Mountain Stillness: A 4-Day Jivamukti Yoga & Meditation Retreat in the Swiss Alps

This 4-day retreat at Berglodge37 pairs the physical challenge of Jivamukti Yoga with the deep stillness of a mountain winter. Mornings start with meditation before a long, dynamic asana practice that links breath and movement to a soundtrack — expect to hear everything from Krishna Das to electronic artists. Mantra chanting and pranayama are woven through, giving the physical practice an energetic and spiritual dimension you don't get in a standard vinyasa class.

Afternoons are deliberately unscheduled. With no cars, no shops, and no wifi after 11pm, you're free to hike snow-covered trails, read in the library, or just watch the light change on the peaks. The program includes a daily restorative yoga session in the late afternoon, and evenings close with Yoga Nidra — a guided deep-rest practice that many guests describe as the most restorative part of the day.

Anne-Sophie Fenner leads the retreat. She's a longtime professional dancer and choreographer who completed her 300-hour Jivamukti training after an immersion with the method's founders, Sharon Gannon and David Life. Her teaching style is described by guests as demanding and gentle at once — physically strong, but always attuned to what each person needs. She also brings in selected philosophy from yogic scriptures, and the morning silence and digital detox are treated as part of the practice itself.

The lodge itself is a study in intentional simplicity. Rooms have moonwood walls, quality bedding, and a small seating area with mountain views — and nothing else. No TVs, minibars, or phones. Meals are served communally at long tables, with mostly vegetarian, regional produce. It's a four-day reset that feels both luxurious and genuinely spartan, in the best way.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Yoga Nidra sessions - Mantra chanting - Philosophical insights into the yogic scriptures - Use of the sauna and steam bath - WiFi connection (6am-11pm)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Travel costs to and from the retreat - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary