Sermin

With over a decade of experience in yoga and two years as a certified teacher, Sermin also specializes as a Sophrology therapist. She offers classes in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative (Yin) yoga, blending them with sophrology techniques to support all levels—from beginners to advanced practitioners. Her mission is to make yoga accessible and enjoyable for everyone. She aims to share the benefits of both yoga and sophrology, with a focus on respect, connection, compassion, and a sense of fun.

Elise

Yoga has always been a part of Elise’s life, passed down from her grandmother and especially her mother. This deep-rooted practice has not only been a daily ritual but also a source of strength—physically and mentally—throughout adulthood. The journey has taken Elise across Asia, France, and La Réunion, where she trained extensively in a variety of enriching settings. She now brings this knowledge to those she teaches, offering practices such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Yoga Nidra.

Since 2007, La Folie Lodge has hosted numerous retreats with daily group classes : meditation, yoga, qi-gong, tai-chi, etc.

Retreat participants particularly enjoy that La Folie Lodge is located on a peaceful island, where sounds and nature make you feel like in a secluded heaven of peace and tranquility.

Nearby, the authentic countryside life of Laos and just in front, the sacred mountains hosting the oldest temple of Laos, Vat Phu.

“On top of the sacred mountains on the other side of the Mekong: the Lingaparvata, an abstract representation of Shiva.  The mountain gained spiritual importance from the lingam-shaped protuberance on its summit. The mountain itself was, therefore, considered the home of Shiva, and the river as representing the ocean or the Ganges. The temple was naturally dedicated to Shiva, while the water from the spring directly behind the temple was considered sacred.”