Our yoga retreat in Switzerland will include a daily, early morning, energizing Kripalu Yoga class specially designed to prepare our bodies for a day of walking and hiking in the Swiss Alps.

Each hatha class will feature an invigorating pranayama component, postures selected to stretch out hamstrings, calf and quadricep muscles, as well as a series of twists to loosen the spine. Our intention for the morning practice will be to get our bodies ready to explore the trails that give access to the wonders of the Berner Oberland.

The afternoon yoga practice will be more inwardly focused. Restorative postures, light stretching, meditation, centering pranayamas and deep relaxation will help us wind down after a day of exploration.

We will offer some special sessions during the program including a foot massage workshop. You will learn to give and receive a soothing foot massage that you can practice the rest of the week and take home with you.

The Kripalu Yoga style of yoga accommodates all levels of flexibility, strength and experience. Beginners are welcome.

Visit the Murren location page which has lots more photos and describes in detail the accommodations, activities and included tours.

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Some Comments from 2006 Trip Participants:

Very impressive, professional, well organized program. Precise cueing (verbal cues). Grateful for consideration of everyones varied level of yoga. Food and accommodations excellent. Good ratio of hikes, relaxation and yoga. Also permission to do as little or as much as you like. Terrific role models. Wonderful examples for novice "want-to-be's". Anne, Norwich, Ontario

Wonderful program. Excellent organization. Very good excursions. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. The best views from your room in the world. The best air in the world. Gunilla, Columbia, MO

Great organization to accommodate all! Full program and time to relax or not. Always an activity to enjoy the great outdoors. Sigrid, Clifton, NJ

I had an awesome time! There was a good balance of yoga & activities. The places that were chosen showed the best of what the area had to offer. Kelly, Montreal, PQ

There were so many wonderful experiences in the program it is difficult to focus on all of it at once. I liked sharing meals together. Both of you are friendly and easy with us. I would certainly always remember the experience as very special. Linda, Orlando, FL

Stimulating! Although I was probably the least experienced in the practice of yoga, I found the classes excellent in terms of following directions of movement, especially breathing!! The hiking was beautiful, and the hikes just right in terms of length and difficulty when led by the program directors. Berny, Wanaque, NJ

Some Comments from 2005 Trip Participants:

Excellent! Wonderful, peaceful experience. I do feel transformed after this trip. Shamira, Toronto, Canada.

I loved everything -- the yoga really helped my flexibility and strength; the hikes -- all so wonderful and varied; the millions of wildflowers -- so vibrant and exhuberant; the power of the waterfalls. Learning to just BE in the moment! Ingrid, Madison, WI

A terrific combination of yoga, breathing and exploration of an idyllic alpine community. Donna, Madison, WI

Very exhilarating! Elly, New Brunswick, Canada

I loved the schedule. Great allowance of time to do stuff. Not too much in one day, yet wonderful plans to do lots. Marvelous! Karene, Columbia, MO

Ahhhh... The location for this location is incredibly delicious! I can't wait to return. Vielen Danke to Ken & Kathleen. Donna, Texarkana, TX

Blissful immersion in Swiss culture. Considerate, warm, caring leaders made me feel a part of a holistic, spiritual experience. Anne, Winnepeg, Canada

A great week in all respects. June, NYC, NY

Some Comments from 2004 Trip Participants:

In Switzerland I discovered heaven on earth with the "Yoga in the Swiss Alps" program. This trip touched my heart and soul -- and my body. Life really is perfect!
Ann, Columbia, MO

The trip was the absolute best of my entire life and I cannot wait to do it again next year! I loved the yoga and all the extra trimmings!!!! Are we going to Corfu next year?
Donna, Texarkana, TX

Murren is a holy site... the weather changing from moment to moment. A journey to remember. Bob, SLC, UT

Everything was wonderful -- no worries. It is such an incredible experience to float through beauty feeling suspended in time. Kelly, Charlottesville, VA

The Switzerland experience was like being on a cloud above the world. Total peace and serenity. You both make everything so nurturing for the body and mind. Murren: majestic mountains, neat tidy gardens, beautiful cows, neat tidy trains, very comfortable accommodations, very good food, and a very interesting and fun group of people. My biggest problem is deciding which weeks I can spend with you next summer!!! I would love to go back to Tuscany and Switzerland and go to Corfu too!
Kathy, Boca Raton, FL

It is an especially spectacular place. I would love to come back.
Charlene, Phoenix, AZ

A safe way to be a tourist -- with nice people, well-organized touring and enough free time for individual interests. The balance of yoga with the rest of the program was good. Sarah, SLC, UT