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Wellness & Yoga Retreat Chateau de la Rongere Jun 20-27

by Lisa LaCount | Jan 5, 2020 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Escape to the Chateau, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Special Events, Yoga Holidays

2020 is the decade where tourists of all ages are no longer opting for “adrenaline thrill seeking” holidays but instead they are desperately looking for respite from the whirlwind of their everyday lives. In this day and age, we are all taking an active role in...

Harvest Time in Normandy

by Lisa LaCount | Nov 24, 2019 | DIY, French Food, Health Eating, Living in France, Living the dream

It’s harvest time in Normandy – not wine but apples and pears. Yesterday I was at our local brico (DIY) shop and in the car park saw a large van – a mobile press to process locally grown Normandy apples and pears. The state-of-the-art equipment allows...

Yoga is NOT Just for Women

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 20, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Aqua Yoga, Chateau, De Stress, Diet, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Yoga Holidays

Why are the majority of yoga class attendees women when most of the ancient yogis who formulated yoga were men?! The benefits of gentle yoga can be enjoyed by both men and women: Reduces stress – Life in the current day can cause significant stress. Studies have...

For the Love of French Pastries

by Lisa LaCount | Aug 20, 2019 | Chateau, Diet, Escape to the Chateau, French Food, French Pastries, Health Eating

Last weekend we met friends for lunch on the coast of Normandy. Having previously discussed the French love for lunch we were foolish enough to simply show up at a seafood restaurant which had been recommended to us. One look in the window and we knew what the...

Have You Tried Aqua Yoga?

by Lisa LaCount | Jun 21, 2019 | Aqua Yoga, Chateau, Diet, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Yoga Holidays

Ever tried aqua yoga? It’s super low impact, very easy on the body and fun. The buoyancy of the water takes the bodyweight off of joints and thus alleviates pain or discomfort which may potentially be experienced on land, as well as improving strength, flexibility and...

Losing Weight After 60 Part 3

by Lisa LaCount | Jun 17, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Diet, Health Eating, Sound Therapy, Yoga Holidays

Get Some Sun. The best source of Vitamin D which regulates your hunger signals! It works with the hormone leptin to regulate your appetite control so when it malfunctions you’ll be rushing to the cupboard for some munchies! Manage Stress With Yoga. We all know that...