inner balance ✺ yoga & ayurveda retreat
life is all about balance - between softness and strenght, being and doing, movement and stillness, effort and ease, giving and receiving, yin and yang. when we are balanced and stable within, nothing on the outside can disturb our peace.
this yoga retreat creates space for you to slow down and turn inwards. through different self healing tools you will learn how to create balance and stability within, like a tree deeply rooted into the earth. enjoy a weekend filled with yoga, meditation, ayurvedic workshops, nature, journaling, delicious ayurvedic food and time to simply be - leaving balanced and recharged!
we will start every day in silence to discover the magic of early mornings with all your senses. followed by a meditation, breathwork and slow vinyasa yoga. during the day there is the option to join a hike or simply relax. in the afternoon you will be guided through a gentle yin yoga practice to fully unwind. expect a nourishing weekend surrounded by beautiful nature in ticino to recharge and learn new tools to support your mental and phsyical balance! this retreat is limited to 6 people to provide a safe and familiar atmosphere.
the package
2 sleeps
delicious, ayurvedic brunch & dinner
2 daily yoga classes (vinyasa & yin yoga), meditation and pranayama
heart opening cacao ceremony around the fire
ayurveda workshop focused on your dosha
time for yourself to relax or go for a scenery hike
tea, coffee, water, snacks
amazing goodie bag
add on: personal ayurveda coaching session
not included: transfer
the location
the house is nested in a small village in the south of switzerland (gordemo, ticino) and offers a stunning lake view and lots of space to relax and recharge. expect a nourishing and grounding experience close to nature. there is public parking (free) available, if you arrive by train we will pick you up at tenero station.
the schedule
FRIDAY:
16:00-17:00 check in
17:00 welcome circle
17:30 grounding yoga
18:30 delicious ayurvedic dinner
20:00 ayurveda workshop
SATURDAY:
7:30 wake up, have some tea, journaling
8:30 energizing yoga practice
10:30 nourishing vegan brunch
afternoon: join for a hike / relax
17:00 yin yoga & ayurvedic self massage
18:30 delicious ayurvedic dinner
20:00 cacao ceremony around the fire
SUNDAY:
7:30 wake up, have some tea, journaling
8:30 slow flow yoga practice
10:30 nourishing vegan brunch
12:00 closing circle & check out
12:30 optional: explore ticino (either verzasca valley or ascona)
your hosts - carla and dagmar
Carla is a certified 600h yoga teacher and completed her trainings on bali. Inspired by nature, she teaches creative, embodied Flows and gentle Yin classes. Her classes fuse different styles, where presence, movement and breath are the doorway to explore the inner self. Carla's soft personality and attention to detail creates space for all students to discover, connect and find stillness within. Her classes will nourish your heart!
My mom Dagmar will prepare the most delicious food for you, that nourishes both body and soul! she will make sure you have all you need to feel comfortable and at home. if you have any question on what to do in the area - she knows the best views ;)
details
shared double room: chf 440.-
10% early bird discount (until 1.2.25)
if you prefer a private room please contact me
check in: 2.5. from 4 PM, welcome circle is at 5 PM
check out: 4.5. at 12 PM
this yoga retreat is open for all levels / ages / experience - all you need is inside!
“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!”
if you have any questions - just send me a message and i will get back to you soon!