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Swiss Alps Yoga and Meditation Retreat
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Activities
Yoga
Meditation
Hiking & trekking
Wellness & Beauty
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Minimum no. of participants
1
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Suitable for
All levels
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Accommodation
Hotel, Ski / Mountain venue
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Length of retreat
3 nights
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Meals included
Dinner, Breakfast, Snacks / Fruit
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Capacity
up to 14 persons
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Main instructor language
English
Instructors also speak
Love yoga and meditation? Want to elevate your practice amidst the stunning Swiss Alps?
Picture a cozy designer hotel in the heart of the awe-inspiring Alpine landscape. The scent of wood fills the air as you open the window, welcoming in the fragrance of wild herbs and fir trees. Enjoy a restful nap to the soothing soundtrack of birdsong, and practice yoga with a breathtaking Alpine view.
With twice-daily yoga sessions and ample outdoor activities, your body becomes stronger and more toned. Regular meditation enhances both the sharpness and softness of your mind, ensuring you're taking the best care of yourself.
If this resonates with you, join us for a unique yoga experience in the Alps—a place where time stands still, and nature is all-encompassing.
ELENA'S DISCOVERY
In my quest for peace away from the daily chaos, I stumbled upon this serene spot in the Bernese highlands. The first drive to the mountain village left me in awe, with the changing colors of the mountains and sky at twilight.
Upon arrival, the true treasures revealed themselves—a beautiful hideaway and a stunning glacier lake, like a giant emerald, beckoning me for an icy swim. The experience was refreshingly invigorating, even for a Nordic soul like mine, leaving me renewed and clear-headed. That's when I knew I had to create a retreat here, sharing the magic of this place with you.
Yoga
This yoga retreat is designed for all levels of practitioners including beginners (you'll be asked to practice prior to the retreat), intermediate and experienced practitioners. During this retreat, you will have an opportunity to experience a variety of approaches to hatha yoga, from elemental vinyasa flow to peaceful hatha with a therapeutic quality as well as a myriad of supportive practices including myofascial release technique and resistance training targeting stabilising muscles. Programme components of this yoga retreat elemental vinyasa flow alignment based hatha yoga in-depth self-myofascial release techniques restorative flow yin yoga pranayama / breath work seated meditation - guided and self-guided restful yoga nidra (yoga sleep) meditation in savasana All sessions will be adapted to the participants in the room. You will receive guidance on how to modify poses and lots of individualised attention.
- Hatha Yoga
Meditation
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view moreThis yoga retreat welcomes practitioners of all levels, including beginners (pre-retreat practice required), intermediates, and experienced individuals. Explore various hatha yoga approaches, from elemental vinyasa flow to therapeutic hatha, complemented by myofascial release and resistance training for stabilizing muscles.
Program Highlights:
- Elemental vinyasa flow
- Alignment-based hatha yoga
- Self-myofascial release techniques
- Restorative flow
- Yin yoga
- Pranayama/breathwork
- Seated meditation (guided and self-guided)
- Yoga nidra meditation in savasana
All sessions are adaptable, providing guidance on pose modifications and personalized attention to participants.
TYPICAL DAY AT OUR YOGA RETREAT IN SWITZERLAND
7.30-9.00 morning yoga and meditation practice
9.00-10.00 brunch at the hotel
10.00-16.00 hike, lake dips, rest, sauna or nap
16.30-18.00 afternoon yoga and meditation practice
18.00 dinner & free time with a possibility to use saunas at the hotel
ACCOMMODATION
We are staying in a rustic design chalet with a spa nested amongst untouched nature and surrounded by the Alps.
All rooms are comfortable, cosy and come with a private bathroom.
Panoramic rooms are generously sized (30m2) and come with stunning mountain view. They also offer a comfortable sitting area for reading and relaxing and lots of morning sunshine.
Valley rooms are comfortably sized (24m2) and come with a lovely valley and village view.
We also have a few suites available - please contact us for details!
How to get there
GETTING THERE
Our location in Bernese highlands (Berner Oberland) is easy to access from any major city in Switzerland and is a short distance from Gstaad. You can then drive or take a train to the village. It’s both a spectacular train ride and drive whichever direction you’re coming from.
You will receive further instructions upon registration.
Airport
Geneva - 154 km
Zurich - 216 km
Hotel, Ski / Mountain venue
ACCOMMODATION
Experience rustic charm at our chalet spa nestled in pristine nature amidst the Alps.
All rooms are cozy, comfortable, and equipped with private bathrooms.
Panoramic rooms (30m2) boast spaciousness, stunning mountain views, a cozy sitting area, and ample morning sunshine.
Valley rooms (24m2) offer comfort with delightful views of the valley and village.
Limited suites are available—contact us for details!
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Free wifi
- Tours and daytrips
- Sauna
- Outdoor terrace
- Linen & towels provided
- Ski rental
- Wellness centre
- Air conditioning
- TV
MEALS
Included in the retreat fee are generous delicious brunches at the hotel every day featuring lots of scrumptious and fresh local produce as well as vegetarian or vegan dinners. Fish options available.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Snacks / Fruit
- Water
- Vegetarian
- Glutan free
- Vegan
- Dairy free
- Standard / Local
Elena
Instructor
YOUR TEACHER
This yoga retreat is led by Elena, the founder of Sparkling Yoga Retreats. She is a psychologist with over 10 years of experience leading retreats and teacher trainings. With a robust background in both technical and therapeutic aspects of yoga and meditation, she has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 16 years.
When she's not instructing yoga, she creates meditations for meditation apps, contributes to magazines, and engages in music-making.
Yoga
Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher E-RYT-500
Yoga Alliance Certified Continuous Education Provider
Degree in psychology
Meditation
Meditation teacher trainer with 10 years of experience in training teachers.
Ayurveda
Certified Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant
Healing
Reiki Therapist