The Śakti Mandala Respire · Âme Retreat
Provence Edition — Villa des Baumes
A sanctuary of breath, beauty, and embodied awakening in the heart of Provence. The Śakti Mandala Respire · Âme Retreat — Provence Edition is an intimate three-day immersion for individuals and conscious collectives seeking refined self-connection, embodied vitality, and elevated inner harmony.
Inspired by l’art de l’harmonie intérieure et extérieure — the art of inner and outer harmony — the retreat unfolds as a living dialogue between self-cultivation and sensory presence. Here, breath, movement and human design awakening become the bridge between the physical, energetic, and poetic self, guiding participants into a state of integrated awareness and quiet coherence.
Through the integration of the Śakti Mandala Awakening Journey (Śakti Sphere) and the evocative somatic methodologies of Poesia Somatica (Marcella Carrara), participants are led through a deeply personalised pathway of renewal. This refined fusion of energy work, somatic awareness, and creative expression cultivates a space that is both grounding and expansive — where inner alignment is reflected effortlessly in the outer experience.
Nestled in the heart of Provence, embraced by eight hectares of fragrant pine forest and rolling hills, Villa des Baumes offers a sanctuary of stillness, refinement, and elemental beauty. This private estate unfolds across an expansive 3000 square metres of secluded grounds, where nature and architecture exist in quiet, effortless harmony.
The villa hosts three serene shared accommodation bedrooms alongside the independent Olea Studio, a garden-facing sanctuary designed for restoration and solitude which accommodates four persons. The Musa Bajoo Double Room frames gentle views across the hills, while the Pakira Trio Suite and Æonium Trio Room open onto a balcony overlooking a cypress-lined patio, offering soft vistas of the gardens and pool.
Seasonal nourishment is curated by a private chef, offering refined, locally inspired cuisine guided by the rhythms of the land and the desires of each guest — an elegant expression of Provençal abundance.
Across three days, guests are immersed in a refined rhythm of:
Somatic movement & soft body engineering to restore fluidity and release held tension by Poesia Somatica using a unique methodology that combines the Feldenkrais® Method and movement by certified Holistic Therapist Marcella Carrara
The uniquely created Śakti Mandala 8-Fold Pathway by Bav Tailor, is an immersive journey that supports the release of limiting patterns, awakening the soul essence whilst anchoring one’s inner and outer ecologies. Integrating ancient wisdom with modern modalities, the experience weaves together Neurowellness through Fēng Shuî Alchemy, Human Design Mechanics, Yogic and Shaolin Arts movement.
Pranayama breathwork practices attuned to the pine-rich air and natural cadence of Provence
Seasonal, chef-curated dining experiences to nourish body and senses
Sauna and Outdoor Pool Facilities
Moments of stillness and integration within nature, gardens, and private sanctuaries
This retreat is a threshold — a subtle yet profound recalibration of breath, body, and awareness.
Participants leave with embodied tools, refined sensitivity, and a renewed relationship to their inner landscape. The experience supports the harmonisation of mind, body, and energetic fields, cultivating clarity, creative expansion, and a deeper sense of purpose.
In the stillness of Provence — amidst pine, light, and breath — a quiet transformation unfolds, one that continues to resonate long beyond the retreat itself.
In conscious collaboration with: Poesia Somatica by Marcella Carrara