Mt. Rigi, Switzerland (near Lucerne)
2nd Annual “Pure Bliss” Yoga and Thai Massage Retreat w Karl Straub
May 7-13, 2012
Felsentor Retreat Center
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Daily yoga (asana, pranayama, meditation), massage, and chef-prepared vegetarian meals in a stunning setting. One of the best values in Europe, in one of the most beautiful places. You will feel great and return refreshed. Register early to ensure your place. Come solo or bring a partner. All levels welcome. Space for this course is limited to 22 students.
rooms with a view!
Participants all lend a hand to help with daily tasks to keep the retreat center and gardens tidy; approximately 45 minutes per day.
Arrive: Monday May 7, 2012, after 4:00 PM, first group activity is dinner 6:30 pm.
Depart: Sunday May 13, 2012, 1pm
Daily schedule (example, subject to change):
6:30 meditation (zazen), 7:15 tea & fruit, 8:00 yoga class, 10:00 brunch –free time for reading, journaling, hiking, quiet activities, etc., 16.00-18.00 gentle yoga & thai massage practice, 18:30-19:30 dinner, 20.00-21.30 evening program special topics/lectures/overtone chant, silence from 21:30 – 10:00.
Lucerne
Directions to Felsentor: To reach Felsentor retreat center on Mt. Rigi I recommend that you first come to Lucerne, enjoy a nice meal in Lucerne, then go to the dock (near the concert hall on the shore of Lake Lucerne (the lake is known locally as Vierwaldstättersee, literally “Lake of the Four Forested Cantons”) .
the dock at Vitznau, Switzerland
Take one of the 5 beautiful historic and perfectly maintained steam driven paddle ships which traverse the lake on a regular schedule several times per day. Check the schedule in advance to plan accordingly. Be sure to take a ship that stops at Vitznau. Get off at Vitznau and take the amazing Rigi-bahn (funicular, vertical mountainside train) to Felsentor. You have to tell the ticket agent (and/or the conductor) that you wish to stop at Romiti – Felsentor. This is one of the steepest train trips in the world. And some of the most dramatic views. This will be a trip you will never forget.
Rigi-Bahn, final part of your journey to Felsentor Retreat.
The funicular will take you very close to Felsentor retreat center, and you will walk a lovely mountain trail the last few hundred meters (so don’t bring any giant suitcases — pack like a hiker!). Alternatively you could drive directly to Vitznau instead of taking the steamship from Lucerne. Good idea to check the Rigi-bahn schedule in advance: www.rigi.ch -or- +41 (0)41 399 87 42. further details at www.felsentor.ch Side excursions include alpine hiking and possibility to take the funicular all the way up to the peak of Mt. Rigi. See www.RIGI.ch for an idea of the amazing views in this area. See you there!
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