Form . Flow . Embodiment
Yoga Retreats & Experiences | Group Classes & Privates
Welcome!
I'm Hélène, a yoga teacher dedicated to sharing an integrative approach to yoga through movement practice and storytelling.
I offer private sessions, small group classes, and intimate boutique retreats in the Catskills, NY, and my native region of Bordeaux, France.
After years of practice and teaching, I've developed an approach that honors yoga's ancient roots and philosophical teachings while meeting the needs of modern life.
Classes & Events
Yoga in Westchester, NY
Tue
06
January
Yoga
FLOW + FORM - Winter Tuesday Class Series (12 weeks)
9:30 - 10:40 PM EST (9:30 - 10:40 PM EST)
Surya Yoga Shala
4 Walden Ln, Rye, NY 10580
Wed
07
January
Yoga
FLOW + FORM - Winter Wednesday Class Series (12 weeks)
9:30 - 10:40 AM EST (9:30 - 10:40 AM EST)
Surya Yoga Shala
4 Walden Ln, Rye, NY 10580
Tue
13
January
Yoga
FLOW + FORM - Winter Tuesday Class Series (12 weeks)
9:30 - 10:40 PM EST (9:30 - 10:40 PM EST)
Surya Yoga Shala
4 Walden Ln, Rye, NY 10580
Wed
14
January
Yoga
FLOW + FORM - Winter Wednesday Class Series (12 weeks)
9:30 - 10:40 AM EST (9:30 - 10:40 AM EST)
Surya Yoga Shala
4 Walden Ln, Rye, NY 10580
Looking for expert guidance on your yoga journey?
Want a practice designed around your needs?
Ready to explore yoga's deeper dimensions?
Transformative Retreats
Intimate gatherings designed to
deepen your practice and nourish your soul
The 5 Elements
France Yoga Retreat
YOGA + CREATIVITY + SELF CARE + LOCAL ADVENTURES
7 Days /7 Nights nested in the Bordeaux Wine Country
2 SPOTS LEFT
Moving Into Stillness
NY Yoga Retreat
YOGA + REST + NOURISHMENT
4 Days / 3 Nights in the serene Catskill Mountains of New York
Details about the 2026 Retreat coming soon!
Praise
What others are saying:
"I take private Ashtanga classes with Hélène. She is a wonderful teacher. She creates a very safe space for learning. Very warm and disciplined. She has extensive knowledge about Ashtanga and offers a fun and challenging class. Great for mind and body!"
-Victoria Fischman, Private Student
"Helene does a wonderful job at making yoga truly accessible to all levels in a beautiful studio! I have learn so much and not just about physical postures but also about breathing techniques and relaxation. I feel more balanced in my life. Thanks Helene!"
-Gaelle Ferret, Group Student
"The retreat with Helene was everything I had hoped for. A deeper dive into my practice and a wonderful experience with guided meditations. Helene had clearly put great thought into the retreat and didn't miss any details."
-Elison Pickett, Retreat Participant
Hello! I'm Hélène
I'm a 500-hour registered yoga instructor with over 12 years of experience in yoga and meditation practice and training.
Originally from France, I started practicing yoga when I moved to New York in 2009. In 2021, I left a career in finance and sustainable development to fully immerse myself in the teaching and sharing of yoga.
My yoga teaching combines the principles and styles of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Katonah Yoga, along with my Vedic meditation practice and study of Vedic philosophy.
I have worked with students of all ages and paths, focusing on the details and principles of universal alignment and allowing the more subtle aspects of the practice to reveal themselves.
Welcoming You in Rye, NY
The Surya Yoga Shala
Inspired by the traditional Hatha description of a shala, the Surya Yoga Shala is a tranquil space in the heart of Greenhaven in Rye, NY, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sunrise.
Upcoming Group Classes
Sunday
Dec. 21
No events scheduled
Monday
Dec. 22
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Tuesday
Dec. 23
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Wednesday
Dec. 24
No events scheduled
Thursday
Dec. 25
No events scheduled
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