16–18 October 2026 · Hotel Serpiano, Ticino
A yoga retreat in Ticino, above Lake Lugano.
Two nights. No calendar. Nothing that needs fixing.
A small retreat on Monte San Giorgio. You arrive on Friday afternoon and leave on Sunday at midday. What sits in between belongs to nobody but you.
Reserve a place No obligation — your place is held for 72 hours.
The essentials
- Dates
- Where Hotel Serpiano, Ticino
- Places TO CONFIRM
- Room Single room included
- Sessions in English
- From TO CONFIRM
For anyone who has been running on reserve
You are managing. The calendar works, the week adds up, and still something is missing — not time, but contact. With your own body. Your own breath. Your own appetite.
This weekend is not a fitness programme and not a spa package. It is a place where your nervous system is allowed to come down a gear. We practise, we eat slowly, we are quiet when quiet is right. That is enough.
Monte San Giorgio is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In October the sun still sits warm on this side of the Alps, the light is long, and the paths are empty. Zurich is about two hours away.
What makes this one different
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A very small group
Not a class you disappear into. You are seen, and the practice is adjusted to you.
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A room of your own
A single room for everyone, no surcharge and no negotiation. The evening is yours.
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A weekend, not a holiday
Friday afternoon to Sunday midday. You do not need to take leave for it.
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Ticino in October
South of the Alps, warm light, few people. Two hours from Zurich, about an hour from Lugano.
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A teacher with depth
Regina has practised and taught for more than 20 years, and has led retreats in the Himalayas and Peru among other places.
What is included
One price, everything in it. You book once and decide nothing else on site.
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Single room
Two nights at Hotel Serpiano. Single occupancy for everyone, no surcharge.
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Breakfast
Both mornings, after practice.
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Dinner
Half board on both evenings. Long tables, no rush.
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Spa
Access throughout your stay.
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Every session
All practice sessions across the weekend. Mats and props are provided.
Not included: travel, drinks outside meals, and anything else you treat yourself to.
Price and booking
One price per person, single room included.
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Retreat, 2 nights, single room, half board, spa, all sessions | TO CONFIRM |
| Early bird until TO CONFIRM | TO CONFIRM |
| Deposit to confirm | TO CONFIRM |
| Balance due | TO CONFIRM |
The retreat runs from 6 participants. If that number is not reached, your deposit is refunded in full.
Reserve a place
Six fields, no more. We reply personally.
The house
Hotel Serpiano sits halfway up Monte San Giorgio, looking out over Lake Lugano. Not a design hotel, not an ashram — a quiet house in a very beautiful place.
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Looking south across the lake -
The room we practise in -
Spa, open throughout the stay -
The terrace in the afternoon -
Your room — yours alone -
Monte San Giorgio, UNESCO World Heritage
TO CONFIRM — placeholder imagery; licensed Serpiano photography still to be supplied.
Programme
Two practice sessions a day, plenty of air in between. None of it is compulsory.
| Time | What |
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| Arrival, rooms, tea | |
| First practice: arriving, slow, a lot of breath | |
| Dinner |
| Time | What |
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| Morning practice | |
| Breakfast | |
| Free time: spa, forest, sleep | |
| Afternoon practice | |
| Dinner |
| Time | What |
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| Morning practice | |
| Breakfast | |
| Closing session, a slow goodbye | |
| Departure |
Sessions are held in English. · TO CONFIRM
Your hosts
Two people, one weekend, six guests.
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Photo to follow
Regina Rainskaya
Teacher
Regina has practised and taught for more than 20 years.
She has led retreats internationally, including in the Himalayas and in Peru.
She teaches in English.
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Photo to follow
TO CONFIRM
Host
TO CONFIRM
Practical details
Getting there by train
About two hours from Zurich to Lugano or Mendrisio, a little over three from Basel. We arrange the last stretch up to Serpiano together — just tell us when you arrive.
Getting there by car
Through the Gotthard to Mendrisio, then up towards Serpiano. There is parking at the house.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes to practise in, proper shoes for outside, swimwear for the spa. October mornings are cool and the afternoons are warm — dress in layers.
Mats and props
Provided on site. Bring your own mat if you prefer practising on it.
Group size
The retreat runs from 6 participants.
Language
Sessions are in English. Outside practice we speak German, English and Russian.
Frequently asked questions
What can I cancel, and what do I get back?
The full cancellation terms are in the terms and conditions and follow those of Hotel Serpiano. They are available before you pay the deposit and are attached to your confirmation email.
What happens if the minimum number is not reached?
The retreat runs from 6 participants. If that number is not reached by the cut-off date, we cancel and refund your deposit in full. You carry no further cost. For that reason it is best to book your travel only once we have confirmed the retreat is going ahead.
What level do I need?
TO CONFIRM
What language are the sessions in?
English. Regina teaches in clear, plain English with a lot of demonstration. Outside the practice room we also speak German and Russian.
What exactly does the price cover?
Two nights in a single room, breakfast on both mornings, dinner on both evenings, spa access throughout the stay, and every session. It does not cover travel, drinks outside meals, or personal spending.
Will I have to share a room?
No. A single room is included for everyone at no surcharge. There is no double-occupancy option and no supplement to pay.
How do I get there?
By train to Lugano or Mendrisio — around two hours from Zurich — and up to Serpiano from there. We coordinate the last stretch so nobody is left standing at a station. By car, through the Gotthard to Mendrisio.
How do I actually book?
You send the form, we hold your place for 72 hours. Within that window you confirm with the deposit — the link appears on the confirmation page straight away and again by email. After that your place is fixed.
Six places, one weekend
If you have read this far, you probably already know whether this is yours. The rest is a form and three minutes.