What you need to know
We will be delighted to welcome you this Summer in a new venue, the Domaine de la Butte Ronde near Paris and the Rambouillet Forest.
The courses will begin on Sunday afternoon and end on Thursday afternoon.
The dates :
Teachers’ Week: Sunday July 5, 2026 – Thursday July 9, 2026
General Retreat Level 1–2–3: Sunday July 12, 2026 – Thursday July 16, 2026
Intermediate Retreat Level 3–4: Sunday July 19, 2026 – Thursday July 23, 2026
Advanced Retreat Level 4–5: Sunday July 26, 2026 – Thursday July 30, 2026
The registration form will be available in the coming days.
Please do not contact the Domaine de la Butte Ronde (either by email or by phone).
More details below.
Dear Practitioner,
As spring approaches, comes once again the prospect of our annual gathering during the summer retreats ; a moment we have had the joy of sharing with you for more than 40 years.
A new adventure begins
In our January message, we mentioned that the summer retreats would take place in La Chaise-Dieu, as they have in recent years.
However, recent changes regarding the conditions of the stay have led us to reconsider this possibility. It is very important to us that you are able to practice in a comfortable, pleasant, and peaceful environment.
After careful reflection, we have therefore decided to organize the summer retreats in a new location.
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Summer Retreats will take place at the Domaine de la Butte Ronde, located just one hour from Paris. Nestled in lush green surroundings, near the majestic Rambouillet Forest, this venue offers a natural and peaceful environment, ideal for practice.
Please do not contact the Domaine de la Butte Ronde (either by email or by phone). We are working with the Domaine team to create a website and a dedicated email address for the retreats. We will share these with you as soon as possible.
A few organizational changes
With this new chapter beginning, a few changes in habits are to be expected.
« Change is not something we should fear. It is something we should welcome; for without change, nothing in this world would grow or blossom. »
— B. K. S. Iyengar
We would like to inform you that arrival for the retreats will take place on Sunday at midday, and departure will be on Thursday in the late afternoon, on the following dates:
RETREAT No. 1: Teachers’ Week
Please note that the teachers’ retreat, initially planned in French and Spanish, will be held in French and English.
Arrival: Sunday, July 5th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Puja: 2:00 pm (approx.)
Level: this course is intended for
– all certified Iyengar Yoga teachers
– practitioners who have completed their three-year mentoring training
Departure: Thursday, July 9th before 5:00 pm
RETREAT No. 2: General Retreat Level 1–2–3
Arrival: Sunday, July 5th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Puja: 2:00 pm (approx.)
Level: this course is intended for
– practitioners with 1 to 3 years of regular Iyengar Yoga practice, as well as those who wish to revisit the foundations
– students from the cycle de pratique et d’approfondissement at the Iyengar Yoga Center in Paris
Departure: Thursday, July 16th before 7:00 pm
RETREAT No. 3: Intermediate Level 3–4
Arrival: Sunday, July 5th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Puja: 2:00 pm (approx.)
Level: this course is intended for practitioners with 3 to 4 years of regular Iyengar Yoga practice or who have attended Retreat No. 2
Departure: Thursday, July 23rd before 7:00 pm
RETREAT No. 4: Advanced Retreat Level 4–5
Arrival: Sunday, July 5th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Puja: 2:00 pm (approx.)
Level: this course is intended for practitioners with more than 5 years of regular Iyengar Yoga practice or who have attended Retreat No. 3
Departure: Thursday, July 30th before 4:00 pm
Please note that these times may be subject to change. We will, of course, keep you informed of any changes to the schedule.
Due to the venue’s schedule, it will not be possible to stay on site from Thursday to Sunday. However, you will have the possibility to leave your luggage in a secure place within the estate between two courses.
For those who wish to participate in several consecutive courses, this will be a great opportunity to explore the Forêt de Rambouillet, visit Paris, or discover Chartres. We will provide you with some accommodation suggestions for the weekends very shortly.
With our sincere apologies
We are fully aware that this change may create complications in the organization of your stay, especially for those coming from afar and who may already have booked flights, accommodation, etc.
Please accept our most sincere apologies. It was important for us that you be able to fully enjoy your practice in the best possible conditions.
We thank you warmly for your understanding and your trust.
The next steps
Very soon, we will send you an email containing all the details about these retreats, as well as the reservation and registration forms.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy this beautiful place, and we look forward to opening this new chapter of our summer retreats together with you.
With all our warmest regards,
The team at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Paris