INTRO

For this retreat I teamed up with Encourage Retreats. Encourage retreats want to offer sustainable get-aways that are more than just a holiday. Their goal is to offer continuous learning and positive social change. All packaged in a unique offering in the middle of raw and pure nature. We will spend this week living in (glamorous) bell tent tipis, eating under the trees, going for hikes, swims and exploring the practice of yoga.

Sur En

This is the name of the place in the engadine where you will feel at home for a whole week. You will spend 5 nights and 6 days in a unique tipi tent.

You can choose between a tent with a king size bed or a tent with two single beds. We focus on selected, cleverly thought-out interiors and work only with materials that are produced under ecological and fair conditions and offer you maximum comfort. Your tent is equipped with plenty of space where you can store your belongings. Linen bedding, cotton towels and a warm, cozy bed await you in your cozy Bell Tent tipi. Each tent has adequate lighting and even a small heater for those cold nights.

Lars will lead his classes in a 10 meter geodesic dome that we have built between coniferous trees. At a long pine table we take our freshly prepared and nutritious meals. At the fireplace in the center of our small tipi village we gather in the evening.

Schedule

The retreat will consist of an extended morning practice. This morning practice can include (all elements are optional) a dip in the cold river, a guided or silent meditation sitting, some breathwork and an extended asana (movement) practice. This will take us about 2h. After this we will enjoy an awesome brunch.

In the afternoon we will offer you different options to choose from, there will be an introduction to AcroYoga, workshop on a topic of your choice, an introduction to Thai massage (no partner needed), we will also go on an extended hike and explore the nature around us.

There is also the possibility to chill out in the hammock and enjoy a good book or sit by the table / river and have a good conversation. We will make sure to find a good balance between activities and rest.

One week in nature

The forest holds so many wonders and is constantly providing new insights in science as well. We are a part of nature, even if we sometimes feel detached from nature by our mind. In this week you can come back to yourself, connect deeper and get to know tools how you can integrate this connection in your everyday life, in your life.

Beginners of yoga practice, acroyoga and meditation get their money’s worth as well as advanced students. Since we do not keep our groups too large, we can optimally respond to all students and take our time. You will also have enough free time to relax and let go. Leave your everyday life at home and come with us on a journey.

ENCOURAGE Retreats and Lars Eckmann act together consciously open. We maintain a non-discriminatory and empowering culture. No body type, no skin color, no gender is discriminated against. On the contrary. We motivate and support every soul that finds its way to us and love to accompany you.