Partnership with VIVACE

May 15–17, 2026

Pilates strengthens the muscles, improves posture, and fosters a new sense of body awareness—no prior experience required. Between sessions, there is plenty of time to enjoy the wellness area at Hof Weissbad, explore the beautiful natural surroundings, or find creative inspiration. Experience a truly special weekend that promotes strength, flexibility, and inner balance.

Course instructors

Andrea Estermann & Sandra Walthert

Who is this retreat suitable for?

Through targeted exercises, you can not only balance your muscles but also release tension and improve your body awareness. Pilates is therefore ideal for all ages and fitness levels.

Program

May 15, 2026
Check-in from 3:00 p.m.
3:30–6:00 PM Introductory session with Pilates Class 1 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert
6:00–6:30 PM Free time and get ready
6:30–7:00 PM Cocktails
Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.
Followed by a relaxing end to the day

May 16, 2026
7:30–9:00 a.m. Pilates Session 2 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert
9:00 AM–1:00 PM Time for yourself
1:00–3:30 PM Creative workshop – design floral arrangements in the flower workshop
4:00–6:00 PM Pilates Session 3 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert
Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.
Followed by a relaxing end to the day

May 17, 2026
7:30–9:00 a.m. Pilates Session 4 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert

What to expect

Pilates Sessions & Body Awareness
• Experience gently guided, powerful Pilates classes that are accessible to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
• Strengthen your body with slow, mindful, precise, and flowing exercises.
• Strengthen your deep muscles and promote an upright, relaxed posture.
• Improve your flexibility and discover a new, mindful body awareness.
• Learn simple exercises that you can continue to do at home.

Balance & Breathing
• Find inner peace through controlled movements and mindful breathing.
• Feel your body and mind come back into harmony.
• Enjoy moments of relaxation that will strengthen your well-being in the long term.

Time for relaxation & wellness
• Use the free time between sessions to enjoy the spacious wellness area.
• Relax in warm baths, saunas, or during soothing periods of rest.
• Let go of everyday stress and recharge your batteries.
Your weekend for strength, flexibility & balance
• Take home renewed energy, a strengthened sense of physical well-being, and valuable insights.
• Experience a relaxing retreat that will have a lasting impact on your well-being.

Did you know?

Our VIVACE guests receive a 25% discount on
all Medical Wellness Additional Treatments.

To do so, please contact our planning department at planung@hofweissbad.ch or +41 71 798 85 02. Please mention that you are participating in a VIVACE retreat.

Reservation

August 14–16, 2026

Experience the fascinating effects of breathing and discover how it influences your well-being in every situation—whether at rest, at work, during sports, or even while sleeping. Learn various breathing techniques and consciously use central breathing to gain more energy, inner balance, and mental clarity. Look forward to inspiring lectures and practical exercises. Embark on this special journey and feel how conscious breathing positively transforms your life.

Course instructors

Peggy & Stefan Zogg

Who is this retreat suitable for?

This retreat is suitable for people who want to use their breathing more consciously to gain more peace, energy, and well-being—regardless of age or prior experience. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking more balance and clarity in their daily lives, at work, or in sports.

Program

August 14, 2026
1:00 PM Arrival
1:00–1:30 p.m. Welcome and get-together with Peggy and Stefan Zogg
1:30–3:00 PM Introduction to the respiratory system in theory and practice with Peggy and Stefan Zogg
Check-in from 3:00 p.m.
3:00–6:30 p.m. Relax in the wellness area or take a walk to Appenzell
6:30–7:00 PM Cocktails
Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.
Followed by a relaxing conclusion

August 15, 2026

Breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Introduction to various breathing techniques and their effects with Peggy and Stefan Zogg
12:15–1:45 PM Practical application of breathing techniques during a walk/hike/run in nature
1:45 PM–7:00 PM Time for yourself and relaxation in the wellness area
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Followed by a relaxing end to the day

August 16, 2026

Breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m.
10:00–11:30 a.m. Breathing exercises for stress management and relaxation with Peggy and Stefan Zogg
Departure from 11:00 a.m.

