It was a great chance to get into a slower pace of life, to have time to just be me. The combination of yoga, meditation and pranayama and time inbetween put me in a good place to think about my life while also enjoying the bodily efforts and the beautiful scenery.
Trine L, Denmark
Hello! My name is Elena, and welcome to Sparkling Yoga!
Myself and my small team are the creators behind Sparkling Yoga Retreats - a boutique yoga retreat company based in Zurich, Switzerland. Our goal is to create yoga retreat experiences of a lifetime, and this is what we've been busy with for the past 10 years. To date, we have organised over 140+ brilliant yoga retreats around the globe. We are grateful to over a thousand people who participated, and to press for your words about our work.
Our yoga retreats are taking place in hand picked, carefully curated locations that we have visited first. As discerning travellers, we know that it takes a lot of time and effort to personally scout the most amazing secret spots. That way you can be sure that the retreat location is just right.
Every retreat location we work with feels like a home away from home, and features a breathtaking location, warmth, authenticity as well as a touch of luxury. This may be one of the reasons why yoga travellers who stumble across Sparkling Yoga Retreats often become regular "retreaters". In fact, over 70% of our guests come back more than twice, and some have even been to a Sparkling retreat 8+ times!
Another reason for coming back according to the yogis is a very personal approach and the quality of teaching. As a founder, I am honoured to be working with a small but powerful team of experienced and brilliant yoga teachers with a unique voice and message. And you have a good chance of meeting me in person as I love leading retreats and still teach most of them!
So, why should you come on a yoga retreat with us?
My promise is that during the retreat you will dive deeper into your yoga and meditation practice than you imagined possible, even if you are an experienced yoga practitioner or a yoga teacher. You will withdraw from your everyday life to restore and to grow stronger. You'll zoom out and to see your reality from a whole new perspective.
I wouldn't dare to make this statement although it was my dream from the start...but according to Sparkling Yoga travellers, our retreat will change your life. It will charge you with fresh new energy, and empower you to live your life like you mean it.
You'll enjoy both your solo-time, and will connect with others in a meaningful way. Our guests are extraordinary travellers and creators with a story, as well as your future friends. You're likely to keep bumping into them around the world: one Summer floating in a fjord sauna together in Norway Adventure Retreat, and next Winter perhaps, meditating in the snow in the Swiss Alps.
But don't just take my word for it. Here's what our guests say.
I can’t wait to meet you - click here to check out the upcoming retreats.
Elena
Elena
Credentials:
- YA E-RYT 500 - Yoga Alliance Experienced Yoga Teacher with over 12000 hours of teaching experience.
- Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider
- Psychologist
- Mindfulness Coach
- Certified Hypnotherapist
Elena is a Zürich-based international yoga and meditation teacher, therapist, and composer. With a career spanning five continents, she has led over 140 yoga and meditation retreats across Europe, Africa, Asia, Iceland, and Central America. As an educator, Elena has trained hundreds of yoga and meditation teachers and contributed to esteemed publications such as Yoga Journal Deutschland, OM Yoga Magazine UK, Wellbeing, Australian Yoga Life, and Akhanda Yoga School.
Elena’s expertise has been showcased at prestigious events and organizations, including the World Economic Forum, Mindvalley University, Six Senses, Microsoft, Heal Play Love, and LinkedIn.
Her teaching specialties include elemental vinyasa flow, alignment-based hatha yoga, yoga nidra meditation, and Ayurveda, blending mindfulness and artistry to inspire personal transformation and connection.
Karina is a Copenhagen-based yoga teacher and therapist with over 12 years of experience in movement and wellness. She holds a 300-hour Yoga Alliance certification and a degree in dance from the Amsterdam School of the Arts, where she specialized in dance pedagogy and contemporary dance. In addition to teaching, Karina is a bodyworker and is currently expanding her expertise through a therapeutic massage education program.
Passionate about movement, the body, and teaching, Karina weaves these elements into her yoga, dance, and bodywork practice. Her approach balances spontaneity and adaptability, creating innovative and inspiring flows that reflect her creativity and depth.
Karina’s classes are fluid and intuitive, focusing on exploring movement patterns, releasing tension, and fostering a deeper connection to your inner and outer body. With a unique ability to craft sequences that blend intelligence, alignment, and poetic movement, she offers experiences that are as transformative as they are unforgettable.
Sparkling Yoga offers a unique experience. Keep yoga and meditation classes in amazing locations. From Iceland, Swiss Alps, Swedish forest to Moroccan desert and Bali jungle paradise will leave you energized, glowing and renewed.
VOGUE, UK. Jan 2016The best yoga teacher with a very inspiring lifestyle. Loved the atmosphere in the class, lagoon and surroundings. Love the music and the yoga practice. Hope to see you again! Love, D
Dorthe, Denmark. Iceland Yoga and Meditation Retreat. Mar 2015
