The RISE Retreat
Realign. Rise. Roar.
23 – 27 September 2026 · Provence, France
This is an experience with your soul.
A space to finally integrate all that has changed.
To find the core strength that has always been there.
To connect back to your body and to your inner knowing and rise from that place.
Embodying all that you are.
Time is moving faster and faster.
I know how precious it is. I feel it too - how it escapes, how the week ends and the list spills into the next one, and somehow there is still never quite enough space for what actually matters. The overwhelm is real. The mental load, the juggling, the constant giving - it takes its toll.
Maybe you are in the middle of a change and cannot yet see the other side.
Maybe you have shed a skin and are still finding your footing in the new one.
Maybe your body has been through something and you are finding your way back to yourself.
Maybe you are holding it all together the best you can but inside something feels off.
I really don't want this to be a retreat where we just relax in nature and do yoga.
There is all of that - and we receive so much from nature when we understand that we are just like it.
Perfectly created. Able to flow. To transform.
But what I want for you goes beyond that.
I want you to shift something, take something back with you. Into your daily moments. More presence. More of yourself. Seeing this very moment, and your life, as the gift it truly is.
This is your story. Will you tell it? Will you fully let yourself be?
This retreat is a visit and a conversation with your true essence. The infinite being that you are and always have been. With the busyness of life we have lost that thread. The connection needs to be deepened. Especially now.
Our truth's whispers are getting louder. Asking us to rise. Asking us to roar.
It is time.
This 5-day immersion is here for you to reclaim your energy, reconnect with your body and return to your true essence through Kundalini yoga, nature, ritual and community.
And the timing is no accident. The autumn equinox. A full moon.
The sacred land of Mary Magdalene in the heart of Provence.
The earth is turning. And so are you.
what awaits you:
✦ Daily Kundalini yoga Essential tools to reconnect back to the body. To quiet the mental chatter, the self-doubt and fear. To connect deeper with your intuition — learning to hear and listen to those divine downloads that have always been there.
✦ Autumn Equinox & Harvest Full Moon We gather at one of the greatest turning points of the year. The autumn equinox and the Harvest Full Moon rising over Provence. Powerful amplifiers. Everything we do together during these days is held and magnified by the energy of the earth and sky above us.
✦ Mary Magdalene pilgrimage — Sainte-Baume A sacred walk through one of the most powerful ancient forests in the world. An invitation to connect with the sacred feminine, to move with intention and to let the land hold you.
✦ Rest & restoration Slower mornings. Everything taken care of from the moment you arrive. Your nervous system finally gets to exhale. Time to simply be.
✦ Creative expression Time and space to create. Paint, draw, write — whatever wants to come through. No experience needed. Just you and the moment.
✦ Nourishing vegetarian meals Seasonal, Provençal, prepared fresh by Eva Gaillot every day. And a workshop with Eva — details to be revealed closer to the time.
✦ Nature immersion The grounds of Villa Engardin and the landscapes of Provence are part of the practice. Long walks, stillness, fresh air, ancient trees. Nature holds us in ways nothing else can.
✦ Community Maximum 12 guests. Genuine conversation, shared energy and the kind of support that only comes from moving through something real together.
✦ Welcome gift A meaningful gift to begin your journey.
The pilgrimage - Mary magdelene
We are truly blessed to have one of the most sacred sites in the world just 35 minutes from the villa.
The forest and caves of Sainte-Baume hold the energy of Mary Magdalene and the sacred feminine. People travel from all over the world to walk this land and to feel what lives within it.
Mary Magdalene was a teacher, a healer, a woman of extraordinary courage and devotion. Deeply intuitive, fiercely loving, unafraid to walk her truth even when the world around her did not understand. She is one of the most powerful embodiments of the sacred feminine this world has known. And her energy lives in this land still.
And it calls something forward in all of us.
This is the heart of our Rise. On Friday we walk this pilgrimage together. Through the sacred forest, and caves. taking in the stillness and the extraordinary power of this place. We set intentions, make offerings and open to whatever wants to move through us.
We are so lucky to have this on our doorstep.
Villa Engardin
Nestled within a preserved estate in the heart of Provence Verte, Villa Engardin is a 1000m² residence surrounded by vineyards, pine forest and centuries-old oaks, with breathtaking views over the valley and the Loube mountain.
Part of the prestigious Château de l'Escarelle estate, this 5-star rated property combines hotel-level comfort with the warmth and privacy of a home entirely your own. Seven elegant rooms, a 100m² lounge, library, fitness room, hammam, large pool and multiple terraces — every detail designed for your wellbeing, tranquility and rejuvenation.
During your free time, explore the lake, take long walks through the landscaped park and grounds, swim, unwind in the hammam or enjoy lighter moments in the games room. The estate is yours to discover.
A true haven of peace in the heart of Provence.
ROOMS & INVESTMENT
Everything is included. Accommodation, all meals from Wednesday dinner to Sunday breakfast, every class, workshop and ceremony, the Mary Magdalene pilgrimage, and full access to the villa, pool, hammam, fitness room and grounds.
You arrive. The rest is taken care of.
