Body & Mind in the Swiss Alps : 3 Days to Boost Performance in Winter
Body & Mind in the Swiss Alps : 3 Days to Boost Performance in Winter
Rue des Châteaux 45, Sion, Suisse
Up to 6 in group
January 31 - February 2, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- → Run in the old town
- → Yoga
- → Nutrition Workshop
- → Hiking
- → Cold therapy
- → Massage
- → Meditation
- → Core training
- → Gel&bars workshop
About this Retreat
As a professional speaker, Ben excels in the art of simplifying complex topics such as neuroscience and human physiology. He uses his decade of experience as a coach and expert in human behavior and psychology, nutrition, and sports to create inspiring and impactful presentations.
Ben delivers engaging and impactful talks on key topics such as the psychology of change, resilience, workplace health, and sustainable performance. His unique approach, rooted in neurobiology and behavioral sciences, helps companies and individuals push their limits and reach their full potential in a healthy way.
Speaking in Switzerland and internationally, Ben takes care to carefully design each conference to be informative, inspiring, and tailored to the specific needs of the audience.
As a certified RYT500 (Yoga Alliance 500 hours) Hatha Yoga teacher, my aim is to accompany my students in the connection between their body and mind, to help them find or rediscover balance within themselves and enjoy the present moment to the full.
I try to integrate into my classes a variety of traditional movements, breathing and meditation exercises, as well as mobility exercises, to give my students as many tools as possible to help them in their daily lives.
I offer group, semi-private and private classes according to individual needs and desires, as well as various specific workshops throughout the year. These are always wonderful moments of sharing and discovery. You'll find these events on my website.
The practice of yoga is open to all, regardless of physical ability, with fundamental respect for the body and the possibilities of the moment. Like learning to play an instrument, yoga teaches us to be present in the moment. I hope to pass on to my students the joy that this practice brings me.
I look forward to sharing yogic moments with you.
20 years of practice in massage, passionate about the body and its ability to balance, I support people through body practices such as Breathwork, Kundalini Yoga and Stretching.
I am convinced of the effectiveness of these approaches in the natural healing of trauma, unconscious memories blocked in the body.
The body has the innate intelligence to know how to repair itself, it gives us our direction and truth.
The simplest and most direct way to unlock your full potential and live the life you deeply desire. Free your body, free your mind and your life.
Massaya creator and coach
Anaël is a go-getter who runs on passion and loves reinventing himself. A true Valaisan, he is addicted to big challenges and never shies away from a new adventure... His latest achievement? Renovating the Massaya House in 2023, the emblematic refuge of Swiss camps.
When it comes to sport, Anaël goes all out! A former apparatus pro since childhood, he now collects Ironman 70.3 and Olympic triathlons. When the Covid hits, he bounces back and reinvents himself as a videographer, while juggling photography and graphic design, and a job as a communications manager in the cultural sector.
Born under the sign of Leo, Anael is quiet strength and joie de vivre, a contagious combo that's sure to amaze you!
Massaya creator and coach
Clément's engine is always running at full throttle, in 100% passion mode. An insatiable adventurer, he traveled the globe before settling - temporarily - in Switzerland. This multilingual globe-trotter collects sporting challenges like others collect souvenirs: Spartans, semi-ironman, long-distance triathlons... nothing holds him back!
But Clément isn't all sweat and muscle. Ultra-square, hyper-structured and formidably organized, this media publicity-maker is nonetheless a veritable ideas machine. His creativity knows no bounds. Cherry on the cake, Clément has a hidden gem: he sings like a rockstar.
Chief happiness officer
And here's Noa, a four-legged mini tornado! At 9 months old, this young French bulldog is already a legend in the making at Massaya Power Camp. Much more than just a mascot, Noa is a true athlete, always ready to get in on the action with her boundless enthusiasm. A true sportswoman like her masters, she never misses an opportunity to get involved in the camp's activities.
With her playful spirit and mischievous eyes, Noa is a charmer. Able to go from a dazzling sprint to a cuddle session in the blink of an eye, she embodies the camp spirit to perfection: an endearing cocktail of dynamism, good humor and passion for sport. Dare to meet her, but beware: you could fall under her spell in an instant!
Details of this retreat
Join the massaya tribe for a transformative weekend in the heart of the beautiful Swiss Alps.
Harness the power of your body, enlighten your mind, and activate your true potential with an immersive camp that combines medium and high-intensity sports, nature, workshops, and human connections.
