Entre Ciel et Terre · January 14–17, 2027
Yoga on the mat and in the air, in a chalet at the foot of the Aravis mountains. Snow walks, sauna, a private chef and the festive spirit Flowaway is known for.
Flowaway's winter yoga retreat takes place at Chalet Zenspace in Le Grand-Bornand, a village of the French Alps 1h15 from Geneva. From January 14 to 17, 2027, Alexandra and Maïwenn lead four days of Vinyasa, aerial yoga and yoga dance, with full board prepared by a private chef. The retreat is taught in English and French.
Yoga retreat in Le Grand-Bornand · Entre Ciel et Terre
Just 2 hours from Lyon and 1 hour 15 minutes from Geneva, treat yourself to a 4-day / 3-night escape in the beautiful Haute-Savoie. From 14 to 17 January 2027, Flowaway invites you to Le Grand-Bornand, where you will stay in a magnificent 360 m² chalet featuring sleek, contemporary décor, nestled in the heart of the Aravis mountain range.
For this new Flowaway retreat, “Entre ciel et terre,” you will enjoy the wide variety of floor-based yoga practices that usually shape the rhythm of our retreats. This time, however, the programme will also feature an exciting new experience: aerial yoga. Alexandra and Maïwenn, both qualified to teach this discipline, will invite you to explore your body in a new way, play with unfamiliar sensations and, quite literally, gain a little height. It is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your regular practice and discover the joys of suspension.
Between sessions, you will have plenty of time to embrace the gentle pleasures of mountain living: walks in the snow, moments of relaxation, shared meals and themed evenings will fill these few days with warmth, joy and togetherness.
This retreat is open to both women and men who already practise yoga and is not suitable for complete beginners. Previous experience of aerial yoga is also recommended, so that you already feel comfortable with the sensations of practising while suspended.
A few days to practise, breathe, laugh, connect and surrender to the magic of winter in the mountains.
What awaits you
Four days that bring together everything Flowaway is known for, with the mountains as a backdrop and aerial yoga as the new thread.
Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, an inversion workshop and a Ladder Vinyasa to end on a high note.
The new experience of this edition: aerial yoga sessions in two small groups, with hammocks provided.
A snow hike, hot chocolate by the fire, sauna breaks and free time to explore the village.
Shared tables, a yoga dance workshop and the Summit White Night, a festive dinner dressed in white.
Snapshots from our January 2026 retreat at Chalet Zenspace
Yoga retreat programme, day by day
Thursday, January 14
Friday, January 15
Saturday, January 16
Sunday, January 17
Where you stay · Le Grand-Bornand, Haute-Savoie
Nestled in a magical setting at the foot of the Aravis mountain range, Chalet Zenspace is designed for nature-loving yogis.
The chalet is located in the heart of a hamlet, a 10-minute walk from the village, next to a traditional farm. Spread across three levels, its 360 square metres of sleek, modern space offer a main living area with dining room and lounge, and a terrace overlooking the garden, the perfect place to enjoy sunny days.
Flowaway already knows the chalet well: it hosted our Éveil Hivernal and Neige & Namasté retreats.
Every day, we will meet on the top floor of the chalet in a 120 m² practice space. All the equipment you need will be provided: mats, bolsters, zafus, blocks, straps and aerial hammocks. Bright and airy, with natural light from both sides.
The large, welcoming communal table is perfect for shared dinners, while the lounge area provides an ideal setting for conversation and group activities. The sauna, located on the top floor, will help you relieve muscle tension.
On the garden level, two double bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, given in priority to couples. On the ground floor, single bedrooms with shared bathrooms (separate showers and toilets). Bed linen and towels are provided, and each bedroom has a hairdryer.
Full board by a private chef · Adam Brunet
During your retreat, mealtimes are not a break from the programme, they are part of the experience. Adam plans each day around your practice, starting with a ginger and lemon infusion and a balanced morning snack.
After the morning sessions, enjoy a vibrant, light and colourful brunch: smoothie bowls, homemade granola, seasonal fruit, freshly pressed juices, avocado toast, eggs Benedict and more, all designed to sustain you without weighing you down.
In the evening, Adam serves more elaborate dishes with surprising, unforgettable flavours, culminating in a celebratory dinner on the final night.
Ingredients are sourced each morning from local producers and nearby markets. Adam plates each dish in front of you, shares the story behind it and joins the conversation, creating the memories you will take home from the retreat.
Please note that the menu will not be vegetarian, although the chef will accommodate specific dietary requirements.
A private chef since 2018, Adam Brunet creates thoughtful French cuisine inspired by the seasons and by ingredients he personally selects at local markets. Introduced to cooking at the age of 16 on his family farm, he worked in Cannes, the Alps and the Arcachon Bay area before launching his career as a private chef after 10 years in the hospitality and restaurant industry. His contemporary take on traditional French cuisine showcases exceptional ingredients without unnecessary embellishment, explores contrasting textures and ensures that no two menus are ever the same.
“Cooking is about sharing. What I love is seeing your reactions firsthand, rather than from behind a kitchen door.”Adam Brunet, chef
Flowaway yoga retreat reviews
This retreat was absolutely magical, from the breathtaking nature to the laughter, tears, and deep peace we shared. Meeting incredible new women and reconnecting with beautiful souls I already knew, including our amazing teachers Alex & Maïwenn, was such a gift. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating these sacred moments of peace, sisterhood, and pure fun. As I said during our closing circle, these retreats have become essential in my life, real anchors for my well-being and joy.
