Sitting Buddha, Dancing Buddha: Movement, meditation and embodied wisdom
Sitting Buddha, Dancing Buddha: Movement, meditation and embodied wisdom
Association Moulin de Chaves
223 Rue de l'Ancienne Bijouterie,
24640, Cubjac-Auvezère-Val-d'Ans
Up to 50 in group
Aug 10 - 15, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Please note, retreats have Teaching fees which must be paid seperately or by offering a donation at the end of the retreat. Please see Retreat Details for more information on Teaching Fees.
- Transport to the Moulin, including from the station is not included
- Beach towels are not included
- We have enough yoga mats for up to 30 people plus 30 bolsters. We do not provide any other yoga props.This retreat weaves the ancient wisdom of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with conscious movement and embodied presence.
- We'll explore how the profound stillness of sitting practice illuminates our capacity for embodied awakening, and how movement becomes meditation in motion
- The body becoming our teacher, revealing the interconnectedness of breath, awareness, and presence.
- Listening deeply to our bodies allows awareness to expand in new, surprising, and liberated ways, awakening understanding and expression beyond habit.
About this Retreat
Moulin resident and founding teacher Martin Aylward began dharma practice and study aged 19, spending several years in Asian monasteries and with Himalayan hermits. Teaching worldwide since 1999, Martin co-founded the Mindfulness Training Institute and the online dharma community Sangha Live. He is married with two adult children. Living full time at the Moulin with his wife Gail, Martin integrates dharma into daily life with programs like Work Sex Money Dharma. His latest book is Awake Where You Are (2021)
Jo Hardy is an international conscious dance facilitator, somatic psychotherapist, and transformational coach with over 25 years experience. Trained in 5Rhythms, Movement Medicine, Open Floor and Amerta Movement in Java, she integrates conscious dance with trauma-informed somatic practices. A former senior trainer at Karuna Institute and psychotherapist for 20 years, Jo offers embodiment facilitation training and leads transformational intensive workshops internationally.
Details of this retreat
Language: English
This retreat weaves the ancient wisdom of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with conscious movement and embodied presence. We'll explore how the profound stillness of sitting practice illuminates our capacity for embodied awakening, and how movement becomes meditation in motion—the body becoming our teacher, revealing the interconnectedness of breath, awareness, and presence. Listening deeply to our bodies allows awareness to expand in new, surprising, and liberated ways, awakening understanding and expression beyond habit.
Each day includes sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, heart dialogue, silence, and outdoor practice—a complete immersion in embodied wholeness, cultivating integrated presence in both movement and stillness.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:
BOOKING TAKES PLACE IN TWO STEPS:
(Please note, for booking via other platforms, ie Retreat Guru Marketplace, the accommodation fee will be paid for first and the teaching fee will be paid second)
STEP 1
Please register for the event and pay the teaching fee via the booking link provided, then book your accommodation.
STEP 2
Once you have registered for the event and paid the teaching fee, you will receive a link enabling you to book your accommodation at Le Moulin.
TEACHING FEES (paid seperately):
Standard fees: €395
Subsidised fees: €335
(If your financial situation does not allow you to pay the standard fees, please feel free to pay this lower fee)
Professional fees (Paid by a company): €445
Teaching Fee Refund Policy:
If a participant should cancel this event up to 2 months before the starting date, it is refundable less a €100 administration fee.
If cancelled 1 month before the event, 50% is refundable .
If cancelled less than 1 month before the event, there is no refund.
If we should cancel this event, we will return all monies paid by participants for teaching fees.
This retreat weaves the ancient wisdom of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with conscious movement and embodied presence. We'll explore how the profound stillness of sitting practice illuminates our capacity for embodied awakening, and how movement becomes meditation in motion—the body becoming our teacher, revealing the interconnectedness of breath, awareness, and presence. Listening deeply to our bodies allows awareness to expand in new, surprising, and liberated ways, awakening understanding and expression beyond habit.
Each day includes sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, heart dialogue, silence, and outdoor practice—a complete immersion in embodied wholeness, cultivating integrated presence in both movement and stillness.
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:
BOOKING TAKES PLACE IN TWO STEPS:
(Please note, for booking via other platforms, ie Retreat Guru Marketplace, the accommodation fee will be paid for first and the teaching fee will be paid second)
STEP 1
Please register for the event and pay the teaching fee via the booking link provided, then book your accommodation.
STEP 2
Once you have registered for the event and paid the teaching fee, you will receive a link enabling you to book your accommodation at Le Moulin.
