Breath, Cold & Movement @Fafleralp, Switzerland
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Cold plunging - Breathing - Movement
information for participants
Infos Deutsch (Retreat Languages are English & German - let us know yours!)
What to expect
Fafleralp offers us a stunning natural setting between mountains, close to glaciers and small lakes of clear cold water.
During this weekend, we will combine cold plunging, breathing techniques and movement. You will learn exercises that calm your mind and strengthen your body. You will have the opportunity to safely bathe in cold water and feel how strong mental focus and conscious breathing change your perception and sensations, quickly. Together with a combination of breathing technique this will quickly and positively influencing your mental and physical well-being. A powerful and lasting experience that will help you go through life more easily and with greater depth. Find more information under Cold plunging & Breathwork and Oxygen Advantage & Buteyko.
Your Guides
Helena Hefti Wenger
Helena is the founder of jala coaching - with 8 years experience in guiding people in breath & cold training. She is an Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor, Buteyko Instructor, former Wim Hof Instruktor (2018 - 2025) & Coach for the Work of Byron Katie
Natalia Brower
Natalia is an experienced cold plunger and pilates teacher.
overnight Stay
Please book the lodging and board at the Hotel Fafleralp directly at Hotel Fafleralp. Accommodation and meals are not included in the seminar price. Please book your room and board directly with the Hotel Fafleralp and mention that you participate in the breath & cold weekend. Accommodation and meals are available from CHF 540 for two nights in a double room including half board. This includes breakfast buffet and 4-course dinner, as well as tea, nuts and fruit for in between in the seminar room.
The seminar room is located in the newly renovated Langgletscherhaus, just below the hotel. Rooms are available in both buildings or in the surrounding chalets. Book as soon as possible to ensure you have the widest possible choice and especially if you would like to stay in a single room. The hotel's terms and conditions apply to accommodation and meals.
Getting There & back
You can reach Fafleralp by public transport using the regular bus service. It runs several times a day from Goppenstein. Seat reservations will be required for the Wiler–Fafleralp section during the 2026 season. Private transport is permitted as far as Wiler. There you can park your car and change to the bus to Fafleralp. The bus timetable and ticket prices will be published at the end of June 2026.
preparation, program & packing list
preparation, programm & packing
health, Safety & Liability
The Wim Hof method can be practiced safely. However, you must be healthy and familiar with the safety rules in order to participate. Please read the document below, sign it and make sure we receive it before the beginning of the course. I.e. you may give it to us on site or send it in advance - e.g. take a picture and send it via WhatsApp or SMS.
payment
The price for the workshop is CHF 369. Please pay 30 days before the workshop. If you pay 6 weeks in advance, you can benefit from the early bird rate and pay CHF 329. Please read the cancellation conditions below.
Account details:
Helena Hefti Wenger
Nussbaumstrase 4
3006 Berne
Institute: Postfinance
IBAN: CH79 0900 0000 6118 9043 8
BIC: POFICHBEXXX
Cancellation conditions
For cancellations up to…
…45 days before the workshop
a handling fee of CHF 30 will be charged.
…20 days before, 50% of your payment will be refunded.
After this date you will no longer be entitled to a refund and the whole amount is due. You can apply for a voucher of CHF 279, valid for a future workshop of jala coaching. If you want to assign your place to another person, you can do so at any time at no cost.
If the course is cancelled by the organizer, your entire payment will be refunded. In this case, there is no right to a refund of travel ticket costs or similar, except for the Hotel cancellation fee.