“Rasa” is an ancient Sanskrit word denoting the taste or essence of divine love and wellbeing.

In a peaceful Parisian house accessible only through a courtyard, just minutes away from Notre Dame but almost hidden from view, is an oasis of calm. Rasa Yoga Rive Gauche is one of France’s best yoga schools. Inside, all is serenity: white sandstone, dark wooden floors and a glass roof which lets in the daylight. Classes are arranged in four levels of difficulty; the energetic Anusara Yoga classes are taught in English. In the nearby spa area, Rasa offers twelve different types of massage.