About the Program
This is not a typical retreat. This is a special time for you to immerse into yoga life and connect in a deeper way.
Yoga means “to bind”, and “to unite”. This ancestral practice connects body and mind, people to each other, and nature. Because you are all connected to each other and to nature, Edelweiss Yoga Chalet has created this space combining yoga and nature as an opportunity to anchor in the beauty and the force of nature and connect you to the divine, to the most sacred space there is your own body.
You will share both Dynamic and Restorative yoga classes to apprehend and activate your subtle energies, silent walks in nature to create states of consciousness inviting new experiences, and pranayama practices to calm the mind and regenerate your immune system.
You are warmly welcomed in this magnificent yoga chalet at the foot of the highest peaks of the Alps. An opportunity to take the time to be silent, to contemplate, and to receive.
Yoga Practice
Every day is a creation and so it is lived in at Edelweiss Yoga Chalet, you will practice yoga on the beautiful terrace facing Mont Blanc with different teachers, and various types of practices.
Morning practice will be an energizing sunrise yoga flow or a practice at noon. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a gentle Hatha class or a slow flow followed by a deeply relaxing yoga Nidra.
Interludes with hikes in the magical surrounding mountains are always open. Here at Edelweiss, they are passionate about combining love of nature with love of yoga and Chamonix is the perfect place to embrace the outdoors and explore yourself at the same time.
There will be friends, teachers, and healers from all over the world joining for surprising classes or workshops. Edelweiss Yoga Chalet wants you to leave feeling as refreshed and energized as possible so they would love you to enjoy the chalet sauna and maybe even a massage which are also available when booked in advance.
You are advised to have a massage towards the end of the retreat as the effects can be powerful. There are lots of activity options if the weather is not bright and sunny including spa and massage day, indoor climbing, movie night, or simply reading, chilling, and taking time for yourself around an open fire.
Co-living or Working Away From Home
With a twist of holidays, you’ll be nourished with at least 1 yoga practice, 1 meditation class per day, and 2 meals.
You can expect some Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, Kundalini yoga, silent and meditative walks, candlelight practice, sound bath sessions, Herborist workshop, divine connection with the self, crystal meditation, moon circle ceremony, Ecstatic dance, and the list goes on as they create experiences along the way.
A Typical Day:
Edelweiss Yoga Chalet honors and respects the changes of the mountains so all activities are subject to weather changes.
The yoga practices will either take place on the terrace or in the heart of the Chalet. This means that each day is a creation, a unique adaptation to the time and people that come together for this special time.
- 07:00 Morning meditation or silent walk in the mountains or bath in the river
- 08:00 Morning practice (invigorating practice)
- 10:00 Brunch
- Free time (chill, work, hike, and more)
- 17:00 to 18:00 Evening practice (Slow Flow / Yin yoga)
- 19:00 Dinner time
- Evening activities (reading, circles, card reading, and more)
