
Pieter Hiemstra and Elleke van Kraalingen welcome you at la Borde Blanque.
We are the hosts and caretakers of this beautiful center
amidst the peaceful and abundant nature of Occitanie, Midi-Pyrénées.
We kindly invite you to our variety of Retreats and Courses,
including an accredited International Raja Yoga Teacher Training (IYF) and
an International Energy Healing Course (INEH).
Our wonderful location is also available as Gîte to Rent for groups.
We are looking forward to meeting you at La Borde Blanque!
Pieter Hiemstra & Elleke van Kraalingen



All year round we offer an inspiring variety of Retreats and Courses, all of which share some common features: Every Retreat or Course we offer at la Borde Blanque is a treat for yourself, for body, mind and soul. You will be in the middle of Nature, you will be well taken care of and we will provide you with delicious vegetarian food.
Our Raja Yoga Teacher Training is internationally acknowledged by the International Yoga Federation (IYF), honorary member of the European Union of Yoga Associations (EUYA) and the Association Française de Yoga (AFY).
Our Energy Healing method was originally called: Esoteric Healing. This comprises working with subtle energy to enhance healing from within. This implies healing from the soul. The underlying philosophy is the view that we are more than our body and psyche. Everything is energy.

Agenda
- Sat, 23 Sept23 Sept, 18:30 – 03 Oct, 09:00
- Sat, 30 Dec30 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 06 Jan 2024, 10:30
- Sat, 23 Mar23 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 02 Apr 2024, 10:0023 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 02 Apr 2024, 10:00Yoga & Meditation Intensive Retreat: 10 days / 80 hours module of the International Raja Yoga Teacher Training (RYT400) The Bhagavad Gita is considered the jewel of the Vedas, the oldest scripts known. In this ancient mythical story essential wisdom of life is offered, in a very accessible way.
- 13 Apr 2024, 18:30 – 20 Apr 2024, 10:30This beautiful retreat is a true treat for Body, Mind & Soul! It is an enriching combination of a Yoga & Meditation Retreat in the beautiful nature environment of La Borde Blanque and the international Energy Healing Course. (acknowledged by the International Network for Energy Healing (INEH).
- 27 Apr 2024, 18:30 – 04 May 2024, 10:30This week is meant for yoga- and nature lovers, who love yoga combined with nature hikes. In addition to 2 yoga & meditation sessions a day, we'll organise lovely hikes in the surrounding landscapes. La Borde Blanque is situated at the magnificent lake ‘Lac Montbel’ at the feet of the Pyrenees.
- Sat, 11 May11 May 2024, 18:30 – 18 May 2024, 10:3011 May 2024, 18:30 – 18 May 2024, 10:30Basic Module of the Raja Yoga Teacher Training In this 8 days retreat you’ll get acquainted with the subtle dimensions of our human being. We’ll make an inner journey through the chakras, or energy centres. In doing so we’ll focus on colour, symbolism, psychology and physical aspects.
- Sat, 29 Jun29 Jun 2024, 18:30 – 09 Jul 2024, 10:30
- 20 Jul 2024, 18:30 – 27 Jul 2024, 10:30During this week, there are daily yoga classes, both for parents and for children. In addition, there is a light and optional program with various activities such as guided nature walks, exercises in nature, care for and cuddling of animals, crafts, painting and sculpting.
- 03 Aug 2024, 18:30 – 10 Aug 2024, 10:30During this week, there are daily yoga classes, both for parents and for children. In addition, there is a light and optional program with various activities such as guided nature walks, exercises in nature, care for and cuddling of animals, crafts, painting and sculpting.
- Sat, 17 Aug17 Aug 2024, 18:30 – 24 Aug 2024, 10:30
- 07 Sept 2024, 18:30 – 14 Sept 2024, 10:30This week is meant for yoga- and nature lovers, who love yoga combined with nature hikes. In addition to 2 yoga & meditation sessions a day, we'll organise lovely hikes in the surrounding landscapes. La Borde Blanque is situated at the magnificent lake ‘Lac Montbel’ at the feet of the Pyrenees.
- Sat, 21 Sept21 Sept 2024, 18:30 – 01 Oct 2024, 10:30

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