There are 7 rooms in total, all ensuite.
1 Large suite 65m²
6 suites between 19m² - 36m²
Early bird pricing — €100 off per person for all bookings confirmed before 18 May 2026.
A €450 deposit secures your place.
Payment plans available — remaining balance due before 31 August 2026.
Rooms are allocated in order of booking. Reserve early to secure your preferred space.
Le Bleu Nacré — The Suite 65m²
· King bed · Private balcony · Bath and shower · Walk-in dressing room
The most expansive room at the villa. A private sanctuary with its own balcony overlooking Provence.
Solo - €2,300
Two sharing - €1,800 per person
Ideal for a couple or close friends who want to share this beautiful space together.
**Early bird pricing — €100 off per person for all bookings confirmed before 18 May 2026.
Private & Shared Rooms
These 6 rooms 19–36m² can each be booked solo or shared
Private Room
· Queen bed · Ensuite shower· Private WC
Your own room, entirely to yourself. Space to go inward, rest deeply and process at your own pace.
€1,900
shared Room
· Twin bed · Ensuite shower· Private WC
Come with a friend and share the experience from the very first night. Or come alone and be paired with a like-minded soul. The connections made in shared spaces are often the ones that last longest. The Villa and grounds are extensive, so while you may be sharing a room, there is still enough space for you to have your alone time.
€1,500 per person
**Early bird pricing — €100 off per person for all bookings confirmed before 18 May 2026.
A €450 deposit secures your place.
Payment plans available — remaining balance due before 31 August 2026.
**Rooms are allocated in order of booking. Reserve early to secure your preferred space.
Eva gaillot - private chef
Eva Gaillot is a self-taught chef, author, food stylist and photographer with a deep passion for plant-based cuisine rooted in the Mediterranean and Provençal traditions she grew up with.
In 2011 she travelled to India to study Ayurveda and the power of adaptogenic plants, deepening her understanding of the connection between food and wellbeing.
Known on Instagram as The French Coconut, she has built a community around the idea that plant-based cooking can be nourishing, joyful and deeply beautiful. Her cookbook Ma Cuisine Vegan du Soleil was celebrated by Madame Figaro, Vogue and Elle among others.
During the retreat Eva will nourish us with seasonal vegetarian meals prepared with love, rooted in Provençal and Mediterranean flavours. She will also offer a workshop — details to be revealed closer to the time.
Every meal is an experience in itself.
retreat host
Hi, I'm Aashika
My journey with Kundalini yoga started at a time when I needed it most. 2014 in Switzerland was a turning point.
I have been teaching for 10 years, yet I am forever a student of life. I believe this practice belongs to everyone, teaching without dogma and making it accessible to all.
Since 2014 life has changed drastically, in beautiful ways, and I have had to continuously adapt my practice. Through motherhood, loss, change and the unexpected. This practice has held me through all of it.
As we shift within, through breath, movement and sound, we shift our outer world too.
In this retreat I want to give you tools you can apply to whatever you are going through. To feel supported no matter what comes. To trust yourself and the process.
A space to feel nurtured. To move, breathe, be still and be creative. To remember yourself. Together we recognise that we are all navigating life as best we can and in that recognition we remember how deeply connected we all are.
Together we realign, we rise and we roar. More ourselves, more alive, more free.
Retreat Schedule
The retreat flows through three sacred phases: Realign, Rise and Roar.
The schedule is a guide. It flows with the energy of the group and may adapt to the rhythm and needs of each day.
Still have questions?
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Not at all. No experience needed — just an open mind and a willingness to show up. Kundalini works with what we already have — our breath, our body, our voice. You will be guided every step of the way.
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Villa Engardin is located in La Celle, 83170, Provence Verte — 1 hour 10 minutes from Cannes.
Nearest airports: Toulon-Hyères (TLN) — 35 to 40 minutes
Marseille Provence (MRS) — 1 hour
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) — 1 hour 30 minutes
I am happy to help coordinate shared transfers.
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You do not need any prior experience — in yoga, creativity or retreats. Many people arrive feeling stuck, exhausted or simply disconnected from themselves. That is exactly who this is for.
If you are still unsure, I would love to have a quick call to answer any questions and help you feel clear. Send me a message at hello@aashikaharie.com and we will find a time to connect.
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The retreat fee covers 4 nights accommodation at Villa Engardin, all meals — brunch and dinner prepared fresh by private chef Eva Gaillot — tea, coffee and a snack table throughout the day, and all daily Kundalini yoga classes, activities and workshops on the schedule.
Not included: flights and travel to the villa, optional massage and personal purchases.
Book Your experience
how it works
Step 1 — Fill in the form Tell me your name, email and room preference.
Step 2 — Secure your place A payment link for your €450 deposit will be sent to you. Once received your spot is confirmed.
Step 3 — Choose your room First to book, first to choose. You will receive a room selection sheet after your deposit is confirmed.
Step 4 — Book your travel I am happy to help coordinate shared transfers — just let me know.
Step 5 — The rest is taken care of Closer to the retreat a full welcome pack will be sent with everything you need to know including what to pack, the full address and all practical details.