The AN:RIO Retreat

BREATHWORK | TRANSFORMATION | NATURE

NOT ONLY A RETREAT.
MUCH MORE A RETURN.

A return to something you didn’t lose - just forgot.
Not by adding more, but by letting go of what was never truly yours.

In the stillness of nature and the rhythm of your breath,
you won’t find the answer - you’ll remember that you are the answer.

Your 10-Day South Africa Retreat
A Powerful Journey Back to Yourself.
You’ll be guided through a deep personal process, surrounded by pure, untouched nature.

For 10 days, you’ll stay in a private wilderness lodge — reserved exclusively for this retreat - No other guests.

Only the land, the animals, the local team — and our group.
What Awaits You
- Daily Breathwork, Meditation & Transformational Coaching
  For deep emotional release,
  inner clarity, and lasting transformation
- Personal Coaching
  One personal 1:1 coaching session with Andreas
- Yoga & mindful movement
  To return to your body and calm
  your nervous system
- Cold plunges & raw nature
  To build resilience and awaken
  your energy
- Guided hikes to hidden places
  For stillness, grounding, wild
  and beauty — with a spark of adventure
- Infinity pool & open skies
  For lightness, reflection,
  and moments in present
- Evenings by the fire
  Honest connection under African stars
- Back to the essence — in private simplicity
  Minimalist rooms crafted for presence, stillness, and soul-deep rest
  Fresh meals from our private Chef
  Cooked with care,
  using local ingredients
- A full-day Safari in Kruger National Park
  One of the most iconic wildlife parks on Earth
What makes this retreat truly special
- You won’t be joining a public program — you’ll be part of a private experience
- The entire resort is reserved for us full privacy in deep nature
- You’ll experience South Africa through the eyes of someone who’s lived there - and knows
  the land beyond the tourist lens
This is not a luxury escape.
It’s a journey back — to nature,
to simplicity, to yourself.

A full reset of mind, body, and soul.
Unfiltered. Transformative. Unforgettable.
What Your Days Will Look Like
Each moment is designed to help you feel more calm, clear, and alive.
There is a good balance:
Work on yourself, but also time to relax.
Movement and stillness.
Adventure and peace.
No stress. No pressure.
Just space to feel, breathe, and be.
Mornings – Arrive in the Day
We start the day outside – with light yoga,
a bush walk, or gentle movement.

After that, we go into a breathwork or coaching session to open the day with awareness and focus.
Some mornings are soft and grounding.

Others are strong and full of energy.
Balance is important.
Meals – Healthy and Homemade
Our private chef cooks fresh, simple meals every day made with love.
The meals help your body feel light, strong, and well.
Afternoons – Time to Grow and Explore
In the afternoon, there is space.
Sometimes we do another breath session.
Sometimes we rest, write in our journals,
or explore the land.
Some afternoons are quiet.
Other days you can go on a little adventure – like a walk in the bush, a swim,
or just being with nature or other surprises.
Evenings – Slow Down and Rest
In the evening, we come together.
We might sit by the fire, share thoughts, talk, or enjoy the silence.
Every Day – Space to Be
Each day has free time.
You can rest, walk alone, write,
or simply enjoy the beauty around you.
Languages & Who It’s For
All sessions are in English or German.

You do not need any experience.
Just come as you are — open and curious.
We will guide you step by step.
You are safe and supported.
This is not just a break. It’s a reset.
A chance to breathe again.
To feel again. To come back to yourself.
10 days away from the noise — with real support, deep practices, and space
to slow down.
Clarity
Know what really matters — and feel ready to live from that place.
No more overthinking. Just truth.
Calm & Grounding
Learn how to stay calm and clear —
even when life feels heavy or chaotic.
You’ll leave with tools that actually work.
Real Confidence
Not fake or loud.
But quiet, steady confidence that comes
from knowing who you are and trusting yourself.
More Energy, Less Pressure
Stop running on empty.
Learn how to use your energy in a way
that feels right — with more focus, more flow,
less stress.
Self-Love
Start being on your own side.
No more fighting yourself.
Just more kindness, strength,
and peace inside.
A Life That Feels Honest
Not perfect. Not for show.
But real. Alive. Yours.
This is for you if you’re tired of pushing. Of pretending.
Of being “fine.”

