Yoga with... Bryony Cecil
11. - 17. November 2025
Bryony will be Yoga Teacher in Residence at Hotel Schwarzschmied from 11 to 17 November 2025. During this time, she will offer dynamic, breath-driven hatha-vinyasa as well as quiet, reflective yin-yoga. Her practices are always anchored in inquiry, awareness and intention.
Bryony will be Yoga Teacher in Residence at Hotel Schwarzschmied from 11 to 17 November 2025. During this time, she will offer dynamic, breath-driven hatha-vinyasa as well as quiet, reflective yin-yoga. Her practices are always anchored in inquiry, awareness and intention.
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.
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.
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.
Read more
Our next Retreats
This yoga retreat offers the perfect opportunity to pause, recharge, and consciously prepare for the upcoming winter season. Together, we create a space of calm and renewal to harmonize body, mind, and soul. Our morning sessions combine yoga asanas, mindful alignment and breathwork, meditation, and yoga philosophy impulses to strengthen energy, vitality, and focus. Evenings are dedicated to regeneration and relaxation: yin yoga, restorative poses, pranayama, yoga nidra, journaling, and guided meditations invite you to let go, find calm, and deeply integrate the day’s experiences.
Complementing this, a short fitness session provides the ideal balance to train endurance, strength, and your deep core muscles — an important foundation to take your yoga practice, mental, and physical strength to a new level.
Look forward to four days full of yoga, reflection, fitness, and relaxation that will help you start the cold season with new clarity and strength.
Program
Sunday
17:00–18:30 Yoga practice for arrival & grounding
Monday
08:15–09:45 Morning meditation, detox yoga flow
16:30–18:00 Fitness session “Tabata” followed by pranayama and guided deep relaxation
Tuesday
08:15–09:45 Morning meditation with Pilates Yoga Mat
16:30–18:00 Long, slow, deep yoga – yin, pranayama, restorative
Wednesday
08:15–09:45 Flow & Glow Yoga
09:45 Shared breakfast
*Program subject to change
- all levels -
- yin yoga, pranayama, yoga nidra, journaling, meditation -
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at „La Fucina“
- Lunch or dinner in 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 entire house
- Mobility card for use of all public transportation
Gabriela Bozic, one of the most renowned yoga teachers in the German-speaking world, will guide you through this transformative time with her more than 25 years of experience and her unique blend of lightness, optimism, and spiritual depth. She is supported by Patrizia Burkhardt, who completes the program with powerful fitness sessions.
Valid until 19. November 2025
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.
