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!

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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. 

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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).

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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. 

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Agenda
Science of the Soul | Raja Yoga Teacher Training
Sat, Jul 04
La Borde Blanque
Jul 04, 6:30 PM – Jul 14, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
10 days / 80 hours module of the International Raja Yoga Teacher Training (RYT400) This module offers a deepening perspective on the subtle anatomy of the human being and the cosmos along the study of the profound book: 'Science of the Soul’, by Swami Yogeshvarananda Sarasvati.
Yoga & Nature Family Retreat
Sat, Jul 25
La Borde Blanque
Jul 25, 6:30 PM – Aug 01, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
During 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.
Yoga & Nature Family Retreat
Sat, Aug 08
La Borde Blanque
Aug 08, 6:30 PM – Aug 15, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
During 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.
Yamas & Niyamas of Patanjali | Basic Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Sat, Aug 22
La Borde Blanque
Aug 22, 6:30 PM – Aug 29, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
In this inspiring retreat you’ll get acquainted with the basic philosophy of yoga, which is about the art of Living. Yoga is more than just doing exercises! It is a way of life, leading towards inner joy and freedom.
Yoga & Hiking in Nature
Sat, Sep 05
La Borde Blanque
Sep 05, 6:30 PM – Sep 12, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
This 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.
Bhagavad Gita I | Raja Yoga Teacher Training Module III
Sat, Sep 26
La Borde Blanque
Sep 26, 6:30 PM – Oct 06, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
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.
Coaching with Horses | Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Sat, Oct 24
La Borde Blanque
Oct 24, 6:30 PM – Oct 31, 9:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
A beautiful (re-)treat for deepening your inner stillness amidst majestic animals in a magnificent environment!
Yoga & Massage Retreat
Sat, Oct 31
La Borde Blanque
Oct 31, 6:30 PM – Nov 07, 11:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
In this very relaxing retreat you will be introduced to various forms of massage.
Energy Healing I | Esoteric Healing Course (INEH)
Sat, Dec 05
La Borde Blanque
Dec 05, 6:30 PM – Dec 12, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
Esoteric Healing 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.
New Year's Eve Retreat | Yoga, Meditation & Reflection
Sun, Dec 27
La Borde Blanque
Dec 27, 2020, 6:30 PM – Jan 03, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
This beautiful retreat on the edge of the Old and the New Year is open to everyone willing to create a week of peace and tranquility with yoga, meditation and reflection, in the middle of nature.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali I | Raja Yoga Teacher Training Module I
Sat, Mar 27
La Borde Blanque
Mar 27, 2021, 6:30 PM – Apr 06, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
10 days | 80 hours module of the International Raja Yoga Teacher Training (RYT400)
Yoga & Massage Retreat
Sat, Apr 17
La Borde Blanque
Apr 17, 2021, 6:30 PM – Apr 24, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
In this very relaxing retreat you will be introduced to various forms of massage.
Yoga & Hiking in Nature
Sat, May 08
La Borde Blanque
May 08, 2021, 6:30 PM – May 15, 2021, 10:30 PM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
This 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.
Woman Wise
Sat, May 15
La Borde Blanque
May 15, 2021, 6:30 PM – May 22, 2021, 10:30 PM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
more info: https://www.womanwise.nl/
Yoga & Meditation Basic Retreat | A Journey through the Yamas & Niyamas
Sat, May 22
La Borde Blanque
May 22, 2021, 6:30 PM – May 29, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
In this inspiring retreat you’ll get acquainted with the basic philosophy of yoga, which is about the art of Living. Yoga is more than just doing exercises! It is a way of life, leading towards inner joy and freedom.
Yoga & Meditation Retreat | Coaching with Horses
Sat, Jun 05
La Borde Blanque
Jun 05, 2021, 6:30 PM – Jun 12, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
A beautiful (re-)treat for deepening your inner stillness amidst majestic animals in a magnificent environment!
Midsummer Yoga & Meditation Retreat | Connecting with Nature
Sat, Jun 19
La Borde Blanque
Jun 19, 2021, 6:30 PM – Jun 26, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
A 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.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali II | Raja Yoga Teacher Training
Sat, Jul 03
La Borde Blanque
Jul 03, 2021, 6:30 PM – Jul 13, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
10 days / 80 hours module of the International Raja Yoga Teacher Training (RYT400) A wonderful deepening of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as well as Hatha Yoga Pradipika. It is very well possible to start with this module, without having attended module YSP1 for we’ll address different themes.
Yoga & Nature Retreat for Families
Sat, Jul 24
La Borde Blanque
Jul 24, 2021, 6:30 PM – Jul 31, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
During 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.
Yoga & Nature Retreat for Families
Sat, Aug 07
La Borde Blanque
Aug 07, 2021, 6:30 PM – Aug 14, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
During 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.
Basic Yoga & Meditation Retreat | A Journey through the Chakras
Sat, Aug 21
La Borde Blanque
Aug 21, 2021, 6:30 PM – Aug 28, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
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.
Mindful Movement
Sat, Sep 04
La Borde Blanque
Sep 04, 2021, 6:30 PM – Sep 11, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
Mindful Movement for Self-Regulation
Sat, Sep 11
La Borde Blanque
Sep 11, 2021, 6:30 PM – Sep 18, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
more info and prices at: https://www.mindfulnesstravels.com/dordogne-france-september.html
Yoga & Hiking in Nature
Sat, Sep 11
La Borde Blanque
Sep 11, 2021, 6:30 PM – Sep 18, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
This 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.
Yoga & Meditation Intensive Module V | Science of the Soul
Sat, Sep 25
La Borde Blanque
Sep 25, 2021, 6:30 PM – Oct 05, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, Bordé Blanche, Montbel, France
Module 5 of the Raja Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga & Meditation Retreat | Coaching with Horses
Sat, Oct 16
La Borde Blanque
Oct 16, 2021, 6:30 PM – Oct 23, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
A beautiful (re-)treat for deepening your inner stillness amidst majestic animals in a magnificent environment!
Yoga & Massage Retreat
Sat, Oct 30
La Borde Blanque
Oct 30, 2021, 7:30 PM – Nov 06, 2021, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
In this very relaxing retreat you will be introduced to various forms of massage.
New Year's Eve Retreat | Yoga, Meditation & Reflection
Mon, Dec 27
La Borde Blanque
Dec 27, 2021, 6:30 PM – Jan 03, 2022, 10:30 AM
La Borde Blanque, 09600 Montbel, France
This beautiful retreat on the edge of the Old and the New Year is open to everyone willing to create a week of peace and tranquility with yoga, meditation and reflection, in the middle of nature.

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