Yoga with... Bryony Cecil
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 classes are all about creating space - physically, mentally, and emotionally. She therefore focuses on breath-led movement, mindful transitions, and moments of self-inquiry woven throughout. She creates balance between effort and ease: strength without force, softness without collapse. Whether it’s a dynamic flow or a yin class, you can expect thoughtful sequencing, grounding energy, and space to reflect.
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 classes are all about creating space - physically, mentally, and emotionally. She therefore focuses on breath-led movement, mindful transitions, and moments of self-inquiry woven throughout. She creates balance between effort and ease: strength without force, softness without collapse. Whether it’s a dynamic flow or a yin class, you can expect thoughtful sequencing, grounding energy, and space to reflect.
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga is my anchor. It helps me come back to myself again and again. It’s not just something I do on the mat; it’s a way of living. It reminds me to move through life with more presence, honesty, and softness even when things get hard.
What do you hope to share with your students in your yoga classes?
I hope my classes feel like a space to just be. No pressure to perform, no need to be perfect, just an invitation to show up as you are. I want to help people find that sweet spot between effort and surrender, so they can leave my classes feeling more grounded, clear, and connected to themselves.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
For me, yoga isn’t about fixing or improving ourselves, it’s about remembering what’s already whole. My teaching is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and that ongoing dance between doing and being. I try to hold space where people feel supported to explore their own path, both on and off the mat.
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga is my anchor. It helps me come back to myself again and again. It’s not just something I do on the mat; it’s a way of living. It reminds me to move through life with more presence, honesty, and softness even when things get hard.
What do you hope to share with your students in your yoga classes?
I hope my classes feel like a space to just be. No pressure to perform, no need to be perfect, just an invitation to show up as you are. I want to help people find that sweet spot between effort and surrender, so they can leave my classes feeling more grounded, clear, and connected to themselves.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
For me, yoga isn’t about fixing or improving ourselves, it’s about remembering what’s already whole. My teaching is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and that ongoing dance between doing and being. I try to hold space where people feel supported to explore their own path, both on and off the mat.
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.
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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.
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Our next Retreats
Thais de la Paz will guide you through three days of relaxing yoga sessions, combining yoga practices with meditation and breathing techniques to bring greater well-being and clarity. Each session is dedicated to one element - Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. In this way, we draw upon the healing qualities of the elements and find inspiration for our yoga and meditation practice, cultivating balance in both body and mind.
Yoga can have a profound impact on many levels of our being. While stretches and asanas keep the body supple, pranayama and meditation help the mind find peace. Thais will guide you toward a deeper dimension of yourself, enriching your life experience in many ways. Enjoy a retreat that will leave you re-energized and full of new perspectives.
Program
Thursday
5:30 - 6:45 pm Restorative Yoga
Friday
8 - 9:30 am Activating Yoga
5:30 - 6:45 pm Restorative Yoga
Saturday
9 - 10:15 am Activating Yoga
5:30 - 6:45 pm Restorative Yoga
Sunday
8 - 9:30 am Activating Yoga
*Program subject to change
- all levels -
- vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, pranayama, meditation -
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at "La Fucina" restaurant
- Lunch or Dinner at our slow food restaurants "La Fucina" or Bistro "Luce" (for an extra charge)
- Yoga equipment (yoga mat, pillow, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water in the entire house
- Mobilcard for usage of public transport
Born in Munich and raised in southern France and Chile in a multicultural environment, Thais sees herself as a world citizen. For her, yoga is an essential part of a conscious lifestyle in harmony with nature and the rhythms of the year. She studied political science and international law and co-owned the Jaya yoga studio in Munich. Convinced that the power of transformation lies within each individual, she cultivates this power through teaching yoga - one of her greatest passions. She has completed more than 1000 hours of yoga teacher training, immersions, workshops, and therapeutic programs.
25. - 28. June 2026
Stine Lethan invites you to an extended Yoga Embodiment Weekend – A Journey to Yourself
Are you looking for deceleration far from your everyday life? Do you want to delve deeper into your yoga practice? Do you want to gather yourself and find your inner center?
This retreat offers a clear focus on the essentials in the moment – silence, clarity, and grounding within yourself. We will detox and slow down through all facets of yogic teachings: physical, mental, and emotional.
Meet yourself in the process of change and healing through the Yoga Embodiment practice. The master classes provide impulses and, with their open workshop principle, are both healing and invigorating. Stine creates theme-based classes that show participants their own potential and set impulses for growth.
