The Ancient Wisdom

April 26 – May 1, 2026

The Ancient Wisdom invites you to a deep understanding of your own body through a guided inner journey. Based on the ancient knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you work with the five elements - Earth, Fire, Wood, Metal, and Water - and the dynamics of yin and yang. Through qigong, yin yoga, gua sha, acupressure, cupping, and reflection, you restore your inner balance. In this way, you become aware of your own health and take responsibility, with preventive medicine as the foundation.

Tine Sneyers

Tine Sneyers is a therapist in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a tuina therapist, a yoga teacher, and a personality coach. Her keywords are gentleness, deceleration, and self-love: "Because radiating from within makes you shine outwards."

Program

Arrival day ▼

16:00 – 17:00
Arrival & Welcome
17:00 – 18:30
Opening Ceremony - Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
18:30 – 20:00
Dinner
20:00 – 21:00
Guided Relaxation

Daily program ▼

07:30 – 08:30
Morning Practice (gentle movement, meditation or qigong)
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00
Workshop on the Five Elements - Each day focuses on a different element: Water, Earth, Fire, Wood and Metal
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
14:00 – 16:00
Five Elements Applied in Practice: yin yoga, qigong or guasha
16:00 – 17:30
Free time by the pool or nature walk
18:30 – 20:00
Dinner
20:00 – 21:00
Evening session or yin practice
21:00
Rest & free time

Departure day ▼

07:30 – 08:30
Morning Practice of your choice
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast
09:30 – 10:30
Check-out
10:30 – 12:00
Closing Ceremony
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 – 14:00
Farewell

Note: The program may slightly change based on weather conditions and group dynamics.

During each retreat, a lunch is organized in the vineyards.

No yoga or qigong experience is required for this retreat.

Practical information

Dates & rates

  • Price: €2395
  • Date: April 26 – May 1, 2026
  • Language: English, Dutch (depends on the language of the participants)

Included

To provide yourself

  • Flight and transport
  • Travel insurance

Do you have any questions about our retreats?

Where is Kayanova located and how do I get there?2026-01-29T12:53:20+00:00

Kayanova is located in Montbrun-des-Corbières, in the South of France. The retreat center is easily accessible by plane, train, or car.

There are several airports nearby: Carcassonne about 25 minutes away, Perpignan and Béziers about 1 hour away, Toulouse and Montpellier about 1.5 hours away.

The Lézignan-Corbières train station is a 10-minute drive away, while Carcassonne and Narbonne are about 30 minutes away.

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Address:
Kayanova Retreat Center
2 Allée Romantique
11700 Montbrun-des-Corbières
France

What is included in the price of a Kayanova retreat?2026-01-29T12:54:01+00:00

Your accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks, towels, bath products, yoga equipment, all guided sessions and the use of the necessary materials specific to each retreat.

Transportation to and from the location as well as travel insurance are not included.

What is not included in the price?2026-01-29T13:12:23+00:00

Transportation to and from the location as well as travel insurance are not included.

Is there parking available? And can I charge my electric car there?2026-01-29T12:54:54+00:00

There is free and ample parking at Kayanova. There is currently no charging station on the property. There are several charging stations in Lézignan-Corbières, a 10-minute drive away.

What should I bring to the retreat?2026-01-29T13:12:19+00:00

We recommend bringing the following:

  • Cash for transfer to/from airport or train station
  • Your personal toiletry bag (toothbrush, toothpaste, …) We provide shampoo, shower soap, conditioner and body milk.
  • Comfortable and light clothing for retreat activities.
  • Something warmer to wear in case it gets chilly during the evening (best to check the weather forecast)
  • Swimwear, sunscreen and flip-flops
  • An alarm clock or wristwatch in case you choose not to use your smartphone during the retreat
  • Hiking boots/closed shoes for hiking in nature
  • A raincoat in case it rains
  • Medication you need

Kayanova provides the following so you have to pack less:

  • Organic shampoo, shower soap, conditioner and body milk
  • A notebook and ballpoint pen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An umbrella in case of rain
  • Hair dryers with diffuser in each room
  • A beach towel
  • All yoga and meditation materials (mats, bolsters, belts, blankets, blocks) so you do not need to bring your own materials.
What meals are served?2026-01-29T12:56:20+00:00

Our meals are seasonal, pure, and prepared with care. Always with local, organic ingredients. We cook light and nourishing meals, so that body and mind can relax. Upon registration, you can indicate any intolerances or allergies.

On some days during the retreats, all meals will be vegetarian.

Book your retreat

Allée Romantique 2
11700 Montbrun-des-Corbières
France
+32 477 63 54 24
veerle@kayanova.eu

Allée Romantique 2
11700 Montbrun-des-Corbières
France
+32 477 63 54 24
veerle@kayanova.eu

Registrations for this
retreat are now closed.

Would you like to join the waiting list or be the first to hear about a new edition?
We’d be happy to assist you via veerle@kayanova.eu.

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