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
Give yourself a few days to simply be – just as you are. Self-acceptance as a powerful tool for inner and outer peace. Allow yourself to recharge in a nourishing and beautiful setting, so you can return to the world and help make it more nourishing and beautiful too.
Yoga is a holistic science and philosophy that supports you in becoming more grounded and empowered – through movement, breath, reflection, and meditation – so you can be present in every moment.
Sinah’s yoga is strong, dynamic, and intelligently designed for body and mind. In the evening, her classes become quieter, grounding, and soothing for the nervous system and the mind. Woven throughout are meditation, breathwork, lymphatic activation, and the occasional spontaneous dance party.
Through BodyMindTherapy, you’ll reconnect with yourself, others, and our planet. Experience life in all its richness – raw, vibrant, and full of love.
Programme
Thursday
17:00 – 18:30 Welcome Ceremony
Friday & Saturday
08:15 – 09:45 Morning Yoga
17:00 – 18:30 Evening Yoga
Sunday
08:15 – 09:45 Wrap Up
- all levels -
- yoga, breath, meditation, BodyMindTherapy -
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at “La Fucina”
- Lunch or dinner at our Slow Food restaurants “La Fucina” or Bistro “Luce” (at an extra charge)
- Yoga equipment (mat, meditation cushion, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water throughout the hotel
- Mobility Card for unlimited use of all public transport
Sinah Diepold is an entrepreneur and yoga teacher with her BodyMindTherapy studio Kale&Cake. She leads yoga teacher trainings alongside Simon Park and Sophia Thora and shares her insights on yoga, sustainability, personal growth, and health in her podcast.
She supports people in living a balanced and self-empowered life. With her open and authentic presence, Sinah shares what moves her – from yoga and sustainability to inner development and holistic wellbeing. Her mission is to share knowledge, foster a sense of belonging and empowerment, and inspire people to live a life of abundance.
16. - 19. October 2025
As autumn slowly comes to an end, this retreat invites you to withdraw into a cocoon — to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with your inner strength. It offers you a safe and nourishing space to breathe deeply, let go, and come home to yourself.
In the elegant and peaceful setting of Hotel Schwarzschmied in Lana (South Tyrol), you create room for conscious retreat, mindful movement, and soul-nourishing stillness. A time just for you. Beyond to-do lists and outside demands.
Mornings begin with grounding, empowering movement that connects you to your body, breath, and inner resilience. Evenings invite you into a calming space of Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, gentle Reiki, and reflective journaling prompts — for silence, regeneration, and heart connection.
Highlight: On Saturday evening, we gather by the fire for a lovingly guided cacao ceremony and a fire ritual of release. Everything you no longer wish to carry into winter may be offered to the flames. We say goodbye to what was and open ourselves to what is yet to come — a magical evening full of depth, connection, and inner radiance.
Programme
Thursday
5 - 6:30 pm Arrival, welcome circle, gentle practice
7 pm Dinner
Friday
08:15 – 09:45 am Morning Flow
10 am Breakfast
5 – 6:30 pm Evening Bliss: Yin Yoga, Reiki Healing & Sound Bath
7 pm Dinner
Saturday
08:15 – 09:45 am Morning Flow
10 am Breakfast
5 – 6:30 pm Cacao Ceremony with Meditation, Journaling & Fire Ritual for Letting Go
7 pm Dinner
Sunday
08:15 – 09:45 am Closing Practice & Circle
10 am Breakfast
- 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) provided free of charge
- Grander water throughout the hotel
- Mobility card for unlimited use of all public transport
Céline is from Zurich and teaches yoga with a modern, authentic, and sensitive approach. With over 900 hours of training and more than 1,500 hours of teaching experience, she brings not only deep knowledge but also years of expertise as an instructor, leading both 50-hour and 200-hour yoga teacher trainings. Her main focus is on flowing Vinyasa classes, complemented by mindful Hatha elements. At the heart of her teaching is always the connection between body, breath, and inner experience.
6. - 9. 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.
