Wrapped in Softness

June 14 – June 19, 2026

This retreat is for women only

Wrapped in Softness is not your standard yoga vacation. It's a unique 6-day retreat for women who are always "on" and long for rest, gentleness, and coming home to their bodies. From carrying everything alone to being carried: you slow down, de-stress, and restore contact with your own nature. The common thread is The Art of Touch with the Mexican Rebozo shawl, as a soft and safe extension to cocoon, cradle, and relax. Your days are filled with yoga, silence, nourishing meals, workshops about the nervous system, and ample me-time, complemented by in-depth evening rituals such as Yoga Nidra, cacao, fire ceremony, and dance.

Kaatje Maertens

With more than 10 years of experience in bodywork and yoga, Kaatje guides women through the most vulnerable and powerful moments of their lives. Her work is a gentle synergy of physical bodywork and energetic healing. Kaatje believes that our body remembers things that our head sometimes forgets.

Program

Arrival day ▼

16:00 – 17:00
Arrival & Welcome
17:30 – 18:30
Introduction & Choosing Your Rebozo Scarf
18:30 – 19:30
Dinner
20:00 – 21:30
Opening Circle & Yoga Nidra

Daily program ▼

07:30 – 08:30
Morning Yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa or Heart Opening)
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00
Workshop - A different workshop each day including Nervous System, Womb Wisdom, Strength & Boundaries, Compassion & Connection
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:30
Me-time (swimming, reading, walking)
15:30 – 17:30
Art of Touch (Rebozo, massage & sacred touch)
17:30 – 18:30
Rest / Free Time
18:30 – 19:30
Dinner
20:00 – 21:30
Evening Session (Yin Yoga, ceremony or dance)

Departure day ▼

07:30 – 08:30
Integration Flow
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast
09:30 – 10:30
Check-out
10:30 – 12:00
Closing Ritual (Grand Circle & Rebozo)
12:00 – 13:00
Farewell Lunch
13:00 – 14:00
Departure

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

Each participant of this retreat will be welcomed with a Mexican rebozo scarf.

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

No yoga experience is required for this retreat.

Practical information

Dates & rates

  • Private price: €2895
  • Business price: €2895 excl. VAT
  • Date: June 14 – June 19, 2026
  • Language: Dutch

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

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retreat have now closed.

Would you like to organise a bespoke retreat around this theme?
Please get in touch via veerle@kayanova.eu.

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