
Open University of Yoga & Ayurveda
directed by Kiran Vyas
Organisation of treatments
In a retreat, you do not have to take care of your schedule: your mind is free to relax and rest.
The treatment is given on your resting bed or you are brought to a special room for grand massages with warm oils. The sauna is situated in a Nordic chalet and the “shirodhara” space evokes “shanti”, the absolute peace and serenity.
Additionally, you can benefit from “Panchakarma” (purifications), attend yoga classes, and learn recipes of healthy, tasty and nourishing recipes using the magic of spices.
You can offer yourself some more pleasure and relaxation by receiving a facial treatment, a feet or hands treatment or a Kerala massage. In the evenings, you can listen to some special lectures or debates, watch a video film in the “Yehudi Menuhin” hall, to remind this illustrious guest was once in Tapovan enjoying the same retreat as you are.
And as the master of the premises is a passionate and creative man of action and vision, he did not merely create a place blending the East and the West in an ideal quest of health and beauty; he also marked the place with his philosophy.
The place is a forum of ideas and conviviality; the gestures of therapists lavished care with softness, respect and love. The human exchange is authentic and the atmosphere is of a big family. These are all the reasons why we invite you to share our retreats, in a spirit of freedom and discovery.
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Ojaskar - the well being retreat
Practical information
Retreats in Normandy only
They start from Sunday 4pm to Saturday 9am (unless specified otherwise)
A reception is organised from Sunday 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Arrival: Sunday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (start of activities at 4 p.m.) except weeks from April 29 to May 5 and from September 9 to 15 (arrival on Saturday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.)
Departure: Saturday morning after breakfast at 8:30 a.m. except weeks from April 29 to May 6 and from September 9 to 15 (departure Friday morning)
It is strongly recommended to stay at least 5 nights on site (6 nights is preferable) to strengthen the effects of the cure and increase your immunity in the long term.
Ayurvedic food: €330 (meal package)
Accommodation prices: see below
Ojaskar dates | Dates 2025 | Cost |
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November | 9th to 15th November (1) | 910 € |
October / November | 26th October to 1st November (1) | 910 € |
October | 19th to 25th October (1)
| 910 € |
October | 12th to 18th October (1)
| 910 € |
September | Sat 13th to Fri 19th September (1) | 910 € |
September | 7th to 13th September (1)
| 910 € |
September | 31st August to 6th September (1)
| 910 € |
June | 1st to 7th June (1)
| 910 € |
June | 15th to 21st June (1)
| 910 € |
June | 22nd to 29th June (1) | 910 € |
July | 6th to 12th July (1)
| 910 € |
July | 13th to 19th July (2)
| 910 € |
July/August | 27th July to 2nd August (2)
| 995 € |
August | 3rd to 9th August (2)
| 995 € |
August | 10th to 16th August (2)
| 995 € |
August | 24th to 30th August (1) | 910€ |
Karshan -the slimming retreat
1325 €
2025 Dates:
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20th to 26th July
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17th to 23rd August
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5th to 11th October
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2nd to 8th November
Arrival: Sunday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (start of activities at 4 p.m.)
Departure: Saturday morning after breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
The prices of the retreat include drinks, Ayurvedic herbal teas and specific preparations as well as food supplements.
Meal: €360 (meal package with Ayurvedic supplements)
Accommodation prices: see below
Panchakarma - the cleansing retreat
1 765 €
2025 Dates:
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Sunday 3rd August to Saturday 16th August
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Sunday 7th to Saturday 20th September
Arrival: Sunday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (start of activities at 4 p.m.)
Departure: Saturday morning after breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
The prices of the retreat include drinks, Ayurvedic herbal teas and specific preparations as well as food supplements.
Meal: €375/week (meal package with Ayurvedic supplements)
Accommodation prices: see below
Rasayanakalpa - the royal retreat
1 690 €
2025 Dates:
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13th to 19th July
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10th to 16th August
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28th September to 4th October
Arrival: Sunday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (start of activities at 4 p.m.)
Departure: Saturday morning after breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
The prices of the retreat include drinks, Ayurvedic herbal teas and specific preparations as well as food supplements.
Meal: €360 (meal package with Ayurvedic supplements)
Accommodation prices: see below
Accomodation
Tapovan proposes two categories of onsite lodging:
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Superior category: bright suite or luxury room with bathroom (towels provided).
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Standard category: simple comfort with bathroom (towels provided)
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For a single room: if there is no more space in a single room, we will assign you a double room in the category of your choice, you will of course be alone in your room
Single Standard: 475€ for 5 nights / 540€ for 6 nights
Single Superior: 600€ for 5 nights / 690€ for 6 nights
Double Standard : 500€ for 5 nights / 570€ for 6 nights
Double Superior: 625€ for 5 nights / 730€ for 6 nights
Food
The food is Indian vegetarian and cooked according to the principles of Ayurveda. All our meals are organic and freshly prepared from seasonal vegetables grown in our garden.
Ojaskar retreat meal plan: 330 €
All other retreat meal plans: 360 €
The price indicated is that of the meal package from Sunday evening (dinner included) to Saturday morning (breakfast included).
Prices for à la carte meals (for any additional meals):
breakfast: €9 – lunch or dinner: €29
Transport
Train
We can pick you up only on the mentionned timings.
From and to Paris
Paris Saint Lazare – Fécamp (Saturday or Sunday) : 14h50 - 17h20
Fécamp - Paris Saint Lazare (Saturday): Fécamp – Paris : 9h47 - 12h10
Return : by shared car between Tapovan students and guests.
From and to London
London St Pancras- Paris Nord: 11h13 - 12h33
from Paris, take the above mentionned trains to Fécamp.
Paris Nord- London St Pancras 14h01 to 17h29
Taxi at Fécamp
+33 (0)6 79 70 69 25
+33 (0)6 11 29 01 49
+33 (0)6 08 04 20 99)
Car
From Paris
Download the intinerary
From UK
Check Eurotunnel website here
Ferry
You can take ferries arriving to Le Havre or Dieppe. Tapovan is 1h distance by car from these destinations.
Direct ferries
Transmanche ferries
Aferry.com
Calculate your retreat cost
You can easily calculate the total amount of your stay:
Price of the retreat + Meal plan + Desired accommodation
(+ tourist tax €0.80/day)