DAY 125 - Still in the Vercors
Upon my return from Morocco, which took place in mid-February, I had the pleasure and joy of being invited to Sylvie’s (a fan of Fasting and Trekking) who is the owner of an old maternity home currently being renovated, which will soon host workshops on Living Nutrition, lifestyle hygiene, and well-being. I amusingly observe that this is the fourth time since the beginning of the Rawd Trip in 3H that I have been welcomed in centers with this vocation. Here, in the Vercors, 20 minutes from Valence, the restoration work has been delayed, so I was invited to spend the end of winter warm and dry in this old maternity home, by the banks of a river, the Lyonne.
It is therefore no coincidence that I had the feeling that my projects were in gestation during this introspective period and that something new was about to be born within me. I felt daily gratitude for the opportunity to comfortably recharge in this place where I spent a lot of time reading (by the end of the year I will have covered the main works on natural health, a subject I have been researching for 10 years), writing new articles, finalizing the travel account “The Footprint” which will be published in a few weeks by Guy Trédaniel editions, meditating, recording new guided breaths on my YouTube channel, testing new hygienist techniques, forming partnerships, learning the ukulele, and running every day in the Vercors with its enticing valleys filled with fruit trees, a true Garden of Eden!
This peaceful stay in Royans allowed me to take stock of the past few years and define new perspectives. So much so that, between the workshops, festivals, congresses & screenings, my agenda gradually filled up until mid-October. Even though the Rawd Trip in 3H has been put on hold, Free Your Van (the nickname of my vehicle) was called upon for several small excursions. The first took place in early March to lead a conference in Dyo (in Saône et Loire) on the benefits of active fasting and, at the same time, illustrate my remarks by screening “The Fasting Walk”, the documentary by Damien Artero. It had been two years since this film was last shown publicly, and it was a real joy to present it again, especially on my native soil. An event initiated and managed thanks to the goodwill and kindness of Fabienne (another fan of Fasting and Trekking) with whom I extended my stay.
During this winter break, I also visited Lucile and Jean Geoffray, a dynamic young couple who offer gong baths and raw cuisine in Lyon. We plan to organize monthly ecstatic breathwork sessions to the sound of the gong in Lyon (the page is currently being created). Then my faithful van took me, among other destinations, to Chambéry where I met my friend Pierre Legros to experience the warm & brotherly atmosphere of the men’s circles he leads. And recently, a collaboration with Alexis for a new concept “Fasting & NVC” is in the works. Our first week of water fasting in co-facilitation (50% hygienism and 50% NVC) will take place from October 12 to 19 in Savoie (this page is also being created).
Back in Royans, I just have to enjoy a few more blissful days by the river before hitting the road for new adventures. The schedule is already looking busy for April with a Thai massage training, a Tantra and Voice workshop with Kelly Aura and Frédéric Steine, a visit to Irène Grosjean to receive a dedication on her latest book that has just been published, and on April 27, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Yoga Corner, co-hosting with ausondugong.fr our first Ecstatic Breathwork in Lyon.
Until then, dear readers, take care of yourselves and see you soon for new adventures!….
