Join us for a week of excellent yoga, delicious food and beautiful surroundings at the delightful Amassa Place in South West France. Situated in Gascony, often referred to as the Tuscany of France, Amassa sits in sixteen acres of woods, rewilded meadows and flowering gardens, with stunning views over rolling countryside, hilltop villages and distant views to the horizon.

Amassa is a beautiful, secluded rural hamlet, renovated and designed for wellness retreats, workshops and gatherings. Amassa consists of four individual old stone houses which have been lovingly restored, preserving their unique character and old French charm. Modern comforts are blended with stylishly curated and locally sourced vintage finds. There are two outdoor swimming pools with panoramic views and a variety of terraces, hammocks and quiet nooks for lounging.

Further afield you can explore local villages, vineyards, markets and cafes. Enjoy a little wine tasting or vintage shopping! There are local cycle routes and the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail is also accessible. There's even a thermal spa nearby. If you feel like venturing into a city, Toulouse is approximately one hour away.

Amassa have converted the Old Barn into two beautiful, large, purpose-built studios. Thick stone walls keep the studios cool in summer. Huge double height glass doors frame the views of the countryside, and there are polished concrete floors and a wonderful wooden ceiling with exposed 100-year-old rafters and beams.

Expect a more active class in the morning,  interweaving mindfulness, meditation and philosophical explorations with a clear and safe approach to the physical practice. The afternoon classes will be slower and quieter and will include a deep restorative practice. Maja and Clare's expert guidance will ensure that you have a rewarding and meaningful experience regardless of whether you are a beginner or have been practicing yoga for years.  And with two teachers in the room you will get as much (or as little) individual attention as you need or want including plenty of hands-on support and savasana love.

We've both been teaching yoga for about 20 years. We both trained originally at OM Yoga in New York City and have maintained successful careers teaching group classes, private lessons, teacher trainings and yoga retreats around the world ever since.  We both teach intelligently sequenced, alignment based, mindful vinyasa classes and we love restorative yoga. We're down to earth and supportive and we want to make everyone feel comfortable and also appropriately challenged.  We see all of our students as individuals and pride ourselves on taking care of everyone's unique needs as well as the group dynamic.