Tao Meditation

Une découverte du Tao dans un lieu inspirant et loin de tout. Ram est à l'écoute et accompagne chacun dans ses attentes. Je comprends que les autres participants à la retraite en soient tous des habitués. Merci Ram et Paula et à bientôt.

Such a wonderful weekend away - so peaceful and restorative. Food was amazing and Ram's instruction was so genuine and inspiring. Would recommend to anyone wanting to find a moment of peace.

Le cadre est fabuleux. Calme, nature et animaux rendent le séjour propice à la détente.

Paula est une cuisinière hors pair ! Tout était succulent ! Un grand Merci à elle!

La propriété est immense et la maison semble être un musée.

Dépaysement garanti hors du temps.

Ram est un enseignant patient, valorisant, humble et qui a de l'humour. Il montre le chemin pour se reconnecter à l'essentiel. C'était un honneur d'être son élève et de le rencontrer.

Nous étions 4 filles pour cette retraite. De très belles personnes avec qui ce fut si agréable de partager ces moments

précieux.

Merci infiniment pour tout !

Cette retraite nous a offert une belle parenthèse de lâcher prise et des outils pour continuer à le développer 🙏

Paula et Ram nous ont réservés un accueil formidable! Tous deux se sont occupés de notre bien être avec une grande gentillesse. Séjour bénéfique sur tous les plans ! Merci beaucoup

l'enseignement

I had a wonderful time at Tourne and can’t wait to go back. The house is in a beautiful valley surrounded by nature. There is a stream running past the house that I swam in every day. It’s so calm and peaceful. The retreat is great value for money with Ram providing around 5h of teaching a day. The mixture of meditation, chi gong and Tao is perfect. I learnt a lot and it’s great for people of all levels. Instruction from Ram was personalised and it was great to be in such a small class of just four people. Furthermore the accommodation is great, having my own room and bathroom meant I could really relax. Everything is clean and really comfortable. Last but certainly not least, Paula is a great cook, the food was delicious. I don’t think there is anything that could make this retreat better. I was burnt out and very stressed and four days at Tourne was truly restorative.

The intense, holistic, challenging training and care. The place, that helped me rest instantly. The warm, welcoming atmosphere. The delicious food.

The room and the wonderful view.

I thought the owners and Ben were very welcoming and the actual place itself was very nice. The scenery and views were excellent and the rooms and living room was good. The classes were good but were very heavily meditation ones with hardly any yoga classes. The lunch and dinner were nice.

Paula & Ram nous proposent un endroit sûr, paisible, chaleureux et totalement ressourçant ! L'attention et la bienveillance de nos hôtes sont remarquables. Les enseignements de Ram ouvrent le corps et l'esprit. Paula se charge de les nourrir avec ses excellents petits plats et sa bonne humeur ! Un séjour juste parfait et instructif.

Le lieu est magique, calme, on apprécie les chants d’oiseaux et le ruisseau. Très jolies balades à faire en forêt. Accueil et table d hôtes excellents ! On en redemande (merci Paula pour tes plats et ta bonne humeur). Côté méditation et pratiques Tao, en tant que débutant j’apprécié pouvoir découvrir plusieurs choses et me sentir bien rapidement. Merci à Ram pour la qualité de l’enseignement et les échanges. Groupe de 5 personnes nous avons pu échanger avec plaisir. Bref, je recommande fortement! (Nb : cours en français et anglais.)

The place and location are amazing. The teacher tunes in our your specific level and gives you the retreat you didn’t even knew you needed. The hostess Paula is simply lovely and an excellent cook. I highly reccomend staying here.

Ram a fait un parcours riche et profond qu’il partage avec générosité et clarté pour donner des outils à amener dans le vie de tous les jours. Paula accueille avec douceur et une très bonne cuisine. Les journées sont rythmées des pratiques et d’échanges intéressants et bienveillants dans un beau site fabriqué et entretenu avec amour par eux mêmes. Ce séjour a été pour moi une très belle aventure !

The location was absolutely stunning and so tranquil. Every morning, I woke up to the most amazing views with the sound of birdsong and the river. The old chateau was charming and tastefully decorated, and I was very pleased with my room.

Paula and Ram were the perfect hosts and made me feel very welcome. The meals were very tasty with lots of fresh and healthy handpicked vegetables from the garden.

My recent stay at Ram and Paula was nothing but magical. The seclusion of the place exceeded my expectations, offering a true escape from the world. The food, especially Paula’s expertly spiced dishes, was a treat for the senses.

The meditation sessions were truly enjoyable, providing a peaceful sanctuary.

I really enjoyed a refreshing dip in the river that flows through the property.

While there’s no cell signal for a complete disconnect, there’s Wi-Fi for essential communication.

Highly recommended for those seeking tranquility and connection with nature.

L'enseignement à la fois ludique et rigoureux

L'accueil de Paulau et Ram, leur jolie et confortable maison, le grand jardin, la rivière ... Le calme ... Tout ça pour 4 jours de bien être.

Sans oublier la bonne cuisine de Paula et bien sûr la bienveillance de Ram sur l'apprentissage et la pratique de la méditation ...

Allez-y !

