Please note that if you want a single rooms, you may request it, but it can`t be guaranteed. In this retreat center all guests are kindly asked to be flexible for the possibility of sharing a room (with another same-gender guest) in case single room is not available. The exact room assignments will depend on our eventual group size, which will be finalized about 2 weeks prior to the retreat.
Arrival/Departure
Check in: first day after 15:00, first group activity 18:00 dinner
Check out: final day around 11:00
Daily Schedule
6:00 tea (optional)
6:30 – 7:30 meditation: sitting, walking, chanting
8:00 breakfast (silent)
9:00-10:00 Samu (meditative work, gardening/kitchen/cleaning/etc.)
10:15-11:45 vinyasa yoga class
12:30 lunch (silent)
–free time to read, journal, hike, nap, visit Rigi Kaltbad th
ermal baths, etc…
16:15 gentle restorative yoga, deep relaxation
18:00 dinner (silent)
19:30 meditation: sitting, walking
20.30-21.30 evening program, story time, Q&A, or free time
21:30 mauna (sacred silence)
22:00 bedtime
Departure Day
6:30 – 7:30 meditation: sitting, walking, chanting
8:00 breakfast (silent)
9:00-10:00 Samu (pack and clean your room)
11:00 departure
No. Felsentor exists to support meditation and wellness, not network connectivity. It is one of the few places in the modern world where one can actually escape cellular service and the internet. Felsentor is the exact opposite of a tech business center. We suggest that guests turn off their electronic devices and set their vacation autoreplies before checking in. Having said all that as a disclaimer, yes, you can always find cellular connection if absolutely necessary, but you might need to walk 5 to 15 minutes away from the retreat center to catch the signal. Depending on the weather, sometimes the cellular signal is visible, but always very weak, at Felsentor. So be prepared to do without internet or walk a few minutes to catch the signal on your phone.
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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS. You will make payment in two parts.
Bank Name and Address:
PostFinance AG
Mingerstrasse 20
3030 Bern, Switzerland
IBAN (account number), CH31 0900 0000 2564 8320 5
Beneficiary name and address
Karl Straub Yoga
Muehlebachstrasse 64
8008 Zurich, Switzerland
All rooms are clean and quiet with lovely views of forest, gardens, or lake. Rooms are assigned in advance according to the date of registration. Guests may not choose specific rooms. We kindly ask that you accept your assigned room without asking the staff for changes.You can book a double room for you together with a friend/partner, or book one bed just for yourself, in which case the retreat team will in most cases assign you a same gender roommate. This is because single rooms are very limited, and not guaranteed. So all participants are kindly asked to agree to the possibility of sharing a room with a nice (same gender) roommate. In other words, you may request a single room, but this cannot be guaranteed, so please stay flexible. 😉
ARRIVAL / CHECKIN TIME Check-in from 3:30pm, not earlier. First activity is dinner 6 or 6:30pm (exact time will be announced at check in). Checkout time: last day after lunch, about 1:00pm
EARLY DEPARTURE
You are welcome to leave early if needed. Just keep us informed. Please be advised we cannot offer partial refunds for unused days or meals.
MEALS
All meals are provided, included in the price. Meals are chef-prepared and vegetarian, and some dishes may include egg and dairy. Special dietary needs can be considered only to a limited extent, and only by advance arrangement at least two weeks before the retreat to: info@felsentor.ch
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
Yoga mat, warm clothing, sturdy walking shoes or boots and a flashlight (torch). The 15 minute walk from the Romiti train station to Felsentor is unpaved, steep, and not suitable for luggage with wheels. We suggest bringing a backpack or duffel bag with shoulder strap. For meditation, comfortable clothing in muted colors. House shoes and work clothing will also come in handy.
WHAT IS PROVIDED
The retreat provides you with towel and bed sheets, yoga mats, blocks, and straps. However you might like to bring your own mat. ; )
WORK AS A MEDITATIVE PRACTICE
Approximately 1 hour of work per day in the house or garden is an integral part of our courses.
FITNESS
For the participants of all events at Felsentor, physical and mental health is presupposed. Our courses are not intended as a substitute for any necessary medical or psychiatric treatment.
PETS
No pets allowed at the retreat. We love animals, however the retreat center cannot accommodate pets.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event that a course must be cancelled for any reason, including illness on the part of the course leader, we will refund all fees already paid by the course participants. Other miscellaneous expenses (i.e. train or airline tickets) cannot be reimbursed. If a participant cancels their registration more than 30 days in advance, full refund is possible. Participant cancellation 30 or fewer days in advance, refund is not possible.
We understand that some guests may need to arrive late or leave early for various reasons. If that is the case for you, please inform the retreat leader as soon as possible so we can plan meals and activities accordingly. Please be advised that the course is offered only as a complete unit, consequently reimbursements for late arrival, missed meals, or early departures are not possible.
There are currently no special covid restrictions at Felsentor, so no masks or documents are required. In the unlikely event of a government imposed closure (for example covid lockdown), all payments are fully refundable or held on account for full credit at a future retreat.
CONTACTS
Karl Straub (retreat activity leader): karl@karlstraub.com
Felsentor Retreat Center: info@felsentor.ch
Felsentor telephone +41 (0)41 397 17 76.
Felsentor website: www.felsentor.ch
Thank you! See you at the retreat!
