A Weekend of Yogic Exploration Asana · Pranayama · Nāda

A master teacher with over five decades of lived practice and teaching experience.

François has spent a lifetime exploring yoga as a living practice—one that evolves, softens, and deepens over time.

His work is informed by the time spent studying with The Father of Modern Yoga (Guruji), B.K.S. Iyengar, as well as many other world-renowned yoga teachers, experiential anatomy, Ayurveda, restorative yoga, and the yoga of sound (Nāda Yoga), yet what he offers cannot be reduced to a method.

It is an experience of presence.

During this weekend immersion, you’ll be guided through:

Dynamic and restorative asana that honors the intelligence of the body
Pranayama practices that calm and refine the nervous system
Mantra and sound as tools for deep listening and inner attunement
Sacred music from many traditions
Time for reflection, inquiry, and meaningful conversation

This is yoga practiced from the inside out—where effort gives way to awareness, and technique becomes a doorway rather than a goal.

All students, teachers, and sincere seekers are welcome.

No prior experience with sound or mantra is necessary.

Only a willingness to slow down and listen.

Friday, April 17th, from 5 p.m. - 7p.m. Deeply Restorative Class (At Gratitude Glenwood)

A 2-Hour Restorative Experience with François Raoult

This intimate class is designed to support deep rest, healing, and nervous-system regulation. You’ll learn how to skillfully use yoga props—blocks, straps, blankets, and bolsters—to support your body and gently release areas of tension, weakness, or pain. François’ approach emphasizes ease, precision, and listening rather than forcing or stretching. This class is appropriate for:

All levels
Those recovering from injury or stress
Anyone seeking profound rest and renewal

Space is intentionally limited to preserve the depth and quality of the experience. Pre-registration is required. No refunds or transfers. Please plan to arrive early to settle in, set up your space, and fully receive the practice.

This class will be held at the Gratitude on Glenwood location.

NOTE: By clicking here, you will be taken to the Glenwood Mindbody and unless you have an existing account, you'll be asked to create one and register for Restorative with Francois. Please remember that this event will take place at The Glenwood Location.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 4/18 & 4/19: THE WEEKEND IMMERSION (Held at the Falls Location)

Over two full days, François offers a rich, spacious exploration of yoga as a whole system—body, breath, sound, and awareness moving together. Each day weaves:

Dynamic asana and deeply restorative postures
Pranayama to refine breath and perception
Mantra and sound as pathways into stillness
Sacred music from diverse traditions
Time for questions, reflection, and philosophical inquiry

This is a rare opportunity to practice with a senior teacher whose work emphasizes depth over display and experience over explanation.

You may come as a student. You may come as a teacher. You will leave more connected to your practice—and yourself.

Saturday and Sunday April 18th and 19th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Price for the Saturday and Sunday: $250

NOTE: When you Click here to reserve your spot, you'll be taken to The Falls Mindbody and unless you have an account, you'll be required to create one and purchase your spot. Space is limited, no refunds, no transfers. NOTE: This event will take place at the FALLS LOCATION!

I've been studying with François in person and via Zoom since the early 2000's traveling to Montpellier in the South of France several times, the Island of Crete in Greece, Kripalu Center for Yoga, Rochester, and plan to travel with François to India later this year.

Opportunities like this don’t come often.

If you’ve been craving a practice that feels intelligent, nourishing, and deeply human that will help expand every aspect of your current practice at Gratitude and beyond—this weekend with François Raoult is an invitation to slow down, listen, and remember what yoga can truly be.

I hope you can join us!

With Gratitude,

Please visit Francois' webpage: www.openskyyoga.com