Yoga Retreat in Lostallo - Breathe, move, and restore in the heart of nature
(guided in German and English)
Date
17 - 19 October 2025
Location
Lostallo TI, Centro Arte
Description
Step away from your routine and spend a revitalizing weekend in the scenic village of Lostallo, in the heart of the Mesolcina Valley in southern Switzerland. Surrounded by forests, gentle hills, and the flowing Moesa River, Lostallo is a peaceful and picturesque setting to step back, move, breathe, and reset in nature.
Over three days, you’ll enjoy a balanced rhythm of active morning yoga, calming evening sessions, daily meditation, and free time to explore or relax at your own pace. You might wander along forest trails, dip your feet in the river, or simply enjoy the golden glow of autumn across the landscape.
For Students, employees and alumni – everyone is very welcome here!
Led by Eva Koller and Catalina Primo, certified Yoga and Meditation teachers, this retreat is designed to support both beginners and experienced practitioners. Whether you're joining to recharge, stretch, or simply enjoy good food and nature, you're welcome here.
Expect an invigorating weekend with vibrant autumn colors, nourishing plant-based food, and a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. Whether you're coming to reconnect with yourself, stretch it out after a busy season, or just spend quality time outdoors, this retreat is designed to leave you feeling fully recharged and clear headed.
What to expect
- Two yoga sessions a day: One with energizing movement and one slow and calming practice.
- Learnings: Dive deeper in some basic asanas and learn new poses.
- Daily guided meditations: Light, accessible sessions to support focus and relaxation.
- Vegan meals: Nourishing, seasonal, and delicious food to fuel your body.
- Time in nature: Explore the region around, visit the nearby waterfall, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
- Free time & connection: Unwind, connect with others, or enjoy moments alone - it’s your time.
Why join
- Step away from screens, deadlines, and distractions.
- Feel better physically through movement and rest.
- Spend meaningful time outdoors in a beautiful region.
- Reset your routine with healthy habits.
- Meet others in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Journey and arrival
Train at 09:05 from St.Gallen. Arrival in Cabbiolo at 12:35.
Journey by Unisport bus at 09:15 from St.Gallen, there is space for 6 participants on the bus. If you would like to join us, please let us know. It works on a first come, first serve basis. Additional costs of CHF 30.
Arrival at Centro Arte possible from 12:00 noon.
Carpooling is also possible - please indicate this on the registration form.
Start of the retreat at 13:00 - We start with a welcoming and yoga
Return journey:
End of the retreat on Sunday, 19 October, 13:30
Return journey by Unisport bus probably around 15:00 - in St.Gallen around 17:30.
Accomodation and food
We stay in a beautiful Retreat Center called “Centro Arte”, with different rooms – from single rooms to shared rooms for 3 to 4 persons. When you book the retreat, you book also your preferred room directly in the retreat center. If you book by yourself, you can reserve also a room for 3 persons, and probabely there will join other persons, so you can share the room.
Food
With fresh food also from own garden, prepared with love and made from organic ingredients – the hosts cook for us. All meals are vegan. Tell us special nutritional wishes in the registration form.
Guides
Catalina Primo und Eva Koller
Yoga and Meditation teachers with a focus on accessible, inclusive movement and mindful living
Costs
CHF 110 for students
CHF 140 for employees and alumnis
Included:
the yoga lessons and a few little snacks for the afternoon
Excluded:
Accomodation and food (Half board with brunch and dinner). You find the price list here.
In a shared room (3 - 4 persons): CHF 130 per night per person
In a double room: CHF 135 - 145 per night per person
In a single room: CHF 165 - 180 per night per person
The accommodation and food is paid individually directly to the retreat center.
Please book your room directly in the retreat center after your registration here with Unisport.
Contact: info(at)centroarte.ch, + 41 91 830 14 67
Additional: Travel with Unisport bus for CHF 30 per person.
Registration
Application deadline: 28 September 2025
Complete the booking link and registration form.
Number of partipants
Mind. 8 / Max. 15
Prerequisites
No previous yoga or meditation experience required. This retreat is open to all levels.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes for yoga (including warm layers for cooler mornings/evenings)
- Weather-appropriate hiking clothes (think breathable base layers, fleece, and a waterproof jacket)
- Hiking shoes or trainers with good grip
- Warm socks, hat/beanie, and gloves (it can be chilly in October)
- Scarf or neck warmer
- Water bottle
- Notebook & pen
- Flashlight or headlamp (sunsets early in autumn)
- Yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, yoga belt (renting from Unisport possible)
- blanket for relaxing position to stay warm
- Optional: bathing suit (for a dip near the waterfall, if you're up for it in autumn!), suncream
Veranstaltungen und weitere Angebote
Kontakt
E-Mail: unisport(at)unisg.ch / Telefon: 071 224 22 50
Für den Yoga Retreat verantwortlich beim Unisport: Eva Koller
Newsletter
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Versicherungen / AGB
Versicherung ist Sache der Teilnehmer:innen. Im Weiteren gelten die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB) des Universitätssports. Diese sind unter sport.unisg.ch zu finden.
