SPARK
A Playground for Life's Basics
03 -30 Jan 2025
Reigniting Life Post Burnout
Designed as a month-long residency in the Swiss Alps, SPARK highlights the possibilities of living well, restoring one’s health and re-sparking vitality once again.
With the first cohort taking place in January, SPARK is an active yet gentle invitation to get one’s spark back.
WHY?
So that semi-nomadic, impact-driven entrepreneurs who are on the brink of burning out (or who have already been burnt out), can SPARK new opportunities for better health and better wealth. This way, SPARK can inspire up to 25 participants to:
Move through the world with a lighter step
Strengthen one’s relationship with nature
Have more mind-body awareness through creative practices
Learn more about healthy cooking and eating
Reassess and affirm personal life priorities
Focus on integrating learnings into everyday life
Here to relight your flame for a more soft and steady future.
THE CONTAINER
How can we get our SPARK back?
SPARK is a holistic guidance container designed to empower a personal journey of re-alignment through daily classes, nurturing yoga practices, and supportive community engagement, all while emphasizing a mindful and balanced approach.
While the program offers different tools to support your journey, we invite you to rediscover the joy of simplicity.
Think of SPARK as a delightful playground for life's basics: good food, cozy shelter, and wonderful companionship. When you're content with these three simple treasures, you'll dance through the world with a light step, eager to give back.
Everything else is as an invitation, not an obligation.
Individual Sessions
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Individual Sessions *
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40-minute sessions (Monday to Friday) that blend meditation, breathing, and gentle stretching, creating a warm and welcoming space to reconnect with yourself.
Once a week we invite more energy with a 1.5 hrs dynamic yoga flow
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Leysin, a renowned healing destination, has a rich history rooted in natural wellness practices that perfectly aligns with the principles of naturopathy. Since the late 19th century, Leysin has attracted those seeking refuge and rejuvenation in its breathtaking alpine landscape.
Naturopathy emphasizes holistic approaches to health, focusing on natural healing methods that address the root causes of health issues.
Once a week we meet for 1.5 hr session to learn the basics of better living using the gifts we already have at hand: the fresh mountain air, natural springs, and serene environment coupled with good food and lots of sunlight.
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Interspersed with the creative sprints, these periods allow participants to rest and recharge. Activities might include mindfulness exercises, nature walks, and relaxation techniques to ensure mental and physical well-being. Alternatively, this is the space for you to work on your own projects.
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SLOW, at the heart of our emotional balance and nervous regulation.
In a utopian world, slowness would be at the heart of our lifestyle: Slow food, slow fashion, slow moments... Synonymous with respecting the time things need to be done, with positive outcomes, and accepting them as they come.
We will take time to cook and eat together, take long walks and really see what we are looking at.
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Opening and Closing Circles
Group sessions on January 3rd and 29th to set intentions, bring gratitude and create a group energy.
We will also have a group sharing session every Sunday afternoon.
Focus on better health💡
We include access to Leysin Sports Center where you can enjoy many practices like Body Balance, TRX, and Spinning, and facilities like tennis & squash courts, an ice-skating rink, a pool, climbing walls, curling, and more. We encourage group or individual practices by remembering a famous and ancestral saying: “Mens sana in corpore sano” (A healthy mind in a healthy body). Additionally, there are many different activities for all ages, levels and preferences.
Meet Your
GUIDE TO SPARK
HANA CELESTE:
As a lover of nature and healing, Hana is deeply passionate about fostering connections and serving others on her semi-nomadic path that brings her from her residencies in Tulum at IKAL & HOLISTIKA to hosting retreats in Ibiza and French Riviera and now (re)igniting SPARK at Vermont Hub in he Swiss Alps.
Drawing from practices such as Yoga, Naturopathy, Aromatherapy, and other alternative modalities, her offerings bring comprehensive and enriching options for those on a journey to finding better living.
“ Guided by a holistic and humanistic approach, I see myself as a conduit between individuals seeking profound inner growth and the diverse array of natural, ethical, and vibrant life paths available.”
