Rooted in Experience. Guided by Heart.

Learn more about  Soul Spark Retreats  and the story behind the spark.
At Soul Spark Retreats,
We design purposeful journeys for those seeking meaningful connection, personal growth, and a deeper experience of the world. With a foundation built onΒ 15+ years of experience in the travel industry, we carefully curate retreats alongside world-class teachers in unique, handpicked destinations. From spiritual centers in India to boutique hideaways in Europe, we createΒ immersive experiencesΒ that go beyond the ordinaryβ€”combiningΒ seamless organization with authenticity, beauty, and heart.

Our Vision

Vision

Our Mission

Soul Spark Retreats curates authentic yoga and wellness retreats in carefully chosen locations worldwide. More than just travel, each journey is designed as a space where world-class teachers can share their work fully, where guests feel at home, and where community thrives through shared practice, mindful travel, and meaningful connection. Rooted in our background in travel, hospitality, and wellness, and in close collaboration with local communities, artisans, and small businesses, we deliver seamless organization and soulful experiences that spark transformation and connectionβ€”so you can slow down, reconnect, and return inspired and empowered.

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Our Vision

To spark transformation and community worldwide through authentic yoga and wellness retreats, creating belonging and inspiration.

Our Values

TRANSFORMATION

Our retreats are not just vacationsβ€”they areΒ journeys inward. We create environments where personal growth and self-discovery can unfold naturally through yoga, meditation, movement, and mindful travel.

AUTHENTICITY

We honorΒ local traditions, people, and places, ensuring that every retreat isΒ real, immersive, and respectful.

COMMUNITY

Every retreat is a shared experienceβ€”bringing together like-minded individuals from around the world toΒ connect, grow, and create lifelong friendships.

EXCELLENCE & EXPERIENCE

With ourΒ strong background in travel and hospitality, we deliverΒ seamless organization, personalized service, and high-quality experiencesβ€”so you can focus fully on your journey.

TRANSFORMATION

Our retreats are not just vacationsβ€”they areΒ journeys inward. We create environments where personal growth and self-discovery can unfold naturally through yoga, meditation, movement, and mindful travel.

AUTHENTICITY

We honorΒ local traditions, people, and places, ensuring that every retreat isΒ real, immersive, and respectful.

COMMUNITY

Every retreat is a shared experienceβ€”bringing together like-minded individuals from around the world toΒ connect, grow, and create lifelong friendships.

EXCELLENCE & EXPERIENCE

With ourΒ strong background in travel and hospitality, we deliverΒ seamless organization, personalized service, and high-quality experiencesβ€”so you can focus fully on your journey.

About Tina,

Founder, Soul Spark Retreats​

About Tina,

Founder, Soul Spark Retreats​

Hi, I’m Tina β€”Β creative mind, yogi, strategist, traveler, and lover of nature and culture. Based inΒ Zurich, SwitzerlandΒ β€” but truly at home in the world β€” I combine Swiss precision with a global spirit to craft retreats that are as seamless as they are soulful. With overΒ 15 years of experienceΒ across theΒ travel,wellness, startup, and corporate industries, I’ve designed unique experiences for high-end tour operators, led international projects in digital health and startups, and held senior leadership positions, including asΒ Chief Operating Officer (COO). I also hold anΒ Executive MBAΒ from the University of Zurich and have completed additional studies inΒ Graphic Design,Β Marketing Management, andΒ Organizational Developmentβ€” complemented by a foundation inΒ Biology and ChemistryΒ β€” bringing a rare blend ofΒ strategic thinking, operational excellence, and creative visionΒ to every project. Like many high-achievers, I once lived by constant ambition and high expectations β€” until chronic fatigue, self-doubt, and a deep sense of disconnection pushed me to reconsider everything. The pandemic and completing my first 200hr-yoga teacher trainingΒ in 2021 opened the door to true transformation, helping me reconnect with my heart, redefine success, and create a life and business rooted in authenticity and soul.Β Today, I channel this journey to inspire others to find the same connection within themselves.

My Yoga Journey

My Yoga Journey

My yoga journeyΒ began 10 years ago in Ubud, Bali, where I first discovered the practice thatwould change my life. What started as curiosity quickly evolved into a deep passion.

