This course is designed for those who want to strengthen their French but also enter in the wellness world at David Grand Spa (Le Paradis du Bien-Etre, Best French Hotel Spa award 2019 : https://www.leparadisdubienetre.fr) in the former farm of Château de Champlong property, 10 minutes from the school by car.
“As a yoga enthusiast who has an ongoing interest in well-being, I was very much drawn to the French and Wellness week offered by the school. David Grand is a very talented and engaging practitioner who offers so much as a teacher! I learned new French vocabulary that got put into practice right away with both yoga and massage sessions, and I especially enjoyed the fascinating look at Altearah organic essential oils and the science and theory behind their evolution.
Our discussions regarding finding balance between the body, heart and consciousness offered lessons that stay with me every day. This week is for anyone interested in wellness, and David and the Spa are so very welcoming. A big merci to them!”
David Grand is a Spa practitioner. Three times French Champion in massage 2012, 2013, 2014, he also received 5th place at the 2019 World Championship.
Trainer and creator of wellness treatments, he has created his own brand DaviDgranDspa in the transmission of knowledge: “C’est dans le bien-faire que se crée le bien-être”.
David Grand will introduce you into the world of relaxation and will give you tips for selfcare to have a healthy mind in a healthy body! “Un esprit sain dans un corps sain”. All language classes are taught by professional, native French speaking tutors and group classes have a maximum of 6 per class. During the afternoon, participants will be taken to David Grand Spa for several workshops around relaxation, mindfulness practice and lectures about wellbeing. All workshops will be held in French but we will organize a discreet translation if necessary.
A one hour access to the balneotherapy area (hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, outdoor pool, ice fountain,bucket of cold water, tea room*. Additional purchases of wellness treatments and products can be made on site.
* Possible contraindications to be seen on site.
Mon-Fri 9:15am – 12:15pm (group French class) PLUS 4 workshops on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday *
Monday : Workshop « Relaxation, breathing, balance and stretching directed by David Grand
- Introduction + body awakening
- Yoga simple postures & Prana yoga (through breathing techniques)
- Herbal tea infusions (depending on the season) + lecture on the virtues of plants
- Stretching
Tuesday : Workshop “Calm & let go of the mind” directed by David Grand
- Active walk around Champlong golf course
- Teaching of Indian face, head and upper chest massage in groups of two
- Seasonal Vitamin juice preparation + lecture on fruits / vegetable and their importance in wellbeing for a healthy mind and body
- Teaching of Indian face, head and upper chest massage in groups of two
Thursday : Workshop Amma “Calming with the hands massage” led by David Grand
It is a series of movements combining the use of pressure, percussive stretching and sweeping motions,aimed at relieving tension and relaxing the back, shoulders, arms, hands,head and neck. This technique can be performed while clothed and either seated on a chair or lying down.
Very effective for reducing stress and encouraging relaxation, this massage is intended for everyone. AMMA massage achieves both a deep body relaxation and an invigorating revitalization in a minimum amount of time.Designed to manage stress, AMMA can be put into practice for numerous applications. In addition, it’s an original and beneficially useful activity.
- 14h Worshop presentation by David
- 15h45 Tea break FBKT (la Fabrique à Thé in Pouilly les Nonains) & tasting of Praluline of Maison Pralus
- 16h15 Resumé the Amma worshop
- 17h : Access to l’espace balnéothérapie & introduction to the benefits of spa therapies :
- Sauna : Dry, warm heat of the Sauna of Scandinavian origin, eliminate toxins from the body and skin, leaving you relaxed and calm.
- Hammam : From the orient, experience Hammam, a steam room to dilate the pores and give a deep cleanse to the skin and pores.
- Fontaine à glace : Ice fountain. Perfect to relieve the feeling the heavy legs, to refresh the skin and eliminate toxins through the power of ice and cold water.
- Piscine : An outdoor space complete with pool, relaxation areas for tranquility and inside the spa a private tea room is at your disposal.
- Spa : Spa and wellness area, to relieve stress and fatigue, to improve the quality of your sleep, through the healing properties of Spa.
- 18h : conclusion of the program
Friday : Altearah Emotive Cosmetics for Women and Men
Altearah develops and manufactures a line of personal care organic cosmetics made from 100% natural and organic essential oils. Altearah is headquartered in Bellegarde, in the south of France between Nîmes et Arles.
What facet of your life do you want to change today? Feel the emotion…. What color do you need?
- 14h Worshop presentation
- 15h15 Seasonal juice preparation to enhance the purity of the skin Seasonal fresh Juice preparation for skin purity
- Make up workshop Maria Galland Paris + introduction to Maria Galland Paris range
- 16h Presentation of the Altearah line of cosmetics
- 17h Conclusion of the program
Important for your week: A swim suit, flip-flops, flexible and comfortable clothing and sneakers / trainers to walk.
* Last minute changes can occur depending on availability and time of the year