Sylvie

Ram, sa compagne et son fils sont des personnes chaleureuses et à l'écoute. Le lieu d'accueil permet un vrai temps de détente, de relaxation, de centration sur ce qui est essentiel... Novice dans la pratique du qi gong et de la méditation j'ai apprécié la gentillesse et le professionalisme de Ram. Il ne fait pas les choses à moitié. Il enseigne avec patience et bienveillance tout en faisant preuve d'une grande rigueur et d'une grande modestie ! ☀ Merci Ram.

Paula and Ram have found a beautiful way to combine and offer their gifts in the midst of a virtual paradise full of abundance.

I was physically, emotionally and spiritually nourished during my time there. Paula nourished my body with creatively prepared and delicious food from the earth and Ram challenged me by introducing me to a brand new technique where I had the opportunity to open up new brain pathways. The twice daily meditations were incredibly powerful and also nourishing.

The being in the river or lounging in the chair under the Flamingo tree rounded out my time of healing and recharging.

Le contact avec Ram, son ecoute, sa bienveillance.

Paula est très à l ecoute des besoins de ses résidents.

We absolutely loved the location and setting of the retreat - it was remote, surrounded by hills and woodland, and felt very calm with a beautiful old house and spacious gardens. We felt very relaxed there and had a lovely room with stunning views of the garden and hills. Paula's cooking was delicious and plentiful and we loved our regular meditations, with Ram's smooth and soothing guidance. He also gave us some great qigong and yoga instruction which we can take back to our daily lives.

We had great time here with perfect location , clean accomodation, spacious room. Ram and Paula did good care of us. Ram is best in what he do, we did more than a yoga and engaged ourselves with some new techniques. He was very funny and not strict. Paula took everything in consideration what we would like to do. Food was delicious, fresh and healthy. Our group was small so it was great that we get along with the group easily. Highly recommend. Thanks Ram and Paula.

Paula and Ram were perfect hosts, making me feel very welcome and encouraging me to relax. They have a beautiful and peaceful location which was magical. The practices were powerful, yet simple, suitable for all levels and I felt refreshed and energised after each session. The food was delicious and accommodation very comfortable. I will definitely be returning. Thanks both

j'ai passé un excellent séjour de mon stage avec Ram, et un excellent accueil par Paula et son fils, inoubliable!

je reviendrai!

Everything. Ram and Paula took such great care of us. The location is perfect and so peaceful. The program is perfect really, Ram took our wishes into consideration and Paula provided the most delicate care, not to mention Ram's extra attention to my husband's gout condition. We learned loads and are excited to use what we learned in our daily lives.

Ram tirelessly guided 10 days of meditation with incredible wisdom to create the perfect conditions to deepen practice.

Every detail of the retreat is perfectly balanced to support a truely unique experience that won't be forgotten in this lifetime!

Ram's singing, Paula's smile, my room, the library, the donkeys, the stream the crazy topiary

L;endroit est magique, Ram,Paula, Emilie tellement chaleureux, les temps d'apprentissage accessibles, une attention collective et personnelle en même temps ... , un mix d'activités qui m'allait très bien. Beaucoup de bonnes "vibes" au sein du groupe aussi.

Au passage, je me suis débarrassée de quelques préjugés sur el Qi Gong. Bref le sentiment de m'être trouvée au bon endroit au bon moment. Merci.

Gentillesse, professionnalisme, à l'écoute, repas ,

Everything was amazing. Amazing warm home, amazing food, amazing surroundings, amazing people! I am so glad I had a chance to spend my weekend there. Paula was a super host, she took good care of us and she is also a very good cook! Ram was always very warm and kind and wise. I enjoyed our lessons very much. The place is in the mountain with amazing views and fresh mountain air. I will sure be back :)

Such a beautiful peaceful retreat!! Needed to stay longer! Learned a lot! Paula's cooking is fabulous!!!

Ram et Paula nous ont acceuilli avec beaucoup de chaleur et gentillesse. Leur petit coin du monde est un havre de paix, de verdure et d'espace. Nous avons rafraîchi nos esprits sous la direction de Ram et nos corps grâce à la délicieuse cuisine de Paula. Merci beaucoup et nous espérons ne pas attendre trop longtemps pour revenir.

Ram m'a vraiment donné envie de continuer le Qi Gong, le tao yoga était aussi une belle découverte. Et Paula est un vrai chef - sa cuisine et les fameux légumes du jardin me manquent déjà !

Elaborate guidance that takes you straight to the essence. Also you get a thorough understanding of the exercises that enables you to continue them at home.

Dans une bâtisse ancienne mais bien entretenue et propre, les cours de Ram m’ont permis de progresser dans l’exercice de la méditation et de découvrir d’autres exercices. Les repas équilibrés, bio et avec des légumes du potager sont servis par Paula, toujours souriante et avenante.

l’endroit est magnifique , la nourriture est délicieuse et la journée rythmée par les activités sont super , l’ambiance est bienveillante , les chambres et sdb sont propres

And I Dilick sitting next to a singing river, an old house with magnificent spaces, big rooms with private bathrooms, most excellent food, inspiring practices, eye-opening in so many ways. Very hard to do better!

L'accueil, le lieu qui est propice au calme et au repos, coupé du monde et de son agitation, les cours

La qualité de l’enseignement

There aren't enough words to describe the amazing experience that I had on that retreat.

