Welcome
For this 2nd edition in the French Alps, the Zenspace chalet, already highly praised in 2025, will host us for a timeless weekend.
Laurence will guide you through a rich and varied program, designed to nourish your Yin energy, slow down, and recharge your batteries. Once rebalanced, your Yin and Yang will be more harmonious, and you’ll be ready to face daily life with serenity and efficiency.
Your Retreat Weekend
- 2 to 3 practices per day: Yin yoga, Restorative yoga, Yoga nidra, awakening practices, sound bath, myofascial self-massage, and new for 2026: Restorative Aerial Yoga!
- Sound bath with Ivan Sala, special guest on handpan
- Plant-based cuisine, gourmet, creative delicious, homemade by our favorite chef Coralie
- Free time for everyone: nap, massage (extra charge), walk, sauna at the chalet…
Where is the Retreat Held?
The Zenspace Chalet
The Zenspace chalet is a place dedicated to serenity where you feel good. Built in a spirit blending alpine tradition and modernity, this haven of peace offers a bright and warm interior as well as spacious and friendly living areas, ideal for yoga practice and relaxation.
Its large windows allow you to fully enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, while its high-end amenities ensure absolute comfort. The chalet opens onto a vast garden perfectly integrated with nature.
The Setting
Located in the heart of Grand-Bornand, an authentic alpine village nestled in the French Alps, 55 minutes from Geneva, the Zenspace chalet immerses you in a rejuvenating natural environment. Surrounded by majestic peaks and lush pastures, the setting invites you to slow down and reconnect with the essentials.
Hiking trails, forests, and the surrounding nature make this place conducive to relaxation and inspiration.
The Rooms
Each room at Zenspace chalet has been designed to offer a soothing and comfortable atmosphere. With decor blending natural materials and contemporary touches, they feature quality bedding, private bathrooms for double rooms or shared bathrooms for single rooms, and a window to admire the alpine landscapes. An intimate space perfect for resting and recharging between practices. Bed and bath linens are provided.
Available, subject to availability: 2 double rooms with en-suite bathrooms and 10 small single rooms that share 4 washbasins, toilets, and showers.
Learn more:
o Zenspace Chalet
o Grand-Bornand
What About Meals?
Meals, brunches, and evening dinners will be prepared for us on-site by Coralie, a passionate cook and founder of Coco’s Cuisine. She will also prepare small snacks to enjoy as a treat and – in moderation – before the morning practice!
Dinner will be communal. For brunch, feel free to adjust your arrival time slightly or sit outside if you prefer.
Coralie will take into account allergies and specific needs such as gluten-free.
Learn more:
o Coco Cuisine
Practice with Laurence from Yoga Nest
What Practices Will We Explore Together?
The practices we will explore are varied and complementary, in line with Laurence’s approach and expertise: Yin yoga, Self-massage, Restorative yoga, Yoga nidra, Pranayamas and Meditation, Awakening practice, Sound healing.
This year, we will also use the chalet’s hammock fabrics for a slow-motion aerial yoga practice (very gentle, no inaccessible acrobatics!).
And Ivan Sala will join us on Saturday for a handpan concert.
Learn more:
- Laurence: @laurence.nest on Instagram and come practice with us
- Ivan: @ivan_handpan on Instagram
Where Will We Practice?
We will practice in the magnificent 120m2 room specially designed on the chalet’s upper floor for yoga practice, inspired by the serenity of the surrounding landscape.
The room is well-equipped with equipment (1 yoga mat, 1 strap, 2 blocks, 1 meditation cushion, 1 blanket, and 1 bolster per person). If you have your own yoga accessories, it would be ideal to bring them for more personal use.
If the weather is favorable, we will go to the garden for the awakening practice.
What is the Program?
This program is indicative. It is subject to change.
FRIDAY 12
- From 4:00 PM Arrival check-in
- 5:30-6:00 PM Retreat opening
- 6:15-8:00 PM Yin Yoga Pranayama (1h45)
- 8:15 PM Dinner
- Free evening or optional meditation after dinner
SATURDAY 13
- 8:30-9:15 AM Awakening practice (45’)
- 9:30-11:00 AM Myofascial Self-massage (1h30)
- 11:00 AM Brunch
- Free time (rest, sauna, village spa, massage, walk…)
- 3:00 PM Snack
- 4:30-6:30 PM Slow-motion Aerial Yoga (2h)
- 6:45 PM Dinner
- 8:00-9:15 PM Ivan and his handpans concert (1h15)
SUNDAY 14
- 8:30-9:15 AM Awakening practice (45’)
- 9:30-11:00 AM Yin Yoga (1h30)
- 11:00 AM Brunch
- Free time or join a QA session at 1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM Room check-out
- 2:15-3:15 PM Group-chosen practice (1h)
- 3:15-3:45 PM Retreat closing
A period of silence will be observed in the morning, from waking until the end of the Awakening Practice (except for the teacher!). Everyone can choose to go into silence from the end of dinner.
