Summary

Yoga and astrophysics - do they go together? In Montgaillard they do, here in the south-west of France - Gascony - where the view of the starry sky at night is particularly clear, where the Milky Way really does lie over Montgaillard and its château like a long ribbon of stars, where you feel particularly close to the universe.

During this special week of yoga, we approach the universe on different levels. On the one hand, we experience more about our inner universe through movement, breathing and meditation. On the other hand, we learn with astrophysicist Dr. Dirk Soltau that the starry sky has even more to offer than the Big Dipper. With his holistic view of the universe, the scientist often makes surprising connections that do not seem to fit together at first glance. On starry evenings, we listen to his exciting stories about the various constellations on the large yoga terrace; in lectures we learn essential facts about the origin of the world and he brings us so close to Einstein's space-time theory that we finally understand it. In the process, we discover that some of the teachings from yoga are not so far removed from this idea.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Breathing, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Meditation, Shiatsu Massage, Mindfulness, Hatha Yoga, Viniyoga, Hiking, Yoga Retreats, Wellness, Detox Retreats, Active Retreats
Date: 2025-08-31 - 2025-09-05
Language(s): German, English, French
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 8
Place: Montgaillard, France
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Services: 5 nights in a double room for single use with shared bathroom (max. 2 persons)

Full board (except one lunch) predominantly vegetarian cuisine depending on agreement 1 x meat/fish per stay

2 x Yoga pro Tags

Lectures by Dr. Dirk Soltau about the universe

Stargazing with Dr. Dirk Soltau

Table drinks

Fruit, water, tea, coffee all day

Provision of yoga equipment (mat, cushion, blanket, etc.)

Hike

Market visit

Tasting at a château for an extra charge of € 25

Shiatsu massage by appointment (€ 60,-)

Creation of an individual yoga practice for at home on request

Accommodation

The rooms are located in the former stables of the château. There are two vacation apartments with 3 or 4 double rooms for single use. Two rooms share a bathroom. Each apartment has a lounge, a kitchen and a private terrace overlooking the pool and garden.
There is a washing machine for free use

Catering

Full board with breakfast/brunch, afternoon snack and three-course evening meal.
The cuisine is vegetarian, but we also offer meat and/or fish on request. Table drinks are included. We are happy to cater for allergies or food intolerances where possible.

sequence

My time out in Montgaillard
Sunday : Arrival by 18.00 if possible - aperitif / dinner
Monday : Yoga in the morning, hike through the hills of French Tuscany
Tuesday : Yoga in the morning, visit to the market in Fleurance followed by lunch in Lectoure (own expense)
Wednesday : Lecture by Dr. Dirk Soltau
Thursday : Lecture by Dr. Dirk Soltau
Friday : Departure after breakfast

My day in Montgaillard
08.30 - 10.00 a.m. Yoga
10.00 am Breakfast/Brunch
11.00 a.m. Hike / lecture / market visit
15.30 - 16.00 refreshments / snack
17.00 - 18.30 Yoga
19.00 Dinner
from approx. 21.00 - stargazing with Dr. Dirk Soltau - depending on weather conditions
Lots of free time for yourself in between

The program items are not obligatory and will be adapted to the needs of the participants on site.

Arrival

The nearest airport to Montgaillard is Toulouse-Blagnac, 70 km - approx. 1 hour's drive away.
There are direct flights from Berlin, Frankfurt, Hanover, Munich, Basel and Geneva.
We are happy to organize a shuttle for a fee (80,-€ per way and car).
The nearest train station is in Agen, trains to Paris take approx. 3.5 hours.

Allée du Château 290, 82120 Montgaillard, Occitanie, France

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 30 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 7 days before arrival, you will receive a 75% refund of the booking price.
After this, if you cancel up to the day of arrival, you will receive a 10% refund of the booking price.

If a replacement person is provided, there is no cancellation fee.