Retreats

My intention for this retreat is to create a welcoming space for everyone —students and teachers alike —to refresh, deepen, and emancipate their practice or teaching. In the world of yoga, we are sometimes being flooded with arbitrary rules about what makes a practice 'worthwhile'. I want to show you that your practice can truly be your own—that you can choose how to embody it and make it unique to you.

This retreat is an opportunity to rediscover the joy in your practice, to be curious, playful, and to find a way through the practice that really works for you and your body. Whether you feel uninspired in your current practice, are seeking new tools and a deeper understanding, or simply want to slow down and retreat from a busy life, this retreat has been designed exactly for all of that.

We’ll explore new approaches to practicing, blending creative elements to more classical ones  — with a special focus on functional mobility and pranayama, which I believe will enhance your overall practice.

Each morning, you’ll be guided through a 2-hour practice, integrating stillness, pranayama (various breathing techniques), slow-flow vinyasa, mobility work, yin and restorative yoga. Afternoons will be dedicated to workshops aimed at enhancing your knowledge in theory and practice, offering tools to help you become more confident, independent and inspired in your practice. In the evenings, we will wind down with a soothing blend of yin, pranayama and restorative yoga.

We’ll stay in a stylish and cozy private chalet with stunning views of Lake Geneva, surrounded by lots of flowers, nature, and mountains—perfect for adding in a small hike your free time.  Our private chef, AYNA, will prepare delicious and balanced plant-based meals each day, including brunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner.

What's included:

• 3 nights in a stylish, cozy private chalet near Blonay

• A beautiful and spacious wooden yoga room with high-quality mats and blocks

• 3 extended & well-rounded morning practices (workshop-like) with pranayama

• 3 ‘deep yin release & pranayama’ in the evening

• Introduction to the principles of the breath in theory and practice

• Introduction to the principles of functional mobility in theory and practice

  >> a total of approximately 12h-15h hours of guided practices, workshops & theory

• 3 homemade plant-based brunches by AYNA

• 3 homemade plant-based dinners by AYNA

• Afternoon homemade snacks, incl. fruit, unlimited coffee and tea

• A Kosmos tote bag and other goodies :)

None of the activities are mandatory. You’re free to create a schedule that supports your needs.

The chalet is easily accessible by a small mountain train from Vevey, followed by a short 3-minute walk. If you’re arriving by car, there’s parking available next to the chalet.

Value: prices start from 745.- if you’re a student and book with the early bird discount.

• Twin room: CHF 845 (CHF 795 for students), per person

• Double or twin room with balcony: CHF 945 (CHF 895 for students), per person

• Private single room with balcony (limited availability): CHF 1,095 (1045.- chf for students)

Early Bird: Save CHF 50 if you book before December 20, 2024.

For this retreat, we can offer 2 partial scholarships to people who face financial difficulties.

Do not hesitate to reach out and submit your application.