The place is breathtaking!!! You really have real contact with nature. The house, common areas and practice room are spotless. Paula's food is absolutely gorgeous and she always brings along a beautiful smile with her. Ram is a knowledgeable teacher, very kind, patient, and always available to clarify your questions. You can feel all the love that Ram puts into sharing his knowledge. All the teachings that I got exposed to were new to me and I really appreciated the opportunity to learn and introduce them in my daily life. I recommend this retreat to everyone !!!

Being exposed to the different techniques, and being disciplined to keep working on it pays off. Everyone says I look more relaxed after the retreat :). Lovely room, great food, great instructor and great company. The other participants were lovely.

Ram and Paula are wonderful people who really care about helping you make the best of your time with them.

The place is gorgeous and welcoming, Paula's cooking is to die for, and Ram's teaching is original, helpful and very interesting.

A great (second) experience here. We'll be back for sure.

Séjour encore plus réparateur que le précédent, même en ce milieu d'hiver,qui m'a permis d'avancer dans la pratique du Qi Gong et de la méditation. Merci Ram ! Bien-être assuré par Paula et les chats !

Relaxation,détente,respiration,bien être,partagé,amour,chaleur

Une belle expérience et introspection.

Ram est un maître sage qui a su transmettre et partager son savoir et son chemin de vie.

Paula a quand à elle partage sa bonne humeur et de bons plats préparés avec beaucoup d’amour.

Encore merci.

Tout ce qui m'a plu :

La diversité et la qualité des pratiques expérimentées

L'enseignement de Ram

La beauté et le calme de Tourné

La gentillesse et la disponibilité de Paula (et sa cuisine !)

La bonté de Denise

Les chats

Accueil,lieu,et qualité des cours

Une retraite adaptée aux besoins des participants. Ram est un professeur bienveillant. Paula vous accueille avec générosité. Tous les deux vous transmettent une belle ouverture sur la vie. Si besoin, Tom propose des massages de qualité en parfaite harmonie avec le séjour.

Un séjour qui nous a fait un bien fou à mon compagnon et moi, endroit merveilleux tout comme Paula et Ram.

Je recommande vivement.

Un grand merci à eux.

L endroit est calme et ressourçant dans une maison très propre avec de vastes chambres. Un très bon accueil de la part de Paula qui est une excellente cuisinière et Ram nous ouvre des nouvelles voies.

La disponibilité de tous, l’écoute du professeur et la satisfaction des participants

J’ai adoré l’accueil et les cours

Merci à Ram Paula et Emilie

Super les cours de Qi Gong

Recevoir un enseignement de cette qualité dans un groupe de 6 personnes avec un niveau débutant est un cadeau précieux. L'écoute, l'humour, la bienveillance, la patience, la générosité, tout y est ! Autant dans l'accueil, que dans la cuisine, dans la pratique comme dans la détente. Ram et Paula nous accueillent chez eux avec beaucoup de simplicité et d'attention pour un bien-être authentique.

La gentillesse de l accueil.

Le calme.

Le rythme des journées.

L’accueil, la prise en compte de mes attentes, les pratiques quotidiennes.

Repas cuisinés par Paula variés et tous délicieux.

Hébergement (chambre, jardin, rivière) superbes.

Le lieu est magnifiquement décoré. On se sent voyager dans un ailleurs lointain empreint d orient, avec les couleurs des murs, l odeur de l encens, le calme qui règne. Les séances de méditation , QI cong et tao yoga de ram ont été une belle découverte pour moi ainsi que ses paroles sur la tradition et la relation à aujourd’hui avec le taoïsme et le tout avec sa présence très ancrée. Un vrai moment de ressource pour moi. Je recommande!

Les points forts de ce stage, pour moi, sont le lieu, qui est très apaisant et beau, le fait que les gens sont bienveillants et que le professeur est très compétent au niveau des pratiques enseignées.

L’organisation générale entre les cours, les temps de repos, les petits plats excellents de Paula, ce lieu magnifique propice à la détente.

merci à Paula et Ram pour leur accueil et leur bienveillance c’était parfait.

Tout était parfait, de l'instruction au lieu. Méditatif à souhait, du calme, du charme, des sourires, des plats succulents... Nous reviendrons !

Tout était super, l'environnement, la maison, la gentillesse des hôtes, le professionnalisme de Ram et la qualité des plats pproposés. Ce fut une superbe expérience.

Le lieu très agréable, paisible. Les intervenants sont à l'écoute des stagiaires.

Mise à disposition des locaux à volonté pour la pratique.

Accueil sympathique à l'arrivée et prise en compte des besoins.

Le lieu est magnifique que ce soit la maison et la chambre que les alentours avec le sublime jardin, la foret environnante et le petit ruisseau qui passe juste au pied du terrain

La généreuse cuisine de Paula avec les légumes du jardin, vraiment délicieux!

Et bien sur, les cours avec Ram, un moment de découverte et de partage.

Un instant a part pendant lequel on se sent a la fois dans une bulle ou un cocon a soi, déconnectée, et où pourtant on est plus connectée que jamais.

