Alpine Booster Retreat

September 20-22, 2024
Acquacalda (TI)

A time out in nature that invites self-reflection, identifying areas for growth.

QiGong, breathing and meditation benefit from the energy of the place

and the invigorating water of the Brenno spring.

Days of focus and transformation.

The etymology of Lucomagno, the pass linking Ticino and Graubünden, is Lucus magnum, meaning “spacious, large place” but also “large forest”

What awaits you

Holistic approach

The retreat covers the most important topics related to well-being:

movement
regeneration, meditation
nutrition
learning, neuroplasticity
sociality
being in nature

Purest spring water

Water is the basic life element on our beautiful blue planet and its quality is closely linked to our health. The Centre is privileged to have an own source for its supply.

A relaxed setting

You choose your programme: there should be enough space to enjoy moments of privacy or socialising in the wonderful, peaceful alpine scenery.

Coaching & Integration

To ensure the sustainability of learning, special attention is paid to the integration of experiences.

In addition to the group events, a personal coaching slot is included and additional sessions can be booked.

Regional and seasonal cuisine

Traditional, vegetarian and vegan dishes are prepared as far as possible with organic products from the Valle del Sole (another name for the Blenio Valley).

Our Team

Our common passion for engaging in dialogue with people and supporting them in pursuing their goals has brought us together for this retreat. We would like to support you during these days with a variety of methods and each in our own style.

In addition to group classes, individual coaching sessions with Melanie, Ueli and Igor are also possible: individualisation facilitates the integration of the retreat experiences into your daily life.

Sound Healing, Ecstatic Dance

Mélanie Bartolomeo

The Swiss-Italian musician and DJ has been performing as Mia Kaltes in various clubs, at festivals and other events in Europe since 2004. She also plays various instruments for relaxation or for small concerts, yoga classes and individual sound healing. In 2019 she founded the Dr Dance Project in Biel, where she first plays as a DJ, and after dancing, she plays various acoustic instruments to wind down.

“Escape through music”

In this Alpine Booster, Mélanie will offer a space for movement and relaxation with music. Her motivation is to inspire people to dance and to offer them a place of well-being. “Escape Through Music" is all about vibrations, oscillations and sound. Music, a wonderful remedy, for everyone.

Course organiser, Breathwork, QiGong

Igor Maggini

Igor Maggini graduated from ETH Zurich as a sports teacher and has been working as a trainer and coach with junior, national and international athletes for over 20 years. He founded his own company "IM Body Mind Solutions" in 2013. In recent years, he has deepened his understanding of the mental aspects of sport and life as well as the spiritual expansion of the mind through intensive study of various breathing techniques and meditation. He trained with Michael Bijker as a Breathwork instructor in the Pranayama breathing technique.

"Living with enthusiasm and authenticity"

The relationship between body and mind is an important component on the path to self-realisation that accompanies us throughout our lives. When body and mind are in harmony, we can feel good about ourselves and face life's challenges with enthusiasm and authenticity. Igor supports you in this process with a fine balance of activation and relaxation.

Communication, Coaching

Ueli Koller

Born in 1958, Ueli is a grounded person with a reliable compass. This has resulted from dealing with various low blows and crises. In his working life, he has focussed on communication in all its facets. He has an affinity for psychology and helped traumatised employees at Switzerland's largest transport company. He still enjoys organising communication training courses with medical students. Humour and lightness of touch are two of his most important driving forces.

“I love people”

If you come to Ueli with a question, an uncertainty or any other concern, you decide the content and aim of the conversation yourself. Are you facing a new challenge? Has this Alpine Retreat perhaps triggered something? He will be happy to take the time for a sympathetic and non-judgemental appraisal of your concerns.