Yoga with... Timo Wahl
Timo Wahl has been a prominent figure in the yoga world for many years and regularly hosts retreats at Hotel Schwarzschmied in Lana, South Tyrol. Here you’ll find an overview of our upcoming yoga retreats.
Timo Wahl has been a prominent figure in the yoga world for many years and regularly hosts retreats at Hotel Schwarzschmied in Lana, South Tyrol. Here you’ll find an overview of our upcoming yoga retreats.
Timo Wahl, founder of the Timo Wahl Yoga Studio in Frankfurt, is a prominent figure in the world of yoga. He began his yoga journey in 1998 and has since pursued in-depth training in various yoga styles and philosophies, studying with renowned teachers such as Sri K. P. Jois and Sharat Rangaswamy.
His teaching style, which he calls “Earthyoga,” blends dynamic Vinyasa yoga with elements from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and extended Pranayama sequences. Alongside his practical work, Timo Wahl is deeply devoted to the study of yoga philosophy, also giving lectures on the subject.
During his regular yoga retreats at Hotel Schwarzschmied, he teaches participants to practice with ease and to bring joy and balance back into their lives.
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga is the central pillar of my life. Beyond running my own studios for many years, it mostly defines the attitude with which I move through the world. Yoga philosophy is crucial in this – translating the essence of yoga into everyday life.
What do you hope to share with your students through your yoga classes?
To feel and trust themselves. While joy and lightness are often overlooked, I believe that good and effective yoga doesn't have to be heavy or difficult – it can be light and joyful.
In the 25 years that my teaching has been evolving, it has included many different layers. While the alignment of postures is based on biomechanics, it always depends on the student’s individual needs. Each person decides for themselves how far they want to go. Alignment is therefore always individual and not a rigid concept.
I also connect breathwork with physical practice, which creates a meditative state in which students can truly be present in their bodies. The practice becomes an inner dialogue and can resolve physical and emotional blockages, without the need for overthinking.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
Yoga teaches us that we always view and judge things from our own perspective, which often leads to misjudgements and complications. That’s why I believe it’s important to take our thoughts seriously – but not too seriously. Yoga gives us space to do just that. It’s not about sugarcoating life, but also not about blindly trusting our assumptions and concepts. I like to describe yoga as the path that allows us to meet ourselves and others openly and without biased preconceptions.
Timo Wahl, founder of the Timo Wahl Yoga Studio in Frankfurt, is a prominent figure in the world of yoga. He began his yoga journey in 1998 and has since pursued in-depth training in various yoga styles and philosophies, studying with renowned teachers such as Sri K. P. Jois and Sharat Rangaswamy.
His teaching style, which he calls “Earthyoga,” blends dynamic Vinyasa yoga with elements from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and extended Pranayama sequences. Alongside his practical work, Timo Wahl is deeply devoted to the study of yoga philosophy, also giving lectures on the subject.
During his regular yoga retreats at Hotel Schwarzschmied, he teaches participants to practice with ease and to bring joy and balance back into their lives.
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga is the central pillar of my life. Beyond running my own studios for many years, it mostly defines the attitude with which I move through the world. Yoga philosophy is crucial in this – translating the essence of yoga into everyday life.
What do you hope to share with your students through your yoga classes?
To feel and trust themselves. While joy and lightness are often overlooked, I believe that good and effective yoga doesn't have to be heavy or difficult – it can be light and joyful.
In the 25 years that my teaching has been evolving, it has included many different layers. While the alignment of postures is based on biomechanics, it always depends on the student’s individual needs. Each person decides for themselves how far they want to go. Alignment is therefore always individual and not a rigid concept.
I also connect breathwork with physical practice, which creates a meditative state in which students can truly be present in their bodies. The practice becomes an inner dialogue and can resolve physical and emotional blockages, without the need for overthinking.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
Yoga teaches us that we always view and judge things from our own perspective, which often leads to misjudgements and complications. That’s why I believe it’s important to take our thoughts seriously – but not too seriously. Yoga gives us space to do just that. It’s not about sugarcoating life, but also not about blindly trusting our assumptions and concepts. I like to describe yoga as the path that allows us to meet ourselves and others openly and without biased preconceptions.
