Hatha & restorative
Slow Mornings
- Dates
- 14–20 June 2027
- Length
- 6 nights
- Where
- Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland
- Led by
- Teacher A
- Level
- All levels
- Price
- from CHF 2,140Early-bird price, until 31 January
Slow Mornings is our quietest retreat. The morning practice starts at a quarter past seven, the evenings belong to supported poses with blankets and bolsters, and there is plenty of free time in between. If you have never practised yoga you are as welcome as someone with years of practice: every pose has a simpler and a harder version.
In mid-June the meadows around the chalet are in full flower and the evenings stay light for a long time. On Thursday we walk together to the Bachalpsee; on the other afternoons you can swim in the mountain lake, lie in the sauna or read on the balcony. We take twelve guests at most, so the group stays small and calm.
You need no experience. We show every posture and offer a gentler version of each.
Every session is optional. The programme is an invitation, not a timetable: if you would rather sleep, read or walk, do that, and owe no one an explanation.
Day by day
Subject to change
Monday 14 JuneArrival
15:00–17:00
Arrival and check-in
We collect you from Grindelwald station. Tea and cake in the garden, then time to unpack and settle in.
17:30–18:30
Arrival practice
An hour of gentle hatha to move the journey out of the body.
19:00
Welcome dinner
The first evening at one long table. Vegetarian, local, four courses.
21:00
Free timeEvening to yourself
Library, fireside room or an early night.
Tuesday 15 JuneBreath
07:15–08:30
Morning practice: hatha
Slow sun salutations and simple breathing, doors open to the valley.
08:45
Breakfast
Porridge, bread from the village, alpine cheese, fresh fruit.
10:30–11:30
Workshop: learning to breathe
What the breath does to the nervous system and how to use that at home.
12:30
Lunch
Long and unhurried, on the terrace when the weather allows.
13:30–17:00
Free timeOpen afternoon
Walk, swim in the mountain lake, lie in the sauna, book a massage – or do nothing at all. None of it is compulsory.
17:30–18:45
Evening practice: restorative
Long, supported holds with blankets and bolsters.
19:30
Dinner
Vegetarian, local, four courses.
Wednesday 16 JuneRoots
07:15–08:30
Morning practice: standing
Standing postures and balance, with plenty of time for the feet.
08:45
Breakfast
Porridge, bread from the village, alpine cheese, fresh fruit.
10:30–11:30
Workshop: props
How blocks, straps and blankets make every pose accessible.
12:30
Lunch
Long and unhurried, on the terrace when the weather allows.
13:30–17:00
Free timeOpen afternoon
Walk, swim in the mountain lake, lie in the sauna, book a massage – or do nothing at all. None of it is compulsory.
17:30–18:45
Evening practice: yin
Quiet floor postures for hips and back.
19:30
Dinner
Vegetarian, local, four courses.
Thursday 17 JuneOutside
07:15–08:15
Short morning practice
Mobility work for the walking day.
08:30
Breakfast
Porridge, bread from the village, alpine cheese, fresh fruit.
09:30–16:30
Walking day to the Bachalpsee
Up to First by gondola, then on foot to the Bachalpsee and back across the alpine pastures. About four hours of walking at an easy pace, picnic on the way. If you would rather stay at the chalet, stay at the chalet.
17:30–18:30
Evening practice: legs up
Restorative for tired legs after the walk.
19:30
Dinner
Vegetarian, local, four courses.
Friday 18 JuneSilence
07:15–08:30
Silent morning practice
The whole practice without cues. The silence lasts until after breakfast.
08:45
Breakfast
Porridge, bread from the village, alpine cheese, fresh fruit.
10:30–11:30
Workshop: yoga nidra
Guided deep relaxation lying down, easy to practise at home.
12:30
Lunch
Long and unhurried, on the terrace when the weather allows.
13:30–17:00
Free timeOpen afternoon
Walk, swim in the mountain lake, lie in the sauna, book a massage – or do nothing at all. None of it is compulsory.
17:30–18:45
Evening practice: restorative
Supported backbends and a long final relaxation.
19:30
Dinner
Vegetarian, local, four courses.
Saturday 19 JuneBringing it together
07:15–08:30
Morning practice: your own sequence
Together we build a short practice you can keep up at home.
08:45
Breakfast
Porridge, bread from the village, alpine cheese, fresh fruit.
12:30
Lunch
Long and unhurried, on the terrace when the weather allows.
13:30–17:00
Free timeOpen afternoon
Walk, swim in the mountain lake, lie in the sauna, book a massage – or do nothing at all. None of it is compulsory.
17:30–18:45
Last evening practice
Hatha and restorative, by candlelight.
19:30
Farewell dinner
The last dinner, with wine from the Valais for anyone who likes.
Sunday 20 JuneDeparture
07:30–08:30
Closing practice
A quiet hour to close the week.
09:00
Farewell brunch
No rush. If you have an early train, we pack you lunch.
11:00
Departure
Transfer to Grindelwald station for trains from 11:30.
What is included
- Six nights in the chalet
- Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free on request
- Two sessions daily: hatha in the morning, restorative or yin in the evening
- Three workshops: breath, props, yoga nidra
- Guided walking day including mountain railway and picnic
- Tea, coffee, water and fresh juices all day
- Sauna, mountain lake and garden, any time
- Mats, blocks, blankets and bolsters; you need not bring anything
- Pick-up and drop-off at Grindelwald station
Not included
On top of the price; some can be booked on site.
- Travel to GrindelwaldWe are happy to help with train connections
- Massage, 60 minutesCHF 140In the chalet, bookable for the afternoons
- Private session with the teacher, 60 minutesCHF 120
- Tourist taxSet by the municipality and settled on site
- Travel and cancellation insurance
Rooms and prices
Prices per person for the whole week.
Shared twin room
Two single beds, view to the slope, bathroom on the landing. You share with another guest of the same gender; we pair guests in advance.
CHF 2,140per personEarly-bird priceRegular CHF 2,340
Places available4 places left
Double room for two
Double bed or two beds pushed together, private bathroom, valley view. For two people travelling together; the price is per person.
CHF 2,340per personEarly-bird priceRegular CHF 2,540
Places available2 places left
Single room
A small room of your own under the roof, with a private bathroom and a skylight towards the Eiger. Quiet, simple, just big enough.
CHF 2,780per personEarly-bird priceRegular CHF 2,980
Places available3 places left
Single room with balcony
The largest room in the house, for one: wooden floor, an armchair by the window, private bathroom and a south-facing balcony that gets the first sun.
CHF 3,090per personEarly-bird priceRegular CHF 3,290
Places available1 place left
Arrival and departure
- Arrival
- Monday 14 June, 15:00
- Departure
- Sunday 20 June, 11:00
Getting here
Chalet above Grindelwald, 3818 Grindelwald
Grindelwald station is a little over three hours from Zurich by train, via Bern and Interlaken Ost. We collect you there and take you back at the end of the week; you do not need a car.
Good to know
You take part at your own risk. Please check that you are fit to do so and take out travel and cancellation insurance; it is not included in the price. Weather, mountain railway operations and a teacher's illness can change the programme. We tell you as early as we can and offer an equivalent alternative. You receive the booking terms with the confirmation of your enquiry.
Would you like to come?
An enquiry is not binding. We reply personally.
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