Outdoor yoga at Zouk Energy dance & embodyment retreat

France (Le Moulin d' Abondance)  •  2024 

Teaching restorative Yoga (Hatha) & pranayama in the morning

Each morning began surrounded by nature, before the summer heat arrived. Together we gathered outdoors for a gentle Hatha Yoga practice & pranayama rooted in the tradition of Tantra Yoga.

Unlike dynamic yoga styles, traditional Tantra Hatha Yoga invites you to slow down. The focus is not on achieving the perfect pose, but on becoming fully present within it. Each asana becomes a space for meditation, allowing the body to soften, the breath to deepen and the nervous system to settle.

These quiet mornings created a sense of grounding before the day unfolded with movement, connection and play.

The retreat offered a rich variety of experiences, including embodiment workshops, Brazilian Zouk classes and social dancing with live DJs, ecstatic dance, tribe activities, heartfelt sharing circles, singing, ceremonies, sauna sessions, refreshing swims in the pond and river, and delicious fresh, unprocessed meals prepared with care.

It was my first Zouk Energy Retreat, and I was deeply touched by the atmosphere that Jonny created. Every detail reflected intention, warmth and genuine care. The diversity of activities naturally brought people together, creating a sense of belonging from the very beginning.

I feel grateful to have contributed to this experience by sharing morning yoga and helping participants begin each day with a calm, centered body and mind.

Thank you for this beautiful experience.