Program
Thursday
5:00 – 7:30 pm Arrival, Sacred Circle + Jetlag Yoga
Friday & Saturday
8:00 – 10:00 am Yoga Practice
5:00 – 7:00 pm Yoga Practice
Sunday
8:00 – 10:00 am Yoga Practice
- For yogis with basic knowledge in Vinyasa Flow -
- Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Yin, Journaling, Chanting, Ecstatic Dance, Sacred Circle, Coaching Embodiment -
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at "La Fucina" restaurant
- Lunch or Dinner at our slow food restaurants "La Fucina" or Bistro "Luce" (for an extra charge)
- Yoga equipment (yoga mat, pillow, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water in the entire house
- Mobilcard for usage of public transport
Stine is a renowned Yoga Embodiment teacher with 18 years of teaching experience. She is a life coach and former professional dancer, which makes her teaching style unique – holistic, therapeutic, and heartfelt. She lived in Berlin for 25 years, where she completed her yoga training in Vinyasa Flow with a master’s degree in Anusara Yoga. For 16 years, she taught at @spirityogaberlin, one of the largest yoga Vinyasa and training institutes in Berlin, where she also worked as a mentor for yoga teacher trainings.
10. - 13. September 2026
The Ride & Release Edition is a retreat for women who want to combine physical challenge on the road bike with mindful deceleration through yoga and wellness.
In the midst of the South Tyrolean vineyards, a special combination awaits you: guided road bike rides with the female cycling force and regenerative yoga. The retreat combines the best of two worlds: active road cycling stages through the breathtaking landscape and somatic yoga in the light-filled glass house of Villa Arnica.
In the mornings and evenings, we will jointly immerse ourselves in mindful yoga and meditation practices. Here, you will not only find recovery for strained muscles but also valuable time for yourself. The female cycling force will then accompany you with safe guidance, offer you room to learn, and convey a great sense of community, allowing you to experience road cycling anew.
The retreat is aimed at women who are looking for both challenge and deceleration - without sacrificing indulgence.
Program
Sunday
3.00 PM Welcome & Introduction to Group Riding
4.00 PM Yoga & Meditation Session with Liz
7.30 PM Uhr Communal Dinner
Monday
7.30 AM Meditation & Somatic Flow Yoga
11.00 AM Ride Out: Day trip with FCF with Coffee Stop Workshop (approx. 70–100 km, 800–1500 altitude meters)
5.00 PM Workshop with FCF
8.00 PM Communal Dinner
Tuesday & Wednesday
7.30 AM Meditation & Somatic Flow Yoga
10.00 AM Ride Out: Day trip with FCF with Coffee Stop Workshop (approx. 70–100 km, 800–1500 altitude meters)
6.30 PM Uhr Somatic Yin Yoga or Nidra x Sound
8.00 PM Communal Dinner
Thursday
7.30 AM Meditation & Somatic Flow Yoga
8.30 AM Closing Circle
11.00 AM Check Out & Bye Bye
*Possible program changes are reserved
- for women with road cycling experience -
- yoga, meditation, road cycling -
Info & Requirements
- Average pace: approx. 24-26 km/h
- Group riding with guides at the front and back
- Focus on safe communication and coordinated group dynamics
- Optional technique input and group exercises for deepening skills
- Prerequisites: Helmet, clipless pedals, lights, puncture kit, and a well-maintained road bike, as well as first experience in road cycling and group riding
- No pressure to perform: The focus is on riding, experiencing, and growing together - not on competition
- 4 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast and Dinner at "La Fucina" restaurant
- Lunch at our slow food bistro "Luce" (for an extra charge)
- 3 guided full-day tours with experienced guides from the Female Cycling Force in Munich
- 1 workshop with the Female Cycling Force
- 5–6 yoga or meditation sessions with Liz
- Yoga equipment (yoga mat, pillow, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water in the entire house
- Mobilcard for usage of public transport
Liz Ehrenecker teaches, shares, and lives modern spirituality. Her work enbodies vitality, connection, and zest for life. She places particular emphasis on somatics and embodiment, which is reflected in her passion for somatic yin yoga. Liz teaches yoga in Munich and is represented throughout Europe with her yoga retreats and teacher trainings.
The female cycling force aims to create a vibrant and supportive community for female cyclists. As an initiative committed to increasing the presence of women in cycling, the female cycling force offers weekly rides as well as retreats at various levels throughout the season. Here, women can network, learn from one another, and collectively experience the joy of the sport.
