Philosophy

Welcome to Little French Retreat. Founded over twelve years ago by Tamsin Jardinier, Little French Retreat began as a sanctuary of holistic wellness, a place for seasonal retreats, guiding guests through the stages of rest, replenishment and re-imagining. Now, as an online centre, the next chapter unfolds…

At its heart, Little French Retreat is founded on the traditional sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda; two complementary systems that teach us how to live in harmony with ourselves and the natural world.

Yoga is more than movement; it is a science of living. It offers practical tools to steady the mind, strengthen the body, and cultivate awareness through breath, posture, and reflection. It teaches balance, between effort and ease, discipline and surrender, so that clarity and vitality can arise naturally.

Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, is a complete form of natural medicine. It recognises that health begins with digestion, how we absorb not only food, but experience. Ayurvedic cooking is therefore an act of care and healing: preparing simple, seasonal meals that support your unique constitution and restore harmony to body and mind.

Together, Yoga and Ayurveda guide us toward a simpler, more intelligent way of living. Their wisdom is timeless, anchored in observation and respect for nature’s cycles.

Through my online courses and coaching, I share these teachings as lived practice; practical, grounded, and relevant to modern life. The work invites you to slow down, reconnect with your own innate intelligence, and rediscover wellbeing as a natural state rather than something to chase.