CENTERING in
SWISS ALPS RETREAT WITH Annie Carpenter
Join Annie for 4 days in the Beautiful SWISS Alps
“Centering In” Retreat in the Swiss Alps with Annie Carpenter.
4 days of yoga, gathering, love, mountains, waterfalls, organic food and the mesmerizing scent of the Swiss pines at the truly beautiful Hotel Balance up in the fresh air of Salvan, Vallis at 1500m, surrounded by a breathtaking landscape. With a natural bio-pool, sauna, spa, and massage, organic and vegetarian food and clean healthy air, you can relax into your Center. With the trails nearby and the yoga you can breathe into your Center. And with Morning strong asana practices and afternoons with Philosophy, Restorative Yoga and meditation, you will Center in, completely.
I look forward to welcoming you!
Annie
PROGRAM
The daily schedule may differ from the sample schedule, but this will give you an indication.
Thursday
Check-in, arrival starts Thursday from 2PM
First practice 4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Our first practice will be grounding with deep release-work to ease the travel out of your body. Gentle pranayama and supported poses will set us up for our clarity of Intention: Center.
Dinner all together at 7PM
Friday Morning
8:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Rooting and Rebounding.
This strong and playful practice will challenge us physically and demand our full presence.
Friday Afternoon
4 PM - 6.30 PM
Finding Effort-less Effort.
A short lecture and discussion on essential concepts: Virya, Shraddha and Abhyasa lead us into a guided, centering meditation. Restorative Yoga drops us into sweet balance.
Saturday Morning
8:30 AM- 10:30 AM
The Art of Transitions.
This strong practice will awaken your subtle precision as you flow from pose to pose. Balance and agility are key.
Saturday Afternoon
4 PM - 6.30 PM
With a nod to the Buddha
We acknowledge that there is constant change and indeed, suffering. Let’s examine our relationship to that, landing in true intimacy and the ability to Let Go. Pranayama with Antara and Bahya Kumbhaka (retentions) will be followed by Restoratives designed to Unwind and Renew.
Sunday Morning
8:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Strong and Centered
A strong and balanced practice to complete our beautiful time together. Strong Asana, deep 3-D Hip releasing and a sweet closing Meditation.
WHY TAKE PART IN a retreat?
Going on a retreat is a unique opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to let go of distractions and focus on yourself in a beautiful, natural environment.
But perhaps most importantly, this experience offers the chance not only to meet yourself, but above all to meet others. It's the perfect time to forge deep bonds with others who are on a similar path to self-realization.
So, if you're looking to reconnect with yourself and others in a supportive and stimulating environment, this immersion may be just what you need.
ABOUT ANNIE CARPENTER
The creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, Annie is an international Yoga teacher based in Northern California. Known as a "teacher's teacher" she has created a well-respected system of Yoga practice and Teaching methodology. Annie's playful personality and focused intelligence bring depth, clarity and exuberance to her classes. A lifelong student, Annie continues to bring her passion and curiosity, love of anatomy, evolutionary movement, meditation and classical philosophy into her teachings. An influential Teacher Trainer since 2003, Annie leads Master SmartFLOW Advanced trainings and workshops globally.
SmartFLOW Yoga is a modern approach with an anatomically sound foundation and inspired, creative sequencing, which is rooted in deep respect for the lineages of Integral, Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga.
Annie is committed to mindfulness, which inevitably leads to spiritual development and light-heartedness. SmartFLOW Yoga guides you to know your true Self. With the knowledge of the true Self comes compassion, peace and appreciation for all life.
THE LOCATION
The mesmerizing space to quiet the mind
Chemin de Dailley 3
1922 Les Granges
Switzerland
ACCOMMODATION
All rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to ensure you get the room option you prefer.
THE RATES
The prices below are in Swiss francs and per person. Includes all the delicious moments to refuel the body and senses, meals, teachings and housing.
Shared room with private bathroom (3 - 4 pers) 1150 CHF
Superior Double room for a couple or two people with private bathroom 1400 CHF
Double room for a couple or two people with shared bathroom 1250 CHF no more left
Single room with shared bathroom 1350 CHF No more left
Single room with private bathroom 1450 CHF No more left
Superior Single room with private bathroom 1550 CHF 2 left No more left
MEALS
Organic and Vegetarian
Hotel balance offer 100% organic and 100% vegetarian buffet meals that reflect the passion and rigor they put into selecting the products they serve.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
3 nights & 4 days of comfortable, unique accommodation.
Delicious vegetarian meals including light breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout your stay.
Two yoga practices. One in the morning and one in the late afternoon.
Linen, towels and maid/cleaning service.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Travel to Hotel Balance, extra drinks
A minimum of 15 participants is required for this retreat, regardless of weather conditions. Your place can only be confirmed once we have received your deposit of 700 CHF. This deposit is deductible from the total cost of the immersion, but is non-refundable.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation of participation in a programmed immersion can only be made in writing. Cancellations can be made by sending an e-mail to: info@soham.yoga.
The deposit is non-refundable, except in case of emergency and upon presentation of a medical certificate. In this case, please contact us as soon as possible. 50% of the deposit will be refunded.
If cancellation occurs after full payment has been received, the full amount will be refunded:
More than 60 days before the start of the event, 70% refund, with the exception of the registration deposit.
From the 31st to the 60th day before the start of the event, 50% refund, excluding the registration deposit.
From 0 to 30 days before the start of the event, no refund will be given.
If the retreat is cancelled, you will receive a full refund, including deposit.
Please note that this cancellation policy only applies if the entire retreat is cancelled and not if you need to cancel the retreat for personal reasons (including Covid).
Please be aware that we cannot refund the price of flights or other expenses related to the retreat.
For this reason, we recommend that you take out personal travel insurance, if you are coming from abroad just in case the minimum number of participants is not reached.