Yoganga Retreat South France
A Summer Retreat in Southern France
Set in the quiet countryside of Southern France, YogAnga Retreat South France carries the spirit and tradition of Santosh Puri Ashram from the banks of the Ganga to the banks of the Tarn River.
Surrounded by nature, the retreat offers a simple setting for Sadhana, shared living, and a return to a more essential rhythm of life. For those who feel drawn to the ashram way of living but are unable to travel to India, it offers an opportunity to experience practice and community within the same yogic tradition.
YogAnga Retreat South France is open during the summer season only, from mid-May through August.
A Simple Life of Practice
Stays at the retreat are centered around sadhana, seva, and shared living.
Guests are invited to participate in the daily rhythm of the space, which may include:
Morning dhuni puja & chanting
Asana practice
Meditation (guided or self-practice)
Satsang & teachings
Evening aarti
Karma Yoga (seva)
Seva & Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is an essential part of the experience.
The retreat is an evolving space, and guests have the opportunity to contribute through hands-on seva — from simple daily tasks to ongoing projects such as:
gardening & land care
cooking & shared meals
cleaning & maintaining the space
renovation, construction or practical skills (if relevant)
This spirit of participation supports both the space and one’s own practice.
Practical Information
YogAnga Retreat South France is open during the summer season, from mid-May through August.
Life at the retreat is simple and close to nature. Guests usually stay on the land, camping and living in a shared environment. They are invited to bring what they need for a comfortable stay, including a tent, bedding, suitable clothing, and any personal essentials that supports their daily life or practice.
There is no fixed price for staying. Instead, guests are invited to offer a contribution according to their means, supporting the ongoing care of the space, including food, materials, and basic living needs. In the same spirit, participation in daily life and respect for the shared rhythm of the retreat are an essential part of this exchange.
The retreat is located in St Izaire, in the Aveyron region of Southern France, along the banks of the Tarn river, in a quiet and natural setting.
About Ananda Mataji
Ananda Mataji is the elder sister of Narvada Puri Mataji, and the aunt of Ganga, Mandakini, and Alaknanda Puri.
After years of spiritual seeking, she travelled to India and eventually took sannyas, dedicating her life to practice. Following decades between India and Europe, she settled in the South of France, where her presence has played an important part in the life and development of the retreat. Although she now lives elsewhere, her influence continues to shape the spirit of the retreat.
If you feel drawn to this place, you are welcome to reach out.
