Return to Radiance – A retreat with Julie Martin over Ascension Day
May 13–17, 2026 | Wednesday to Sunday
Lenk Lodge, Bernese Alps, Switzerland
A four days immersion to awaken joy, ignite curiosity, and reconnect with the radiance that lives within you.
Join senior teacher Julie Martin in this rejuvenating retreat designed to help you shed the weight of rigidity and expectation — and rediscover the spark of playful embodiment. Through a nourishing blend of embodied yoga, intuitive movement, meditation, and journaling, you’ll explore how to come home to yourself in a way that feels expressive, empowered, and uniquely yours.
Pictures Tim Troxler
We’ll explore:
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Embodied movement practices that restore ease, rhythm, and fluidity.
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Meditation and breathwork to ground, regulate, and reconnect.
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Tools to release rigid “shoulds” and reclaim intuitive, joyful movement.
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Mind–body practices that strengthen emotional resilience and inner clarity.
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Journaling and reflection to support insight, integration, and personal growth.
Whether you're new to this approach or a returning student, this retreat is a beautiful reset — a chance to listen deeply, move intuitively, and return to your own vibrant essence. All you need is yourself, a journal and curiosity to take a beautiful journey with a wonderful group of like-minded people.
This retreat takes place at the beautiful Lenk Lodge, nestled in the alpine village of Lenk im Simmental, which offers a peaceful and stylish setting for our retreat. With cozy, Nordic-inspired interiors, fresh mountain air, and nourishing vegetarian meals, the space gently supports the inner work we’ll be doing — without distraction, and with plenty of care.
The classes will be held in English.
The Teacher
Julie Martin
Julie is an Internationally renowned leader in the Yoga and movement therapy world and has been training yoga and movement teachers around the world to bring new anatomical and neurological science to outdated yoga practices. She has created an EMBODIED Yoga which brings practical skills, knowledge and empowerment that set a high level of standard beyond what is taught in most yoga and movement spaces.
The value that she brings to all movement teachers is incomparable as she is unique in her ability to blend anatomical and neurological science into a language that enables students to find a therapeutic connection to their bodies. She nurtures teachers to evolve and grow into excellence like no other. As Julie is known throughout Europe wherever she teaches workshops, retreats or trainings people come from all over to attend her events.
For more information about Julie, please visit her website.
Lenk Lodge
Lenk Lodge is a contemporary, feel-good retreat for guests who value and live authenticity. It presents itself as a distinctive and charming lodge that respectfully honors the colorful history of the building, stylishly weaving together a sense of “being and becoming” in this rural mountain village.
Wherever possible, original architectural elements have been gently restored and highlighted. The wooden staircase spanning three floors and the spruce plank floors form the natural, soulful heart of the house. Refreshingly genuine, Lenk Lodge welcomes and pampers its guests. The atmosphere is uncomplicated and family-like, yet at the same time professional and attentive.
More information and photos of Lenk Lodge can be found at: www.lenklodge.ch
Accommodation
The 10 individually designed guest rooms – some with private bathrooms, others with shared bathrooms on the same floor – can accommodate up to 15 participants in single, double and triple rooms. These cozy rooms, featuring charming creaking wooden floors, are bright and furnished in a modern-functional style. With their high-quality amenities, they provide the perfect retreat in the heart of the powerful mountain landscape.
Arrival
Lenk Lodge is located in the mountain village of Lenk in the Simmental. The lodge is easily accessible by public transport or car. Parking is available (CHF 10 per car/night).
Arrivals & Departures
Participants are expected on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 between 16:00 and 17:00 at the Lenk Lodge. The official start of the retreat is at 17:00 with a welcome circle and the first class, followed by the dinner at 19:00.
Check out on the last day is 11:00, after the Brunch.
Schedule Overview (Subject to change)
May 13, 2026 – Wednesday - Arrival Day
16:00 – 17:00: Check in
17:00 – 18:30: Welcome Circle and first class
19:00: Dinner
Daily Rhythm – Thursday to Saturday
Silence will be kept until after the Movement Practice
07:00 – 08:00: Meditation & Pranayama
08:00 – 08:30: Tea Break & Journaling
08:30 – 10:15: Movement Practice
10:30 – 12:00: Brunch
Free time
16:00 – 17:00: Lecture / Discussion / Theory
17:00 – 18:30: Embodied Dance or Integration Practice
19:00: Dinner
May, 17, 2026 – Sunday – Final Day
07:00 – 07:30: Meditation & Pranayama
07:30 – 07:45: Tea Break
07:45 – 09:30: Last Class
09:30 – 10:00: Packing
10:00 – 11:00: Brunch
11:00: Check Out
Cost per person in Swiss Francs
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CHF 1’500 for a double room with private bathroom
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CHF 1’750 for a single room with private bathroom
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CHF 1’620 for a single room with shared bathroom
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CHF 1’390 for a triple room with private bathroom
Double rooms with shared bathrooms are available upon request.
Included in the price
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4 nights in a double or single room (triple room available on request)
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2 vegetarian meals and 1 vegetarian snack per day
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Unlimited tea, tap water, fruit, and nuts
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All classes
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Yoga mats, cushions, blocks, and straps
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Tourist taxes
Not Included
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Travel costs
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Outdoor parking (CHF 10 per car/night)
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Additional drinks and snacks from the house bar
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Garden gondola sauna
Booking and Further Terms
For more information or to book please email Tanja at tanja@yogatanja.com
A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of CHF 500 per person is required. The remainder is due on April 1, 2026. Cancellations after that date, won’t be refunded.
If the teacher is unable to lead the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to replace the teacher with an equivalent one.
Insurance is your own responsibility. The company/the teacher shall not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to people. The participant waives any claim against the company for any such loss, damage, injury, or death.
For bookings and further questions, please contact tanja@yogatanja.com