Un séjour arrivé en période de transition qui m'a permis d'avancer dans mon cheminement et qui m'accompagne toujours..

Encore un grand merci a vous deux!

Cadre dépaysant et séances bonifiantes.

une ouverture sur l importance des émotions ressenties dans le corps et non plus dans l esprit

L'accueil attentif et chaleureux de toute l'équipe, la nourriture et les leçons de Ram

Le déroulement de la semaine a été bien expliqué, et ensuite très respecté. Personnellement, je n'ai jamais passé autant de temps avec moi-même, dans des séances de méditation toujours accompagnées par Ram. C'est une très bonne et profonde expérience. Et merci Paula pour une excéllent cuisine végétarienne, très variée.

L'accueil de Ram et Paula est très chaleureux, on se sent tout de suite à l'aise avec eux. La maison est agréable, les chambres aussi, et un accès direct à la forêt permet de belles ballades aux alentours. Tout est réuni et fait pour que l'on se sente bien. Paula cuisine divinement bien, et les enseignements de Ram sont très précieux et adaptés aux situations et besoins de chacun. Une très belle parenthèse pour nous avant l'annonce de ce nouveau confinement. Ram nous a aussi envoyé des documents audio pour pouvoir continuer la pratique à la maison. Bref, nous recommandons vivement! Charlotte et Sylvain.

‘Thank you for inviting me to your beautiful, comfortable home which was impeccably clean, fresh and relaxing. Thank you to Paula for producing beautiful meals which would have been very difficult due to them being vegetarian but having to eliminate some of the vegetables and fruit due to allergies. Thank you to Ram for your philosophy, for bringing me back to the light of life and reminding me it is not the silence we listen to, but what is in that silence. You ramblings made me realise, I am already doing much of what I should be doing, I just hadn’t realised. And also to love myself…. I have never been taught to do that, not in my 66 years

The place is wonderful and very relaxing. Paula is an excellent host and Ram a very good teacher. Together they make the place a very inspiring experience!

Séjour merveilleux dans un cadre magnifique, Ram est à l'écoute de chacun et j'ai beaucoup apprécié la découverte de la méditation et du qi gong à ses côtés. Paula nous a régalé de ses petits plats.

Généreux et discrets, on se sent bien chez eux.

Je conseille vraiment ce séjour.

L’entretien personnalisé en début de séjour avec Ram, ses enseignements et sa bonne humeur, la délicieuse cuisine de Paula saine et gourmande et le cadre du domaine.

Ram and Paula are very warm and take care of the guests with great attention. The location is perfect to retire from the world for a few days! Will come back!

Very nice and relaxed atmosphere, with the right number of guests and good balance of activities and free time. Natural rhythm and excellent food. Well kept place, in a quiet valley but not difficult to reach. Ample rooms in an old but well renovated building.

The food, the surroundings, the setting, the instructions: all perfect.

Tout en douceur et respect du moi, chacun à son rythme, Ram donne les clés d’un des accès de la méditation. Et le lâcher prise vient, très vite. Car on se sent bien, dorlotés par Paula et ses excellents petits plats.

Namaste

La propriété : au milieu de nulle part, des fleurs parfumées et colorées, une rivière où on peut se baigner et tremper les pieds, des haies taillées en animaux fantastiques parmi lesquelles on peut se perdre et/ou trouver de l'intimité.

La cuisine : métissée, pleine de saveurs, avec de bons produits du jardin

Les cours de Ram sont vraiment personnalisés, je suis repartie avec des exercices pratiques pour prolonger le séjour

Le séjour était tel que je le souhaitais : une parenthèse reposante dans un lieu ressourçant

The sessions were excellent and Ram always care about our needs and feelings... Paula you are the Queen of soups 🥣 !

D'abord la lieu : une belle bâtisse au milieu de la campagne, le calme, la nature, les animaux, le confort de la maison, la chambre spacieuse...

Et les hôtes: Ram et Paula sont très gentils, à l'écoute, ils savent se faire discrets tout en restant disponibles. Les enseignements de Ram sont très intéressants et inspirants. Paula est au petits soins concernant l'alimentation qu'elle propose.

Paola is a fantastic host and Ram an amazing mentor. I had a wonderful stay in their nicely renovated house with beautiful garden, surrounded by inspiring and magnificent nature. Thank you!

I really enjoyed my stay at Tournee. After going back and forth because of my personal schedule, which Paula was very accommodating about, I finally got to visit Tournee.

The place is amazing – nestled in a valley within the woods. The room was spacious and clean and lots of places to hang out when it was raining outside.

Ram is a very experienced teacher and he could very quickly help me find issues with my posture that I need to work on.

The food provided there was amazing! My vegan diet request was very easily accommodated and I enjoyed nourishing and yummy four course dinners during my stay there.

In short, I really recommend the retreat to anyone who needs a short break to unwind and rejuvenate.

I loved my time at this rural retreat. Ram was a great teacher, attentive and inspiring. He gave me an introduction to Qigong, but backed up by his in-depth knowledge of Daoist teachings. Paula was warm and friendly, cooked lovely food, I couldn’t have asked for more, really. I hope to return!

I really needed that kind of retreat to find a way out of my psychological loop, where my mind locked in the trap of trying to figure out everything intellectually. I really got an experience of some other "me", which is beyond my sense of identity. So I am happy about such an experience, even though it is not always pleasant in the conventional way of looking at things.