FAQs Yoga Retreats
Do you need prior yoga experience to participate in the retreats?
While it can be helpful to have practiced yoga before, prior experience is not required. What matters most is your willingness to connect with your body and listen to what feels right for you.
What yoga styles are taught?
The retreats incorporate a combination of different styles. This includes classical Vinyasa yoga, which features flowing movements and invigorating sequences. Yin yoga is also often an essential part of the program. This calming practice involves deep stretches and long-held postures, focusing on relaxation and the release of muscles and fascia. Meditation and breathing techniques complement the experience, promoting deep relaxation and self-awareness.
Which retreat is right for me?
If you don't have a preference regarding the teacher or the yoga styles practiced, you can make your decision based on the specific program. All our retreats provide space for you to reconnect with yourself and experience deep relaxation. The differences lie in the focus areas (e.g., rehabilitation, strength, relaxation), the number of yoga sessions, and possible combinations with other elements such as sound baths or dance.
Do you need prior yoga experience to participate in the retreats?
While it can be helpful to have practiced yoga before, prior experience is not required. What matters most is your willingness to connect with your body and listen to what feels right for you.
What yoga styles are taught?
The retreats incorporate a combination of different styles. This includes classical Vinyasa yoga, which features flowing movements and invigorating sequences. Yin yoga is also often an essential part of the program. This calming practice involves deep stretches and long-held postures, focusing on relaxation and the release of muscles and fascia. Meditation and breathing techniques complement the experience, promoting deep relaxation and self-awareness.
Which retreat is right for me?
If you don't have a preference regarding the teacher or the yoga styles practiced, you can make your decision based on the specific program. All our retreats provide space for you to reconnect with yourself and experience deep relaxation. The differences lie in the focus areas (e.g., rehabilitation, strength, relaxation), the number of yoga sessions, and possible combinations with other elements such as sound baths or dance.
Our next Retreats
Beautiful days await you in a truly special place of calm. Let’s slow down together, strengthen the connection to ourselves, and get in touch with our feelings. Step out of everyday life and dive into your inner world. Time for your self-care practice on all levels:
Body
We bring the body into strength and movement with flowing and dynamic Vinyasa Flow and Intuitive Movements. Yin Yoga and Restorative sessions support you in sinking into deep relaxation and releasing tension. The physical practice brings you back into balance. You will feel freer and lighter and more connected to your body.
Mind
We begin the day in silence with a guided meditation. Gift your mind rest, find clarity, and reduce external stimuli with Yoga Nidra and journaling. Reflect, find stillness, and create inner alignment.
Heart
We also want to do something good for the heart. Together we chant mantras that open your heart and bring you deep into feeling. Let’s dance through the room and let the music touch you.
Soul
In the in-house spa, you can pamper yourself between sessions and let your soul unwind. The special culinary nourishment feeds not only the body but above all the soul. In the loving group, you can share and spend time in community.
Program
Thursday
17:00 Relaxing yoga session
Friday
08:00 Energizing yoga session
17:00 Relaxing yoga session
Saturday
08:00 Energizing yoga session
17:00 Relaxing yoga session
Sunday
08:00 Energizing yoga session
*Program subject to change
– all levels –
– yin yoga, vinyasa yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, journaling, mantras –
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at „La Fucina“
- Lunch or dinner at our Slow Food restaurants „La Fucina“ or Bistro „Luce“ (for an additional charge)
- Yoga equipment (mat, meditation cushion, yoga blocks) is provided free of charge
- Grander water throughout the house
- Mobility card for using all public transport
Daniela Mühlbauer is an Advanced Yoga Teacher, professional dancer, and social educator. Besides dance, yoga has been her spiritual guide for many years. With over 900 hours of training, she specializes in Vinyasa Flow Yoga. She developed her own concept, Yoga Flow Dance, a fusion of Yoga Flow and Modern Dance. With more than 10 years of experience as a space holder, she leads workshops and retreats both domestically and internationally, as well as dance projects with children and youth. She trains aspiring yoga teachers and works as a lecturer in cultural education and dance pedagogy at the University of Munich.
