Minerva La Rosa
Yoga and Beyond
THE SOVEREIGN SELF
YOGA & SELF LEADERSHIP RETREAT
May 6 - 9 2027
Hossegor, France
Ground. Rise. Lead.
May 6th – 9th, 2027 - HOSSEGOR, FRANCE
Sovereignty is the capacity to lead and build the life you dream of, without the limitations of the mind or the circumstances of the outside world.
It begins with a simple question: why? And with it begins the journey of Svādhyāya, self-inquiry.
It grows when we know our values. When our actions follow what we believe. When we keep the promises we make to ourselves.
Yoga has always been a path of self-leadership. Before āsana, before breath, even before meditation, Patañjali offers the Yamas and Niyamas: values lived as action. From them comes Tapas, the inner fire that turns a vision into reality.
Through discipline and softness, through inquiry and action, through practice and community, confidence becomes something we live, and it grows day after day.
The Sovereign Self is a four-day retreat designed to help you clarify, or perhaps re-establish, your values, desires and dreams, awaken your inner fire and step into your life with confidence and peace. Through the practices of Jivamukti Yoga, meditation, pranayama, kriyas, chanting, journaling and self-inquiry, and a dedicated workshop on the Yoga and Self-leadership, we explore what it means to lead ourselves with awareness and rooted confidence.
We will also meet our inner fire through the body, in a guided breathwork and cold plunge session: an invitation to breathe through intensity, stay present, and discover how much strength and calm already live within us.
Set in a clearing in the Landes pine forest, a few minutes from the ocean, with a yoga room open to the trees, a sauna and a cold bath, this retreat invites you to root, to rise, and to choose consciously the life you want to continue creating.
Join us for four days of yoga, inquiry, nature, inner fire and community.
What's included
- Three nights accommodation at Airial du Branasse
- Unlimited access to sauna, cold plunge, and swimming pool
- Vegetarian brunches and dinners by a private chef
- Tea, coffee, fruits and snacks available throughout the day
- Individual support & guidance
- All practice props and material: mats, blocks, belts, blankets, bolsters...
- Daily morning practices (Kriyas, Pranayama, Journaling and Meditation)
- Daily Jivamukti Yoga and one evening yin yoga.
- Kirtan, Satsang and yoga philosophy
- Guided breath work + Cold plunge + Sauna session
- Yoga and Self-Leadership Workshop: Live and create with confidence
- Time in nature
- Possibility to join the accountability private community after the retreat
L'AIRIAL DU BRANASSE
Deep in the pine forest, the trees part to open onto a clearing. In the old Landes tongue, this is an airial: a place made for light. Branasse means living among the ferns.
Here, five hectares of pines and ferns cradle a small hamlet of five buildings, where the old walls of 1850 meet clean, contemporary design. Mornings smell of resin and sound like birdsong. Ten minutes away, the beaches and surf spots of Seignosse and Hossegor open onto the wide Atlantic horizon.
At the heart of our days is the shala: seventy square metres of light, with tall windows that bring the forest right to the edge of your mat. Between practices, a heated 25-metre pool, an outdoor sauna and a cold plunge await among the trees, along with terraces made for resting, reading, or simply listening.
Every bedroom looks out onto the forest. Dressed in brick, wood and natural tones, with wide windows, each has its own bathroom, some with a bathtub, others with a generous walk-in shower. Some are cosy, some more spacious, and all are made for deep rest.
A place to slow down, breathe, and come home to yourself.
THE PROGRAM
Four days. Four movements. One path, from intention to action.
Root. We arrive and settle into the clearing, rooted and open like the pines. Ahiṃsā and śauca: kindness and clarity as our ground.
Inquire. We ask why. Through svādhyāya and the Yamas and Niyamas, we discover the values that are truly ours.
Rise. We kindle tapas, the inner fire, through strong practice, breathwork and the cold plunge. Courage, felt from the inside.
Lead. With santoṣa and īśvara praṇidhāna, we shape what we have found into a daily practice and return home as the authors of our own lives.
Because we always have the choice. And every conscious choice is an act of sovereignty.
Thursday, May 6th
15:00 | Free arrival at the venue, explore and settle in.
