Namasté : Yoga at the heart of well-being in the Luberon

From Canada to the Luberon...

"I am Gabrielle, yoga teacher, yoga therapist and globetrotter! I am originally from Quebec and, in another life, I worked in international cooperation, both in the field for NGOs and in the university environment where I was a lecturer. I lived at 100 km/h between my suitcases and my books. I came to France two years ago to slow down and live at the rhythm of projects aligned with my values. I have had the opportunity to practice and train in yoga in several countries, including Canada, the United States, Colombia, Rwanda, Indonesia, Peru and now France. I love to soak up and be inspired by the different cultures and people I meet in my practice.

My husband, Thibaut, is French and part of his family has lived in the Luberon for 15 years. I had never been there before I decided to move in. I was sold on the sun, the nature, the hiking, the biking, the people and the gastronomy, what more could I ask for!

Today I am the founder of Kôté Yoga Luberon. Since the summer of 2020, I have been organizing activities and giving yoga classes in the most beautiful places in the Luberon, both in nature and in collaboration with local partners (wine makers, hotels, gites and B&Bs)."

Practices and benefits... Gabrielle tells you everything!

"I mainly teach Aerial Yoga. It is a yoga that is practiced in a hammock suspended from the ceiling. The weight of the body being supported by the hammock, it allows to work against gravity in order to explore differently the postures and to go further in the stretches. It is thus easier to work on balance and inversions with confidence. These postures also help to release pressure on the spine and muscle tension. It's a fun way to discover yoga, to learn to trust ourselves and to find our childlike heart!

I also teach Vinyasa Yoga. It is a practice that consists of a series of postures (asana), in a continuous and dynamic way at the rhythm of one's breathing. The freedom and creativity of the sequences allow us to reach specific objectives, both physical (developing physical strength, gaining flexibility and suppleness, toning muscles, developing cardiovascular capacity) and psychological (reducing stress, anxiety, countering insomnia, having a better balance in life, etc.).

I also offer private and personalized yoga therapy consultations. Yoga therapy is the use of traditional yoga methods for therapeutic purposes to prevent or treat various pathologies.

From January 2022, the classes at Kôté Yoga Luberon will be articulated around three different universes: The Zen universe which wants to be soft, enveloping and therapeutic, the Tonic universe which will propose courses of dynamic yoga then the Circus universe which will open the possibilities of the aerial circus arts.

I also offer other activities such as various wellness massages, yoga hikes, Wine & Yoga in collaboration with winemakers, I participate in festivals, bachelorette parties and I organize workshops, courses and workshops: Koté Yoga Luberon travels everywhere in Provence "

A Kôté Yoga Luberon studio in Maubec !

"Since September 2021 I have opened a yoga studio specialized in aerial yoga and dynamic yoga in Maubec. It is located on the first floor of the Mas Côté Cour in Maubec, in a beautiful 17th century stone farmhouse that offers a rejuvenating and soothing setting in the middle of nature.
The studio is the first yoga and aerial dance studio in the Luberon. We have 7 hanging points in the attic ceiling, which is ideal for aerial yoga, aerial hammock, aerial hoop, fabric and trapeze.

The studio also communicates with the Mas Côté Cour lodge. We will therefore be organizing yoga and aerial yoga stays and retreats starting in 2022. Our space (studio and gite) is also available for rent to artists, yoga teachers, circus performers and therapists who are looking for a place to practice, train, hold workshops or retreats."

Favourite villages in the Luberon for yoga practice

"I have several favorite places in the Luberon: My land in Maubec, facing the Petit Luberon, with its soothing and inspiring view! Depending on the season, yoga classes take place under the oak trees, surrounded by fields of vines and lavender.
I love to practice in Oppède-le-Vieux on the terraces facing the castle, or in Les Taillades, both near the mill and in the mountains."

A stimulating, nourishing and exciting job

"What I love about my job is the creativity of being able to develop projects, create original classes and develop my own style of yoga and a yoga studio that reflects me. The pleasure of teaching, of sharing, of making people discover the benefits of yoga and of accompanying them to deepen their practice. Finally, to meet beautiful people who all care about their well-being."

Gabrielle is waiting for you!

"Yoga is not what you think! It is a practice that can be dynamic, simple and accessible. There are so many unsuspected benefits for the body and mind. It's worth a try! The classes are adapted to all ages, all bodies and all levels. It is a personal approach where everyone can find their well-being. Anyone can do it! You don't have to be flexible, strong or athletic. We adapt the postures to our body and not the other way around. I am waiting for you".