What to expect

Introduction to the Power of Breathing

• Understand how breathing affects the body, mind, and emotions.
• Discover the benefits of mindful breathing in everyday life—at rest, at work, during sports, and while sleeping.
• Learn how breathing reduces stress and calms the nervous system.

Breathing techniques for more energy & balance

• Learn various breathing techniques that you can use right away.
• Unlock new energy through targeted, powerful breathing exercises.
• Strengthen your inner peace and mental clarity with gentle, balancing techniques.

Inspiring lectures & practical exercises

• Immerse yourself in clearly explained background information that makes breathing tangible.
• Practice in small, guided sequences and feel immediate changes.
• Get valuable tips on how to integrate breathing techniques into your daily life.

Mindfulness, Body Awareness & Relaxation

• Sharpen your body awareness and recognize breathing patterns that strengthen or weaken you.
• Experience deep relaxation through mindful breathing.
• Find greater serenity and inner balance.

Lasting benefits for your daily life

• Take home practical tools that will support you even after the course.
• Strengthen your resilience, improve your sleep, and boost your long-term well-being.
• Feel how mindful breathing supports you positively in every situation.

Did you know?

Our VIVACE guests receive a 25% discount on
all Medical Wellness Additional Treatments.

To do so, please contact our planning department at planung@hofweissbad.ch or +41 71 798 85 02. Please mention that you are participating in a VIVACE retreat.

Reservation

October 16–18, 2026

Through Ayurveda and yoga, you’ll learn how to consciously integrate serenity and balance into your daily life. In our workshop, you’ll experience how simple rituals, mindful movements, and the wisdom of life can give you new strength—without any pressure, entirely at your own pace. Discover your constitutional type and gain insight into Ayurvedic nutrition, along with some simple ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.

Management

Daniela Emmenegger & Steffi Felder from Vivace
Janine Schawalder from Hof Weissbad

Who is this retreat suitable for?

This offer is aimed at people who would like to experience yoga and Ayurveda as a powerful combination for greater health, vitality, and inner balance—regardless of age or experience. It is particularly beneficial for those who want to holistically strengthen their lifestyle, reduce stress, and integrate mindful routines into their daily lives.

Program

October 16, 2026
Check-in from 3:00 p.m. (individual arrival)
3:30–6:00 PM Welcome and get-together with Daniela Emmenegger, Steffi Felder, and Janine Schawalder
5:00–6:00 p.m. Yoga class with Daniela Emmenegger and Steffi Felder
6:00–6:30 PM Free time and get ready
6:30–7:00 PM Cocktails
7:00–9:00 PM Dinner
9:00–10:00 PM Introduction to the Ayurveda workshop followed by meditation with Janine Schawalder

October 17, 2026

7:30–9:00 a.m. Morning Flow and yoga class with Daniela Emmenegger and Steffi Felder
9:00–11:00 a.m. Breakfast and free time
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Ayurveda workshop with Janine Schawalder
1:00 PM–5:00 PM Time for yourself
5:00–6:30 p.m. Yoga class with Daniela Emmenegger and Steffi Felder
6:30–7:00 PM Free time and get ready
7:00–9:00 PM Dinner
9:00–10:00 PM Evening meditation with Janine Schawalder

October 19, 2026

7:30–9:00 a.m. Yoga class with Daniela Emmenegger and Steffi Felder
8:30–11:00 a.m. Breakfast and free time
Check-out by 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Concluding Ayurveda workshop followed by meditation with Janine Schawalder

What to expect

Introduction to the Connection Between Yoga & Ayurveda

• Understand why yoga and Ayurveda share common roots and complement each other perfectly.
• Discover how this combination strengthens your health, energy, and inner balance.
• Learn how both systems bring body, mind, and soul into harmony.

Holistic Foundations & Valuable Background Knowledge

• Learn how Ayurvedic principles enrich everyday life and support your individual constitution.
• Understand the effects of Ayurveda on well-being, digestion, energy flow, and lifestyle.
• Immerse yourself in easy-to-understand explanations that highlight the connections between lifestyle, exercise, and inner harmony.

