The Corporate Pilgrim, A Female Leadership Retreat

22 October 2026 – 26 October 2026

This retreat is exclusively for women

During this 5-day retreat at Kayanova, coach Bernadette Laermans takes you through a medically and scientifically based approach to be stronger, calmer and more aware in your work and life. Using insights from neuroscience, physiology, psychology and hormonal balance, you will learn to understand why you react the way you do under pressure, how to transform tension into focus and calm, and how to make better choices in complex situations. Everything is practical, directly applicable and tailored to what is achievable within your life and leadership role. Strong leadership does not start with working harder, but with knowing how to regulate yourself, give direction and make choices that are right.

Bernadette Laermans

Bernadette Laermans is a mother, entrepreneur and senior trainer with more than 20 years of experience, including 10 years in a leadership role within the corporate world. She knows what it feels like to live at speed, under pressure to perform and at high intensity. For a long time, even her yoga practice consisted only of power yoga. Until she discovered the power of yoga therapy. Today, Bernadette guides women, leaders and entrepreneurs towards greater body awareness, self-regulation and clear choices. With The Corporate Pilgrim, she brings together science, human behaviour and leadership in an approach that is practical, deep and immediately applicable.

Program

Arrival day ▼

16:00 – 18:00
Arrival and welcome
18:00 – 19:30
Getting to know each other and setting intentions
19:30 – 21:00
Dinner

Daily rhythm ▼

07:30 – 08:00
BodyMindset to start the day
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast
10:00 – 10:45
Morning movement with Bernadette
11:00 – 12:30
The Corporate Pilgrim
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 16:30
Free time: walking, swimming, resting or creative time
16:30 – 18:00
Afternoon activity with Bernadette
18:30 – 20:00
Dinner
21:30 – 22:00
Optional: BodyMindset for deep sleep

Departure day ▼

08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast
09:30 – 10:00
Check-out
10:00 – 11:00
Closing moment and farewell

Note: The programme may change slightly depending on the weather conditions and group dynamics.

A lunch in the vineyards is organised during each retreat. Please bring walking shoes and comfortable clothing.

Practical information

Dates & rates

  • Price: €1795
  • Date: 22 October 2026 – 26 October 2026
  • Language: Dutch, English (depending on the participants)

Included

To provide yourself

  • Flight and transport
  • Travel insurance

Do you have any questions about our retreats?

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 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.

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.

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.
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.

Download all information here

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

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

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