Yoga & Nature Retreat in Schweibenalp

Schweibenalp – an oasis of inspiration in the heart of Switzerland

Join us for this ultimate Yoga & Nature Retreat at the center of the unity Schweibenalp, located in the Bernese Oberland at 1100m, overlooking the turquoise Lake Brienz. This is an event exclusively arranged for a small group where we will indulge ourselves in yoga and meditation, healthy vegetarian food and time to enjoy Nature.

As a living and working community, the center of the unity Schweibenalp hosts retreats and seminars, and maintains the permaculture gardens. They are part of the Global Ecovillage network and have been contributing to the development of a holistic lifestyle and universal spirituality since 1982.

With its 20 hectare area, Alpine Permaculture Schweibenalp is the largest alpine permaculture project in Switzerland. In their education centre they impart knowledge of permaculture as an integrated planning system and vital philosophy which addresses all levels of a population. They produce a wide range of herbal products, plants and seeds. In their perennial nursery they cultivate with a lot of love and dedication a wide range of permaculturally interesting plants. Their plants thrive at 1100m and are planted, tended and harvested by hand.

Here is a short introduction video of this wonderful venue:

The center of unity Schweibenalp is a space for universal spirituality. The different traditions of wisdom have a common place of silence and power – the temple of unity. There take place daily ceremonies, kirtan / mantra singing and silent meditation. The fixed dates of fire ceremonies / Havan can be found on their website. Everyone is welcome here with their own religious and spiritual practice.

The picturesque guesthouse with its 90 beds was built in the early days of Swiss mountain tourism. The guest rooms are simply and lovingly designed. On each floor there are newly built mixed floor showers and toilets. All meals are vegetarian and organic, when possible with regional products. Depending on the season, herbs and vegetables from the permaculture gardens are used for the meals.

Your yoga teacher Steffi Fiedler will take you on a journey to well-being and mindfulness with powerful evening flows and soothing morning flows every day, as well as guided meditation and Yoga Nidra before bed. She will also dive a little bit into the history and philosophy of yoga with you and give helpful hints and guidance for the correct alignment of the basic asanas. Here is the link to Steffi’s website, if you want to check out who she is 🙂

What’s the plan?

Friday

From 15:30: Meeting at the center of the unity Schweibenalp
16:30 – 18:00: Welcome Ceremony and Yoga Flow
18:00 – 19:00: Vegetarian dinner
19:00 – 21:00: Relax, Read, Talk…
Around 21:00: Guided Meditation / Yoga Nidra before going to bed

Saturday

07:00 – 08:00: Morning Yoga Flow
08:00 – 09:00: Vegetarian breakfast
09:30 – 11:00: Dive a little bit into the Yoga Theory of Philosophy and Asanas!

Time to relax, enjoy nature, hike… during the day. Vegetarian lunch buffet between 13:00 and 14:00.

17:00 – 18:00: Evening Yoga Flow
18:00 – 19:00: Vegetarian dinner
19:00 – 21:00: Relax, Read, Talk…
Around 21:00: Guided Meditation / Yoga Nidra before going to bed

Sunday

07:00 – 08:00: Morning Yoga Flow
08:00 – 09:00: Vegetarian breakfast
09:30 – 11:00: Final Yoga Ceremony and time for questions, reflection, thankfulness

Time to relax, enjoy nature, hike… until your preferred departure time in the afternoon. Vegetarian lunch buffet between 13:00 and 14:00.

How to get there

By public transport

If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you to take the following:

-Friday: Zurich HB 13:10 – 15:53 Brienzerberg, Bramisegg (via Luzern and Brienz)
-Sunday: Brienzerberg, Bramisegg 15:58 – 18:50 Zurich HB (via Brienz and Luzern) – depending on what time you decide to leave

By car

If you are traveling by car, you can find instructions on how to get to the center of the unity Schweibenalp here.

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 580.

Included in price

-Guided yoga from Friday to Sunday (including flows, meditation and theory) with a certified yoga instructor, in a small group (max. 8 participants)
-Accommodation from Friday to Sunday at the center of the unity Schweibenalp (shared room)
-Yoga mat, meditation cushions and blankets
-Vegetarian and biological meals only
-Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
-Lunch on Saturday and Sunday
-Dinner on Friday and Saturday
-Towels

Not included in price

-Transport
-Bed linen (bring a sleeping bag liner and pillow case)

Group size

Min. 5 participants
Max. 8 participants

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