Mindful Ski & Yoga Week in the Swiss Alps

The core of this retreat is the blend of on-snow coaching with off-snow practice. Your guide does not just take you down runs; they encourage you to pay attention to the feel of your skis on the snow, your breathing, and the landscape around you. That approach can change how you ski—more fluid, more balanced, more in control. With three full days and one half day of guided skiing, there is enough time to see real progress in your technique without feeling rushed.

Your host and teacher for the week is Nina, an RYT-500 certified yoga instructor who co-manages the Mad Retreat hotel. Her yoga sessions mix dynamic flow with yin-style deep stretching and fascia release, which is exactly what your body needs after a day of skiing. She also leads the meditation and pranayama sessions. The program includes five yoga practices and five meditation sessions over the six days, so there is a proper structure to the week.

One of the standout sessions is the myofascial muscle release workshop, which focuses on deep tissue trigger techniques to ease tension and restore flexibility. Heavy ski boots and long days on the mountain tighten up the calves, quads, and glutes; this workshop is designed to undo some of that. There is also aerial yoga available—a couple of guests have specifically mentioned loving the aerial yoga guided by Nina, so it is a genuine part of the offering here.

The location itself is a big part of the appeal. The Mad Retreat Hotel is in Haute-Nendaz, right in the middle of the 4 Vallées, Switzerland's largest ski area. The retreat takes place in winter, when the whole region is under snow. The hotel is a converted chalet with its own restaurant, spa, and yoga deck, and it is small enough that you will get to know the other guests quickly.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a Mazot Garden Room - Full board (breakfast and dinner, plus lunches served at the hotel) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - 3 full days of guided skiing - 1 half day of guided skiing - 5 yoga practices - 5 meditation and pranayama practices - 5-day lift pass for the 4 Vallées - 1 Myofascial Muscle Release & Recovery Workshop - Spa access - 10% discount on massages - Free Wi-Fi - Free parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - 3 lunches on the mountain - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional spa treatments - Ski equipment rental