Yoga with... Céline Suremann
4. - 15. March 2026
Céline is from Zurich and teaches yoga with a modern, authentic, and sensitive approach. Her holistic practice creates room for deep self-exploration and connection with yourself. 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.
Céline is from Zurich and teaches yoga with a modern, authentic, and sensitive approach. Her holistic practice creates room for deep self-exploration and connection with yourself. 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.
About Céline
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.
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.
Workshops & Specials
5 December 2025: Deep Winter Rest – Yin & Sound Journey
This yin practice invites you to immerse yourself in the stillness of winter - a place where calm, softness, and your inner light become tangible. In the slow rhythm of yin yoga, you remain longer in each posture, let your breath deepen, and allow your body to release layer by layer. This creates space for trust, surrender, and inner peace. During the final Savasana, the floating sounds of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls accompany you, letting your body and mind sink into deep regeneration.
This yin practice invites you to immerse yourself in the stillness of winter - a place where calm, softness, and your inner light become tangible. In the slow rhythm of yin yoga, you remain longer in each posture, let your breath deepen, and allow your body to release layer by layer. This creates space for trust, surrender, and inner peace. During the final Savasana, the floating sounds of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls accompany you, letting your body and mind sink into deep regeneration.
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
Rest and Recharge accompanies you on your journey into deep inner peace – to a place where you can truly perceive yourself, clear your mind, and recharge your batteries. You can expect a mindful combination of active and quiet, restorative yoga sessions, complemented by somatic work, meditation, and coaching tools.
In the mornings, we will have a balancing and cleansing session of meditation, yoga, and somatic techniques. In the afternoons, a calm and regenerative practice awaits you. Depending on the group’s energy and needs it will be enriched with breathwork, coaching tools, somatic exercises, and meditations. Sophia uses yoga not only as a physical practice but as a holistic tool to harmonise the body–mind–soul system.
Outside of the sessions, you can create your own personal programme – from activities in nature to relaxation in the wellness area. Although the retreat has a central theme, it will evolve into an individual journey shaped by the energy of the group, the place, and the moment.
This way whatever disturbs your harmony – be it physical, emotional, mental, or energetic blockages – can dissolve. Energy can flow again, and we perceive this renewed flow as inner clarity, strength, balance, and vitality. This requires peace and time to work with body, breath, mind, and energy. Only when our nervous system feels safe can it relax, release, and realign. Sophia creates the space for this process during the retreat and guides you safely through it.
Program
Thursday
17:00 – approx. 19:00 Arrival, getting to know each other, grounding yoga
Friday
08:00 – 09:30 Balancing Vinyasa Yoga (Yin & Yang) & Somatic Exercises
17:00 – 19:00 Yin-inspired yoga with emotional release, meditation, journaling
Saturday
08:00 – 09:30 Balancing Vinyasa Yoga (Yin & Yang) & Somatic Exercises
17:00 – 19:00 Yin-inspired yoga with emotional release, meditation, journaling
Sunday
08:00 – 09:30 Closing session & sharing
- for all levels -
- Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Journaling -
- 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
Sophia is a psychological coach, yoga teacher, and trainer.
Her personal journey led her from a degree in psychology and further training in stress management and NLP, through various fitness and personal trainer certifications, to yoga. She completed her yoga training with Sivananda Yoga (Hatha Yoga), Simon Park (Liquid Flow Yoga / Vinyasa Yoga), and Susan Michel (Yoga Therapy, among others), as well as through additional workshops with teachers such as Mark Stephens and Chad Hamrin.
Since 2015, she has been working full-time as a psychologist, yoga teacher, and trainer in Munich. In 2018, she co-founded the Kale & Cake studio for BodyMind Therapy in Munich together with Sinah Diepold. Since early 2025 she is working as a self-employed yoga teacher and coach.
Valid until 1. March 2026
Immerse yourself in a unique movement experience that combines the foundations of Pilates with the grace of barre training. The "Pilates meets Barre" retreat strengthens your muscles, enhances your flexibility, and lets you experience pure joy in movement.
The blend of dance-inspired sequences and strengthening exercises, accompanied by music, makes this retreat truly one of a kind. Whether you already have experience with Pilates or barre, or simply feel like trying something new, this retreat in beautiful Lana, South Tyrol, will give you not only a deeper body awareness but also a wonderful experience in an idyllic setting surrounded by peace and nature.
Program
Sunday
3:30 PM Get-together with welcome drink
4:30 - 5:45 PM Pilates Evening Flow
Monday
08:30 - 11:00 AM Barre Session "Feel the Rhythm"
5:00 - 6:30 PM Pilates Evening Session
Tuesday
8:30 - 9:45 AM Wake-Up Pilates "Find Your Balance"
5:00 - 6:00 PM Barre Session "Let's Dance"
Wednesday
8:30 - 9:45 AM Wake-Up Pilates "Find Your Balance"
5:00 - 6:00 PM Barre Session "Let's Dance"
Thursday
8:30 - 9:30 AM Pilates Wake-Up Flow
- all levels -
- Pilates, barre -
- 4 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Daily breakfast at La Fucina
- Lunch or dinner at an additional cost in our Slow Food restaurants La Fucina or Bistro Luce
- Equipment (Pilates mat, bands, balls) provided free of charge
- Grander water available throughout the hotel
- Mobility card for unlimited use of all public transport
- Free bicycle rental
Daniela has been dedicated to the art of movement for over 20 years. With her training as a dancer, she brings a unique passion and depth to her work, and as a mother of two, she knows firsthand how important it is to release stress and find balance in life. In 2012 she founded her Pilates & barre studio (KörperLot) in Munich, and for many years she has also been active as trainer and educator.
1. - 5. March 2026
In late winter, when spring still seems far away, we invite you to experience the beauty of the cold season in the South Tyrolean mountains and deepen your yoga practice.
Treat yourself to a relaxing winter break in March and immerse yourself in a time of peace, joy, and inner renewal. In a dreamlike setting, you can enjoy a yoga retreat that combines Asana, Bhakti, meditation, and philosophical insights – for body, mind, and soul.
Savor healthy, delicious plant-based meals, relaxing breaks in the wellness area, and moments in the fresh mountain air. Whether in yoga sessions or in quiet reflection: "Winter Break" is the perfect retreat to start spring with new clarity and freshness.
Program
Thursday
5:30-7:00 pm Welcome, Yoga Practice to Arrive
Friday
8:00-10:00 am Jivamukti Yoga
5:30-7:00 pm Meditation & Yin Yoga
Saturday
8:00-10:00 am Jivamukti Yoga
5:30-7:00 pm Asana Lab & Satsang
Sunday
8:00-10:00 am Jivamukti Yoga
- all levels -
- Jivamukti Yoga, Yin Yoga -
- 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
Patrick Steves shares in his classes what he has experienced through yoga and what has transformed his life. With kindness and consistency, he guides his students on a journey carried by breath, rhythm, focus, and strength. The foundation of his classes – both challenging and gentle – lies in the traditional yoga paths and Jivamukti Yoga, while also integrating other elements such as the chanting of mantras.
Valerie Kornasoff-Jahn’s classes are calm, powerful, and flowing, leaving space for a consciously guided breath. Above all, she wishes to convey positive energy and heartfelt warmth, weaving her love of music into her teaching through carefully curated playlists. Since 2020, she has been teaching full-time in Munich at the Jivamukti Studios and regularly offers retreats throughout Europe.
