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Yoga Retreats

Your break should feel like a holiday. We chose the BEATUS Wellness- & Spa-Hotel in Merligen-Lake Thun to host the Retreat as it is a place of power. Here, surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape, you will find the peace you need and a friendly atmosphere for devoting your energies fully to yourself, your practice and finding your path. 

Basic yoga knowledge and a minimum fitness level are an advantage for participation.
The retreat will be held in German. Programme and instructor changes are reserved.

Retreats can be booked online one year in advance. Our reservations team is happy to take your booking by phone or electronically.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Yoga Retreats
services per person during your time away

+ 3 or 4 nights in the desired room category
+ 2 yoga sessions per day, content according to the retreat program
+ Yoga mats for use during the Retreat 
Wellness Package
BEATUS gourmet board 
On the trail with our Guides

Prices vary according to season and number of retreat days. 

Below you will find the daily programme for the yoga retreats; the content and times may vary depending on the yoga teacher and retreat. You will receive the exact programme at the beginning of the retreat or on request in advance.

Arrival

17:00 Yoga Flow
19:00 Dinner

Day 1

8:00 Active Yoga – In touch with your body
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Yoga Workshop
12:30 Light lunch followed by free time for wellness, short hikes, etc.
17:00 Gentle Yoga (Yin or Restorative)
19:00 Dinner

Day 2 and 3

8:00 Active Yoga (Vinyasa Yoga or Hatha Yoga)
9:30 Breakfast
12:30 Light lunch followed by free time for wellness, short hikes, etc.
17:00 Gentle Yoga (Yin or Restorative)
19:00 Dinner

Departure day

8:00 Final Yoga Flow
9:00 End of class, group photo  
9:30 Breakfast, Check-Out (11:00 am) & departure

* Programs are subject to change. Further instructions are given at the beginning of each Yoga Retreat. In the afternoon, there is time for wellness/excursions, massages or treatments in the hotel, or one-on-one instruction with the yoga teacher.

  • 12 to 15 December 2024

    Martha Bartel -
    Hatha Yoga and Yin Yoga Teacher

    I am a trained translator, nurse, Sivananda Yoga teacher and certified yoga teacher of the Swiss Yoga University. An important focus of my teaching is health, in order to promote your resources and to pick you up where you are at the moment. Yoga and meditation have been with me for about 20 years.

    On this extended weekend I offer meditations, breathing exercises and yoga postures for digestion, detoxification and releasing deep core tensions. The morning practice is derived from Hatha yoga, simultaneously strengthening and meditative combined with gentle flowing movements. So that you can really get into your inner and outer yoga flow. In the afternoon practice we dive even deeper into perception with additional yin yoga exercises in lying and sitting, holding these for longer periods of time.

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  • 23 to 26 January 2025

    Jacqueline Heinzmann -
    Yoga teacher, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Fascia

    Yoga, mindfulness, meditation and health - all these topics have been with me all my life. As a trained shiatsu therapist, teacher and yoga instructor, people and their well-being are close to my heart. In my yoga classes, I attach great importance to being able to cater to the needs of different people. In the middle of winter, surrounded by the beautiful Lake Thun, we are inspired by the theme of winter and the associated element of water. Winter is the time when nature retreats into itself, only to restart with new energy in spring. With this weekend, you can treat yourself to exactly this time out; time for yourself to recharge your batteries. In the morning, we will practise gently flowing vinyasa flows, pranayama and meditations in the spirit of "Everything is in flow". This strengthens our immune system. Later in the afternoon, we will practise slow, deeply restorative yin yoga on the element of water, accompanied by various sound elements. I invite you on a wonderful journey of yoga and being together.

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  • 27 February to 2 March 2025

    Jenny Weibull - 
    Yoga teacher, Hartha Yoga, Meditative Yoga and Yin Yoga

    For me, yoga is a key to freeing myself from unpleasant thoughts and emotions. With all the challenges of everyday life, it is very reassuring when we find something that helps us to maintain our inner balance and re-energise. In my yoga classes, I am very attuned to the participants and feel in which direction the yoga class should develop. Every guest should be able to be themselves in order to find their inner self, let go of the old and draw new inner strength. In the morning, we start with pranayama and a short meditation. These flow into a powerful and balanced practice. We open our heart, shoulders and hips for a wonderfully pleasant and open body feeling. In the evening, we practise gentle yin yoga, stimulating our fascia and energy flow to end the day with calm and serenity. ‘Time to be’ will be our mantra.



