Yoga Teacher in Residence
We are always expecting a variety of talented yoga teachers to create our open classes at Schwarzschmied and stay here as resident yoga teachers. Each of them brings their unique style and expertise to offer our guests an enriching yoga experience. You can look forward to varied offerings for your wellbeing and relaxation.
We are always expecting a variety of talented yoga teachers to create our open classes at Schwarzschmied and stay here as resident yoga teachers. Each of them brings their unique style and expertise to offer our guests an enriching yoga experience. You can look forward to varied offerings for your wellbeing and relaxation.
Marja-Lisa Jablonka
3 to 11 November 2025
Marja is a yoga teacher and systemic coach specialised in Positive Psychology from Berlin. In her holistic classes, she combines flowing movements that enhance mobility and flexibility with elements that nurture inner well-being. From personal experience, she knows that yoga can lead to a more conscious lifestyle and a more fulfilling life. Her wideranging qualifictaion – including Pre- and Postnatal Yoga, Personal Yoga, and Anatomy – seamlessly flow into her creative sessions.
In the mornings, her Vinyasa classes prepare for the day ahead, while in the evenings, Yin and Yoga Nidra help to relax the nervous system. Additionally, she offers engaging workshops and individual coaching sessions based on the methods of Positive Psychology to promote mental clarity and a strengthened mindset.
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3 to 11 November 2025
Marja is a yoga teacher and systemic coach specialised in Positive Psychology from Berlin. In her holistic classes, she combines flowing movements that enhance mobility and flexibility with elements that nurture inner well-being. From personal experience, she knows that yoga can lead to a more conscious lifestyle and a more fulfilling life. Her wideranging qualifictaion – including Pre- and Postnatal Yoga, Personal Yoga, and Anatomy – seamlessly flow into her creative sessions.
In the mornings, her Vinyasa classes prepare for the day ahead, while in the evenings, Yin and Yoga Nidra help to relax the nervous system. Additionally, she offers engaging workshops and individual coaching sessions based on the methods of Positive Psychology to promote mental clarity and a strengthened mindset.
Read the interview
Additional Workshops with Marja-Lisa Jablonka
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November 8: Come home to yourself Workshop
Join this workshop for an immersive journey of self-discover and reconnection with your emotions and inner being. Beginning with mindful movements to tune into your body and followed by a guided self-reflection to cultivate clarity and trust, you’ll learn how the principles of positive psychology can empower you to live an authentic life aligned with your values, strengths, and desires. -
November 11: Discover your purpose Workshop
In our everyday lives, we unlearn the ability to grant ourselves permission to rest, reflect, and reconnect with our needs in order to live a fulfilled life. Through creativity and a very effective self-reflection method, Marja will carefully guide you towards your meaningful North Star. You will establish a foundation for everything that is yet to come. With the support of a strong community, you will discover how your values can lead your decision-making.
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November 8: Come home to yourself Workshop
Join this workshop for an immersive journey of self-discover and reconnection with your emotions and inner being. Beginning with mindful movements to tune into your body and followed by a guided self-reflection to cultivate clarity and trust, you’ll learn how the principles of positive psychology can empower you to live an authentic life aligned with your values, strengths, and desires. -
November 11: Discover your purpose Workshop
In our everyday lives, we unlearn the ability to grant ourselves permission to rest, reflect, and reconnect with our needs in order to live a fulfilled life. Through creativity and a very effective self-reflection method, Marja will carefully guide you towards your meaningful North Star. You will establish a foundation for everything that is yet to come. With the support of a strong community, you will discover how your values can lead your decision-making.
Bryony Cecil
11 to 17 November 2025
Bryony is yoga teacher, retreat facilitator, and writer with over 700 hours of training and more than 2000 hours of teaching experience. Her work is rooted in classical yogic philosophy and inspired by the art of self-inquiry. For her, the mat is a mirror - a space where movement, breath, and stillness reveal the subtler layers of our inner world.
Her practices invite introspection and presence. Through thoughtful sequencing, meditative pacing, and thematically rich classes, students are encouraged to turn inward, explore with curiosity, and reconnect to what is most true within themselves. She offers dynamic, breath-driven hatha-vinyasa as well as quiet, reflective yin - both practices are anchored in inquiry, awareness and intention. Sharing this path with others, she aims to offer classes that resonate beyond the physical practice.
