At L'Observatoire, the primary teaching is the practice of… observation itself!

For us, it is the very heart of the discipline. Mobility exercises and posture work are all tools that support the development of this inner observation.

Thus, Qi Gong is taught mainly as a way to deepen our capacity to observe ourselves, while also improving mobility and flexibility. The same goes for meditation.

Every practice taught at L'Observatoire aims to cultivate this ability to observe oneself in order to better understand oneself. Here, mobility, healing practices, and meditation are all tools in service of this observation.

Drawing on their many years of practice and teaching, the instructors at L'Observatoire aim to offer an open and horizontal approach to pedagogy.

This teaching method is designed to adapt to all levels and to support each student in their uniqueness and individuality.

The ultimate goal is to grow together through the process of learning and teaching, so that practitioners develop not only solid practical foundations but also a refined sense of guidance and understanding, should they wish to share their knowledge in turn.

Our many years of experience working with students have shown us the harm caused by exam-based systems—the stress and anxiety they generate.

Because we believe that both individual and collective growth do not depend on a certificate, but rather on each person’s capacity and needs, L'Observatoire operates without grades or examinations.

We trust students to know when they are ready—not because a piece of paper validates them, but because their own experience as practitioners naturally leads them to share and transmit what they have learned.

Deconstructing the traditional school patterns we too often rely on, in order to offer a more organic vision of learning, is at the core of L’Observatoire’s DNA.