3 days to boost your body and mind and maximize your vitality at a time when nature is hibernating. The white season in performance mode is on !
Harness the power of your body, enlighten your mind, and activate your true potential with an immersive camp that combines medium and high-intensity sports, nature, workshops, and human connections.
3 days to boost your body and mind and maximize your vitality at a time when nature is hibernating. The white season in performance mode is on !
Schedule
- Day 1 : as soon as you've settled in, a group running session awaits you at sunset, through the streets of Sion's old town and its historic monuments. Then a healthy, comforting meal to recharge your batteries. Finally, an icebreaker activity to make the first connections, before a well-deserved rest.
- Day 2 : Your day begins with a Vinyasa yoga class to gently unlock your body. After a light breakfast, we'll talk sports nutrition with our expert.
In the afternoon, the Massaya team takes you into the wilderness for an intense hike through incredible scenery. To recuperate, there's nothing like a cold bath in a nearby lake, surrounded by mountains. Return to the Massaya House at around 6 p.m. for a relaxing massage, a tasty dinner and leisure activities.
- Day 3 : The morning begins with a guided meditation in the warmth of the living room stove. Then, a light breakfast before a strength and cardio session. You will then enjoy the famous Massaya Brunch, followed by followed by a DIY workshop on protein gels and bars.
Then it's time to get together to debrief the weekend, and plan your "after Massaya" together.
- Day 2 : Your day begins with a Vinyasa yoga class to gently unlock your body. After a light breakfast, we'll talk sports nutrition with our expert.
In the afternoon, the Massaya team takes you into the wilderness for an intense hike through incredible scenery. To recuperate, there's nothing like a cold bath in a nearby lake, surrounded by mountains. Return to the Massaya House at around 6 p.m. for a relaxing massage, a tasty dinner and leisure activities.
- Day 3 : The morning begins with a guided meditation in the warmth of the living room stove. Then, a light breakfast before a strength and cardio session. You will then enjoy the famous Massaya Brunch, followed by followed by a DIY workshop on protein gels and bars.
Then it's time to get together to debrief the weekend, and plan your "after Massaya" together.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Massaya Power Camp, Rue des Châteaux 45, Sion, Suisse
Directions
By plane, you can reach Sion via the airports of Geneva, Zurich, Basel and even Milan! Trains easily connect the Valais capital to these airports.
Also, Switzerland's rail network is very well developed. Numerous trains link Sion to the country's other major cities.
Also, Switzerland's rail network is very well developed. Numerous trains link Sion to the country's other major cities.
Accommodation
- Large upstairs bedroom with 4 single beds, views of the castles and an adjacent bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Quadruple occupancy. Very quiet area designed to restore after an active day. The wooden floor, the design lamps and the comfy beds will make you feel as if you are staying at a brand-new, fully renovated hotel. Private wardrobe available for each participant. - Downstairs bedroom with one queen-size bed. Views of the castles from the windows and a private bathroom. Double occupancy, ideal for couples. Very quiet area designed to restore after an active day. The wooden floor, the design lamps and the comfy beds will make you feel as if you are staying at a brand-new, fully renovated hotel. Private wardrobe available for each participant.
4 individual single beds in a large bedroom
One queen-size bed in a bedroom with a private bathroom
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Nestled on a hill overlooking the town, with breathtaking views of ancient castles and the imposing Valais mountains, Massaya House offers a rare blend of authenticity and modernity.
With its holistic design and nomadic spirit, the house is both a sanctuary and a gateway - a perfect base for exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the Valais, or simply surrendering to the serenity of the surroundings. Here, relaxation and adventure intertwine, and each horizon whispers a story of its own.
With its holistic design and nomadic spirit, the house is both a sanctuary and a gateway - a perfect base for exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the Valais, or simply surrendering to the serenity of the surroundings. Here, relaxation and adventure intertwine, and each horizon whispers a story of its own.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We will serve you with our healthy, filling signature dishes. All meals are included, and we can cater to different dietary restrictions and needs, provided we are told well in advance.
What's Included
- → two nights' accommodation in a double or quadruple room at the Massaya House
- → full board (morning snack, brunch, evening meal, drinks, snacks)
- → transfers between Sion station and the Massaya House
- → welcome pack
- → sports courses, excursions and workshops
- → 30-minute sports massage
What's Not Included
- Travel to Sion at participants' own expense