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11 to 17 November 2025
Bryony is yoga teacher, retreat facilitator, and writer with over 700 hours of training and more than 2000 hours of teaching experience. Her work is rooted in classical yogic philosophy and inspired by the art of self-inquiry. For her, the mat is a mirror - a space where movement, breath, and stillness reveal the subtler layers of our inner world.
Her practices invite introspection and presence. Through thoughtful sequencing, meditative pacing, and thematically rich classes, students are encouraged to turn inward, explore with curiosity, and reconnect to what is most true within themselves. She offers dynamic, breath-driven hatha-vinyasa as well as quiet, reflective yin - both practices are anchored in inquiry, awareness and intention. Sharing this path with others, she aims to offer classes that resonate beyond the physical practice.
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Additional Workshops with Bryony Cecil
- November 15: Immersive Yoga Nidra – A Journey Inwards
Step into a sanctuary of deep relaxation and inner exploration. In this special Yoga Nidra session, you’ll be guided into a state of profound rest using wireless silent disco headphones. The headphones gently envelop you in a soothing soundscape, tuning out external distractions and drawing you deeper into your breath and body. Accompanied by soft ambient music and a calm guiding voice, this practice becomes an immersive inner journey.
Whether you are new to Yoga Nidra or already experienced, this session offers a powerful reset for your nervous system, supporting deep rest, mental clarity, and emotional release. Come lie down, plug in, and tune out the world. The rest is waiting
- November 15: Immersive Yoga Nidra – A Journey Inwards
Step into a sanctuary of deep relaxation and inner exploration. In this special Yoga Nidra session, you’ll be guided into a state of profound rest using wireless silent disco headphones. The headphones gently envelop you in a soothing soundscape, tuning out external distractions and drawing you deeper into your breath and body. Accompanied by soft ambient music and a calm guiding voice, this practice becomes an immersive inner journey.
Whether you are new to Yoga Nidra or already experienced, this session offers a powerful reset for your nervous system, supporting deep rest, mental clarity, and emotional release. Come lie down, plug in, and tune out the world. The rest is waiting
Céline Suremann
30 November to 7 December 2025
Céline is a Zurich-based yoga teacher who brings a modern, authentic, and intuitive approach to her practice. With over 900 hours of training and more than 1,500 hours of teaching experience, she combines deep knowledge with years of hands-on expertise. She also leads 50-hour and 200-hour teacher trainings.
Her classes focus on fluid Vinyasa flows, enriched with mindful Hatha elements, always centered around the connection between body, breath, and inner awareness. Alongside her dynamic offerings, Céline also shares gentle yoga sessions infused with Reiki, creating space for calm, clarity, and true presence. Through the mindful blend of movement and breath, she guides students toward a sense of balance and encourages a strong, nurturing, and healthy relationship with themselves. Meditation and pranayama deepen this holistic experience, supporting both body and spirit.
30 November to 7 December 2025
Céline is a Zurich-based yoga teacher who brings a modern, authentic, and intuitive approach to her practice. With over 900 hours of training and more than 1,500 hours of teaching experience, she combines deep knowledge with years of hands-on expertise. She also leads 50-hour and 200-hour teacher trainings.
Her classes focus on fluid Vinyasa flows, enriched with mindful Hatha elements, always centered around the connection between body, breath, and inner awareness. Alongside her dynamic offerings, Céline also shares gentle yoga sessions infused with Reiki, creating space for calm, clarity, and true presence. Through the mindful blend of movement and breath, she guides students toward a sense of balance and encourages a strong, nurturing, and healthy relationship with themselves. Meditation and pranayama deepen this holistic experience, supporting both body and spirit.
Francisco Domínguez Silva
6 to 14 December 2025
Francisco, born in Mexico and now based in Barcelona, began practicing Kundalini Yoga at the age of twelve before turning to Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. Today, his teaching blends elements from various contemporary styles – Vinyasa, Hatha, Katonah, and Forrest – enriched by his deep personal experience with breathwork. His classes and workshops across Europe are immersive experiences where mindful movement meets carefully curated music. Francisco invites participants to reconnect with their bodies, deepen their practice, and meet the present moment with clarity, inner strength, and an open heart.
