Yoga Retreat New Years Retreat with Breathwork, Yoga & more

Schloss Glarisegg 1, 8266 Steckborn

This residential retreat experience takes place in a seminar center in Sornetan, in the Jura region of Switzerland. We will live together and share meals, creating a tribal, family spirit. Our group will be small, with a maximum of 16 participants. There is enough space for you to take a breath on your own in case you desire. There are double and single rooms available. All rooms are equipped with a sink, bathrooms are shared. Bedding and towels are included. For socializing or relaxing outside your room, there is a small lounge area at your disposal, as well as the dining hall. The overall standard of the retreat center is simple, personal, and comfortable. The seminar center can be reached with public transport (bus stop: Sornetan). Parking spots are available for free. On weekends, there is no public transport; no worries, we will find a solution together for your return trip. Also, we will send the link to a table for rideshare coordination to all participants before the start of the retreat. ⟣──⟢ ⧟ ⟐ ⧟ ⟣──⟢ Food We will have two main meals a day: Brunch at 11:15 and Dinner at 18:00. There will be a snack bar (nuts, fruit, tea, pleasant surprises) available all day. All food will be vegan (with occasional, separate vegetarian options, such as cheese), organic, and prepared with love by our chefs. In case you have any food allergies, you can let us know in the registration form and our kitchen team will do their best to incorporate your preferences.

We are Carmen and Christian — partners in life and in our work. Together, we create and hold transformative spaces that invite authenticity, self-exploration, and deep connection. Under the name FULLY ALIVE, we guide people in retreats, workshops, and one-on-one sessions, supporting them in discovering what truly makes them feel alive. Since 2021, we have been co-creating retreats that weave together our shared experience in yoga, tantra, breathwork, embodiment, and group facilitation. In addition to our personal experience, we are both trained and certified as: ⟐ Yoga Teachers (YA RYT-500) – Durga’s Tiger School, 2019–2021 ⟐ Biodynamic Breathwork Practitioners (BBTRS) – Biodynamic Breathwork Institute, 2019–2023 ⟐ Group Facilitators for Transformative Spaces – Nativ by Shachar Caspi, 2023

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We will adapt the program according to the weather and the flow of the group. A typical day might look like this: 07:00 – 08:00 Morning Practice 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast & Break 09:30 – 12:30 Morning Session 13:00 – 15:00 Lunch & Rest 15:00 – 18:00 Afternoon Session 18:30 – 20:00 Dinner & Break 20:00 – 21:00 Evening Session And if you ever need more time for yourself, you’re always free to skip a session. ⟣──⟢ ⧟ ⟐ ⧟ ⟣──⟢ Breathwork The breath is a gateway to aliveness and presence. In this retreat, we open that gateway through various forms of breathwork. Short meditative breathing practices and pranayama sequences accompany us, as well as two deep sessions based on the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System (BBTRS). During a BBTRS session, we guide you through connected breathing, dynamic music, movement, and (self-)touch — inviting you into a profound connection with your body and emotions. The intention is to support your body’s natural processes and to release mental, emotional, and physical blockages. This opens pathways to vitality, self-love, and deep relaxation. Throughout the session, we support you in staying present and connected to your felt experience. Through this embodiment, emotional charge can soften and lose intensity, empowering you to consciously feel what is alive within you — with love and acceptance. From here, you reconnect with your innate capacity for healing and transformation. ⟣──⟢ ⧟ ⟐ ⧟ ⟣──⟢ Kaula Tantra Yoga Alongside breathwork, Kaula Tantra Yoga forms the second heart piece of this retreat. This 2.5-hour sequence originates from an ancient tantric lineage (based on the teachings of Bhagavan Shanmuka Anantha Natha) and is practiced in a slow, flowing way — cultivating mindfulness, patience, and inner awareness. Each asana is held gently for an extended time, inviting deep relaxation and the discovery of your own authentic expression — without pressure to be “perfect” or to compare yourself. The practice creates space for acceptance, stillness, and loving connection with yourself. And if the length of the sequence sounds intimidating — our yoga practice is open to everyone, regardless of experience, flexibility, or body type. At the same time, it can open new dimensions even for experienced practitioners. ⟣──⟢ ⧟ ⟐ ⧟ ⟣──⟢ Complementary Practices Meditation: We practice active meditations using movement, voice, and visualization to enter deep meditative states. Nature Connection: Nature is our greatest teacher — always around us and within us. Through connecting with nature, we experience the magic of life in a direct and tangible way. Forum & Talking Stick: We use these tools of conscious communication to support the group process. They offer a space to show yourself fully — with whatever is alive in the present moment. Singing Circle: Through singing together, we connect with joy and celebrate life. We sing songs of power and mantras from different traditions. Dance: Dance is one of the most beautiful ways to connect with our life energy — whether to warm up before yoga or to celebrate together. Cacao Ceremony: In this ritual space, we connect with the medicine of raw cacao. Cacao carries a heart-opening quality that helps us deepen connection with ourselves and with the group. From this open space, when we move into dance, breathwork, or nature connection, we can experience the magic of the moment even more fully.