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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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.

inner balance retreat ✺ ticino, switzerland
Sep 26
inner balance retreat ✺ ticino, switzerland

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.

soul spark yoga retreat ✺ sri lanka
Mar 28
soul spark yoga retreat ✺ sri lanka

join us for a a peaceful escape in the beauty of sri lanka where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. this retreat is all about finding your spark again.

upcoming events

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new moon cacao ceremony ✺ zurich
Jun 27
new moon cacao ceremony ✺ zurich

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.

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

  • "The retreat with Carla exceeded my expectations by far, and I felt more relaxed afterward than I had in a long time! I was able to take away so much that really helps me in my everyday life at home. Carla is a fantastic yoga teacher, and her knowledge of Ayurveda is truly enriching.“

    Nadine

  • „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

  • “The atmosphere Carla and her mom created was truly something special—it radiated warmth, calmness, and care from the very beginning. Their presence was so grounding and inspiring, setting the tone for the entire retreat. Every element felt thoughtfully woven together: the yoga, breathwork, cacao ceremony, stillness, and workshop all found the perfect balance between movement, reflection, and connection. It felt both deeply nourishing and gently energizing. And the food—an absolute 12/10! Every meal was not only delicious but made with so much love. I left feeling completely recharged, full of gratitude , in balance, and already dreaming of coming back. Thank you for this experience!“

    Janine

  • “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

  • "The Inner Balance Retreat weekend with Carla and her mom was absolutely wonderful – I hadn’t realized how much I needed something like this. The yoga was suitable for all levels, as Carla offered thoughtful variations for each pose. The self-reflection during those days, the nourishing food, the atmosphere, and the love and trust shared by everyone around made it such an enriching experience. Even after the retreat, I find myself paying more attention to healthy sleep, mindful eating, and tuning in to my intentions and intuition. I wholeheartedly recommend it."

    Natascha

  • "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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