All activities are optional; each participant can choose to take time for themselves at any moment.
Who is this Retreat For?
Our Yoga, Care Relax retreat is open to everyone, regardless of your yoga experience. No prerequisites are necessary, only the desire to take care of yourself, approach each practice with curiosity and kindness, and share a rejuvenating moment in an exceptional alpine setting.
Book your spot and treat yourself to a wellness break in the French mountains.
What is the Cost of Participation?
Single price: 695.- per person in a single or double room (price in Swiss Francs).
Early bird offer: save 40.- by booking by March 10, 2026 (i.e., an investment of 655.-)
Registration, Cancellation, etc. – All You Need to Know
Registration Procedure
The number of participants, excluding staff, is limited to 10 people. Confirmation will be made according to the detailed booking procedure below.
1. Please inform us of your interest, desired room type, and number of people strictly in writing by email or WhatsApp 078.217.88.98. Room allocation will be based on the order in which these requests are received.
2. We will confirm if the requested room type is still available and, if we don’t know each other yet, we will offer a preliminary phone interview before any confirmation.
3. After mutual interest is confirmed, you will proceed with the payment of a CHF 300.- deposit within 72 hours (please send us proof of transfer if applicable). After this period, the room will no longer be guaranteed. Only this deposit serves as a booking guarantee, and this amount will be non-refundable.
4. The balance of the retreat price must be paid in full by May 01, 2026 (or immediately if registration is after this date):
• VIA TWINT
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• VIA bank transfer:
IBAN CH45 0022 8228 5686 8440 G (beneficiary L. Chehab-Fabry, 1227 Les Acacias). All bank charges are the responsibility of the client. For payment in euros, please contact us beforehand.
What’s Included
- Various group practices as per the program above (thank you for your understanding if there are changes)
- Loan of mentioned equipment
- 2 nights according to your room choice
- Brunches, dinners, and snacks as per the program above
- Non-alcoholic beverages served on-site
- Access to communal areas and the chalet’s sauna
What’s Not Included
- Travel to / from the retreat location
- Activities such as massage, hiking
- Meals or beverages not mentioned
Schedule Travel Suggestions
Rooms will be available from 4 PM on Friday until 2:30 PM on Sunday. Grand-Bornand is easily accessible by car from Geneva (55 minutes). We will create a group to organize carpooling.
For the harmonious functioning of the group, we strongly request that arrival and departure times be respected. However, if you arrive later on Friday or depart earlier on Sunday, and this leads to your absence from practices or meals, no price reduction will be granted.
Cancellation
As with any trip, we strongly encourage you to take out travel or cancellation insurance. Of course, we hope that all registered participants will come as planned. However, it’s better to be prepared. And be aware that your registration implies acceptance of these conditions:
1. In case of retreat cancellation by the venue or by Yoga Nest, we will do our best to refund you the full amount paid. Otherwise, the amount will be converted into a credit note valid on the Yoga Nest E-shop, certain classes, and Yoga Nest retreats.
2. In case of cancellation by the client, for any reason whatsoever, the 300.- deposit will remain due.
3. Furthermore, in case of cancellation by the client, for any reason whatsoever, the retreat price will be due according to the following schedule:
- Withdrawal announced until April 10, 2026: the payment balance is not due
- Withdrawal announced between April 11, 2026 and May 10, 2026: 1/2 of the total retreat price is due
- Withdrawal announced from May 11, 2025: the full retreat price is due
4. The client’s registration is transferable to another person who agrees to replace them at the same retreat, under the following conditions:
- The client must find the replacement candidate themselves
- As mentioned in our booking procedure, a phone interview will take place between the organizer and the replacement candidate, for mutual interest validation before any agreement.
- After agreement, the organizer will be the sole recipient of the replacement person’s payment. She will then reimburse the client. Please note that bank charges will be borne by the client if their account is abroad or in a currency other than Swiss Francs.
Questions? Contact Us
Contact LAURENCE for any questions about this retreat: [email protected] / WhatsApp or phone. +41.78.217.88.98
ENGLISH-SPEAKERS ARE MOST WELCOME – Please note however that the practice will be mostly guided in French, some precisions may be offered in English only here and there (fully bilingual guidance will not be offered during classes).
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