Ram et Paula sont fantastiques. Ils sont complémentaires dans leur approche: Ram nourrit l'esprit et Paula nourrit le corps. J'étais aux porte de ce qu'on appelle le burn out, et en 4 jours j'ai transformé l'approche de mes pensées. Le lieu est magique, Paula est une excellente cuisinière, Ram est à l'écoute, les animaux sont présents. N'hésitez pas à leur rendre visite car cela changera en bien votre perception des choses et de la vie en général.

Merci Paula et Ram.

Excellent holistic guidance and practice in a beautiful location. Accommodation and food were great. Thank you Paula and Ram.

I had a great time during the 4 day retreat with Ram. I was lucky enough to be the only guest for most of the time, so we had one-to-one sessions. Lovely forest walks also.

Ram was an excellent experienced instructor.

Paula in addition to being an excellent host and cook went the extra mile and helped me carry our bags up and down since I had injured my back before I got to the resort. Thank you. Hope to see you again soon.

Ram et Paula sont adorables et bienveillants. L'endroit est magique et apaisant. Ram enseigne une technique passionnante, à la fois spirituelle et tangible. Un moment hors du temps de prise de Conscience.

UNFORGETTABLE TOURNÉ!

We had a truly magical stay in this superb place. On a practical level it is a stunning environment with, comfortable beds and lovely bedlinen and fantastic food cooked by Paula, who was so welcoming.

The days were structured perfectly, with just the right blend of learning and leisure. We received so much from Ram, who is a wonderful teacher, and we left feeling invigorated and refreshed.

We will be back!

La découvert grâce à Ram du Qi Gong et de son formidable apport.

La gentillesse et les incroyables qualités de cuisinière de Paul

I did't know what could be my title:

Best initiation at qigong? or Best vegan food?

Paula did a fantastic vegan dinner every night having us surprised each time

Thanks a lot for your creativity and your kindness

Ram was always open to any question and give us a lot of to do but also to think

We can't wait to find time to go again even this is far away from Paris this is a great investment in life

Un stage de qi chong réussi grâce au professionnalisme, à l’ecoute Et aux conseils de Ram. L’accueil chaleureux de Paula et ses délicieux repas viennent agrémenter le tout. La maison, la rivière et la nature environnante rendent ce lieu apaisant et doux : parfait pour une retraite

stage parfait sur tous les plans : bel endroit, hébergement comfortable, hôtes très attentionnés et cours de qi gong très bien menés riches en apport personnel et très conviviaux.

The place felt like home, the hosts, instructors, food, venue and daily schedule is perfectly laid out for all to enjoy.

We loved getting to know the small group of people on the course with us and the staff was so personable. Also it was terrific to meet with our teacher when we arrived. It was a good way to feel that our intentions for ourselves would be met and it put us at ease. Dinner was great each night starting with fresh soup, salad, followed by a main and choices for dessert. Fresh ingredients were used and each night was unique, we had a wonderful soup on a rainy evening and a delightful light vegetarian meal on one of the hotter days.

Ram walks his talk and adapts his teaching for each individual with such ease. The balance of sessions and free time was just right, and Paula's evening meal was always a treat. three days passed very quickly!

Perfect stay: Fantastic hosts; delicious meals; excellent QIGONG and meditation sessions; great companions and conversations; beautiful and peaceful environment.

Everything flows effortlessly

A brilliant retreat for anyone who might want to press the pause button, to look for a clear vision, to heal or simply to feel and reconnect to yourself again.

I would recommend it to everyone.

I was sceptical with all these positive reviews, but everything was right up to expectations... Ram and Paula are warm and welcoming, the lessons were exactly what I needed, the place is amazing, and Paula's cooking is fantastic.

I am definitely coming back next year for another retreat.

We had 4 days of total peace and relaxation in the most stunning setting. Ram and Paula are just perfect ‘hosts’ We fell in love with them and their home. We can’t recommend a few days in this paradise enough. We will be back!! xx

I stayed at this yoga retreat in Ariege France

I had a wonderful time at this amazing villa over the last week.Thank you most sincerely for your welcoming hospitality, your sensitivity and your consideration with regard to arriving at your place and sending Letti to pick me up at the station. You have an amazing sense of decor and good taste. ... your delicious food, your beautiful garden, your sense of humour and thank you for giving me the overall feeling of a well being. Ram certainly has the gift of making one relax while gently instructing his tailor made courses. He has great knowledge. A real sag

Everything!

Things started so well. We appreciated Paula kindly having a meal ready for us on our late arrival. We were overwhelmed by the grandeur of the accommodation and the king sized bedroom.

The solitude and superb natural outlook of the site set the scene for a few beautiful days of escape and learning. The babbling crystal clear river at the front of the property is a constant reminder of the natural purity of the location.

Ram is a vastly experienced and knowledgeable teacher who explains the techniques of Tao, Qigong and other yoga forms, with insight and inspiration. We were engaged and entranced by his patient instruction.

We also really enjoyed the 4 courses of beautifully prepared food with a glass of wine each evening as well as convivial conversation with the other guests.

