# Somatic Retreat in Provence: A Transformative Journey based in Cotignac > Amidst wild nature and lush gardens, a somatic retreat entices you and invites you to slow down, relax, and rediscover your full self. Source : https://www.loucalen.com/en/somatic-retreat-in-provence/ Mis à jour : 2026-02-10 **In the heart of Cotignac, a charming Provençal village nestled against a towering limestone cliff, Lou Calen is a hotel sanctuary where time eases and the senses can awaken. In this fantastic setting amidst wild nature and lush gardens, a somatic retreat entices you and invites you to slow down, relax, and rediscover your full self, capable of fully embracing life and radiating your true power.** ## When movement reveals full-bodied power and leadership Designed as a true getaway break, this retreat allows you to escape the hectic pace of everyday life and rediscover your sense of direction. Through somatic practices and attentive support, participants are encouraged to reconnect with their five senses, but also to explore a new way of leading: more full-bodied, more self-aware, more intuitive, and truly free. The retreat days are structured around: - Somatic movements that work on the nervous system, release stress reflexes, and restore fluidity to the body - Coaching in conscious leadership, to set healthy boundaries, embrace your desires, and cultivate aligned power - Time in silence and nature, to rediscover your own rhythm and grounding power - Collective rituals, where dialogue and group support nurture solidarity and confidence - Creative and introspective spaces, to experiment with new ways of expressing your vision Each workshop is an invitation to move closer to a more fluid self-confidence and leadership style, one that relies not on control, but on fully-embodied presence of mind. ## The benefits of a somatic retreat Somatic practice has a profound effect on the nervous system and transforms the way we live our lives, encouraging us to fully take charge. Somatic practice helps us identify the survival reflexes (flight, fight, freeze, fawn) that often govern our decisions, and to respond to them with greater awareness, this encouraging full freedom and release from these constraints. - Clearer boundaries to protect their energy - Refined intuition to guide their personal choices - A new language to express what might have been difficult to name - A new self-knowledge, leading to an inspired presence, which won't impose itself but rather shine forward. ## The best gastronomy to feed body and mind This unique experience will continue at the table, with vegetarian cuisine that favours seasonal produce and local flavours. Lightness, balance, and creativity will guide each meal, providing a natural continuity to these wellness practices and your inner journey. In November, our menus are inspired by the seasonal bounty of Provence: mushrooms, squash, chestnuts, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs naturally find their place in balanced and comforting recipes. Each plate becomes an extension of the sensual and empowering daily treatments, nourishing the body with gentle culinary authenticity, respecting the rhythm of nature. [![Restaurant Jardin Secret à Cotignac dans le Var : le potager du chef](https://www.loucalen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/jardin-secret-cuisine-potager-1-ete-2023-1024x933.jpg)](https://www.loucalen.com/en/somatic-retreat-in-provence/) Between body practices, coaching, and conscious gastronomy, this somatic retreat in Provence at Lou Calen is an invitation for you to fully reinhabit your body and to gain full and careful power over your body and mind. In the natural and luminous setting of Cotignac, each participant will be welcomed into a space conducive to deep and lasting transformation. ## Somatic Retreat | Centering in Desire ## New dates coming soon With **Elisa Haggarty and Kim Buisson** Retreat guided in english - Six nights at Lou Calen (private or shared room) - Daily chef-prepared meals (full board) - Daily Katonah Yoga®, breathwork, coaching, and guided somatic practices - Curated excursions, rituals, and creative sessions [DISCOVER MORE](https://www.loucalen.com/en/centering-in-desire/)