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  • 23 to 27 March 2025

    Matthias Brun -
    Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness, Inhaber Aware Yoga

    I teach yoga and meditation in workshops, retreats and further training courses with a lot of humour and understanding and use various methods to promote an optimal attitude to life. The focus of my teaching is on a healthy and liberating yoga and meditation practice that can also be implemented in everyday life. Every person and every body/mind is lovingly met where they are at the moment. You can expect a wonderful mix of gentle and invigorating vinyasa yoga and deeply nourishing and relaxing yin yoga. Various meditation sequences are also offered. The theme of mindfulness and joie de vivre will not only be practised on the mat and meditation cushion, but will also be present throughout the retreat and beyond.



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  • 24 to 27 April 2025

    Mona Abter -
    Yoga teacher and trainer, Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga

    Fascinated by the healing and transformative power of yoga, my teaching style is characterised by creativity, clarity, great passion and a lot of heart and soul. Yoga can easily be integrated into everyday life - for me it is a wonderful way of life. I recognise the uniqueness of each person and adapt yoga to the individual student. Variations and modifications to the yoga practice are therefore a matter of course. This retreat is all about yin and yang: everything in balance, the dance between letting go and doing. We combine stillness and movement in a practice of meditation, breathing techniques, mudras and the yoga postures. The morning practice is more characterised by dynamism and movement, while in the afternoon we immerse ourselves in the deeply opening and meditative stillness of yin yoga. A gentle path to your inner centre. Time to let go, reflect and simply be. Deep stimulation of the fascial tissue allows tension to be released, and not just on a physical level.

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  • 11 to 15 May 2025

    Martha Barthel - 
    Hartha Yoga and Yin Yoga teacher

    I am a translator, nurse, Sivananda yoga teacher and certified yoga teacher at Yoga University. Yoga and meditation have been with me for over 20 years. The yoga practice in the morning is both invigorating and meditative, combined with gentle, flowing movements to really get you into your inner and outer yoga flow. In the late afternoon practice, we delve even deeper into awareness with additional yin yoga exercises in a lying and sitting position. A yoga nidra workshop will help you to anchor your wishes and goals in your subconscious through guided meditation, making it easier for them to be fulfilled. Through the practice of yoga, you will learn how physical and mental blockages can gradually be transformed into health and well-being. There will be enough time to enjoy the wellness facilities at the hotel. I look forward to seeing you. 

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  • 21 to 24 August 2025

    Maria Grazia Stomeo -
    Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Life Coach

    Soulful Summer Retreat: The abundance within you. August is the month of holidays, abundance and rest before a good harvest for the coming year. A time full of prosperity, suitable for celebrating life and, above all, for thanking Mother Earth for what she gives us. An ideal time to dive deep into our being, embody love and feel our heart's desires. In addition to the fantastic location, the culinary delights and the beautiful wellness oasis, a holistic yoga practice for body, mind and soul awaits you. We dedicate the morning to an activating and flowing yoga practice, which begins with a meditation in silence. The evening hours are restorative, relaxing, mystical and reflective and accompany us into the depths of being and life. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to allow yourself the time to recognise and embody who you really are - a wonderful being.

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  • 21 to 25 September 2025

    Jenny Weibull - 
    Yoga Lehrerin, Hartha Yoga, Meditatives Yoga und Yin Yoga 

    For me, yoga is a key to freeing myself from unpleasant thoughts and emotions. With all the challenges of everyday life, it is very reassuring when we find something that helps us to maintain our inner balance and re-energise. In my yoga classes, I am very attuned to the participants and feel in which direction the yoga class should develop. Every guest should be able to be themselves in order to find their inner self, let go of the old and draw new inner strength. In the morning, we start with pranayama and a short meditation. These flow into a powerful and balanced practice. We open our heart, shoulders and hips for a wonderfully pleasant and open body feeling. In the evening, we practise gentle yin yoga, stimulating our fascia and energy flow to end the day with calm and serenity. ‘Time to be’ will be our mantra.