Finally we were able to enjoyed some walks in the surrounding countryside of this unspoiled and beautiful region.

True connection to nature and Extraordinary hosts.

Professional and balanced training, Ram offers new glasses to look through the world but does not impose his views. We felt completely free.

The food that Paula cooks has been able to surprise every night . A real pleasure to palate and very eclectic.

The vegetables are self-growing and we could feel the food is seasoned with love.

The rooms matched our expectations and are excellent value for money

We will definitely come back!

Les relations pleines de bienveillance et d'empathie

Such a wonderful trip. Tourne is magical. I learned, healed, rested, and made new friends. Ram and Paula have created such an oasis that really allows you to take your practice as deeply as you would like.

Other details:

The journey by train from Foix was easy. There is a navette (Shuttle) which runs from the Toulouse Airport to the Train station for about 8 euro. Otherwise you can take the metro and tram for about 1.70 euro, but that is easily a 45 -60 min trip.

This is the place you want to reach, at all levels.

We stayed at Ram and Paula for 6 days, special and significant.

The retreat is accurate, and without exaggeration, changes life.

Ram will teach you the precise thing for you, he is sensitive, discerning, fascinating. A real teacher.

Paula hosts with generosity and joy of life, a lot of laughter around. And the food she cooks ... without words.

In short everything -

The retreat, the hospitality, the food, the ancient house, the surroundings are amazing.

We arrived without knowing exactly for what we were coming, and we have no doubt, we will return again.

Thanks Paula and Ram. TODA. We have a smile in our hearts.

This retreat was a great balance between getting away from it all, while feeling that you're exactly where you need to be to relax and reconnect. Paula and Ram were excellent, gracious hosts and the property is exactly what I'd imagined a country house in the Pyrenees would be.

Going to Tourné was the best gift we could ever make to ourselves! Pictures don´t do justice to the superb house, the endless garden and the river, which is right on the property. We experienced the deep sense of not needing anything else than just being there. In fact I left my mobile phone there, but Paula immediately took care of sending it to me in Berlin. The perfect place to be, to begin and to go further. Finally a retreat which deserves this name! Before getting to Tourné we didn´t know what to expect, but we were very keen on trying something new and asked Ram to introduce us to QiGong. He embraced our suggestion straight away and we enjoyed some great sessions in which his clear instructions, yet cheerful and full of spirit, encouraged us to keep on practicing some sequences at home until the next time we meet. Yes, because it is impossible not to want to return to this place, to Ram´s teachings, to Paula´s cooking art (every dinner is a highlight full of flavours and homemade ingredients!), and to the way we felt there. We just returned a week ago, but we are already planning a new trip in October because this was far more than simply a retreat. It was a deeply changing experience, something was put into motion and we want to cultivate it.

All has already been said in the other comments. Truly Amazing!

I’ll be back ;)

The location is absolutely beautiful in a middle of a National Park. The nature is very pure and inviting and walks start right from the doorstep. Rams teachings are very adaptable to individual needs and he has masses of experience and most importantly this experience is from very pure lineages. We have prior meditation experience (zen) so we’re able to take things yet one level deeper with him. If you have a car, nearby small villages, the scenery and the countryside around the retreat centre are worth exploring.

The location of the retreat was incredible. Driving from the airport to the retreat was very easy and scenic, I recommend taking a longer route that avoids highways that way you can drive through the beautiful towns of southern France.

Ram is clearly well experienced and can tailor the meditation to your needs. The retreat was a perfect balance of focused meditation and relaxation, and the area around the retreat is perfect for walking and exploring.

The food was spectacular, and Paula is an incredible cook, probably the best cooking I have had in my life, almost all sourced from the retreat’s garden.

Everything at the retreat was perfect, highly recommend.

The authenticity of the teachings. Ram knows exactly where you are and what you need. His guidance is right on the spot every single time, feels like he exactly sees the the obstacles you encounter.

The food; everyday Paula surprises you with excellent soups, salads, and more. Suburb cooking skills, served and prepared with love, kindness and compassion. Thank you!

The atmosphere was optimal. Feeling very welcome, aprriciated, but well balanced with the privacy and Stillness you wish to have. Allways time for a small chat, a perfect place to be completely yourself.

The library, don’t bring any books with you, there are hundreds of them plenty of your interest I know for sure.

The retreat began with a beautiful nature walk with Paula and dogs - and a very warm welcome. Ram listened deeply, and devised a programme to teach, support and nurture meditation practice that is, was (and continues to be) transformative. Spending time in the most sacred of spaces, internally and externally was a great joy. Walking in the abundance of pure air, sky of dancing stars, or dazzling sun and glorious rain, 4 course breakfasts (who knew?!) and suppers, a bed of dreams and comfort.....what more? Amazing wildlife, the stuff to set a creative fire, and the sounds of silence. Wood burning stoves. Tranquility. Wonderful moments of conversation and connection with Paula and Ram who are the perfect hosts, knowing just when to “leave you be”. A piece of Tourne is in my heart as well as a tiny stone in my pocket, both enfolded with love.

Ram is an incredible teacher. Paula is an incredible host. The whole setting allowed me to get out of my rusty self to unlock a part of me that I didn't know was accessible to me. Beyond refreshing.

