Inner Alchemy: The Journey Home to the Heart

Join us for a transformative retreat dedicated to self-discovery, empowerment, and reconnecting with the heart. Embrace the philosophy of living with an open heart and understanding love as a universal energy that transcends all boundaries.

Welcome to a Journey of Love and Inner Transformation

Denise, Mathias, and Omer warmly invite you to share in this journey, exploring the infinite power of love through kindness, gentleness, compassion, and selflessness. Words like timeless, boundless, authentic, and unbreakable set the tone for our time together.

Guided by the wisdom of “As within, so without,” we’ll explore how our inner world shapes the reality we live in.

The Retreat Theme

“Inner Alchemy: The Journey Home to the Heart” is about reconnecting with your true self. Through holistic practices for the mind, body, and soul, you’ll rediscover your essence in a setting of peace, beauty, and shared intention.

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In Summary

• Daily yoga sessions and related practices
• Cacao ceremony, mantra singing, breathwork, Kundalini activation, Puja, sharing circles, sound baths, dance, and more
• Cozy, tranquil Alpine chalet
• Experienced senior teachers and facilitators
• Variety of yoga styles to explore and deepen your practice
• Located just a 5-minute walk from forest and river, 15 minutes from the town center
• Delicious vegetarian meals prepared with love
• Snacks, fruits, and tea available
• All-inclusive experience

 

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Retreat Details

Check-in/Check-out

• Check-in: 14:00
• Check-out: 11:00 (extendable upon request)

 

Orientation Tour

• Held every Wednesday and Thursday at 3:00 PM — please arrive before then

 

Languages

• All classes are in English, welcoming participants from all over the world

 

Hosts and Facilitators

• Core team: Denise, Omer & Mathias
• Guest facilitators: Rosie, Emilie, Yolanda, and other experienced teachers and healers from the valley of Chamonix

 

Yoga Styles Offered

• Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin Yoga, Kundalini, Meditation

 

This is not your typical retreat — it’s a co-creative space. A home. A place to rest, grow, and connect. You’ll engage deeply with facilitators, participants, and even the local community.

Opening Ceremony

• Held on Thursday, allowing time for everyone to arrive

 

Transport

• Pickup available from Chamonix bus/train station — just let us know your arrival time

 

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Why “Edelweiss Yoga Chalet”?

Take time to pause, rest, and reset. Surrounded by the natural magic of the Chamonix Valley, this retreat is your chance to slow down and reconnect with nature, yourself, and others.

Yoga means “to unite” — body and mind, people with people, humans with nature. This retreat weaves together yoga and hiking to help you ground, recharge, and open to your own sacred space.

Expect dynamic and restorative yoga classes, silent nature walks, and pranayama practices to support your physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.

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Daily Life at Edelweiss Chalet

Sample Daily Schedule
(subject to change depending on weather and group needs)

• 09:00 – Morning Yoga Practice
• 11:00 – Brunch
• 12:00 – Free Time / Massage / Treatments
• 15:00 (Weekends): Afternoon Special Workshop
• 18:00 – Evening Yoga or Special Workshop
• 20:00 – Dinner
• 21:00 – Mauna (quiet time) / Bedtime

Yoga practices are held on our mountain-facing terrace or inside the chalet, adapting daily to the energy and weather.

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Inner Revolution

This is a retreat with a twist — infused with joy, community, and sacred rest. You’ll enjoy at least one yoga class daily and two nourishing meals. On weekends, expect a fuller schedule of workshops and conscious activities like:

• Transformational BreathWork
• Sound baths
• Kundalini Activation workshop
• Ecstatic dance
• Bhajans (devotional sacred songs)
• Meditation / Silent meditative walks
• Candlelight yoga
• Moon circles

The space is open and flexible, whether you want time for personal reflection, sightseeing, connecting with others, or even working remotely. Stay for a few days or longer. Friends and local teachers often join to share their gifts.

Massage & Healing Sessions

• Available by pre-booking or by availability on the spot.

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Hiking in Chamonix

(Weather-dependent and due to guide availability)
Discover the wild beauty of the Alps. On Friday or Saturday, enjoy a half-day hike and picnic led by a certified guide from the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix. Safety and knowledge are top priorities for these memorable mountain adventures.

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Nourish Your Body

All meals — brunch and dinner — are vegetarian and prepared with love using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Snacks, tea, and fruits are always available.

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Restore & Reconnect

Our chalet includes a sauna and beautiful en suite baths for your relaxation. During free time, you can explore Chamonix’s hiking trails, markets, and shops. On rainy days, we might host yoga movie nights or just cozy up by the fire with books and tea.

Whether you’re experienced in yoga or new to hiking, this retreat brings both worlds together in a unique, heart-centered way.

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Customize Your Stay

Extra nights and extended stays are available — just reach out to us.

📧 Email: mathias@edelweissyogachalet.com
📞 Phone: +33 7 85 92 18 10