OF REALITY, MYSTICISM AND THE POWER OF LONGING with Bernd Windhofer

Bernd has been teaching yoga and its sister meditative and contemplative arts since 2005, having practiced deeply and daily since 2001. His passion for teaching is helping all who wish to dive deep to find their way to a life that becomes more magical, profound and meaningful every day. Expect to be challenged and sometimes pushed into the proverbial river, but always with kindness, and never without paddle and life jacket.

Larissa Giers grew up in Germany but spent much of her life in Italy and France, traveling and working within the world of fashion. These experiences allowed her the freedom to cultivate a deep passion for beauty, healing practices, and a holistic, creative lifestyle. Inspired by the rituals and wisdom she encountered across cultures, Larissa made it her mission to channel this knowledge into meaningful, transformative projects. Choosing a path away from the noise of city life, she immersed herself in nature, silence, and sound, discovering new ways to foster joy, balance, and wellbeing. A journey into sound frequencies revealed a universe of healing vibrations that captivated her, shaping the foundation of her work today. Larissa now divides her time between her studio, alchemy crystal bowls, and kitchen, crafting seasonal, nature-inspired recipes and experiences that nurture body, mind, and spirit. Through events, retreats, and intimate gatherings in nature, she shares her vision of a holistic, creative approach to wellbeing—recreating the alchemy between our inner world and the environment around us. “Anything is possible when people are able to shine,” she says, a philosophy reflected in her performances with alchemy crystal bowls. Her sound work is both artistic expression and a deeply personal journey, guiding participants into realms of awareness, peace, and stillness, holding space for true immersion into their inner selves.