17:00 | First Jivamukti Practice
19:00 | Dinner
20:30 | Opening Circle and Satsang
Friday, May 7th
8:00 | Kriyas, Pranayama & Meditation
10:00 | Jivamukti Yoga practice (Chanting, philosophy & asana)
12:00 | Brunch
Free time (Pool, sauna, breath work + cold plunge, nature, surf lessons)
16:30 | Guided Breath-work + Cold Plunge + Sauna
17:30 | Yin Yoga, Tatraka & Meditation
19:30 | Dinner
Saturday, May 8th
8:00 | Kriyas, Pranayama & Meditation
10:00 | Jivamukti Yoga practice (Chanting, philosophy & asana)
12:00 | Brunch
Free time (Pool, sauna, cold plunge, nature, surf lessons)
17:00 | Workshop: Yoga and Self-Leadership
19:00 | Dinner
20:30 | Closing Circle & Kirtan
Sunday, May 9th
8:00 | Pranayama, Mediation & Jivamukti Pactice
10:00 | Brunch
11:00 | Departures
MINERVA LA ROSA
Minerva is an international Jivamukti Yoga teacher with nearly a decade of teaching experience. Born in Venezuela and shaped by a life across cultures, she shares yoga as a practice of embodiment, resilience and transformation.
After four years teaching in Marseille, she went on to guide students and yoga teachers in Thailand and Sweden. Now based in Bordeaux, she teaches, mentors yoga teachers and works as a transformational coach.
Her classes weave together asana, meditation, breathwork, chanting and philosophy. She is passionate about the incredible capacity of human beings to transform themselves and explore their full potential, and she nurtures it through daily routines, self-inquiry, intentional action and discipline.
Through her classes, mentorship and retreats, she invites others onto a path of care and self-empowerment.
ROOMS AND PRICES
Three nights in a clearing in the pine forest. Every room looks out onto the trees, and every guest has full access to the heated pool, the outdoor sauna and cold plunge, the shala, the fireplace lounge and the many terraces and quiet corners of the Airial.
All rooms include bed linen, bath and pool towels, and toiletries.
Camélias Trio Rooms 1 225€ (Early Bird 1125€)
Three single beds · Shower · Sink · WC
A single bed in a room for threePerfect for friends travelling together, or for those who enjoy shared space.
Mimosas Quattro Room 1 150€ (Early Bird 1050€)
A twin room with two more single beds on a mezzanine
Shower · Double sink
Playful and sociable, with plenty of shared space.
Dormitory 980€ (Early Bird 880€)
Single bed in a shared dormitory
Adjoining bathroom with (two showers)
Simple, sociable and the most accessible way to join the retreat.
Nagori Private Suite 1 750€ (Early Bird 1650€)
Private Double bed Suite · Bathtub · Double sink · WC
A private suite just for you.
Space to rest, reflect and enjoy a long bath after the day.
Canopée Duo Suites 1 450€ (Early Bird 1350€)
Double bed · Bathtub or shower · Ensuite bathroom · WC
For two people who want to share the experience: a partner, a friend, a sister. One double bed, one private suite.
Magnolias Duo Rooms 1 295€ (Early Bird 1195€)
Two single beds · Shower · Sink · WC
A single bed in a twin room, shared with another guest. Come alone or with a friend
To confirm your place, a non refundable deposit of 480€ is required. The remaining balance is to be completed by March 10th 2027.
Once your place is reserved, you will receive all practical information for the retreat.
A WhatsApp group will be created beforehand, allowing the group to connect and gently arrive into the experience together.
NOURISHMENT
Our days follow the natural rhythm of practice. After the morning session, we gather around a generous brunch, slow and nourishing, to fuel the day ahead.
As evening falls, we share a three-course dinner, a moment to celebrate the day together.
In between, tea, coffee, fresh fruit and nuts are always within reach, so you can nourish yourself whenever you need.
Our meals are vegetarian, seasonal and prepared with fresh produce from the Landes and the Basque coast. Simple, colourful and made with care, they support your practice and leave you feeling light, energised and cared for.
How we feed ourselves is one of the first places we learn to lead ourselves with love.
Please let us know about any allergies, intolerances or dietary needs when you book.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights, travel insurance and transportation to the venue.
- Massages are available upon request (before the retreat) and not included in the retreat price.
- Surf and other activities
info@minerva.yoga or +33769922418