Hana Celeste, Facilitator
Individual Sessions
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*** available for reservations at the time of the SPARK RESIDENCY BOOKINGOne-on-One Interviews (Part of the Onboarding process)
One session with each participant before the start of the program (on zoom) to understand personal stories, and limitations, and set individual intentions. (60 mins)
Biomagnetism - CHF 70 (Hana Celeste)
Alternative therapy helps harmonize the body and supports the process of coming back to a brighter self (60-90 mins).
Private Yoga Class- CHF 70 (Hana Celeste)
Utilizing essential oils, aromas, meditation, breathing exercises, and a flow, we aim to cultivate strength, inner silence, and alignment simultaneously.
The body sweats, the breath gets deeper and slower, the heart expands and the mind finds stillness. It’s time to challenge the beliefs we have about ourselves… with Love.
Naturopathy coaching - CHF 70 (Hana Celeste)
Evaluate lifestyle, diet, and overall health and create a set of personalized recommendations for preventive care. The goal is to achieve overall well-being by addressing the root causes of unbalanced health. (60-90 mins)
Touch of Light therapy - CHF 70 (Ani Anca)
Alter your brain frequency in a few minutes through a flickering device called Pandora Star designed to simulate the brain’s natural production of neurochemicals for different benefits: well-being, improved creativity, cognitive enhancement etc. (45-60 mins - includes breathwork)
Massage Therapy
Take advantage of the sauna and hammam on site and add a nourishing treat to your body. To be booked at Vermont Hub with local practitioners.
SPARK is made for:
Semi-Nomadic Entrepreneurs searching for radical yet sustainable ways to change their current work habits
Ambitious System-Changers who want to redefine the way society works and lives.
Mountain-Lovers & Nature-Seekers who were either raised in this environment or who are called to discover Leysin’s mesmerizing landscape
Conservationists and Change-Makers who take full responsibility and agency over their actions to consider the planet’s wellbeing as much as their own.
“Burnout is multifaceted and deeply emotional in nature. It's not just about the workload but about the meaning we attach to it. Spark is about helping to align your energies, enabling you to consistently live in a flow state and become your most expansive self.”
Ani Anca
Vermont Hub
Set in the sun-kissed alpine village of Leysin, SPARK is held at Vermont Hub’s multidisciplinary campus designed to connect, engage, innovate & replenish. Under the stewardship of a larger vision as one of Paledora properties, Vermont Hub blends heritage with novelty. Accessible by train from Geneva Airport in 2 hours, our hub sits at the foothills of Tours d’Aï and faces Rhone Valley and Dents du Midi range.
Highlights:
6 large ensuite rooms and 6 small rooms with shared bathrooms
Large dining hall and lounge
Fully equipped, open kitchen
Dry Finnish sauna and Moroccan hammam
Cowork cafe
4 Activity spaces
Access to outdoor activities (hiking, swimming, skating)
Nourishing & fresh ingredients to co-create meals as a community
A professional kitchen and stocked pantry to inspire creativity while cooking
A detailed recipe book and nutrition guide focusing on vitality and mind-body harmony
Rooms
A booking link will be sent after your form is received and reviewedPrices are per person for a 28 days periodFOOD COST OF 20 CHF/ DAY/ PERSON IS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL PRICE (includes all ingredients, equipment, protocols and guidance designed for the program)WE ARE OFFERING A SCHOLARSHIP TO SOMEONE WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT KITCHEN AND WANTS TO ADD THEIR FLAVOR FOR PART OF THE PROGRAM
MASTER ALPINE SUITE
Single: 3440 CHF
Shared: 2430 CHF
ALPINE SUITES
Single: 3275 CHF
Shared: 2325 CHF
VILLAGE SUITES
Single: 3030 CHF
Shared: 2165 CHF
SMALL ROOMS
Single: 2205 CHF
Shared: 1630 CHF
In Summary, SPARK:
Runs for the whole of January and the whole of July
Hosts up to 25 participants at a time
Strengthens one’s relationship with nature
Nurtures group connections
Offers a mix of educational, wellness and outdoor local activities like ice skating, rock climbing, tennis and swimming
Allows one to reassess and affirm personal life priorities
Interested in joining SPARK?
We would love to help reignite the SPARK for you for a more replenished life post-burnout. Submit this form to be considered for the January 2025 cohort!