Yoga Retreat: Disconnect, Reconnect, Expand
June 26-29, 2025 | French Alps
Join us to the French Alps for an intimate retreat designed to help you disconnect, reconnect, and expand. Nestled in the serene mountain village of Saint-Nicolas de Véran, just 45 minutes from Geneva, this retreat is your opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace a deeper sense of presence.
With a maximum of 12 participants, this small-group experience offers personalized guidance, a peaceful setting, and a schedule that blends yoga, self-exploration, and time in nature.
Retreat Location & Accommodation
Our retreat space is a cozy chalet featuring:
✔️ Four double rooms and one four-bed dormitory
✔️ A large living room with a fireplace
✔️ Multiple wooden decks and balconies with stunning views
✔️ A playroom and three showers
Delicious meals are included from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch, with vegan options available. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks throughout your stay.
Program Overview
Thursday, June 26
2:00 p.m. – Soft Arrival
6:00 p.m. – Slow Flow/Yin Yoga (Optional)
7:00 p.m. – Opening Circle
Friday, June 27
9:00 a.m. – 90-Minute Yoga
Daily Activities* – Hike & Goat Farm Visit
Evening Game & Inner Child Connection Workshop
Saturday, June 28
9:00 a.m. – 90-Minute Yoga
Daily Activities*
Evening Game
Sunday, June 29
8:30 a.m. – 90-Minute Yoga
Daily Activities*
Closing Circle & Lunch
*Daily Activities:
Nature Hikes
Various Workshop options: Handstand, Deep Stretching, Ice Bath & Breathwork
Pricing & Contribution
Dormitory (4 beds): 450 CHF per person
Double Room: 575 CHF per person
Limited spots available—only 12 participants total!
Meet Your Hosts & Teachers
Silas Blümel
Yoga is a practice of exploration—a way to stay curious, adaptable, and open to change. My goal is not to provide answers but to offer tools and practices that empower students to listen deeply, move with awareness, and cultivate resilience in both body and mind. Through asana, breath, and stillness, we can begin to see ourselves and the world with fresher eyes, discover new possibilities, and build bridges instead of barriers.
I first encountered yoga in 2019 while training in martial arts in China. What started as a physical practice quickly revealed itself as something much deeper—an ongoing process of refining awareness, understanding movement, and learning to meet life with presence. Over the years, my practice has evolved through dedicated study with my teachers Noelle Connolly, Mary Taylor, Richard Freeman, and Christian Ralston, whose teachings continue to shape and inspire me.
In my classes, I encourage students to challenge their limits while remaining receptive to the subtleties of practice. Strength and effort exist alongside softness and surrender. I hope to create a space where students not only build physical and mental resilience but also develop the capacity to navigate life with a sense of clarity, adaptability, and connection to their own hearts, the hearts of others, and everything in-between.
Augustin Duret
I’m Augustin, a 33-year-old French-Australian with an insatiable passion for travel, movement, and mindfulness. Having explored over 30 countries, I’ve always been drawn to experiences that challenge the body, expand the mind, and nourish the soul.
A fitness enthusiast at heart, my journey led me to yoga—where I found not just physical strength but also mental clarity and deep connection. As a certified 340-hour YTC yoga teacher, I’ve deepened my practice and teaching skills across India, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and more recently, France. Each of these places has shaped my approach, blending dynamic movement, breathwork, and mindfulness into a practice that feels both powerful and grounding.
Join Us
This retreat is a chance to slow down, breathe, and explore the edges of your comfort zone, on the mat, in nature, and within yourself. If you’re ready to disconnect, reconnect, and expand, we’d love to have you.