Retreats
Digital fasting is – similar to real fasting – a double-edged sword. It can help interrupt digital habits faster than slowly reducing them in everyday life. At the same time, research shows quite clearly: Simply putting devices away doesn't solve the problem. Without structure and without meaningful alternatives, a detox can even be counterproductive, such as when emptiness arises and one feels isolated. That's exactly why we offer structured retreats.
Based on current research, we accompany participants over several days with theoretical and advisory impulses, meditation and movement offerings (yoga, Pilates, hiking, jogging) as well as analog activity opportunities in a calm atmosphere.
4 days away from screens, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Time to breathe, move, exchange and simply be. A balanced mix of nature, physical activity and mental stimulation – without mandatory program, performance or group pressure. You are free in your design and at the same time never left on your own.
Program
- Theoretical impulses and guidance
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Guided or independent hiking
- Group or independent jogging/trail running
- Guided personal time with analog activity offerings
Included in price
- 3 overnight stays (Shared double room per person CHF 808; Private double room per person 875)
- Half board
- All workshops and meditations
- Guided hikes, jogging excursions
- Materials for analog activities
Retreat Leadership
- Media literacy expert
- Pilates instructor
Framework & Key Ideas
- Digital withdrawal is self-responsible: smartphones are not used in front of other participants.
- Optional: Devices can be handed in at reception at the beginning and picked up again at the end.
- E-book readers are allowed.
- Participation in all program items is voluntary.
- Even though the offering is diverse, there are consciously unstructured times; boredom is allowed and part of the process.
- The goal is not "never use devices again", but a more conscious relationship after the retreat.
- Participants receive preparation information before the retreat (how to prepare, what to bring, so as not to depend on the smartphone).
- The retreat leaders always carry a phone for emergencies during hikes/jogging/excursions; it is kept out of sight and only used when needed.
Who is this retreat suitable for?
- Adults who want to use digital media more consciously and don't want to do this alone.
- Teenagers from 14 years old accompanied by an adult.
- Adults of all ages and fitness levels, with and without previous experience in meditation, yoga, Pilates
- People with clinically relevant addiction/dependency patterns related to digital media with written confirmation from a psychotherapist or psychiatrist.
Who is this retreat not suitable for?
- People who must be professionally or care-related available 24/7.
- People for whom a binding commitment to refrain from using smartphones in group situations is currently not feasible.
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Deposit: 30% due immediately upon booking
Remaining payment: 70% due 7 weeks before retreat start
Cancellation conditions: Up to 8 weeks before retreat: 100% refund ; Up to 1 month before retreat: 70% refund (equivalent to the remaining payment) ; Less than 1 month before retreat: No refund. Exception: In case of illness with medical certificate, if someone from waitlist takes the place or a replacement is found