smarana

a journey of self-remembrance

welcome to smarana

our yoga retreats offer a sanctuary for reconnecting with your true essence through movement, nature, and slow living. the journey to your heart starts here.

about smarana

smarana is a sanskrit word that means 'self-remembrance' - to know who we are in our truest essence.

with smarana we want to create space for you to look within and explore your inner world. you will find that everything you have been seeking has been with you all along. it just needs to be remembered.

upcoming retreats

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inner balance retreat ✺ ticino, switzerland - fully booked
May 2
inner balance retreat ✺ ticino, switzerland - fully booked

restore your inner balance with a weekend of yoga and ayurveda in beautiful ticino! enjoy calming yoga sessions, ayurvedic practices, delicious meals, and time to relax. this retreat is designed to help you feel more centered, peaceful, and refreshed.

ground and flow ✺ laterns, austria
Sep 4
ground and flow ✺ laterns, austria

join us for a blissful yoga retreat surrounded by the Austrian mountains. This retreat invites you to take a step back from daily life and reconnect with your true self and nature. Leave feeling refreshed, grounded and inspired.

upcoming events

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new moon cacao ceremony ✺ zurich
Apr 27
new moon cacao ceremony ✺ zurich

let me guide you on a journey of deep connection, heart opening and self discovery. ceremonial cacao holds the power to invite what you’re dreaming of and fill your heart with unconditional love and warmth.

sound to silence ✺ yoga & handpan ✺ zurich
May 25
sound to silence ✺ yoga & handpan ✺ zurich

join us for a unique experience combining yin yoga with the calming sounds of handpan. let this practice guide you into a deep state of relaxation and leave feeling peaceful, calm, and inspired.

feminine essence day retreat ✺ thalwil, switzerland
Sep 21
feminine essence day retreat ✺ thalwil, switzerland

verbinde dich mit deiner weiblichen energie und lass dich durch einen tag voller sanftheit, kreativität und verbundenheit führen.

KIND WORDS

  • „Carla’s classes have a special place in my heart. She is such an authentic & calm teacher. I felt so good, safe, at peace but challenged at the same time with her. Thank you."

    Lara

  • "The yoga retreat with Carla was a beautiful experience for me, which I enjoyed very much on all levels. The design of the workshops, the yoga practices and the supporting program was created with a lot of love and authenticity. I was able to really let go, was always in wonderful hands and felt extremely comfortable in the group. I was also able to take a couple of small things from the retreat for my daily life. The delicious vegan food was amazing. I felt completely light and absolutely relaxed. Thank you so much for the healing weekend."

    Simeon

  • “Carla is amazing! Her classes always make me feel so peaceful and relaxed."

    Vanessa

  • "Carla’s beautiful energy and kind soul have inspired me to start practicing yoga. Her teaching is magical, making every class a joyful and a transformative experience."

    Nicci

  • "I’m very grateful for the opportunity I got to learn yoga from Carla. From the very first day it was a safe place, no judgements - also I really enjoy the way she is teaching, very calm but effective. I love the heart opening classes, always my favorite. I really looking forward to do many more classes with her."

    Udani

  • "Whether it was daily yoga, hiking through the mountains of Ticino or swimming in the Verzasca Valley. It was a gift for the soul in the midst of nature. My favorite part was the cacao ceremony, which was very heart-opening. The food prepared fresh every day by Carla's mother was amazing. An absolute recommendation!"

    Daniela

  • "Carla's retreat was pure relaxation for the body and mind. She created a very diversified retreat and the location was beautiful."

    Salome

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hi, i‘m carla. during my first yoga teacher training in beautiful bali, our teacher was talking about the concept of smarana. since that day, it sticks in my mind. smarana means to remember the self. for me, life is all about that – a
this is a reminder for us to slow everything a little bit more down. the world moves pretty fast sometimes. what if we take the pressure off and explore this moment with more slowness? being slow does not only mean slowing down. it is about tak
look inside. it’s all there. you hold all of the answers. 🌀 i truly believe that we carry all that we need inside of us, all that we are seeking for. we just need to connect back to that inner space. remember our true self. the essence. beyon
The spiral 𖦹, a dance of time and shape, circling inwards or ascending upwards - symbolizing the unseen. A winding path where mysteries convene. A spiral’s grace, both subtle and divine. A cosmic dance - so let us embrace the spiral’s
Look at the trees, listen to the birds, read a book that calms your heart, write down your dreams, give your spirit some high quality nourishment today #smarana #quietplaces #softmoments #bythesea #underthesun

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