BACK TO NATURE
Naturfreundehaus Gorneren, Griesalp, Switzerland
29.7.-1.8.2022
Welcome to Your Nature Adventure
An adventure allowing you to disconnect to create space to reconnect. Reconnect to yourself & nature. This retreat allows you to truly go back to nature and discover your natural free & wild self.
You will stay in nature on a stunning Alp on 1500 m allowing you to find calmness away from the busyness. Stillness within and around you. Freedom to bring out your natural self in all its complexity.
The Beauty of Simplicity
You are experiencing the beauty of natural simplicity. The simplicity of living in a down-to-earth accommodation disconnected from technology and having to always be faster and better. The simplicity of finding the connection to your body again through yoga in the outdoors. Imagine getting to know your body more intimately and learning the benefits of yoga poses for your well-being. You will learn how to manage pain on the physical, emotional and soul level through concrete tools that allow you to step into self-efficacy. Learn how to truly take care of yourself on all levels to invest in your health & happiness.
Community in Nature
You will get to enjoy the beauty of connecting to other humans on eye-to-eye level, taking the time to truly see and let yourself be seen. See yourself connecting to animals and spending time with Alpacas and Lamas. See yourself releasing into the fire. Joining in the sea of voices around a campfire all the whilst gazing at the stars around you.
Nature can be your most trusted guide. Nature does not shy away from showing its power. Nature is full of cycles and different weather situations.
Nature is wise - and so are you. Learn how to listen to yourself again and access your inner wisdom.
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BODY
Outdoor Yoga Practices
Hatha Yoga learning the benefits of poses
Yoga Nidra Relaxation Journeys
Nature immersion practices allowing you to regulate your nervous system
Hikes allowing you to feel connected & free
Introduction to Pain Management Practices
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MIND
“Say what you have to say. Feel your heart and trust your soul. They know the way. Follow what feels good. Those subtle little clues. Listen to your belly that is always speaking to you.” (FIA, Waterfall of Wisdom)
Learn to move more from your head to your heart. Learn to use your mind when it serves you. Use the power of your mind to work for you and not against you.
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SOUL
Connect to like-minded people holding space for you to come back to your natural self
Singing & Dancing around the campfire
Guided Ceremonies to celebrate you and your life
Breathwork to get into the flow
Naturfreundehaus Gorneren
In the back of the Kiental, on a sunny panoramic plateau in the Griesalp/Gorneren district, at 1500m.a.s.l. lies a simple mountain cocoon house. Situated in a wonderfully wild, romantic, untouched and original alpine world, this small mountain house offers space for 50 guests in 17 rooms and is with its 111 years the oldest nature friend house in Switzerland. The very quietly situated mountain house is only accessible on foot in winter and borders on the perimeter of the UNESCO World Heritage "Jungfrau - Aletsch".
Surrounded by majestic mountains such as Gspaltenhorn, Dünde- and Ärmighore as well as the Blüemlisalp chain, the Naturfreundehaus Gorneren is an ideal starting point for nature exploration and hikes.
Lamas & Alpacas on the Alp
In summer time the Lamas and Alpacas from Arnold (Lama.ch) are on the Griesalp. We will visit these amazing animals and learn more about them from Arnold who has been working with them for nearly 30 years.
*Photos from Lama.ch
Your experience guides
Friends since high school, Miriam & Selin are excited to co-create this yoga, nature & community experience with you.
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MIRIAM - Yoga Teacher, Outdoor Enthusiast & Medical Doctor fmh Internal Medicine
Until last year Yoga was more of an occasional way to find calmness and body awareness as a contrast to the busy life as a doctor. In March 2021 Miriam took time off work to learn more about Yoga in her Yoga Teacher Training on Madeira, Portugal. Since then, the ancient yogi knowledge about the body’s and mind’s function has influenced her own understanding of pain preventions and management as well as her patient counselling.
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SELIN - Yoga Teacher, Coach & Nature Lover
In March 2020, Selin's path of seeking brought her to a yoga teacher training in India. She had been practicing yoga and meditation on and off since 2015 and loved the calming effect it had on her mind. During that program, she realized that she had only ever touched the surface. By peeling off layer after layer of expectations, perfection, doubts, ego, and numbing; she was able to go much deeper. What she found was the enough-ness and acceptance she always tried to find on the outside. What she found was more clarity and real freedom to just be – to be the whole of herself.
Your investment into your adventure
single room: 780 CHF
double room: 690 CHF
Included:
3 nights in the Naturfreundehaus
Breakfast, Snacks & Dinner
Outdoor Yoga Sessions
Campfires with Chanting / Singing
Guided Hikes to beautiful spots in the Valley
Alpaca / Lama Yoga with stunning picture opportunities
Not included:
Insurance
Transport to and from Retreat Place
Disclaimer:
Most of the retreat activities will be outdoors (in most weather). We will also go deep and co-create a space of growth together. So make sure you are up for that beautiful nature adventure.
You need to be in good physical and mental health to attend this retreat.
This retreat does not replace mental or physical counselling. The pain management course will be about preventing and managing pain and chronic pain will not be discussed.