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  • 23 to 26 October 2025

    Jacqueline Heinzmann - 
    Yogalehrerin, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Faszien

    Yoga, mindfulness, meditation and health - all these topics have been with me all my life. As a trained shiatsu therapist, teacher and yoga instructor, people and their well-being are close to my heart. In my yoga classes, I attach great importance to being able to cater to the needs of different people. On this nourishing weekend, we will immerse ourselves in the theme of autumn. We will practise gently grounding vinyasa flows in the morning and take time to prepare for the cold winter months ahead. The pranayama practices will support and strengthen your immune system so that you can start the winter healthy and energised. The yoga sessions are complemented by meditation on the earth element. Later in the afternoon, we will practise slow, deeply restorative yin yoga on the earth element, accompanied by various sound elements. I invite you to join us on this wonderful journey of yoga and being together.

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  • 16 to 20 November 2025

    Matthias Brun -
    Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness, Inhaber Aware Yoga

    I teach yoga and meditation in workshops, retreats and further training courses with a lot of humour and understanding and use various methods to promote an optimal attitude to life. The focus of my teaching is on a healthy and liberating yoga and meditation practice that can also be implemented in everyday life. Every person and every body/mind is lovingly met where they are at the moment. You can expect a wonderful mix of gentle and invigorating vinyasa yoga and deeply nourishing and relaxing yin yoga. Various meditation sequences are also offered. The theme of mindfulness and joie de vivre will not only be practised on the mat and meditation cushion, but will also be present throughout the retreat and beyond.

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  • 7 to 11 December 2025

    Nathalie Studer - 
    Hatha yoga, yin yoga and aerial yoga teacher

    Yoga has been the anchor in my life for years. Through this type of movement I am always completely with myself, I feel happy, centred and relaxed. I like to pass on this feeling in my classes. My classes are dedicated to Hatha and Yin yoga. The themes in the classes are multi-layered. Nature and the seasons often characterise my classes. It is always important to me that all participants leave the class feeling better in their bodies. In these four retreat days, we will take a look back at the year. Starting with a lesson to support the joints and digestion, we will then dedicate each day to a season. On the fourth day, having arrived in winter, we will get in the mood for the Advent season. 

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Yoga

The word «Yoga» roughly translates to uniting body and soul through deep concentration and becoming one with one's self. A session includes bodily movements, breathing techniques, concentration exercises and meditation. The goal is to improve vitality, and at the same time strive towards a posture of inner peace.

Hatha Yoga

The origins of Hatha Yoga can be traced back to the middle ages (to the 15th century AD) in India. It was formed from the philosophical and religious currents of so-called Tantrism. Hatha Yoga means «yoga of strength» and is based on the idea of strengthening the body in order to receive the power of awakened consciousness. Physical exercises, breathing and meditation are employed to bring body and mind into harmony. The methods and practices of Hatha Yoga form the foundation for the majority of modern yoga types.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga is a mix of dynamic and powerful movements, correct alignment, and individually tailored poses (variants). Each breath flows in sync and in rhythm with the body, such that the entire human organism is in flow. Whether the tempo of a Vinyasa class is slow or more rapid, if it includes meditation or singing, is dependant upon the instructor. If you like to get loose and move creatively, then Vinyasa Flow Yoga is likely right for you.

Yin and Yang Yoga

During Yin and Yang Yoga, we learn to balance our body and soul. Yang stands for principles of being active and movement. Using dynamic yoga and sun salutations, we activate our entire circulatory systems and strengthen our muscles, joints and ligaments. Yin stands for dedication and peace. In Yin Yoga, we hold poses for longer and work more deeply in the body’s layers, the fascia. This is a deeply intimate and meditative form of yoga connected with the activation of energy flow along the meridians.

Meditation

Meditation is wonderfully suited to helping us counteract the hectic effects of time. We can find strength in peaceful moments to help us better confront the challenges of everyday life with a smile. Meditation exercises help us to calm our spirits and to collect ourselves.