About us
People who hold space
Ice & Yoga grew out of a feeling: the one after a good yoga session and a dip in icy water.
Ice & Yoga grew out of a feeling: the one after a good yoga session and a dip in icy water.
It all began with hotel school in Lucerne, many years in event management – and a love of yoga and cold water.
After studying hotel management in Lucerne, I spent many years organising events of all kinds. Over time I discovered that my true passion lies not only in planning, but in creating meaningful experiences that combine mindfulness, movement and the healing power of nature and the cold.
That's how Ice & Yoga was born: a space where I bring together experts in all sorts of holistic disciplines in beautiful, peaceful places. With heart, warmth and a splash of cold water, I am here to guide you on a journey back to yourself.
Nives Egger
Founder, Ice and Yoga Retreats and Events GmbH
Do you dream of organising your own retreats? Let's talk – whether about a collaboration or a few tips to get started. Write to Nives
Retreats in magical places where you can recharge, meet like-minded people and take home beautiful memories – with experts in yoga, cold exposure, nutrition and gastronomy.
The balance between commitment and lightness: a carefully planned, creative programme – and a calm setting in which you can truly let go.
Our retreats are light, full of good conversations and encounters. You set your own pace – everything is an invitation, nothing a must.
Depending on the destination we put the team together anew – with certified yoga teachers, breath and cold coaches, sauna masters and selected chefs.
Founder & ice bath guide
Studied hotel management in Lucerne, spent many years in event management and is a “safe-space” holder at Keen Wellbeing, guiding people into the ice bath. She curates every retreat – with heart, warmth and a splash of cold water.
Yoga
Discovered yoga in 2017 while working in finance and trained as a teacher in India; a certified LYT Method teacher since 2021. She combines traditional yoga with functional movement and teaches in English.
Yoga · astrology · Reiki
Yoga, astrology, Reiki and tarot – student, practitioner and teacher at once. Founder of yogaloftengadin.ch.
Yin · Vinyasa · Yoga Nidra
Yoga and meditation teacher from French-speaking Switzerland, specialising in Yin, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra and sound healing. In 2019 she left the corporate world for yoga and mindfulness.
Yoga
A former competitive rhythmic gymnast who found yoga in 2017; more than 750 hours of training, RYT-500h certified. She finds the right class for every level.
Wim Hof Method
Certified Wim Hof Method instructor and physiotherapist with a Master's degree in Health Sciences. She uses breath and cold against stress, pain and tension.
Sauna master · Pirtis
A Lithuanian sauna master who keeps the ancient Baltic “Pirtis” tradition alive. With birch branches, herbs, steam and honey she turns every round into a personal ritual.
Semina · nutrition & food
The two nutrition experts behind semina.ch combine nutritional therapy, wild herbs and mindful gastronomy. They cook light, nourishing food with great care for intolerances.
TCM & health coach
Acupressure therapist and holistic health coach with a martial-arts background, currently training in acupuncture and Tui Na. She treats the root cause, not just the symptom.
Kitchen · Chuchi Potpourri
Private chef and founder of Chuchi Potpourri. She cooks colourful, seasonal food with local ingredients – food that brings people to one table.
Kitchen · wild herbs
A chef with a love of wild herbs and cooking over an open fire; in 2025 she explored wild flavours at Stefan Wiesner's restaurant in Entlebuch. To her, cooking is expression, experience and an invitation to pause.