Alia
Retreat — September 2025
The yoga retreats I share with Maïwenn and Alexandra, and with everyone else there, are far more than a simple pause in my hundred-mile-an-hour daily life. They are sacred moments where time stands still, where kindness flows freely and where everyone can simply be. At every moment, I feel immense gratitude for the bonds that form, for the gentleness of the souls present, and for the peace that settles deep within me.
Clara
Retreat — September 2025
I had the chance to go on a retreat with Flowaway, and every moment spent together was pure joy. Alexandra is a ray of sunshine: incredible energy, creativity, and also so much generosity. She guided me with kindness to explore challenging poses and push beyond my limits. Maïwenn, with her incredible gentleness, introduced me to the magic of Yoga Dance — every flow with her was a true exchange and a moment of deep connection. If you are looking for a moment out of time, full of inspiration and sharing, dive into their world!
Julie
Retreat — May 2025
Such a huge thank you to Maïwenn and Alex for this magical retreat in the middle of the snowy peaks. It truly was a luminous, gentle interlude, full of sisterhood. The group's energy was beautiful and touching, with so much kindness and care for one another… And that is thanks to you two: Maïwenn with your softness, your grace, your innate elegance and your soothing presence, with this little being growing in your belly, and Alex with your joie de vivre, your contagious energy, your enthusiasm and your perfectionism. THANK YOU. For me it was also a true rebirth, as I was coming back to yoga after my fracture, and being able to do it in such gentle conditions was a real gift. THANK YOU.
Chrystèle
Retreat — March 2026
French Alps yoga retreat price
4-day / 3-night wellness retreat with full board, Chalet Zenspace, Le Grand-Bornand
Double room (for two people) with a private bathroom
Priority booking for this room is given to couples
€980 per person
Private single room, with a shared bathroom
Your own room, bathrooms shared
€980 per person
3 nights at Chalet Zenspace. Bed linen and towels provided.
All meals and drinks, prepared by chef Adam Brunet.
Floor practices and aerial yoga, with all the equipment.
Snow hike, workshops and themed evenings.
To relax tired muscles after practice.
Included. Only your travel is not.
Not included. Travel to and from the retreat. Carpooling can be arranged, and a group chat will be created one month before departure to help coordinate travel.
Payment terms. A deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due six weeks before the retreat begins. Payment plans may be available: please contact us to discuss the options.
Cancellation. More than 90 days before: full refund of all amounts paid. Between 90 and 45 days before: the deposit is retained, the rest is refunded. Less than 45 days before: no refund can be made. Full details in our terms and conditions.
Getting to Le Grand-Bornand
Geneva airport is the closest, about 50 km away: around 1h15 by car. Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport is about 150 km away, around 2 hours by car.
The nearest station is Annecy, 30 km from Le Grand-Bornand, with bus and taxi connections up to the village.
From Geneva, take the A41 motorway, exit Annecy Nord, then follow Thônes and the Aravis resorts. Roads are well cleared in winter, but winter tyres or chains are recommended.
One month before the retreat, we create a group chat so participants can share rides from the airport or the station.
Your yoga teachers
Alexandra discovered yoga in London in 2012 and went on to explore a variety of styles with international teachers. After more than 12 years as a primary school teacher in Dubai, she decided to turn her passion into a career. She trained at Zen Yoga Dubai between 2020 and 2022, earning her RYT 500 certification. She spent her first years as a yoga teacher under the UAE sun, developing a dynamic and creative approach to the practice. Upon returning to Europe, she settled in Lyon, where she built a strong community of dedicated yogis. She also launched her first retreats, combining yoga, connection and shared experiences. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by training in aerial yoga.
Now based in London, Alexandra teaches at several studios and continues to evolve her practice within the city's vibrant international yoga scene. Together with Maïwenn, she also co-founded Flowaway Yoga, a fast-growing brand through which they organise events and promote a modern, free-spirited and embodied vision of yoga.
A former fashion designer turned yoga and dance teacher, Maïwenn has developed an approach centred on mindful movement, creativity and self-expression. A lifelong dancer who trained in yoga in India, she now teaches between France and Switzerland, having previously lived and taught in India and Morocco. Her artistic and nomadic journey shapes a vibrant and inspiring teaching style that blends dance, yoga and movement exploration.
Also an aerial yoga teacher and YogaDance instructor trainer, she launched her first teacher training programme in November 2025, reaffirming her commitment to sharing a practice that is free, creative and deeply embodied.
Entre Ciel et Terre is a 4-day, 3-night yoga and aerial yoga retreat organised by Flowaway Yoga Retreats at Chalet Zenspace, 665 route de la Broderie, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand, in the French Alps (Haute-Savoie, Aravis range), from January 14 to 17, 2027. The price is €980 per person with full board, in a double room with private bathroom or a single room with shared bathroom. It includes accommodation, all meals and drinks by private chef Adam Brunet, all yoga sessions including aerial yoga, a snow hike, themed evenings, sauna access and the tourist tax. Travel is not included. The closest airport is Geneva (about 1h15 by car) and the closest train station is Annecy (30 km).
Flowaway Yoga Retreats was founded in 2023 by two yoga teachers, Alexandra, RYT 500 certified and trained in aerial yoga, and Maïwenn, a yoga dance and aerial yoga teacher. Flowaway organises immersive, festive yoga retreats in France and Southern Europe (Corsica, Provence, the French Alps, Catalonia), taught in English and French. 70% of participants come back for another retreat. This is Flowaway's third retreat at Chalet Zenspace, after Éveil Hivernal and Neige & Namasté.
Bookings and questions: through the contact form or at flowawayoga@gmail.com.
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