South of France
yoga + INversions intensive retreat
This intensive is open to all
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Sep 14-19th, 2025
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Set in the peaceful countryside of South West France, this six-day intensive training is designed to elevate your strength, focus, and technique. Each morning begins with athletic performance breathwork, dynamic yoga, and handstand entry practice to activate your body and sharpen your focus before a nourishing breakfast.
Afternoons are dedicated to progressive workshops diving deep into inversions, arm balances, and backbends - building strength, refining form, and expanding your skill set. Between sessions, refuel with wholesome lunches and take time to rest or connect by the pool.
Evenings slow down with mobility-focused flows to release tension and improve flexibility through targeted work on hips, shoulders, and splits. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner and relaxed conversation with the group, reflecting on your growth and resetting for the next day.
By the end of the week, you’ll feel stronger, more capable, and deeply connected to your practice!
A powerful week of growth and focus - refining your technique, building strength, and reconnecting with your true self
A DAY IN THE LIFE
10:30
0830
1000
13:30
15:00
athletic performance breathwork
dynamic yoga flow
handstand entries
nourishing big breakfast
& free time
handstand mastery / arm balance / backbends / inverted backbends workshops
refuel Lunch
& free time
Each day will differ slightly, other activities may include classes led by other teachers, rural french countryside walk and so much more.
0730
18:00
gentle mobility flow
19:30
dine & unwind with your retreat family
Becoming your true self
Find your STRNGTH
FIND your courage
Elevate your yoga practice, improve mobility and build strength through our workshops on handstands, arm balances, mobility, dynamic yoga and athletic performance breathwork .
Our judgement free retreats provide the perfect environment for you to thrive and grow with like-minded people. Build life-long friendships, raise each other up and get closer with sacred bonding experiences. Our connections aren't just a holiday fling!
Find your people
Step out of your comfort zone and grow mentally and emotionally. Through breathwork, mindset workshops, and reflective practices, you’ll expand confidence, resilience, and inner strength, empowering your yoga journey on and off the mat.
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Step into your authentic self
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Not included
Included
6 days, 5 nights accommodation
Three nutritious meals daily (vegetarian and plant-based)
3x Targeted Mobility Flow Sessions - Front Splits, Hips and Shoulders
8 x Dynamic Flow Yoga Classes
6x Handstand Workshops & Training Sessions
2x swimming pools, hammocks, yoga shala with underfloor heating, bicycles and more
Flights
Cost of massages / treatments
Personal spending
Transfers: The villa is a 60 minute taxi from Toulouse Blagnac Airport. A WhatsApp group will be created prior so that you can arrange transfer share with fellow retreat guests to help minimise costs!
intensive yoga + Inversions retreat
4 x Athletic Performance Breathwork
Unlimited teas, coffee and fruits
Anything else not mentioned in the 'included' list
Rural French Countryside Walk
I'm ready to step into my power
Check-in Sep 14th at 4pm
Check out Sep 19th at 10am
Arm Balance Workshop
Backbend Workshop
Our intensive yoga & inversions retreat offer a supportive space to challenge your limits, refine your practice, and experience real physical and personal growth.
This is for you if
You want to refine your technique and build confidence in inversions, arm balances, and backbends.
The thought of traveling to new places and making new life-long friends excites you!
This is not for you if
You aren't willing to let go of judgement towards yourself and others.
You crave structure, discipline, and the motivation to reach your full potential.
You aren't willing to try new drills in class and step out of your comfort zone.
You have unmanaged mental health concerns such as social anxiety, severe homesickness, biopolar disorder, an eating disorder or depression.
I'll be honest with you…
REQUIREMENTS
This intensive retreat is open to both dedicated practitioners and teachers, this week is about growth, focus, and exploration! To get the most out of it, you should feel comfortable exploring poses like:
Crow Pose, Headstand, Tripod Headstand, Forearm Stand, kicking up to a wall or partner in Handstand or Free Holding Handstands.
Don’t worry if you haven’t mastered any of these yet - that’s exactly what this retreat is for! We just want to make sure you’re ready to give them a go and embrace the challenge. There will be options for every level of practitioner to progress.
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Boutique Private room
Enjoy a spacious double bed and your very own en suite bathroom - perfect for solo travellers who love having their own sanctuary. Each room is unique, full of character, and offers a private space to relax, recharge, and unwind in style.
This retreat is open to all
Our triplet sharing room is designed perfectly those on a tighter budget and who are excited to meet new like-minded people! I mean who doesn't want two new retreat besties? Late night giggles are guaranteed.
This beautiful room has a private en suite bathroom.
