Moulin de Chaves - France - Yin/Insight Yoga and Inquiry Silent Retreat with Sarah and Ty Powers

Join us at this serene retreat centre nestled in the beautiful countryside of south-west France, near Bordeaux, on the outskirts of a small charming French village . The Moulin offers a peaceful environment, surrounded by rolling hills, lush gardens, and a tranquil river running through the property. The beautiful grounds feature quiet walking paths, inviting spaces for reflection, and cosy nooks to relax and rejuvenate. The warm, inviting accommodations and nourishing meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients will support our time together.

Course Description
The ability to gather together and deepen our practices, connection with silence, love of nature and quietly feel others dedication around us is a great privilege and something many of us have been without for far too long, or know we need on a regular basis.

In this 5 day retreat in June 2026 Sarah and Ty will include ample time to enjoy the silence around and within yourself. With many sessions a day of Yin and Yang Yoga and seated Buddhist meditation, brief talks and descriptions of meditative methods; you will enjoy a realm of dropping into the dimensions of experience often missed in our everyday practices. When practitioners have received many teachings and methods already, it is In extended silent retreating (with brief cues given by the teachers) that one can truly absorb and integrate the penetrating truths about one’s self and existence.

Prerequisite–Since there will be even more silent practices than in most retreats, we ask that you have already attended a silent Buddhist retreat before coming to this one. 

To support each practitioner, Sarah and Ty will also be offering half hour private meetings for those interested.

In advance of the retreat, you may enjoy reading, Always Maintain A Joyful Mind by Pema Chodron, Sarah’s second book Lit From Withinas well as viewing Sarah’s teachings on Opening the Mind Lojong 1-6.

We look forward to each of you being able to drop in, open up, and dive deep as you ignite and reclaim the profound resources dwelling within you.

Check In:
– After 2pm on June 16th (retreat begins after dinner)

Check Out: June 21st
– Rooms: Morning of June 21st (self-led practice – no formal teachings / breakfast)
– The Venue: 2:30pm latest (possibility to have lunch at 12:30)

Terms and Conditions:

Payment:

• Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
• If you are concerned about having to cancel your attendance, then we strongly encourage protecting your investment by purchasing trip cancellation insurance coverage that includes “cancel for any reason”.

Cancellation Terms For This Retreat:

• If we cancel the retreat, we will offer options of what is available (refund or transfer).
• If the whole retreat switches to an online retreat due to travel limitations, we will move your registration to this option or give you a refund.
• In the event that you need to cancel, all cancellation requests must be emailed to info@sarahandtypowers.com.

Because we have committed funds to the retreat center:

• • If you cancel 3 months before the start of the retreat, we will refund 75%, cancellation fee of 25%.
  • If you cancel within the 3 months before the start of the retreat and IF we are able to fill your space, we will refund 75%, and apply a cancellation fee of 25%. (If we are not able to fill your space, then no refund will be available.)
  • If you are able to purchase trip cancellation coverage, please check your policy that our non-refundable charges are covered.Transfers:No transfers between retreats, trainings, and/or workshops except as outlined above.
    No transfers of registrations between attendees.Refunds:No refunds will be made for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat.
    All refunds will be processed within 2 weeks following a program.
    Limitation of Liability:
    • Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute cannot be responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage of property, or disruption of any program due to circumstances beyond their control.
    • I am participating in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops offered by Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute during which I will receive information and instruction about yoga and health. I recognize that yoga requires physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.
    • I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation in the Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops.
    • In consideration of being permitted to participate in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the program.
    • In further consideration of being permitted to participate in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the program.
    • I, my heirs or legal representatives forever release waive, discharge any covenant not to sue Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute for any injury or death caused by their negligence or other acts.
    • I agree to hold Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute harmless for any injury caused to me during the practice indicated above.

    Release: I am aware that I may be included in photographs taken at any Sarah Powers or Insight Yoga Institute event that may be used on Sarah and Ty’s website and associated social media websites.

Release: I am aware that I may be included in photographs taken at any Sarah Powers or Insight Yoga Institute event that may be used on www.SarahPowersInsightYoga.com and associated social media websites.