Since then, I have pursued overΒ 1000hr+ Β (YogaΒ AllianceΒ certified)Β of advanced studies in Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Ayurveda, and Restorative/Yin Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga forms the heart of my daily self-practice, a path I deepened through studies in Mysore withΒ Saraswathi and Sharath Jois. Alongside asana, I maintain a strongΒ meditation, pranayama, philosophy, Sanskrit, and chanting practice, learning from masters such asΒ BNS Iyengar,Β Dr. M.A. Jayashree, and Lakshmisha Bhat.

Honoring tradition, lineage, and learning from teachers who have truly walked the pathΒ is central to my approach. I am deeply grateful to inspiring mentors likeΒ Joan Hyman, Annie Carpenter, Lisa Walford, Tim Feldmann, and Kino MacGregorΒ who continue to shape my journey.

Each year, I return to India to deepen my studies, keeping my connection to the roots of yoga alive .
For me, yoga is a lifelong journey of self-discovery, devotion, and soulful living.

My Yoga Journey

My yoga journeyΒ began 10 years ago in Ubud, Bali, where I first discovered the practice thatwould change my life. What started as curiosity evolved into a deep passion.

Since then, I have pursued overΒ 1000hr+ Β (YogaΒ AllianceΒ certified)Β of advanced studies in Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Ayurveda, and Restorative/Yin Yoga.

Ashtanga Yoga forms the heart of my daily self-practice, a path I deepened through studies in Mysore withΒ Saraswathi and R. Sharath Jois. Alongside asana, I maintain a strongΒ meditation, pranayama, philosophy, Sanskrit, and chanting practice, learning from masters such asΒ BNS Iyengar,Β Dr. M.A. Jayashree, and Lakshmisha Bhat.

Honoring tradition, lineage, and learning from teachers who have truly walked the path is central to my approach. I am deeply grateful to my inspiring teachers/mentors Joan Hyman & the School of Yoga, as well as Tim Feldmann &Β Kino MacGregor, who continue to shape my path and deeply influence the way I grow as a student.

Each year, I return to India to deepen my studies, keeping my connection to the roots of yoga alive .
For me, yoga is a lifelong journey of self-discovery, devotion, soulful living, and unconditional love.

My Yoga Journey

My yoga journeyΒ began 10 years ago in Ubud, Bali, where I first discovered the practice thatwould change my life. What started as curiosity quickly evolved into a deep passion.

Since then, I have pursued overΒ 1000hr+ Β (YogaΒ AllianceΒ certified)Β of advanced studies in Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Ayurveda, and Restorative/Yin Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga forms the heart of my daily self-practice, a path I deepened through studies in Mysore withΒ Saraswathi and Sharath Jois. Alongside asana, I maintain a strongΒ meditation, pranayama, philosophy, Sanskrit, and chanting practice, learning from masters such asΒ BNS Iyengar,Β Dr. M.A. Jayashree, and Lakshmisha Bhat.

Honoring tradition, lineage, and learning from teachers who have truly walked the pathΒ is central to my approach. I am deeply grateful to inspiring mentors likeΒ Joan Hyman, Annie Carpenter, Lisa Walford, Tim Feldmann, and Kino MacGregorΒ who continue to shape my journey.

Each year, I return to India to deepen my studies, keeping my connection to the roots of yoga alive .
For me, yoga is a lifelong journey of self-discovery, devotion, and soulful living.

Why I Created Soul Spark Retreats

I founded Soul Spark Retreats to bring together everything I love and value in a truly transformative experience:

Travel & culture

Connecting with the world in
meaningful ways

Authentic connection

Creating real, lasting relationships

Beautiful design

Crafting visually inspiring,
seamless experiences

Mindful practices

Integrating yoga, wellness
and presence

Purposeful experiences

Ensuring every retreat brings depth & transformation

Community & belonging

Bringing like-minded people
together to grow

Tina doing yoga in sea side


Giving Back

At Soul Spark Retreats, we believe in creating meaningful experiences β€” with a positive ripple effect.
A small part of every retreat fee supportsΒ Operation Shanti, a nonprofit organization based in Mysore, India β€” a place whose traditions, people, and spirit have deeply shaped our journey.
Operation Shanti provides essential services like food, shelter, education, and medical assistance to those in need, helping them build a better future with dignity and hope.

By joining a Soul Spark Retreat, you not only invest in your own growth β€” you also contribute to giving back to a community that holds a special place in our hearts

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