Published 1 Apr 2025 - 00.00
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Friends, you know that we like to joke every now and then: it was an APRIL FOOL's JOKE! 😜
Asiago, 1 April 2025 - Yoga with Marmots is coming, a new way of experiencing well-being.
Registration is now open for the retreats of MARMOT YOGA, an innovative practice that, starting next summer, will land in the mountains of the Asiago Plateau.
Inspired by the serenity of marmots and their deep connection with nature, Marmot Yoga, combines relaxation and breathing techniques in perfect harmony with the alpine environment.
This method, which originated in Canada's national parks, has already won over numerous wellness and meditation enthusiasts in North America and is spreading around the world, thanks to its extraordinary benefits on physical and mental health. And from summer 2025, the Asiago Plateau Seven Municipalities will be the first Italian location to host retreats dedicated to the practice of yoga and meditation in the company of these friendly mountain inhabitants.
The origins of Marmot Yoga: a new philosophy of well-being from Canadian nature
The idea of Marmot Yoga was born in Canada from a group of scholars and meditation masters, who for years have observed the behavior of marmots in the large natural parks of British Columbia and Quebec. These animals, known for their quiet nature and perfect harmony with the environment, have inspired a new approach to meditation, based on:
✅ Conscious breathing, to promote relaxation and inner balance;
✅ Listening to the sounds of nature, including the characteristic whistle of marmots, used to improve concentration and mental focus;
✅ Deep relaxation techniques, inspired by the calm with which these animals face the long months of hibernation.
The International Academy of Marmot Yoga, founded in Canada, has become the world reference for this discipline, training specialized instructors all over the world.
Why Marmot Yoga is perfect for the Asiago Plateau
Our Plateau, with its large green spaces, its lush forests and its alpine fauna, is the ideal place to live the experience of Marmot Yoga. Here, marmots are an integral part of the mountain ecosystem, and practicing yoga and meditation immersed in their natural habitat allows you to experience authentic contact with nature, rediscovering calm and inner balance.
The Marmot Yoga sessions will be held in selected areas of the Plateau, where marmot sightings are more frequent, always in full respect of their habitat and their character.
Participants will be guided by Italian instructors, trained in Canada' s national parks by experts from the International Academy of Marmot Yoga.
During their training, they learned not only the best meditation techniques in nature, but also the art of approaching marmots and even involving them in the practice (always at a safe distance, without disturbing them or altering their natural behavior).
What to expect from a Marmot Yoga retreat?
Participants in Marmot Yoga retreats will live an experience of total immersion in the nature of the Plateau, letting themselves be enveloped by the quiet of the mountain and the natural rhythm of alpine life.
Between flowery meadows, pure air and regenerating silences, each session will be an opportunity to find one's inner balance, accompanied by the sounds of nature and the discreet presence of marmots.
During the retreat, each day will be marked by moments of deep well-being, through practices designed to harmonize body, mind and spirit. Here are some of the experiences that await you:
🧘 ♀️ Lessons at dawn and dusk, to synchronize body and mind to the natural rhythms of the mountain, while the golden light paints the mountain landscapes;
🌿 Guided meditations in uncontaminated places, to slow down, listen to yourself, reconnect with your inner energy, letting go of any tension;
🐿️ Conscious observation of marmots, a special moment to observe these fascinating animals up close and be inspired by their tranquility and their connection to the environment.
Here are some of the main techniques of Marmot Yoga:
✅ The "Conscious Hibernation Position": a posture of deep relaxation that helps promote regenerating rest and improve the quality of sleep and eliminate accumulated stress;
✅ The "Zen Whistle": a rhythmic breathing technique inspired by the characteristic whistles of marmots, ideal for calming the mind, improving concentration and promoting awareness of the present moment;
✅ The practice called "The Breath of the Marmot": a deep breathing exercise that allows you to synchronize with the rhythm of nature, inspired by the calm and inner balance of these animals, true masters of alpine quiet.
Are you ready to live this extraordinary experience? Book early, registrations are open from today 1 April 2025!
Are you excited about the idea of practicing yoga surrounded by nature, in the company of marmots? 😍 We look forward to welcoming you to the Plateau for the first Marmot Yoga retreats in Italy!
Although several events will be organized during the summer, places are limited to ensure an authentic and environmentally friendly experience. Interest in this new practice is already very high, so we advise you to book as soon as possible to secure a place!
📅 Registrations officially open on April 1, 2025!
🔗 Info and reservations on www.asiago.it
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P.S. Have you noticed that every April 1st on Asiago.it there is extraordinary news ? 🤔
Do you remember, for example, the inauguration of the Interactive Giant Sculptures in Asiago on April 1 last year? Or the announcement of the return of the Festivalbar to Asiago in 2023? And how can we forget the discovery of the thermal waters in the Lumera Pond on April 1, 2022? Not forgetting the sensational discovery of the dinosaur called "the GIANT OF THE PLATEAU" in 2021... In addition to many other sensational news of the first of April, which you will surely remember! 😉 However, what a coincidence of dates! 😂🐟🐠🐟
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