Hatha and Mantra Yoga Retreat Week - Schweibenalp

Detached from everyday life, you can experience yourself in a new way in your yoga practice in this extraordinary place of power. In fantastic surroundings, full of silence and harmony, you will immerse yourself deeply in yoga and experience peace in a magnificent environment. Bruno Dietziker (Hatha Yoga) will lead the Retreat together with Prasadini Krissi Mayer (Pujari, Harmonium, Mantra, Kirtan and Bhajan singing) in the Center of Unity Schweibenalp, a spiritual oasis full of strength and love, high above the famous Giessbach Falls Our yogashala and the accommodation are located in the middle of an intact, wild mountain area with sensational views of the beautiful Lake Brienz and the Alps towering behind it. The different moods and the often changing light will captivate you. Mystical, magical… deeply moving.

Program

'Listen, grow and live with your heart' Leave everyday life behind you for a week and immerse yourself in the world of your own source, your spiritual heart. The retreat program is designed so that your joy of life flows more day by day, your body stretches, expands and strengthens and you nourish yourself with pranic energy. You will learn wonderful bhakti practices that develop humility and devotion. We practice mindful Hatha Yoga every day, combining the physical and subtle practice with 6 differentiated philosophical topics that help you lead a meaningful life and understand that there is no real reason for mental suffering. Together with Prasadini Krissi Mayer we celebrate Vedic Fire Ceremonies, expanding our consciousness with chants, mantra and sound that energize and trigger deep transformation. Typical Daily Routine 07.00 - 08.00: Meditation with Bruno or Vedic Fire Ceremony in the Dhuni with Prasadini 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Hatha Yogasana Practice based on the daily theme and Yoga Nidra with Bruno 4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (twice a week): Introduction to Bhakti Yoga. Understand and learn about Vedic Rituals and learn to play the Harmonium with Prasadini 7.15 p.m.: Aarati, Vedic Element and Light Celebration in the temple, followed by extensive Kirtan and Bhajan singing with Harmonium accompaniment and other instruments from the Indian Tradition, with stories from the Indian Mythological World of Gods with Prasadini

Organizational Notes

Course leaders: Bruno Dietziker and Prasadini Krissi Mayer Prasadini Krissi Mayer has been Pujarini at the Temple of Unity Schweibenalp for 8 years and has been traveling to India every year for 16 years to devote herself to study Yoga and Meditation. She learned how to perform Traditional Pujas from various Indian teachers. Prasadini will perform all Aaratis and Vedic Fire Ceremonies. She will touch us deeply with her beautiful Traditional Mantra, Kirtan and Bhajan Chants. You can find Video and Audio samples from our evening Bhajan sessions in 2023 under 'Program' (Watch Video) and 'Yogashala' (Kirtan Audio Sample Prasadini) Course costs: CHF 790.- Places: 18 participants

Yogashala

The seminar house is the heart of our oasis of peace and quiet. Being able to practice Yoga in this environment and atmosphere is truly a rare privilege. The extraordinary power, stillness and grace of the Center of Unity make this place ideal for a profound, heart-opening Yoga Practice.

Accommodation

Schweibenalp offers a large number of accommodation options including full board Vegetarian Cuisine: Single Room: CHF 160.- Double Room: CHF 135.- Multi-Bed Room: CHF 121.- In your own Camper: CHF 102.- In your own Tent: CHF 87.- From most rooms you can enjoy a fantastic view of the mountains and Lake Brienz. The entire facility was designed with a lot of love, empathy and foresight and is also managed in this way. To book your desired room, I ask you to contact the Schweibenalp community directly at the following E-mail: info@schweibenalp.ch

Getting There

Arrive by public transport or private car Train arrival: via Lucerne or Bern to Brienz. From Brienz train station, take the “Axalp” post bus to the “Bramisegg” stop. You can find travel routes and the current timetable at www.sbb.ch. The Center is approx. 800m away from the Bramisegg bus stop (around 15 minutes on foot). If desired, there is a pick-up service from Brienz train station (CHF 37 per trip for up to 4 people, CHF 45 for 5 to 8 people). The pick-up service from the “Bramisegg” post bus stop to the Center of Unity Schweibenalp is free. Please arrange transfer early: info@schweibenalp.ch Arriving by car: Motorway exit A8 Brienz / Giessbach / Axalp, then direction Axalp up the mountain to the “Bramisegg” restaurant. Take the side road to the right for about 800m through the forest. Stay right at the fork on the way up to the Schweibenalp.

Registration

When you register (please go to Registration above), the course fee is also due. Transfer course fee: CHF 790.- IBAN CH53 0070 0110 0002 8503 1 Zürcher Kantonalbank, 8010 Zurich BIC: ZKBKCHZZ80A Pure Yoga Bruno Dietziker Seebahnstrasse 257 8004 Zurich Cancellation Agreements: If you withdraw (in writing) up to 2 months before the start of the course, we will charge a processing fee of CHF 150.-. If you withdraw later or drop out of the course, the course fee cannot be refunded. However, if your place can be filled by someone on the waiting list, the course fee will be fully refunded (minus the processing fee of CHF 150.-). Costs for Food and Accommodation Accommodation and Food are not included in the course fee. The Schweibenalp community will take care of the allocation of your desired room and any special meal requests. To do this, please write an E-mail to the following address: info@schweibenalp.ch

Hatha and Mantra Yoga Retreat Week - Schweibenalp

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