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Inner Riches and Qi Gong Retreat

From June 30 to July 4, 2026

A workshop to cultivate one's inner resources and recharge.

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Stéphane Offort

Experienced MBSR instructor and mindfulness teacher

Telephone: 06 78 28 12 00

E-mail: stephane.offort@euthymia.fr

Euthymia website: www.euthymia.fr

A workshop to cultivate one's inner resources and recharge.

Five days to reconnect with yourself. Far from the noise, far from the urgency, far from that inner voice that never leaves you alone. Five days to let go of what you've been carrying for too long. To discover that you don't need to become someone else—just to recognize what's already there.​​​​​​

Why should I register now?

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Mindfulness, Self-Compassion
&
Qigong

The invitation

Five days to reconnect.

Far from the noise, far from the urgency, far from that inner voice that never leaves you alone. Five days to let go of what you've been carrying for too long. To discover that you don't need to become someone else—just to recognize what's already there.

This retreat weaves together three practices that nourish each other: mindfulness to anchor you in the moment, self-compassion to gently welcome your wounded parts, and Qi Gong to fluidly reinhabit your body.

A time to breathe. A time to be.

What awaits you

Mornings that begin gently

The day breaks slowly. Respecting the silence to allow body and mind to unite through practice, we begin with Qi Gong movements at sunrise—simple, fluid gestures that awaken energy without strain. Then comes seated meditation in the morning silence. No performance. Just presence.

Days that respect your rhythm

We alternate between:

  • Guided meditations: to observe without judging, to welcome without resisting

  • Self-compassion practices: to respond to your suffering as you would to a dear friend

  • Qi Gong sessions: to allow the body to unwind, energy to flow, and breathing to deepen.

  • Time for silence: to digest, to integrate, simply to be

  • Sharing: to discover our common and unique riches and rediscover the meaning of the word "together"

Evenings that soothe

At the end of the day, a heartfelt and universal meditation prepares you for a restful night. The body settles. The mind calms. Something within you settles.

What you will discover

Don't let your flaws hide your strengths.

You've spent years believing that your flaws defined you. This retreat reveals another truth: your inner riches are still there, untouched. They're just waiting for your loving gaze.

The body has its own wisdom

Qi Gong reconnects you to the bodily intelligence that mental agitation has obscured. The slow movements, the conscious breathing, the flowing energy—your body knows what it needs. You simply have to listen.

Self-compassion is not a weakness

Perhaps the most unsettling discovery is this: you can treat yourself with the same gentleness you offer others. And this gentleness doesn't make you weak—it makes you human and restores your natural dignity and strength.

That silence is not empty

In moments of silence — while walking, meditating, contemplating — you discover that the apparent emptiness is filled with presence. Yours. The one that has always been there.

The frame

  • Château de Gandillac , a warm, comfortable and peaceful place, surrounded by nature. Here, there's no obligation to be online, no tight schedule, just a space that allows you to truly unwind.

  • The rooms are large, comfortable, and conducive to rest. Each one is equipped with its own toilet and a bathroom or shower.

  • Vegetarian meals are prepared by Reza Mahammad , a renowned Indian chef.

  • And above all, the group is small, between 8 and 13 people maximum, so that everyone has their place and the quality of presence remains intact.

Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: Lightness and Opening of Consciousness .

  • Location: Château de Gandillac , 660 route du château 24320 Saint-Martial-Viveyrol.

  • Date: from Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in the late afternoon (dinner at 7 p.m. then first session at 8 p.m.) to Saturday, July 4 after lunch.

  • Duration: 5 days / 4 nights.

  • Group size: 8 to 13 people maximum.

  • Course fee: €360 until March 30 (then €400) — excluding accommodation and meals.

  • Price of full board accommodation:

    • Triple room with private toilet and bathroom/shower room: 370 (limited availability)

    • Double room with private toilet and bathroom/shower room: 430 (tax included)

    • Single room with private toilet and bathroom/shower room: €490 including tax (If available, a supplement of €60 is payable on arrival)

  • The castle is 40 minutes from Angoulême TGV station (which is 35 minutes from Bordeaux and 1 hour 45 minutes from Paris by TGV).

  • We can pick you up at Angoulême or Montmoreau train station for a reasonable fee to be shared, or we'll even pick you up for free if you're taking the bus from Angoulême TGV station to Mareuil. Contact us for more information.

Reserve your spot

Places are limited to 12 or 13 to preserve the quality of the experience.

Any questions? Feel free to write to us:

 

We respond to every message personally.

P.S. If you're hesitating, listen to that hesitation. Maybe part of you knows it's exactly what you need. And maybe another part is afraid of slowing down. Both are legitimate. And you are welcome, with all your parts.

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