Slow normandy - Yoga Retreat

As summer gently fades, a quieter rhythm begins to emerge.

Designed as a gentle early-autumn reset, this experience offers an intentional pause to slow down after the energy of summer and transition into the new season with presence, clarity, and softness. The retreat invites a calmer pace, where light becomes more subtle and the body naturally calls for grounding and restoration.
Yoga lies at the heart of the experience, with accessible and mindful practices focused on conscious movement, breath awareness, and inner listening rather than performance, allowing tension to release and balance to return. Carefully prepared seasonal vegetarian meals support this rhythm, offering nourishment that feels both grounding and light, designed to restore energy and complement the practices throughout the day.

Hosted at NAMŌ, a place of light, calm, and nature inspired by the spirit of traditional Japanese ryokans, the retreat unfolds within a sanctuary where every detail encourages rest, presence, and letting go. Between yoga practices, moments of rest, time in nature, and shared experiences, the retreat moves gently and without rush, offering space to breathe more fully, nourish your energy, calm the mind, and welcome the transition into early autumn with renewed clarity and ease.

Your Host

Madalyn Pedone

Madalyn is a full-time yoga instructor in NYC, Lead Teacher at Humming Puppy, and an international retreat leader and organizer. Madalyn’s classes explore internal awareness and relationships within the body. She weaves equal parts softness and strength through dynamic sequences. Her teaching is informed by a background in dance, gymnastics, theater, Alexander Technique, and Laban movement studies.
A yoga practitioner for over 15 years, Madalyn began her teaching journey at Kula Yoga Project. She is deeply interested in pedagogy and modern movement science. She practices and teaches with the belief that yoga is the pathway to self-love and liberation. Her retreats are centered in cultural immersion, deeper understandings, broadening perspectives, and really good food.

Included

x6 Nights accommodation
x10 Yoga classes
Deliciously fresh and plant-based organic daily meals and snacks
x1 Gong sound relaxation session
Daily walks
Honfleur excursion
Visit to a Calvados distillery, a local specialty of the region
Access to the infrared sauna

Not Included

Transportation to the retreat location (assistance with train and taxi bookings, with a dedicated WhatsApp group for coordination)
Travel insurance and/or trip cancellation insurance
Massages or any other activities outside the organized program

Morning

8.00 h
Yoga
11.00 h
Nourishing brunch

Afternoon

12.00 h
Free time (walks, sauna, visit, activity, read, nap ..)
16.00 h
Healthy snack
17.00 h
Yoga

Evening

19.30 H
Dinner
21.00 H
Moments of convivial sharing

Accomodation & Rate

Bathed in soft light and surrounded by nature, NAMŌ is a calm and refined sanctuary nestled in the Eure countryside in Normandy, just under two hours from Paris. Inspired by traditional Japanese ryokans, the space invites simplicity, presence, and deep rest, offering a true sense of time gently suspended.

Spacious rooms open onto the garden, each with a private bathroom, while an infrared sauna set within the Japanese garden invites relaxation and restoration. NAMO also offers two dedicated practice spaces: a bright room with panoramic views over the pond and garden, and a more intimate, enveloping space inspired by traditional Japanese dojos, equipped with singing bowls and gongs from Nepal.

A place where light, calm, and nature come together to support presence, introspection, and ease.