20. - 23. November 2025
A journey to more strength, clarity, and inner freedom. How does it feel when your mind becomes clear, your body feels strong, and every movement makes sense? When your breath flows deeply, your thoughts settle, and inner strength builds? This is exactly what Beyond Yoga Dynamics (BYD) is about. It’s about understanding your nervous system, resolving stress at its root, and returning home stronger.
Each session is designed to use movement as a powerful key to greater stability and mental clarity. The body learns, the mind follows. This is not just an abstract concept, but a tangible transformation.
This retreat is more than just a break – it is the beginning of a new path. If you’re ready to go deeper, to discover movement as a gateway to your inner balance, and to return home with renewed strength, clarity, and a hypnotic flow state, then this retreat is for you.
Program
Sunday
5:00 - 7:00 PM Introduction & Get-together
Monday
8:30 - 9:30 AM Wake-up Yoga: Flow & Alignment
11:00 - 12:00 PM Mental Training: Cultivating Mental Clarity
6:00 - 7:00 PM Restorative Yoga & Gentle Stretching
Tuesday
8:30 - 9:30 AM Morning Flow: Releasing Boundaries & Activating Inner Strength
11:00 - 12:00 PM Releasing Limiting Beliefs & Establishing New Thought Patterns
5:30 - 7:00 PM Yoga: Physical & Mental Transformation
Wednesday
8:30 - 9:30 AM Slow Flow & Nervous System Balance
11:00 - 12:30 PM Neuro-Meditation: Identifying & Learning Your Personal Meditation Style
5:30 - 7:00 PM Hypnotic Flow Yoga
Thursday
8:30 - 9:30 AM Final Yoga Practice & Closing Session
- all levels -
- Beyond Yoga Dynamics, meditation -
- 4 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at La Fucina
- Lunch or dinner in our Slow Food restaurants La Fucina or Bistro Luce (at an additional cost)
- Yoga equipment (mat, meditation cushion, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water available throughout the hotel
- Mobility card for unlimited use of all public transport
Tanja Nicholls is an expert in movement, mental regeneration, and sustainable transformation. She is the founder of pulsatori, a holistic concept for stress management and performance enhancement. With over 1,750 hours of training in yoga, fascia therapy, spiral dynamics, and bodywork, she deeply understands the impact of movement - on fascia, muscles, the nervous system, and emotions. Through her approach, she effectively and sustainably releases stress from the entire body.
23. - 27. November 2025
Do you long to awaken your inner light and fully reconnect with yourself? Amid a daily life full of challenges and distractions, this retreat invites you to pause and create space for your inner radiance. Find clarity, calm, and a deep connection to yourself—and carry this energy into your everyday life. Together, let’s illuminate your inner light to start the year powerfully and fulfilled. Barbara Kittel-Holmgren guides you with her empathetic and inspiring style through morning and evening sessions in Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, complemented by powerful breathwork specials and inspiring texts. Experience flowing movement, deep mindfulness, and moments of arrival that nurture your inner balance and strength.
Program
Thursday
16:30 - 18:00 Evening yoga session, breathwork specials & meditation
Friday
08:00 - 09:30 Morning yoga session, Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
16:30 - 18:00 Evening yoga session, breathwork specials & meditation
Saturday
08:00 - 09:30 Morning yoga session, Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
16:30 - 18:00 Evening yoga session, breathwork specials & meditation
Sunday
08:00 - 09:30 Morning yoga session, Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
*Program subject to change
- all levels -
- ashtanga, vinyasa yoga, breath, meditation -
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at "La Fucina"
- Lunch or dinner at our Slow Food restaurants "La Fucina" or Bistro "Luce" (extra charge)
- Yoga equipment (mat, meditation cushion, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water throughout the house
- Mobility card for unlimited use of all public transport
Barbara Kittel-Holmgren has been training yoga teachers for over 14 years in the tri-border region around Lake Constance. As an AYI Expert, she brings not only profound knowledge but also teaches yoga as a holistic healing approach—far beyond the physical practice. Her deep connection to nature is palpable in everything she does, whether in the harmonious union of breath and movement on the mat or during silent hikes in the mountains. The insights from her mountaineering adventures, complemented by her Life Trust Coaching training with Veit Lindau, flow into her work and enrich every encounter with new perspectives. Her retreats are an invitation to experience depth, clarity, and joy on all levels.