Yoga practice for physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity

• Practice yoga sequences that strengthen muscles, promote flexibility, and improve circulation.
• Feel how asanas support detoxification and harmonize the flow of energy.
• Experience how yoga reduces stress, improves concentration, and calms your mind.

Synergies of Ayurveda & Yoga in Everyday Life

• Discover how yoga exercises deepen the effects of an Ayurvedic lifestyle.
• Learn practical tools that can be easily integrated into your daily routine.
• Learn how the two systems work together to generate lasting vitality and strengthen your health in the long term.

Practical implementation, exchange & individual support

• Apply what you’ve learned directly in guided sequences and experience tangible changes.
• Benefit from group interaction and personal guidance from three experienced women.
• Let yourself be guided through a varied and mindful weekend program that harmoniously combines knowledge, practice, and relaxation.

Lasting benefits for your daily life

• Take home routines, exercises, and inspiration suitable for everyday life that will support you in the long term.
• Strengthen your resilience, your digestion, your sleep, and your overall well-being.
• Feel how the combination of Ayurveda and yoga provides lasting positive benefits—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Did you know?

Our VIVACE guests receive a 25% discount on
all Medical Wellness Additional Treatments.

To do so, please contact our planning department at planung@hofweissbad.ch or +41 71 798 85 02. Please mention that you are participating in a VIVACE retreat.

Reservation

From October 30 to November 1, 2026

Pilates strengthens the muscles, improves posture, and fosters a new sense of body awareness—no prior experience required. Between sessions, there is plenty of time to enjoy the wellness area at Hof Weissbad, explore the beautiful natural surroundings, or find creative inspiration. Experience a truly special weekend that promotes strength, flexibility, and inner balance.

Course instructors

Andrea Estermann & Sandra Walthert

Who is this retreat suitable for?

Through targeted exercises, you can not only balance your muscles but also release tension and improve your body awareness. Pilates is therefore ideal for all ages and fitness levels.

Program

October 30, 2026
Check-in from 3:00 p.m.
3:30–6:00 PM Introductory session with Pilates Class 1 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert
6:00–6:30 PM Free time and get ready
6:30–7:00 PM Cocktails
Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.
Followed by a relaxing end to the day

October 31, 2026
7:30–9:00 a.m. Pilates Session 2 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert
9:00 AM–1:00 PM Time for yourself
1:00–3:30 PM Creative workshop – design floral arrangements in the flower workshop
4:00–6:00 PM Pilates Session 3 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert
Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.
Followed by a relaxing end to the day

November 1, 2026
7:30–9:00 a.m. Pilates Session 4 with Andrea Estermann and Sandra Walthert

What to expect

Pilates Sessions & Body Awareness
• Experience gently guided, powerful Pilates classes that are accessible to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
• Strengthen your body with slow, mindful, precise, and flowing exercises.
• Strengthen your deep muscles and promote an upright, relaxed posture.
• Improve your flexibility and discover a new, mindful body awareness.
• Learn simple exercises that you can continue to do at home.

Balance & Breathing
• Find inner peace through controlled movements and mindful breathing.
• Feel your body and mind come back into harmony.
• Enjoy moments of relaxation that will strengthen your well-being in the long term.

Time for relaxation & wellness
• Use the free time between sessions to enjoy the spacious wellness area.
• Relax in warm baths, saunas, or during soothing periods of rest.
• Let go of everyday stress and recharge your batteries.
Your weekend for strength, flexibility & balance
• Take home renewed energy, a strengthened sense of physical well-being, and valuable insights.
• Experience a relaxing retreat that will have a lasting impact on your well-being.

Did you know?

Our VIVACE guests receive a 25% discount on
all Medical Wellness Additional Treatments.

To do so, please contact our planning department at planung@hofweissbad.ch or +41 71 798 85 02. Please mention that you are participating in a VIVACE retreat.

Reservation