
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, 10 JunLa Borde Blanque
- Sat, 17 JunLa Borde Blanque17 Jun, 18:30 – 24 Jun, 10:00La Borde Blanque, La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceA beautiful (re-)treat around Midsummer Eve, for deepening your inner stillness amidst a magnificent environment! This week is meant for those who love Yoga and Nature and who would love to learn to connect on a deeper level with Nature: with the Elements, Plants, Animals and with the Earth.
- Sat, 01 JulLa Borde Blanque01 Jul, 18:30 – 11 Jul, 10:00La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France10 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.
- Sat, 22 JulLa Borde Blanque22 Jul, 18:30 – 29 Jul, 10:00La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceDuring 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, 05 AugLa Borde Blanque05 Aug, 18:30 – 12 Aug, 10:00La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceDuring 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, 19 AugLa Borde Blanque19 Aug, 18:30 – 26 Aug, 10:00La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceBasic 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, 09 SeptLa Borde Blanque09 Sept, 18:30 – 16 Sept, 11:00La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceThis 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, 23 SeptLa Borde Blanque
- Sat, 07 OctLa Borde Blanque
- Sat, 14 OctLa Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
- Sat, 21 OctLa Borde Blanque
- Sat, 28 OctLa Borde Blanque
- Sat, 30 DecLa Borde Blanque
- Sat, 23 MarLa Borde Blanque23 Mar 2024, 18:30 – 02 Apr 2024, 10:00La Borde Blanque, La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceYoga & 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.
- Sat, 13 AprLa Borde Blanque13 Apr 2024, 18:30 – 20 Apr 2024, 10:30La Borde Blanque, La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceThis 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).
- Sat, 27 AprLa Borde Blanque27 Apr 2024, 18:30 – 04 May 2024, 10:30La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceThis 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 MayLa Borde Blanque11 May 2024, 18:30 – 18 May 2024, 10:30La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, FranceBasic 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.

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