We’re passionate about helping you grow and make an impact.
About us
Viveka Centre for Being is a homely retreat centre in a small hamlet of 12 houses in the Ariège. The house is a Maison de Maitre (Master’s House) that has amazing views of the river and mountains. It has 8 bedrooms plus an office room that can be used as an additional bedroom. We have a beautiful canvas bell tent that can be used during the warmer months. So we can comfortably accommodate 10-12 people plus a facilitator. The Grenier (wellbeing space) is 45 square metres and comes fully equipped with mats, cushions, bolsters, blankets, eye pillows, belts, blocks and bricks. We also have a selection of balls for myofacial release work.
The house is nestled in nature, surrounded by woodlands, hills, mountains and rivers. All you can hear is the sounds of birds, water and animals. There are a variety of walks that you can do directly from the house with far reaching views of snow capped mountains or sunny wooded hills.
There are lots of nearby attractions such as the space town of Ax Les Thermes, the infamous Grotte de Las D’Azil, horse riding trips, local markets and an underground river!
Meet Claire-Louise
Claire-Louise is an experienced yoga and mindfulness practitioner. She works somatically and mindfully with a trauma sensitive approach. All her sessions are body-based with a therapeutic essence. She listens and responds to individual needs and tailors her approach to you.
Claire-Louise qualified as a Scaravelli Yoga teacher in 2009 with a training at the Inner Yoga Trust, and completed additional training with them in Pregnancy Yoga and Yoga Therapy. She is also a fully trained mindfulness teacher, with a qualification from Bangor University, and is registered with BAMBA.
As well as a thorough grounding in Anatomy and Physiology gained during all the years of training, Claire Louise is also a qualified Nurse so very able at adapting postures and exercises to suit individual needs and bodies.
Meet Jon
Jon is a creative and thougtful cook. He enjoys cooking and experimenting with foods from different countries and is adept at catering for those with different dietary requirements.
Jon caters all our own retreats with love and care, and is available if you would like your retreats to be fully catered.
Jon enjoys travel, walking and reading in his spare time. He enjoys sports such as badminton and Padel.
Come and join us!
Rest and relax
Join one of our Seasonal Retreats
Immerse yourself in nature
Through our monthly workshops
Develop your skills
Learn about mindful awareness