthusiasts, she was initially drawn to yoga for its physical benefits of strength, balance, and flexibility. Once Claire realized that serenity, peace of mind, and a general sense of happiness were predominant results of the practice, she was hooked.

A RYT-500 Yoga Alliance instructor, Claire teaches a dynamic vinyasa flow with the intention of creating a moving meditation. She encourages students to find the lightness and the joy in their own practice, both on and off the mat. She is a certified Pilates instructor, a Reiki Level 2 Practitioner and also holds a NASM-certification for personal training. She has significant experience with spinal injuries and frequently works with students recuperating from injuries. She leads international yoga retreats every year. Mind-body fitness is her passion.

In January 2010, Claire was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Yoga aided her healing throughout treatment and recovery. Learning to live with cancer inspired her to earn her Yoga for Cancer Therapy certification and she now also teaches classes specifically for people living with cancer.

Flights to/from France

Transfers to/from the airport to the villa (we will help you coordinate)

Travel insurance - it is highly recommended you get travel insurance before arriving

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Optional add-on activities and massage treatments

Additional meals incl several lunches during the retreat which are not included

40% of the price paid is due 60 days before the retreat start date

30% deposit due at time of booking

Your money is fully refundable if the retreat is cancelled by us at any time, or if you cancel 60 days before the retreat start date (or you can choose to apply your deposit towards another upcoming retreat).

The remainder of the balance is due 30 days before arrival

PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

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30% of the trip price will be charged if you cancel the booking 60-45 days prior to the start date of the retreat

50% of the trip price will be charged if you cancel the booking 44-30 days prior to the start date of the retreat

If you cancel less than 30 days prior to the retreat start date, 100% of the trip price will be forfeited. 

Q. Where should I fly into?
A. You can fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The Chateau is located about a two hour drive south east of Paris, so you can choose to rent a car, take trains, or reserve a private shuttle. We will also help you coordinate ride shares with other guests arriving at similar times. 

Q. Do I need to bring a yoga mat or supplies for classes?
A. No, we will have yoga mats and any other necessary supplies available for you.

FAQs

Q. Do you offer payment plans?
A. Yes! After your 30% deposit we can set up affordable monthly payments for the remainder of your balance. Simply check the box for setting up a monthly payment plan when you register and we will send you the details. 

Q. Can someone attend and not participate in the yoga?
A. Yes! We've had many partners come along on our retreats and not do yoga but still participate in meals and activities.

Q. Can I come by myself?
A. Absolutely! Many of our retreat participants come alone as that's part of the fun of these retreats - connecting with like-minded fellow travelers and yoga practitioners in an extremely friendly and welcoming environment!

SET IN a LUXURY CHATEAU

Our chateau consists of five diverse buildings with unobstructed jaw-dropping views and a special charm.

SEPT 16 - SEPT 22, 2024

BURGUNDY, FRANCE

Sept 16th - 22nd, 2024

Join YogaDownload top instructors Claire Marti + Keith Allen for a week of serenity, yoga, meditation, adventure, and wine - in a region with the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the world.

Our retreat will be held at a stunning chateau consisting of five diverse buildings with luxury accommodations, and will delight with its unobstructed, jaw-dropping valley views and special charm.

The Chateau is located in northern Burgundy, about a two hour drive south east of Paris, in a beautifully bucolic region of farmland and meandering waterways. The medieval hill-town of Vezelay is within a twenty minute drive. The twelfth century basilica of Mary Magdalene crowning its hilltop contains some of the finest examples of early Romanesque sculpture.

This retreat includes all breakfasts and dinners along with two lunches, plus lots of wine or beer to enjoy with your meals. You will also enjoy twice daily yoga which is suitable for everyone from beginner to experienced yoga practitioners (non-yoga participants will very much enjoy this retreat too!).

So.... are you ready to wake in vaulted caves that date back to the Middle Ages as you gaze into breathtaking views of a valley full of some of the world's most prestigious vineyards? Then begin your day with a refreshing and opening yoga class, relax next to the elevated pool overlooking the valley below while being massaged, enrich yourself in a fascinating culture, and laugh with new like-minded friends from across the globe as you eat incredible fresh local food? JOIN US!!

Questions? Send us an email for more info!

KEITH ALLEN

For Keith, yoga is about connecting deeper to who we truly are and using the practice to enjoy our lives more. His classes balance a meditative focus with safe alignment. Breath, presence, and leaving space to let the practice feel good in our bodies, is a priority for Keith. 

Keith has studied extensively from different teachers, lineages, and styles around the world, and remains a passionate and dedicated student of yoga and meditation. He regularly leads workshops and teacher trainings and is a co-author of The Yoga Fix book, which is a resource of healthy movement patterns. 

In addition to yoga, Keith is passionate about traveling the world, producing videos, skiing, making art, and enjoying music.