Our retreats below have been voted the No. 1 Yoga Detox destination by the wolrd leading platform: book retreats.com
Join us at an altitude of 1430m, for a relaxing detox sojourn, in a region of the Vaud mountains known for its natural beauty !
Imagine settling in to your morning meditation, to the gentle melody of cow bells in the distance & the nearby lullaby of the wind chime and fountain. You tune in to the breath, noticing the air is clean & fresh. As you become aware of your state of being, you can feel the synchronicity with energy of the mountains vibrating all around you.
Having started the day in the best possible way, with meditation, yoga & vital foods, you feel energised & eager to set out to explore the mountain either by foot or by ski. Whether on the mat, on your skis, in the forest, or in your inner temple, Felix Campbell will inspire you to go beyond the physical. Harnessing the power of the present moment, to relax, to rewire, to re-learn and to realise.
Felix is a full time yoga teacher, life coach, mentor & entrepreneur, with a quarter of a century of experience of personal and spiritual development, optimal health & well being. The founder of I AM UNITY (formerly Fleur de Vie Yoga), will take excellent care of you and go the extra mile to co-create an unforgettable experience with you.
You LOVE to be in nature - right ?!
Maybe you also realise, even intuitively, that the energy of the mountains is particularly powerful & the environment conducive to deep cleaning & healing. This is one of the main reasons many monasteries are built at high altitude, in spite of the complexity of the task. Yoga, hiking or skiing in the Swiss mountains, while having inspiring conversations and then recharging with more yoga, meditation and organic nourishing food... what else ?!
As we're committed to holding the space for an exprience which resonates profoundly with each individual, we've chosen to remove the lottery of a large group. Far from the crowds of camps, hotels, or conventional retreats, the maximum of 6 guests, allows for you to be seen & heard. Leaving you the space to disconnect & be in the moment, while reaping the benefits of yoga teaching, adjustments, health, nutrition & life coaching tailored o your personal needs.
There are plenty of retreats at stunning locations around the world & this one is no exception! For those of you visiting our page internationally, it's worth mentioning that Switzerland offers that additional "Made in Switzerland" quality standard; clean & efficient public spaces, without strikes, where services run on time, whether it be the airports, the trains, or the mountain villages.
ACCOMODATION
Private flat in a new chalet built in 2015
In the beginning we wondered whether the super synergy between participants was just good luck ? We've now had the privilege of hosting a number of retreats & while it might sound pretentious, they've all been amazing ! It would seem that the people that gravitate to this kind of experience, have a similar elevated vibration.
The closest description that we can give of the atmosphere would be the following. Imagine that you have a reliable friend, that invites you for a weekend of yoga in the mountains, with some people they’d like you to meet. That might sound like a cliché, but it's really how it feels. The host & participants get to know each other in no time, are kind & respectful and everything feels very relaxed and natural. Everybody comes with a good intention & it works !
It's essential to feel at home, so that the analytical left hemisphere of the brain can lower it's guard. The para-sympathetic nervous system can then move the body from fight or flight, to rebuild & repair. Indeed more & more countries agree, that spending time in nature may well be one of the most healing activities. Remove the daily preoccupations and digital distractions to breathe deeper, practice deeper, sleep better & return to your natural state of joy.
These retreats are open to you, whatever your experience with yoga. The intention for the practice is physical, mental & emotional detoxing which is primarily achieved by letting go.
Master Bedroom
1x 160cm double-bed
2x 90cm single bunk beds
Second Bedroom
1x 160cm double-bed
2x 90cm single bunk beds
FOOD
Primarily Vegan & with some lactose free vegetarian options
As you may have noticed from the reviews, Felix is as passionate about creating healthy, organic, home-made vegetarian dishes, as he is about the physical aspects of yoga! Indeed good "life hygiene" is a fundamental aspect of the practice and micro-nutrition essential to optimal health.
Felix will prepare, with love & care, three-part vegan, part vegetarian meals per day, in addition to the pre-1st class fresh fruit & smoothies in the morning. A wide range of teas, including detox options, fresh fruit juice, and freshly ground coffee are all included with pleasure.
Program
Times are flexible to suit participants
All classes & activities are optional
Arrival Evening
from 17:45
Welcome dinner (19:00)
Retreat Days
Meditation - 15 Minutes - (07:30 - 07:45)
Light Snack of fruit & drink - (07:45 - 08:00)
Vinyasa Yoga - (08:00 - 09:30)
Breakfast -(09:30 - 10:30)
Optional Daily Hike or Ski - (11:00 - 12:30)
To Lac Lioson (possibility to swim).
Through the forest
Up the wild mountain
The secluded valley
Lunch - (13:30 - 14:30)
Relax time - 3 terraces with lounge chairs - (14:30 - 16:30)
Hatha / Yin Yoga - (16:30 - 17:45)
Freshen up - (17:45 - 19:00)
Dinner (19:00 - 20:00 Except last day)
Optional Documentary