I had so much appreciated the way the team was been bring into the natural heart's smile, with kindness, humor & supported with cocooning accomadation, excellent food and beautifull environment. Merci Ram & Paula !

The meditation and Qi Gong training is challenging, especially if it's your first experience, but Ram is an excellent (and patient) instructor and the final result is tremendously rewarding.

Ram and Paula's home has to be one of the most tranquil locations on this planet. It will initially be a shock to learn that none of your phones have signal, and the wifi is only turned on upon request (and reluctantly at that), however it's not until you have left at the end of the 4 days that you realise what a tonic to the soul it can be to remove yourself from any obligations to return calls, listen to voicemails, send emails, like photos of your neighbour's dog etc. At Touré, the air is pure and fresh, it is mostly silent apart from the babbling brook in front of the house, there are adorable animals everywhere, the hosts are even more lovely, the food is all homemade and is simply delicious (note: bring stretchy trousers as Paula serves 4 courses every evening).

This retreat exceeded my expectations on every level. I will definitely return.

- INSTRUCTION - was personalised, so whilst it was challenging, sessions were adapted to my abilities (I had no previous experience in Tai Chi), I therefore felt that I made a lot of progress, particularly in my understanding of 'how' to move, rather than just copying choreography. I found the sessions inspiring and quite astounding in terms of clearing my mind.

- ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES - were of a much higher standard than I had expected for the price. The house is quirky and full of character, rooms are spacious and I had a wonderful view from my bedroom. There is a well stocked library outside the guest bedrooms and I spent hours relaxing there in the evening.

There are several well equipped rooms for instruction and practice, indoor or partly open to the air, or actually in the open air.

- FOOD- a large healthy breakfast and 4 course evening meal which was freshly prepared every evening, with a glass of wine. Every evening meal was different, made with local ingredients. The variety of flavours was wonderful. I found that I didnt need to eat lunch but theres a lovely bakery and a bistro in the village nearby.

- LOCATION - pictures cannot do justice to the location. I spent hours walking the many woodland paths along the valley and hills, rediscovering how much I enjoyed being out in nature. The weather (November) was sunny and warm. At night, the star gazing was amazing !

I can't speak highly enough about my time with Paula and Ram, and their staff at Tourne! The setting, the food, the teachings, and the animals(!) all far exceeded any expectations I had before attending the retreat. I had been looking for a relaxing holiday after a stressful year and was also wanting to learn more about meditation, of which I was/am a relative beginner. Ram tailored our sessions perfectly and, in combination with the tranquil setting and Paula's hospitality, I left relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to continue learning and practicing. I've been back in the city for a few days now and this feeling of calm has persisted; a testament to the kindness and compassion of all I encountered during my retreat.

Lovely location, friendly hosts and instructor.

Great Food with lots of flavour.

We would definitely return

Le calme, l'espace, l'accueil, les repas de Paula et l’enseignement de Rami ; tout est au rendez vous pour passer quelques jours de retraite avec soi même.

Accueil, site, nourriture tout est au top avec une Paula toujours souriante, prête à rendre service et dont la cuisine variée est excellente.

Merci Paula pour ta gentillesse et "Avec plaisir"!

J'ai apprécié les séances de méditation et l'approche de Ram.

I had a wonderful time in Tourne on the Ba Gua retreat. I have learnt a lot in that week from Ram who is a very authentic teacher. While we had intensive Ba Gua sessions, Paula was making us beautiful, fresh food which I enjoyed immensely. They have created such a special place there where I felt completely at home. Many people have been going on their retreats for over 10 years and it was so nice to meet these lovely, humble people. I will keep an eye on the upcoming events. :) Thank you so much for providing me with such an experience.

The Ba Gua retreat was a great experience, very intensive, but giving a lot of energy. I wanted to find more balance while practicing taiji/kungfu and really true, at the end of the retreat I felt more energy coming from the ground through my feet to dantien. Ram spent much attention to basics of steps and arm postures. A beautiful start for practicing at home. There was also a good balance in the teaching between profound training and let go everything while circling and have fun. Everything was supported by the excellent and healthy meals Paula cooked for us! Ram and Paula, many thanks for giving us such a nice, healthy and interesting week ... giving all kind of changes a chance. Hope to see you again one time. Nancy

Simplicity, surroundings, softness, sustenance ... one could virtually go through the alphabet finding nothing but positive, pleasant, peaceful phrases to describe this place. The setting is beautiful, the teaching is beautiful, the food is beautiful ... everything is given the utmost care and attention. Thank you.

To say that this course is interesting is an huge under statement. The one on one teaching was unique and amazing. Ram's wisdom and knowledge is incredible, and I was hanging on his every word. I am delighted to have learnt so much and to have come away with a special qi gong practice that feels tailor made and that I can do by myself at home with the precious aide of Ram's emailed tutorial sheets, videos and audio recordings. Paula's meals are home-made fresh from the garden, bursting with flavour, copious, and always served with a smile. Together Ram and Paula make everyone feel very welcome, as if we are at a home away from home and part of the family even. Thank you for everything.