You don’t need more to-do lists.
You need space to feel. Heal.
Remember who you are.
This retreat gives you that. Fully.
Ready to join us?
Just fill out the Booking Form and
we’ll get back to you with the next steps.
To confirm your spot, we ask for a
non-refundable deposit of CHF 500.

The remaining balance is due eight weeks before the retreat begins.
Please make sure to read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime - we’re happy to help.

Set in the open bush of South Africa, Leopard’s Pride Game Lodge is a simple, off-grid retreat surrounded by wild nature and deep stillness.

10 Days of Breath. Nature. Inner Clarity.
The AN:RIO Retreat is a guided process in three phases:
1. Awareness – Slow down and see what’s inside
2. Access – Go deeper through breath and coaching
3. Integration – Let it settle, feel what’s real with long term results
Each day offers breathwork, coaching, time in nature, and space to rest.

Everything is optional.
Nothing is forced.
Day-by-Day Overview
Day 1 – Arrival
Welcome, check-in, gentle breath session
to land.
Day 2 – Awareness
(Level 1)
Start of daily coaching and breathwork.
Slow down. Begin to see inner beliefs
and patterns.
Day 3 – Awareness Deepens
(Level 2)
More clarity through coaching and breath.
Let hidden thoughts and emotions rise.
Day 4 – Breathwork Journey
(Level 3)
First deep breath session.
A space to release and reconnect.
Day 5 – Integration
Slower day to rest and process.
Coaching continues in a lighter way.
Day 6 – Kruger Safari
A break from sessions.
Full-day trip into the wild.
Day 7 – Deep Coaching & Grounding
Return inward.
Gentle breathwork and coaching to reflect.
Day 8 – Final Breathwork Journey
(Level 3)
Second and final deep breath session.
Held in nature. Strong and supported.
Day 9 – Closing Integration
Final coaching session.
Reflect, journal, and prepare to return.
Day 10 – Departure
Morning breath, closing circle, and goodbye ritual.
Check-out and travel home.
Please note:
The schedule may shift slightly depending on the group or nature.
But the core of the retreat stays the same: Presence. Breath. Simplicity. Connection.
This is your time to reconnect — with yourself, your breath, and what truly matters.
What’s Included
- 10 days / 9 nights at Leopard’s Pride Game Lodge
  Private use of the entire lodge — surrounded by wild nature and open skies
- Daily breathwork, movement & group coaching sessions
  Designed to support clarity, presence, and personal transformation
- One private 1:1 coaching session with Andy
- Comfortable private rooms or chalets to share
  Thoughtfully designed, simple, and connected to the land
- All meals prepared by a private chef
  Fresh, healthy, regional — brunch, dinner, and light snacks daily
- Tea, coffee & spring water available throughout the day
- Infinity pool, fire circles & nature trails
  For rest, reflection, or quiet exploration
- Hike to a hidden natural location
Special dietary options available on request (vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
Not Included
- Travel to and from the retreat (can be arranged upon request)
- Flights and airport transfers
- Extra snacks or drinks not included in the menu
- Guided day trip to Kruger National Park
  A full-day safari experience in one of Africa’s most iconic parks
A Journey in 3 Phases
AN:RIO is built around a natural,
powerful process of inner transformation.

It helps you reconnect with yourself
on a deep level.

The method is based on modern neuroscience and ancient breathwork practices – and follows three simple phases:
1. Awareness – Seeing what’s hidden
Most of what we believe,
think and feel happens without us noticing it.

Old beliefs and emotional patterns often shape our lives from the background –
like invisible programs running the show.
In this first phase, we slow everything down.
Through nature, silence, reflection and simple practices, hidden thoughts and beliefs start
to surface.
You begin to see what has been holding
you back – sometimes for many years.
Science shows that most of our behavior
is shaped by unconscious patterns.
Becoming aware of them is the first step to real change.
2. Access – Reaching the deeper self
In guided breath journeys, we use conscious breathing to open the door to your subconscious.

