embodied mystery retreat III: yielding to the intimate infinite
may 2025: meeting & being met: the art of yielding
yielding to the intimate infinite
This 3-night, 4-day retreat delves into somatic and mythical yielding, a core principle of embodied flow and somatic practice. This immersion invites you into the exploration of yielding as a vital bridge between individuality and unity and as the dynamic art of meeting and being met - by gravity, space, others and life as it is.
The balance between giving and receiving is a deeply relational act that grounds us in the present while opening you to potential energy: In a wholesome, sacred and open space for curiosity we co-create and practice organic, sensual forms of yoga, embodiment, sound & song, breath and free movement.
Rooted in non-dual tantric teachings and inspired by the sacred rhythms of life, we’ll devote these 4 days to yielding as a felt experience that feeds our sense of reciprocity, and a being held with grounded stability and the levity to rise.
With the support of your experienced facilitator - yours truly - you can embrace a journey of self-exploration and surrender to the transformative power of embodied presence.
May 1 - 4, 2025 - swiss alps
“Poetry orients us to our human experience more effectively than anything else. To deeper dimensions of our own experience.
Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis
arrival: thursday morning
3 nights / 4 days
2 meals, all sessions, cake, coffee & tea included
max 17 participants
intimate women collective
local & regional food & sustainable living
departure sunday afternoon
inhabiting the mysterious in the collective..
embodied yoga
breathwork
ecstatic dance
shake the dust
slow somatics & yin
free movement
song & mantra
non-dual teachings
awareness cultivation
embodied yoga & somatics
Somatic yoga is the fusion of the teachings of embodiment schools of Bonnie B. Cohen, AuthenticFlow & Embodied Flow with Bhakti and Vinyasa / Yin Yoga - so a practice laced with gateways to BEING, for being in coherence with mind and body and to move more graceful, present, compassionate and integrated on & off the mat.
Holy Trinity: Breath, Mantra, Meditation
The somatics teachings merge lovingly with the philosophy and beliefs of non-dual tantra. The Holy Trinity is a sadhana practice using ancient traditions of breathwork, mantra recitation and sitting with what is in meditation. We learn and practice the Holy Trinity before our daily movement practice, using breath patterns and gateways to enter the meditative space, anchor to the elements that make us and tap into the cosmic consciousness to reemerge more present, softened and closer to an awakened state.
breathwork
Conscious Connected Breathwork teaches our sympathetic nervous system in the brain to switch off its fight or flight response and activate the rest and digest parasympathetic nervous system instead. Breathwork can lead to profound experiences of healing. Breathing in the circular breathing technique to a soundscape can bring on deep relaxation or a blissful ecstasy, unblock old stagnant trapped energy, bring emotions to the surface and leave you feeling grateful, loved or at peace.
Your Breathwork Host: Daniela
The Breathwork sessions will be facilitated by Daniela. She has been practicing yoga for a long time before diving into different modalities such as meditation, somatics and sound healing but breathwork was the big one for her so she is very happy to pass it on to people holding space for them to experience deep healing.
where the magic happens...
Berghotel Sterna, Feldis, Switzerland
The “Berghotel Sterna” is a stunning mountain retreat space, located in Feldis, Graubünden in Switzerland, designed to provide a natural space for transformative practice. All 15 rooms are all built with natural materials, are south-facing and offer magnificent views of the mountains. Outdoor rooms, sauna and an alpine pool offer wonderful opportunities to relax, linger and integrate. All food served is local, seasonal and organic whenever possible.
Berghotel Sterna is 2h40 from Zurich, 3h from Milano, Munich or from Bern and 2h from Lucerne by car.
daily Schedule
thursday
as of 10:00 Check-In
11:00 Opening Circle & Somatic arrival
12:30 Free time & Welcome coffee
16:00 Movement Practice
17:30 Yoga Nidra
19:00 Dinner
fri & sat
8:00 Holy Trinity
8:30 Movement Practice
10:00 Brunch
Free time
15:00 Somatics & Embodied
17:00 Embodied Yin or Breathwork
19:00 Dinner
sunday
8:00 Holy Trinity
8:30 Movement Practice
10:00 Closing Circle
10:30 Brunch
13:00 Checkout and departure
Note: schedule may be subject to change
treat yourself...
wood sauna
The solid wood sauna is heated with a wood stove, and after heating up you can cool off in the “Sterna-Stream” or in the fresh alpine air. Min 2pax for the Sauna to be heated.
alpine hot pot
An outdoor fresh spring water pool, heated with a wood fire to 39-41° C. Up to 5 people can sit in this relaxing hot pod and watch the Milky Way at night (extra cost).
nature immersion
Enjoy the Viamala region by foot, exploring the Swiss mountainous region in the off-time.
booking options
CHF 1100
Shared Room - shared bathroom
CHF 1200
Shared Room - ensuite bathroom
CHF 1200
Single Room - shared bathroom
CHF 1400
Single Room - ensuite bathroom
uma collective endavours to be inclusive - if your financial situation is stopping you from joining please contact me
please note:
Ensuite rooms are in the modern, shared bathrooms in the traditional part of the building
You will be charged a non-refundable deposit of CHF 500 to reserve your spot.
The remaining amount is due on 1. March 2025
included
Brunch with regional products
3-course vegetarian dinner
Afternoon cake & coffee
All movement, sound, breathwork sessions
4 nights accomodation
Yoga gear
Special diet meals available upon request
1x sauna (with other participants)
not included
Travel to / from the venue
Parking
Cancellation insurance
All extras offered by the hotel at cost (massage treatments)
Wine & extra food
Outdoor Spring Water Hot Pool (Alpenbad)