Yoga Escape
Blog
On yoga, meditation, ritual and retreats in the Swiss mountains.
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Your first yoga retreat: what to expect — with a packing list
Going on a yoga retreat for the first time? What a day looks like, how to prepare, what to pack — and which questions to ask beforehand.
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Havan: what is a vedic fire ceremony?
What is a havan (homa)? The origin, ritual and meaning of the vedic fire ceremony — and how you can experience one at the Schweibenalp.
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Meditation for beginners: 5 simple exercises for everyday life
Learn to meditate without pressure: five simple exercises for beginners, how long to practise, common obstacles — and what research says.
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Start the new year differently: intentions, not resolutions, on a yoga retreat
Why New Year's resolutions often fail and intentions last longer — with journaling questions and our New Year retreat at Hotel Balance in Valais.
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Yoga retreat in Switzerland: how to choose the right one
How to choose a yoga retreat in Switzerland: venue, teacher, programme, group size, price and terms. An honest checklist before you book.
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A yoga weekend in the Bernese Oberland: the Schweibenalp above Lake Brienz
A yoga weekend in the Bernese Oberland: what makes the Schweibenalp above Brienz special, how to get there and what two days of practice look like.