This allows you to access memories,
feelings, or insights that are
usually hidden in everyday life.
This is not about thinking – it’s about feeling and experiencing.
Studies from Stanford and Harvard show that certain breathing techniques can calm the thinking mind and activate the emotional brain.

This helps the body release stress and opens space for real insight.
3. Integration – Making it real
Real change happens when the body understands.

That’s why we take time to integrate
what came up during your journey.
Through movement, breath, rest and clear tools, you start to let go of old reactions – and build new, healthier patterns
in your nervous system.
The brain can rewire itself when we create space for new experiences – this is called neuroplasticity.
It happens best when body and mind work together.
This is where clarity, peace and new direction arise. You return home – to yourself.
Why it works
AN:RIO creates the right conditions for real transformation:
- Nature and silence to reset your system
- Breath to connect body and mind
- Safe space to feel and release
- Tools to help you return and integrate
You don’t need any experience.
Just a willingness to meet yourself – fully and honestly.

Fresh. Nourishing. Real.

Every day at AN:RIO, you'll be served fresh meals prepared by our private chef, using local ingredients and a lot of love.

The food is more than just fuel — it’s part of your journey.
Simple. Grounding. Full of flavour.

Designed to support your body, calm your nervous system, and nourish you from the inside out.

What you see in the photo? That’s not stock.
That’s the food our chef will prepare for you — with care, presence, and purpose.

Our Private Chef
Zandalee is more than a chef,
she’s a true artist in the kitchen.

Her plant-based meals are nourishing, creative, and full of life.
She brings global experience,
having cooked in retreats and sanctuaries from Costa Rica to Africa.

Every dish she prepares is rooted in care, connection, and joy.
Zandalee and Andreas met at the Hakuna Mipaka Oasis, the wildlife sanctuary of Dean Schneider, where she was the group’s private chef.

Her food made a deep impression — especially her way of combining simplicity with deep flavour and soul.

For Andreas, it became one of his most memorable plant-based experiences.
That’s why she’s part of AN:RIO.
To bring warmth, creativity, and nourishment to your journey — from the inside out.
Every meal is part of your retreat experience.

The food is natural, colorful, and full of life.
It helps you feel grounded, energized,
and well.

This is food that supports your body, mind, and soul.

AN:RIO offers a space to slow down, release stress, and reconnect:
With your body, your breath, and what truly matters.

- This retreat is for anyone who senses that something in life needs to shift — even if they can't name it yet.
  It’s for you if…
  - Life feels heavy. Between work, pressure, and relationships,
    you just need space to breathe.
  - You’re looking for clarity, connection, and something
    that truly means something.
  - You want to slow down —
    and finally reconnect with yourself, without pressure
    to perform.
  - You’re tired of always doing.
    You want to feel alive again.
  - You’re curious about breathwork, reflection,and movement —
    no experience needed,
    just openness.
  - You want to understand what holds you back —
    your inner beliefs —
    and how to shift them for good.
  - You sense there’s more to life than what you’ve been living — and you’re ready to explore it.
  - You’re seeking more calm, truth, and purpose in your everyday life.
  - You want to let go of roles, expectations, and noise —
    and listen inward.
  - You want to experience the real South Africa — guided by someone who actually lived it.
  - Or maybe... you’re just not sure what you want — but you know it’s time to find out.
This is the first-ever an:rio Retreat, and I want to make this experience as accessible and meaningful as possible for those who feel called to join.
To honour that, I’ve decided to lower the prices temporarily – not because the value has changed, but because I want to give more people the opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.
These introductory prices will remain only for the first 6 bookings.

After that, the full standard rates will apply.

Shared Chalet
CHF 2,600 per person
(8 spots available)
Private Chalet
CHF 3,600 per person
(2 rooms available)
Prices are per person and include all retreat activities on the Lodge, accommodation and meals.
Please note: The retreat will only take place with a minimum of 5 participants.
If finances are a concern, please reach out - we’re happy to find a solution together.
Book your spot here.