Don’t know where to begin...A peaceful and beautiful place, in a valley surrounded by forest next to a river...Then the amazing hosts Paula and Ram. Paula is the ultimate cook prepares everything from fresh according to your diet (I am gluten, dairy and red meat intolerant and yet it was no issue and everything I ate was delicious). Ram prepared an individual programme for me, which involved Mindfulness, forest walks, qigong and the unforgettable sunrise meditation on top of the Pyrénées (an incredible experience on its own). He is always available with his uncomplicated wisdom and he is very passionate about his role as a guide so that his guests get the best possible outcome. I definitely recommend them for any length of time and will be back hopefully with a few friends in the future.

I really enjoyed simply being immersed in such a peaceful and beautifully natural setting, with the space to stop the constant flow of thinking and distraction. The accommodation was simple but very comfortable and the quality of the meals provided was excellent. The hosts are incredibly helpful and helped provide a very relaxed an friendly atmosphere, meaning I felt able to come and go during the day as I pleased. I really enjoyed the forest walks and the yoga sessions, and appreciated the access to a bike. Ultimately, it was exactly what I was looking for and I would fully recommend at least a few days here for anyone looking to escape the intensity of city life.

This is an amazing place in a stunning part of the French countryside. I wasn't sure what to expect, and words seem somewhat inadequate, but what I received was warm hospitality, Paula's kindness and superb cooking, and Ram's mind-altering wisdom. As En Vogue so beautifully put it: "Free your mind and the rest will follow".

My first real meditation experience, I loved it. I left so calm and with a fresh mind !

The location was amazing very peaceful just beautiful, our accommodation was great!

Paula’s food was delicious, every night she surprised us with a different soup, salad , main and homemade dessert....

Ram our teacher was fabulous

I couldn’t imagine anyone else better than ram teaching us... there’s no one that can top him.. he taught us sooo much for us to practice when on our own....just amazing....

we could not fault the place at all... ram and Paula made us so welcome in there home, we felt we had known them for years and have made new friends and will definitely go back.... as I type I am already thinking of when to next go.....

Just amazing..... felt so chilled and refreshed and it was extra special because my friend and I had the place to ourselves and had ram to teach us privately... before it got to busy.

The retreat was excellent. A great mix of relaxing time in the magnificent and peaceful French countryside, some very tasty and filling food, a beautiful house and location and of course some time to learn new yoga and meditation techniques. It was a wonderful way to escape the noise and chaos of modern city life and i would be very keen to return in order to take part in a longer retreat. Ram and Paula have created something very special :-)

The house is set in the most beautiful surroundings.Paula and Ram welcome you into their wonderful home and you instantly felt more relaxed. The meditation walks are an extremely personal experience and I got a huge amount from them. Ram really catered for our needs in the yoga sessions and introduced me to Chinese yoga which was a perfect fit for the retreat. I came away with a whole sequence of fluid movements I will continue to practise. The whole retreat experience was truly enhanced by Paula’s food. The day starts with a continental style breakfast and ends with the most amazing four course meal. Paula is an exceptional chef. You must try the cheesecake you will not be disappointed! Overall fantastic

The whole experience was like when you put your tired, hot feet in a mountain stream. It wakes you up, and you can't wait to take a plunge! I am truly grateful for the generosity of the teaching, the graceful hospitality and the beauty of the place.

Please do not go to this retreat or anywhere near this place if you don't want your life changed. Here's the thing. It's all a set up to turn you into a free functioning happy human being...I mean, who wants that??? If you don't get nourishment from Ram's mind boggling wisdom, Paula's meals will do it, if neither of the humans manages to do it, believe me, the river outside will show you the way, if that doesn't happen, the donkeys will make it happen, and if you are still the same after walking through the forest and breathing in the fresh air, and interacting with the birds and wildlife then consider you are a robot and need to go to silicon valley to get an update or upgrade on your computer chip. This place has soul. It has heart! It has spirit! You came alive.

This was our first yoga retreat ever and we were not sure what to expect. We both left transformed.

The first thing that struck us upon arriving in this beautiful place was simply rediscovering the pleasure of breathing. The air quality there is amazing.

Our bedroom was very spacious and comfortable with a view on the lovely peaceful gardens and the river, its soothing sound a constant companion on this transformative journey.

Forest walking meditation is blissful. Three walks guided by Ram in different forests, three beautiful experiences. There is something magical about being in nature, the profound effect it has upon our senses and our overall feeling of well-being. Breathing, bringing the mind back to the present moment and opening our senses in the forest, we felt happiness and calm increasing.

We were introduced to Tao Yoga’s subtle power of softness in the relaxing atmosphere of the Dojo. A gentle yet profound practice that had a very positive effect on restoring balance and enhancing well-being. Ram is a great guide and a truly inspiring teacher.

Last but not least, the quality of the meals. Paula is an amazing cook — and an all around wonderful person. You can taste the love in her cuisine. The fresh delicious meals she prepares are full of flavours, each dish transporting us to different parts of France and the World.

Thank you Ram and Paula for your kindness and openness, for all the special moments, the laughter and all the valuable teachings that you shared.

A beautiful place. Calm, openness, space and laughter. Teaching that was geared to me personally and presented in a clear, light but, at the same time, profound way. I very much enjoyed sharing in Ram's knowledge and experience. Not to mention the delicious, creative, abundant food!