


Welcome to Tapovan
Tapovan – Where Tradition Meets Well-being

For over 40 years, Tapovan has been France’s unique home for Yoga and Ayurveda—arts of living that nurture balance, well-being, and growth. As an open university, it welcomes all as a space where traditions meet modern life, and learning blends with experience and transformation.
Well-being & Care
Restore harmony with authentic Ayurvedic massages, mini-cures, and revitalizing yoga sessions.
Learning & Inspiration
Immerse yourself in our bookstore-tearoom, and engage with the works of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, nurturing both reflection and renewal.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Deepen your journey into Ayurveda and yoga through immersive events, seasonal workshops, and international gatherings. Whether in Normandy or Paris, each program is carefully curated to enrich your well-being and expand your understanding of timeless traditions.
A Universe of Yoga and Ayurveda
Yoga and Ayurveda are two inseparable sciences of life, offering harmony, strength, and clarity. At Tapovan, we unite these practices in their purest form—helping you rediscover balance, nurture vitality, and embrace inner joy.
Ayurveda as a source of inspiration
Both medicine and philosophy, Ayurveda has its roots in oral and written traditions dating back more than 5,000 years.
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Discover our Ayurvedic care
The week-long Ayurvedic cures represent a time for oneself, an inner journey, in this magnificent Normandy garden, in the heart of nature and near the sea.
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Massages for youth, beauty, and inner health
Come receive an authentic Ayurvedic massage from traditional India by appointment or as a mini-treatment.
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Discover Our Products
Extend your Tapovan experience beyond the retreat. From Ayurvedic supplements to wellness essentials, each product is created with integrity and care, inspired by the same philosophy that guides our treatments and teachings.


Universe of Yoga
The practice of Hatha yoga at the Tapovan center is open to everyone, of all ages, in all seasons. Its goal is to eliminate tension, stress, and fatigue for a rejuvenation of the body and mind.


Discover our certified online courses
For over three decades, Tapovan has been a trusted source of authentic Yoga and Ayurveda education. Led by Kiran Vyas and his team, our online courses bring traditional Indian wisdom to learners worldwide - right from home.


Discover our certified training courses
Kiran Vyas, a pioneer of Ayurveda in France and Europe, and his team have been teaching Yoga and Ayurveda for over 35 years. All training courses provided by Tapovan have been accredited by the Continuing Education system since 1989.
What our clients say about us
Guided by Wisdom, Inspired by Inner Healing






Blog/Articles
Insights on Wellness, Balance, and Tradition
Our articles offer reflections on yoga, Ayurveda, and conscious living—guiding you to integrate timeless practices into everyday life. Explore writings from our teachers and experts that illuminate pathways to health, clarity, and harmony.

Le Yoga pour Kiran Vyas
Kiran Vyas, fondateur-directeur de TAPOVAN OPEN UNIVERSITY Yoga