Yoga with... Céline Suremann
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, Céline brings not only solid knowledge but also many years of expertise as a teacher, and she leads both 50-hour and 200-hour yoga teacher trainings.
She teaches a holistic practice in which deep self-exploration and connection with oneself can take place. She allows her students to arrive consciously, and through hands-on adjustments she helps them gain a better understanding of their bodies while making them feel safe, supported, and held. It is important to her to share practical elements in her classes that can be applied to everyday life, helping students navigate challenging moments more easily.
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga plays an important role on many levels. I don’t have a daily asana practice in the sense of being on the mat every day, but yoga is so much more than the physical movement. Depending on the stage of life we find ourselves in, different tools from the yoga world can help us find clarity, calm, balance, and stability.
In my early days, after a burnout, yoga was my safe harbor. It allowed me to simply be, to learn to feel myself again, and to feel safe. Today, yoga has become an integral part of my life. I use its philosophy to remind myself again and again that so much more is possible, that all the answers already exist, and that we simply need to remember them.
On days when I feel energetically tired, I like to use pranayam kriya practices – breathing exercises combined with cleansing the life force and releasing subtle blockages. I approach yoga very intuitively. I want to listen to my body and learn what I need in each moment. That can vary constantly – from asana practice to meditation, pranayama, or journaling.
What do you hope to share with your students in your yoga classes?
That they are much stronger than they might believe and that there is immense potential within them. B.K.S. Iyengar says beautifully in his book that through yoga practice we create heat. This heat allows us to create more space, and this space ultimately gives us freedom – freedom in the body and freedom in the mind. And if, during a yoga class, we can feel that freedom and realize that we ourselves have the power to create it, we receive the incredible gift of inner strength, connection with ourselves and our desires, and we experience self-empowerment.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
Honestly, I don’t think there is just one answer. And maybe that’s exactly the point: to stop searching for fixed truths and instead relearn how to feel ourselves. For me, yoga is not a system with clear instructions, not a “this is how it must be.” It is an invitation to keep listening to our own truth. “How does it feel today?” “What does me good?” “Where can I grow?” It’s this constant reconnection with oneself.
This is where Satya (truthfulness) and Ahimsa (non-harming) meet. Because if I am honest with myself while also being compassionate, space arises – space for growth, gentleness, and courage. For me, it means: You can do it all. Not because you have to prove anything, but because everything is already within you.
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, Céline brings not only solid knowledge but also many years of expertise as a teacher, and she leads both 50-hour and 200-hour yoga teacher trainings.
She teaches a holistic practice in which deep self-exploration and connection with oneself can take place. She allows her students to arrive consciously, and through hands-on adjustments she helps them gain a better understanding of their bodies while making them feel safe, supported, and held. It is important to her to share practical elements in her classes that can be applied to everyday life, helping students navigate challenging moments more easily.
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga plays an important role on many levels. I don’t have a daily asana practice in the sense of being on the mat every day, but yoga is so much more than the physical movement. Depending on the stage of life we find ourselves in, different tools from the yoga world can help us find clarity, calm, balance, and stability.
In my early days, after a burnout, yoga was my safe harbor. It allowed me to simply be, to learn to feel myself again, and to feel safe. Today, yoga has become an integral part of my life. I use its philosophy to remind myself again and again that so much more is possible, that all the answers already exist, and that we simply need to remember them.
On days when I feel energetically tired, I like to use pranayam kriya practices – breathing exercises combined with cleansing the life force and releasing subtle blockages. I approach yoga very intuitively. I want to listen to my body and learn what I need in each moment. That can vary constantly – from asana practice to meditation, pranayama, or journaling.
What do you hope to share with your students in your yoga classes?
That they are much stronger than they might believe and that there is immense potential within them. B.K.S. Iyengar says beautifully in his book that through yoga practice we create heat. This heat allows us to create more space, and this space ultimately gives us freedom – freedom in the body and freedom in the mind. And if, during a yoga class, we can feel that freedom and realize that we ourselves have the power to create it, we receive the incredible gift of inner strength, connection with ourselves and our desires, and we experience self-empowerment.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
Honestly, I don’t think there is just one answer. And maybe that’s exactly the point: to stop searching for fixed truths and instead relearn how to feel ourselves. For me, yoga is not a system with clear instructions, not a “this is how it must be.” It is an invitation to keep listening to our own truth. “How does it feel today?” “What does me good?” “Where can I grow?” It’s this constant reconnection with oneself.
This is where Satya (truthfulness) and Ahimsa (non-harming) meet. Because if I am honest with myself while also being compassionate, space arises – space for growth, gentleness, and courage. For me, it means: You can do it all. Not because you have to prove anything, but because everything is already within you.
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
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.
