Our retreats have been voted the No. 1 Yoga Detox destination by the world leading platform: book retreats.com & theYogiWanderer.com
Join us at an altitude of 1430m, for a relaxing detox sojourn, in a region of the Vaud mountains known for its natural beauty !
Imagine settling in to your morning meditation, to the gentle melody of cow bells in the distance & the nearby lullaby of the wind chime and fountain.
You tune in to the breath, noticing the air is clean. You become increasingly aware of your state of being & the energy of the mountains vibrating all around you.
Having started the day in the best possible way, with meditation, yoga & vital foods, you feel energized & excited to set out & explore the mountain either by foot or by ski.
Whether on the mat, in the forest, on your skis, or in your inner temple, Felix Campbell will invite you to go beyond the physical. Tuning into the power of the present moment, to relax, to rewire & to remember what matters.
Felix is a full time yoga teacher, life coach, mentor & entrepreneur, with a quarter of a century of experience of personal and spiritual development, optimal health & well-being.
The founder of I AM UNITY, will take excellent care of you and go the extra mile to co-create an experience which nourishes your body, mind & soul.
Swimming in the Lioson Lake at an altitude of 1848 M
You LOVE to be in nature - right ?!
Far from the crowds of yoga camps, hotels, or conventional retreats, the small group in a private space allows you the intimacy to relax, disconnect & be in the moment. While reaping the benefits of yoga teaching, adjustments, health, nutrition & life coaching tailored to your personal needs.
The energy & the environment of the mountains is particularly powerful & conducive to deep cleaning & healing. This is one of the main reasons many monasteries are built at high altitudes, in spite of the complexity of the task. Meditation, yoga, hiking or skiing in the Swiss mountains, while having inspiring conversations and then recharging with organic nourishing food is very good for the soul !
There are plenty of retreats at stunning locations around the world & this one is no exception. It's worth mentioning that Switzerland offers that additional "Made in Switzerland" quality standard; clean & efficient public spaces, without strikes, where services run on time, whether it be the airports, the trains, or the mountain villages.
Spring - summer - autumn Hikes
We wondered whether the super synergy between participants was just good luck ?!
We've now had the privilege of hosting many retreats & while it might sound pretentious, they've all been amazing!
The people that gravitate to this kind of experience, have a similar positive spirit. The host & participants get to know each other in no time, are kind & respectful and everything feels very relaxed and natural. Everybody comes with a good intention & it works!
It's important to feel at home so that the analytical left hemisphere of the brain can lower it's guard. The para-sympathetic nervous system can then move the body from fight or flight, to rebuild & repair. More & more countries agree that spending time in nature may well be one of the most healing activities.
Remove the daily preoccupations and digital distractions to breathe deeper, practice deeper, sleep better & return to your natural state of joy. These retreats are open to you, whatever your experience with yoga. The intention for the practice is physical, mental & emotional detoxing which is primarily achieved by letting go.
Meet the Locals !
LES MOSSES - CANTON DE VAUD, SWITZERLAND
Begin by enjoying the journey to get there, which is known to be a superb scenic route up through the mountain valleys, filled with pine trees & nature, with few signs of habitation.
The picturesque village of Les Mosses, with its 200 inhabitants, is nestled at 1430m above sea level. Stunning views in all directions and wonderful walks up to the Lake Lioson, or through the forests, are garantied to nourish the soul. In winter, the 2 ski lifts next to the chalet, connect to 100 km of tree lined pistes of the combined ski area Leysin, Les Mosses, La Lècherette.
The private apartment is situated in a contemporary chalet built in 2015 with plenty of private parking. The bedrooms boasts magical views of the mountains & a few charming rustic chalets. Each has french doors leading to a balcony with a coffee table and sun loungers to relax & unwind in between activities (or instead of them as you feel).
Even though the remoteness is the attraction, the village provides all the essentials with a couple of shops & restaurants (if needed), in addition to the tourist office. There are also chemists & doctors in neighboring villages 15 minutes away.
Don't hesitate to check out our reviews for our previous retreat participants' feedback of the location.
Winter Downhill or cross-country skiing & Snow shoe hikes
The Chalet
Private flat in a contemporary chalet built in 2015
Master Bedroom
1x 160cm double-bed
2x 90cm single bunk beds
Second Bedroom
1x 160cm double-bed
2x 90cm single bunk beds
FOOD
Primarily Vegan & with some lactose free vegetarian options
As you may have noticed from the reviews, Felix is as passionate about creating healthy, organic, home-made vegetarian dishes, as he is about the physical aspects of yoga! Indeed good "life hygiene" is a fundamental aspect of the practice and micro-nutrition essential to optimal health.
Felix will prepare, with love & care, three-part vegan, part vegetarian meals per day, in addition to the pre-1st class fresh fruit & smoothies in the morning. A wide range of teas, including detox options, fresh fruit juice, and freshly ground coffee are all included with pleasure.
Program
Times are flexible to suit participants
All classes & activities are optional
Arrival Evening
from 17:45
Welcome dinner (19:00)
Retreat Days
Meditation - 15 Minutes - (07:30 - 07:45)
Light Snack of fruit & drink - (07:45 - 08:00)
Vinyasa Yoga - (08:00 - 09:30)
Breakfast -(09:30 - 10:30)
Optional Daily Hike or Ski - (11:00 - 12:30)
To Lac Lioson (possibility to swim).
Through the forest
Up the wild mountain
The secluded valley
Lunch - (13:30 - 14:30)
Relax time - 3 terraces with lounge chairs - (14:30 - 16:30)
Hatha / Yin Yoga - (16:30 - 17:45)
Freshen up - (17:45 - 19:00)
Dinner (19:00 - 20:00 Except last day)
Optional Documentary
