A holistic spring vacation for body, mind and soul
In-depth yoga practice for a progressive renewal of your vital energy. Relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air, meditative walks, light organic meals and a variety of yoga topics.
Friday, 31 March until Monday, 10 April 2023
Both a shorter and a longer stay is possible.
Lecture series: How yoga works
Noontime or during morning meditation at 6pm
How to feel better all-round with easy cleansing techniques
Saturday, 1 April | Muscles and movement |
Sunday, 2 April | Improving one’s posture |
Monday, 3 April | Support for the nervous system |
Lecture series: Better abdominal health
Noontime or during morning meditation
How to feel better all-round with easy cleansing techniques
Tuesday, 4 April | Better digestion: Stomach and the duodenum |
Wednesday, 5 April | What is good for the liver |
Thursday, 6 April | A balanced pancreas |
Friday, 7 April | Better absorption: From the small intestine into every cell |
Saturday, 8 April | Problem-free elimination: A balanced colon |
Sunday, 9 April | Better abdominal health with Hatha Yoga Kriyas |
Monday, 10 April | Detox@Home |
8:00 – 9:45 am: Asana and Pranayama class
Exploring and Expanding the Basic Sequence
Choose between two levels:
- Gentle to intermediate
Gradual introduction to the breathing and breath holding, more detailed intermediate relaxations, easy asana variations, shorter holding of the asanas. - Intermediate to Advanced
A complete set of breathing exercises, shorter intermediate relaxations, more demanding asana variations, longer holding of the asanas, systematic preparation to the headstand
For both levels the session concludes with the complete deep relaxation with autosuggestion. Followed by questions and answers regarding postures, breathing, relaxation, diet, positive thinking and meditation. With practical suggestions on how to continue your practice at home.
Saturday, 1 April | Asanas for a good sitting pose |
Sunday, 2 April | Expansion of vital energy |
Monday, 3 April | Flexible back, flexible mind |
Tuesday, 4 April | The Sun Salutation in detail |
Wednesday, 5 April | The Shoulderstand Cycle |
Thursday, 6 April | Leg exercises and Forward Bend variations |
Friday, 7 April | Easy back bends |
Saturday, 8 April | Twisting and side bending |
Sunday, 9 April | Balancing poses |
Monday, 10 April | Longer holding of the asanas |
Lecture series: Yoga - a holistic practice
Noontime or during evening meditation
Time-tested yoga practices in daily life
Saturday, 1 April | The Flow of Prana, the vital energy |
Sunday, 2 April | Peace of mind is happiness |
Monday, 3 April | Understanding one’s own thought process |
Tuesday, 4 April | Be good, do good |
Wednesday, 5 April | Expanding the emotions |
Thursday, 6 April | The Self and the body |
Friday, 7 April | The Self and the mind |
Saturday, 8 April | Unity in diversity |
Sunday, 9 April | Inspiration from world religions |
4 – 5:45 pm: Asana and pranayama class
Improve your breathing (gentle to intermediate level)
This class will repeat some of the asana practices of the morning class. More time will be given to preparatory breathing practices, allowing for a more relaxed practice of the pranayama exercises.
Friday, 31 March | Relaxation – Calming down outwardly and inwardly |
Saturday, 1 April | The invigorating contrast of stretching and relaxation |
Sunday, 2 April | The three levels of relaxation |
Monday, 3 April | The movement of the diaphragm |
Tuesday, 4 April | Relax and recharge with abdominal breathing |
Wednesday, 5 April | The complete yogic breath |
Thursday, 6 April | The gentle flow of Alternate Nostril Breathing |
Friday, 7 April | Learning to relax during breath retention |
Saturday, 8 April | Lung purification with Kapalabhati |
Sunday, 9 April | A complete pranayama session |
Tuning to the body systems (intermediate and advanced level)
Within the setting of the complete class sequence, the focus on a particular body system will allow for a deeper practice and a more expanded experience.
Friday, 31 March | Mobility in the most important joints |
Saturday, 1 April | Breathing and relaxation in the asana |
Sunday, 2 April | The meditative Asana experience |
Monday, 3 April | Muscle length |
Tuesday, 4 April | Muscle strength |
Wednesday, 5 April | The spine: Flexion-extension-rotation-lateral bending |
Thursday, 6 April | Increasing your lung capacity |
Friday, 7 April | Strengthening the cardiovascular system |
Saturday, 8 April | Strengthening the digestive system |
Sunday, 9 April | Fine-tuning the nervous system |
Spiritual get-together
On three evenings
Spending time together over tea after a shorter meditation.
An opportunity to ask questions too.
Use the Easter week for a
Further Training for Yoga Teachers
Fresh inspiration and wider horizons:

Yoga Psychology
Fri., 31 March – Tue., 4 April 2023
With Swami Ramapriyananda

Yoga Breath Work
Fri., 7 April – Mon., 10 April 2023
With Swami Sivadasananda