TEACHING FEES (paid seperately):
Standard fees: €395
Subsidised fees: €335
(If your financial situation does not allow you to pay the standard fees, please feel free to pay this lower fee)
Professional fees (Paid by a company): €445
Teaching Fee Refund Policy:
If a participant should cancel this event up to 2 months before the starting date, it is refundable less a €100 administration fee.
If cancelled 1 month before the event, 50% is refundable .
If cancelled less than 1 month before the event, there is no refund.
If we should cancel this event, we will return all monies paid by participants for teaching fees.
Getting Here
Moulin de Chaves, Association Moulin de Chaves
223 Rue de l'Ancienne Bijouterie,
24640, Cubjac-Auvezère-Val-d'Ans
Directions
We are just outside the village of Cubjac, 120km from Bordeaux International Airport, and 90 minutes from Limoges, Brive and Bergerac, each of which have a Ryanair airport.
From Limoges, Bergerac, Bordeaux or Paris, there are trains to Perigueux. Once at Perigueux train station, you can take a local bus or a taxi.
Please see our website for further details: https://www.moulindechaves.org/travel-information/
From Limoges, Bergerac, Bordeaux or Paris, there are trains to Perigueux. Once at Perigueux train station, you can take a local bus or a taxi.
Please see our website for further details: https://www.moulindechaves.org/travel-information/
Accommodation
We offer a variety of accommodation at Le Moulin which includes single and shared rooms, with or without private bathrooms, plus Moulin tents, available in the summer months, with the possibility to come in your own tent or van for certain retreats.
Single room, communal bathrooms
One single bed, please note that these rooms are situated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. There is no lift. Please let the office know if you would prefer not to be on the third floor for health reasons and if this is the case book as early as possible.
2 person Room, communal bathrooms
Two single beds
3 person Room, communal bathrooms
One single bed and two bunk beds, or 3 single beds
Single Cabin, communal bathrooms
Cabins in bamboo grove. These cabins are situated half way between the main building /dining hall and the meditation halls. They are a short walk from the communal bathrooms (25m).
Single en-suite room with wheelchair access
Single bed with private shower room and WC for those needing wheelchair access. This room is situated next to the meditation hall, a short walk (75m) from the main house/ dining hall. Please contact the Moulin office if you have mobility issues before booking.
Single en-suite room
Single bed with private shower room and WC. These rooms are situated next to the meditation hall on the ground floor a short walk (75m) from the main house/ dining hall
2 person room with private Bathroom
2 single beds with ensuite shower room, please book only if coming with a friend or partner . This room is accessed by an external staircase and is situated next to the meditation hall, a short walk (75m) from the main building/dining hall
Single Moulin Tent, communal bathrooms
Bell tents with 1 single bed. These tents are situated in the park area, next to the river, a short walk (25m) to communal bathrooms.
2 person Moulin Tent, communal bathrooms
Bell tents with 2 single beds. These tents are situated in the park area, next to the river, a short walk (25m) to communal bathrooms.
Camping (own tent)
Bring your own tent or van. Parking for vans will be in one of two parking areas, or if weather permits on the grass next to parking 1. Please note that it may be possible to use an electric point but an extra charge will be applied - please check with the office. No cooking is permitted on the premises.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Courses are held in either or both of the following:
The Buddha Hall (for meditation) is 75m2.
The Tara Hall / Yoga hall 125 m2
There are additional 2 smaller group meeting spaces of 45m2 and 18m2.
We also have extensive parkland, a beautiful bamboo terrace for movement and meditation, and a river to cool down in when the weather is warm.
The Buddha Hall (for meditation) is 75m2.
The Tara Hall / Yoga hall 125 m2
There are additional 2 smaller group meeting spaces of 45m2 and 18m2.
We also have extensive parkland, a beautiful bamboo terrace for movement and meditation, and a river to cool down in when the weather is warm.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
During your stay at Le Moulin, you will be offered three healthy, tasty, and nutritionally balanced vegetarian and vegan meals, using organic and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
What's Included
- Three healthy vegetarian meals per day
- Coffee and Tea
- All Bed linen and bath towels are included
- We provide meditation mats, meditation cushions, chairs and shawls.
- We have enough yoga mats for up to 30 people plus 30 bolsters. We do not provide any other yoga props.
- 5 nights accommodation
- Conscious movement
- Embodied presence
- Sitting Meditation and Meditation in Movement
- Beautiful parkland and river to explore
What's Not Included
- Please note, some retreats have Teaching fees which must be paid seperately of by offering a donation at the end of the retreat. Please see Retreat Details for more information on Teaching Fees.
- Transport to the Moulin, including from the station is not included
- Beach towels are not included
- We have enough yoga mats for up to 30 people plus 30 bolsters. We do not provide any other yoga props.
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