eASTER Alpine RETREAT:
YOGA & AYURVEDA
18 to 21 April 2025
A holistic mountain retreat at Chalet Ganesha, Champéry (Switzerland)
Reset your body and mind during this transformative long weekend with somatic & hatha yoga, and ayurvedic food + optional treatments
In ayurvedic medicine, spring is said to be the best time of the year, along with the autumn shift, for a health reset.
This retreat is an opportunity to recharge in a natural alpine environment. We will revive our digestion with practices and fresh ayurvedic inspired meals to remove toxins and any stagnant energy accumulated in winter. You will learn about digestive spices and how to cook kitchari, a simple yet powerful ayurvedic meal for safely detoxing the body.
If you have been struggling with your health or finding it challenging to make time for yourself and your wellbeing, we are creating this peaceful space where you can disconnect from your daily duties. You will be able to fully focus on inner healing and take care of yourself in a fabulous retreat centre of the Swiss Alps.
There will be time to relax, to walk in the mountains and to share delicious food with the group. You can also receive ayurvedic consultations and massages if you wish to book these extras treatments.
Weekend program
Location
You will be hosted at Chalet Ganesha, a beautiful and cosy retreat centre nested in the alpine village of Champéry. Purely focused on spiritual events, Chalet Ganesha place offers the perfect environment for relaxation, natural healing and scenic mountain walks.
YOGA
We will share Hatha Yoga through profound breath, asanas and purifiying kriyas. Some classes will include Yoga Nidra while others will be combined with Somatic yoga, an approach to release stored traumas from the body, giving an opportunity to become more conscious and therefore activate our potential for healing and transformation.
ayurveda
We will introduce diet and daily routines that you can easily implement in your life. If you wish to go deeper with a personalized approach or to address specific healths needs, you will have the opportunity to book ayurvedic health consultations and massages at an extra cost.
Intentional schedule
Friday - Day 1
– From 3pm: Arrival and installation
– 3pm to 5pm: Possibility to book ayurvedic consultations and massages
– 5:30 to 7:30pm: Opening circle and evening practice with gentle Yoga
– 7.30pm: Dinner
– 9pm: Introduction on Ayurveda & routines for the week-end
– 10pm: Silence & bed time
Saturday - Day 2
– 7.45 to 8.30am: Wake-up meditation & purifying Kriya practices
– 8.30am: Herbal drinks & fruits
– 9 to 10.30am: Energising Yoga practice
– 10.30 to 11.30am: Spice & Kicthari cooking workshop
– 11.30am: Brunch
– 1 to 5pm: Free time with possibility to book ayurvedic consultations and massages
– 5 to 7pm: Gentle Yoga & Meditation
– 7pm: Dinner
-10pm: Silence & bed time
Sunday - Day 3
– 7.45 to 8.30am: Wake-up meditation & purifying Kriya practices
– 8.30am: Herbal drinks & fruits
– 9 to 10.30am: Energising Yoga practice
– 11.30am: Brunch
– 1 to 5pm: Free time with possibility to book ayurvedic consultations and massages
– 5.30 to 7pm: Gentle Yoga
– 7pm: Dinner
– 9pm: Yoga Nidra
-10pm: Silence & bed time
MONDAY - Day 4
– 7.45 to 8.30am: Wake-up meditation & purifying Kriya practices
– 8.30am: Herbal drinks & fruits
– 9 to 10.30am: Energising Yoga practice
– 10.30am: Packing time
– 12pm: Brunch
– 1:30pm: Closing circle
– 3pm: Departure
Reservation
Price
Shared double or twin room :
CHF 980.- per person
Private room single occupancy (shared bathroom) :
CHF 1280.- per person
(Only 3 private rooms available )
How to book
To guarantee your registration, a deposit of CHF 300.- is required.*
To reserve your spot, click here to fill in the booking form, and we will send you the payment details.
*Full amount will be due prior to the starting date of the retreat or the latest on arrival.
Cancellation policy
In case you need to cancel your attendance, we offer you a flexible cancellation policy.
- 100% deposit refund for cancellation 30+ days before retreat start date.
- 50% deposit refund for cancellation 15-29 days before retreat start date.
- 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-14 days before retreat start date.
What’s included in the weekend price
- 3 night accommodation in a shared or private room
- 6 yoga classes
- Access to the facilities: yoga room with mats & props, kitchen, dining room, communal and rest areas
- Vegetarian meals: 3 brunches and 3 dinners
- Water, herbal teas and healthy snacks
- Access to the sauna
- Local taxes
Please send your inquiries & bookings on this contact form or WhatsApp +41 76 727 77 00
Testimonials
Optional Massages & Consultations
These treatments are not included in the weekend price but we offer special rates to the participants:
Massages
CHF 100.- for 60 minutes / CHF 150.- for 90 minutes
Ayurvedic, Thai Yoga massage or Deep Tissue massage
Ayurvedic Health Consultation
CHF 120.- for about 75 minutes
Your session begins with a thorough health assessment (including pulse and tongue diagnosis) to determine your constitution and potential imbalances. Based on this, we will create a personalized treatment plan sent later by email with recommendations diet & lifestyle, and possible herbal remedies.
If you are interested in booking a session, we advise doing so in advance as slots are limited.
Discover Chalet Ganesha
Located in the picturesque Swiss Alpine village of Champéry, this luxury retreat center evolved from a 1950s mountain farmhouse, envisioned by Solange Demole in 2004. The center comprises four chalets, including Ganesha and Grand Ganesh – the latter featuring a stunning 121m² space designed using golden ratio principles. All chalets are Feng Shui-aligned, equipped with spring water and 5G protection.
Our retreat will be hosted in either Ganesha or Grand Ganesh, depending on group size.
About Champéry
Located 90 minutes from Geneva, Champéry lies at the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Europe’s largest ski area linked by Switzerland and France. This fabulous area, with the Dents-du-Midi mountains in the background, is sure to delight winter sports fans and mountain bikers in the summer months.
Meet the team
Céline
Céline has received extensive training in Ayurveda & Yoga from Indian and Swiss institutions, such as the European Institute of Vedic Studies. She teaches personalized Hatha Yoga through an Ayurvedic lens, adapting practices to individual needs and natural cycles. She loves sharing Yoga Nidra, a deep yet effortless meditation technique.
Joan
Joan, trained in Svastha Yoga under A.G Mohan, blends Krishnamacharya’s teachings with his studies in Tantra, metaphysics, active dreaming and trauma. His approach focuses on breath and mindful movement, creating a practice that is both gentle and powerful – where authentic expression flows naturally through slow, sensitive movements.
We’re truly delighted to share this retreat with you and can’t wait to connect in person!