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6 to 14 December 2025
Francisco, born in Mexico and now based in Barcelona, began practicing Kundalini Yoga at the age of twelve before turning to Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. Today, his teaching blends elements from various contemporary styles – Vinyasa, Hatha, Katonah, and Forrest – enriched by his deep personal experience with breathwork. His classes and workshops across Europe are immersive experiences where mindful movement meets carefully curated music. Francisco invites participants to reconnect with their bodies, deepen their practice, and meet the present moment with clarity, inner strength, and an open heart.
Read the interview
Additional Workshops with Francisco Domínguez Silva
- 13. December: Hip Work - Expanding Possibilities in Practice
In yoga, hips are more than just a joint - they're a complex hub of mobility, stability, and support. This workshop dives into the rich potential of hip-focused practice, exploring how even the simplest posture can evolve into multiple, nuanced variations. This session offers practical tools and fresh insights to enhance your personal practice. Through mindful exploration, we’ll uncover how to access joint space, improve mobility sustainably, and truly engage the hips with intelligence and creativity.
- 13. December: Hip Work - Expanding Possibilities in Practice
In yoga, hips are more than just a joint - they're a complex hub of mobility, stability, and support. This workshop dives into the rich potential of hip-focused practice, exploring how even the simplest posture can evolve into multiple, nuanced variations. This session offers practical tools and fresh insights to enhance your personal practice. Through mindful exploration, we’ll uncover how to access joint space, improve mobility sustainably, and truly engage the hips with intelligence and creativity.
Nicole Natter
21 February to 2 March 2026
Nicole’s yoga classes are shaped by a variety of influences – from Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow to, above all, the innovative Katonah Yoga method. Her yoga journey began many years ago in Ibiza, followed by teacher trainings in London and New York, as well as numerous workshops with internationally renowned teachers.
Nicole places great importance on precise alignment of the body in each asana and brings a playful, poetic quality to the profound yoga practice through her imagery-rich language. In her classes, she creates a protected space where students can tune out the many distractions of modern life. Her intention is to foster a more refined sense of awareness – both of your own body and the surrounding world, thereby cultivating a more mindful connection with others.
21 February to 2 March 2026
Nicole’s yoga classes are shaped by a variety of influences – from Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow to, above all, the innovative Katonah Yoga method. Her yoga journey began many years ago in Ibiza, followed by teacher trainings in London and New York, as well as numerous workshops with internationally renowned teachers.
Nicole places great importance on precise alignment of the body in each asana and brings a playful, poetic quality to the profound yoga practice through her imagery-rich language. In her classes, she creates a protected space where students can tune out the many distractions of modern life. Her intention is to foster a more refined sense of awareness – both of your own body and the surrounding world, thereby cultivating a more mindful connection with others.
Additional Workshops with Nicole Natter
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22 February: Selfcare Sunday
In this session, Nicole introduces various stress-relief methods, including breath techniques to regulate the nervous system, self-touch (massage), jaw relaxation techniques (no tools, just using our hands), and a guided meditation on the theme of “Letting go of the old, opening to the new.” -
28 February: Your Body is Your House - Make Your House Your Home
In this special class, we travel through all three levels of the body using the metaphor of the “Magic Square.” After the Katonah Yoga practice, we close with a guided meditation that expands on the imagery. Feel at home in your body and release stored tension and blockages.
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22 February: Selfcare Sunday
In this session, Nicole introduces various stress-relief methods, including breath techniques to regulate the nervous system, self-touch (massage), jaw relaxation techniques (no tools, just using our hands), and a guided meditation on the theme of “Letting go of the old, opening to the new.” -
28 February: Your Body is Your House - Make Your House Your Home
In this special class, we travel through all three levels of the body using the metaphor of the “Magic Square.” After the Katonah Yoga practice, we close with a guided meditation that expands on the imagery. Feel at home in your body and release stored tension and blockages.
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Let yourself be carried away into a world of relaxation and renewal - book your stay at the Schwarzschmied and experience our unique yoga teacher residency programme. Discover yoga in its most beautiful form, surrounded by inspiring nature and experienced teachers.
Book now
Let yourself be carried away into a world of relaxation and renewal - book your stay at the Schwarzschmied and experience our unique yoga teacher residency programme. Discover yoga in its most beautiful form, surrounded by inspiring nature and experienced teachers.
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Yoga 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.
