Winter Preparation Retreat in Kienberg

What makes this retreat interesting is how clearly it links practical winter wellbeing with a full embodied programme. The health sessions are not separated from the yoga and rest: nutrition, homeopathy, supplements and herbal medicine sit alongside breathwork, meditation, sauna time and unhurried meals. It feels more grounded than a generic wellness weekend, with a detailed schedule, two named facilitators and several accommodation options.

Friday begins with check-in, a welcome round, dinner and an evening session on nutrition, pranayama and meditation. Saturday moves through morning Kundalini Yoga, teaching on homeopathy and nutrition, free time for walking or sauna, a session on supplements and breathing, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra. Sunday includes another Kundalini practice, a workshop on herbal medicine, meditation, lunch, Yin Yoga and a closing round. No previous experience is required.

Andrea Hofer is a naturopath specialising in Traditional European Naturopathy and homeopathy. She leads the natural-health teaching across nutrition, homeopathy, supplements and herbal medicine. Daniela Müller works with complementary yoga therapy and is a meditation teacher and sound-massage practitioner. She leads the yoga, breathwork, meditation and relaxation elements of the weekend.

All meals are organic and vegan, with coffee, tea and fruit available between the main meals. The food programme supports the retreat without requiring guests to organise separate dietary arrangements.

The retreat runs from Friday 20 November at 17:00 to Sunday 22 November at 16:00 at Seminarhaus Kienberg, Kirchgasse 24, 4468 Kienberg. Prices are CHF 580 in a shared room, CHF 650 in a double room, CHF 680 for a double room at Casa Vogel, or CHF 500 without accommodation. Travel, sauna and hotpot use are not included. Registration closes on 1 November 2026, places are limited, and bookings are binding. Kundalini practice includes strong breathwork and can bring up intense physical or emotional responses. Tell the teacher beforehand about pregnancy, high blood pressure, a heart condition or epilepsy so it can be adapted. It is a spiritual and personal-development practice rather than a medical treatment. Four options are listed: CHF 480 to 500 for the retreat and meals without an overnight stay, CHF 560 to 580 for a place in the shared multi-bed room, and CHF 660 to 680 for a double room at Studio Casa Vogel. The double room in the main house is already sold out. The lower figure in each pair is the price for members.

The combination of natural-health education, yoga and a fully vegan weekend makes this a particularly practical retreat for the beginning of winter. Registration is open until 1 November, subject to the limited number of places.