This is a women's sharing room only
Idylic Twin Room
ROOMS
Three sisters room
INVESTMENT
ONE INSTALMENT OF £1698
OR THREE INSTALMENTS OF £566
or six instalments of £283
INVESTMENT
ONE INSTALMENT OF £1500
OR THREE INSTALMENTS OF £500
or six instalments of £250
INVESTMENT
ONE INSTALMENT OF £1998
OR THREE INSTALMENTS OF £666
or six instalments of £333
With our home away from home, you’ll be sure to find comfort in one of our beautiful rooms. You can choose to go solo join a fellow retreat guest in a sharing room. You’ll be immersed in a yoga heaven with rustic farm accommodation and delicious vegetarian food!
SOLD OUT
Our twin rooms are perfect for solo travellers looking to make a new retreat bestie - or bring a friend along! Each room features a private en suite bathroom and is unique in style, but all are equally beautiful.
Shared rooms are same-sex only, unless you request a specific friend pairing on your sign-up form.
This retreat is open to all
TWO LEFT
SOLD OUT
When I lost my movement to chronic pain, yoga became my way back - not just to physical strength, but to confidence, discipline, and inner calm.
Through breathwork, mindful movement, and consistency, I rebuilt my body and my belief in what’s possible. Over time, challenge became my greatest teacher. I fell in love with inversions for the focus and resilience they demand, training with world-class hand balancers to refine both skill and mindset.
Now, I’m here to share what I’ve learned, to help you build strength from the inside out, move beyond fear, and experience the power that comes from fully trusting your body.
After years of chronic pain, I rebuilt my strength and trust in my body through yoga and breathwork. Now, I’m here to guide you through powerful practices designed to push your limits, deepen your focus, and help you discover just how capable you truly are.
Hey there
I'M JESS
MORE about jess
200h in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga
300h Myofascial Integrated Alignment Yoga and Breathwork with renowned Dylan Werner
100h Art of Teaching with Kayla Nielsen
85h Prenatal Yoga Training
Certified Transformational Life Coach
Qualifications
I can’t afford it right now
We hear you! That's why we offer 3 month payment plans to help spread the cost so you don't have to pay a large chunk all at once. You can secure your space today with just your deposit. Yay! Sign me up now
I’m not sure this is right for me
We'd love to hop on a call so we can get down to the nitty gritty. This gives you a chance to ask Jess all your questions and see if it’s aligning with where you are right now. Sound good? Schedule a call here
I'm a yoga beginner, can I join?
Yes, you can absolutely book! For this intensive training, you’ll need to feel comfortable exploring advanced arm balances and inversions. You have until September 2026 to get familiar with some of these postures, but don’t worry - you don’t need to master them beforehand. That’s exactly what the retreat is for!
If you want to start building confidence now, try Jess’s classes on YouTube: Jess Mackenzie Yoga
Not sure if our retreat is right for you?
I've got some questions
We've put together a list of our frequently asked questions here FAQ , check it out and if your question is not answered then please reach out using the link at the bottom of the FAQ page.
I can't do a handstand, can I join?
Absolutely! You don’t need to be able to do a handstand to join. This retreat is designed to help you build strength, confidence, and technique, no matter your current level. You should be comfortable kicking up to a wall or a partner, and we’ll guide you step by step to explore inversions and technique! You have until September 2026 to practice kicking up to a wall or partner! Challenge accepted!
"it was honestly one of the best weeks of my life"
It was honestly one of the best weeks of my life. I’ve met some truly amazing people & made some wonderful friends. Jess is an incredible yoga instructor - giving time and guidance to every single person. The retreat is also suitable for people of all levels. I’ve come away with so many tools to help improve my sense of self-worth, self-love and acceptance. It’s a safe space to share feelings openly and the environment is super supportive. I will remember this experience for the rest of my life."
YASMIN - SINTRA retreat sister
“It's brought my sparkle back and showed me life again”
"As someone who can feel anxious, I have never felt a more homely, warm, welcoming and comfortable environment - like one massive open armed hug! I feel like I've known the girls for years and have not laughed so hard in so long. The three sisters room sure provided all the late night giggles like the brief said!
I can't explain how much I loved every single second of the retreat, It's brought my sparkle back and showed me life again."
jade @homemadewithjade
"My heart is so full"
"As soon as I met the other girls joining the retreat I felt completely at ease, everyone was so lovely and friendly. There was no pressure to share / do any of the activities if you didn't feel comfortable. Jess and the team did an amazing job at creating a safe space which really helped with any anxiety I had. There was plenty of time to relax, journal and take space which was great! My heart is so full after the best week!”
Leila - Ibiza retreat sister
Here's what our past retreat guests had to say...