Lena Bergström
Lena Bergström

Lena Bergström

Zermatt, Switzerland, Switzerland Hosting retreats since 7 years leading retreats, 280+ participants
Zermatt, Switzerland, Switzerland
Guiding since 2019
24 retreats hosted
~10 per group

I spent 15 years in corporate finance before a burnout sent me to the Swiss Alps. I trained in Wim Hof breathwork, completed my yoga certification in Rishikesh, and became a certified mountain guide....

Verified
7
Years Active
24
Retreats Guided
280+
Participants
18
Countries
45%
Return Guests
Jul
12
2026
Next Retreat With Lena Bergström
Sacred Stillness — 7 Days of Yoga, Silence & Ocean Healing
📍 Ericeira, Portugal 📅 Jul 12 – Jul 19, 2026 👥 Max 14
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How I Got Here

I spent 15 years in corporate finance before a burnout sent me to the Swiss Alps. I trained in Wim Hof breathwork, completed my yoga certification in Rishikesh, and became a certified mountain guide. Now I combine breath, movement, and altitude to help others find the stillness that changed my life.

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Certified Wim Hof Instructor & Swiss Mountain Guide

Growing up in Stockholm, I was the last person you would expect to find living in a mountain chalet. I was analytical, driven, and deeply uncomfortable with silence. The turning point came during a corporate retreat in Davos. A local guide took us on a sunrise hike and led a breathing exercise at the summit. Something cracked open. Within six months, I had resigned, enrolled in breathwork training, and moved to Zermatt. Seven years later, I have led 24 retreats and hosted over 280 people from 18 countries.

"The mountain does not care about your plans. That is exactly why it heals."

— Lena Bergström
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Zermatt, Switzerland, Switzerland
Morning breathwork at Stellisee, 2,537m

Why I Host Retreats

I host retreats because I know firsthand what burnout feels like — and I know that the cure is not another vacation.

The mountains taught me to stop performing wellness and start living it.

Every retreat I lead is the retreat I wish someone had offered me when I was running on empty.

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"When you breathe at 3,000 meters, you realize how little you have been breathing your whole life."

Teaching Style

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Breath-first approach — Every session starts with breathwork. Your breath is the bridge between body and mind.
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Altitude as teacher — The thin air at 2,500m forces presence. You cannot be distracted.
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Controlled discomfort — Cold lake immersion is optional but transformative. I guide every participant individually.
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No hierarchy — I eat, hike, and breathe alongside my participants. I am a guide, not a guru.
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Radical simplicity — No phones, no apps, no tracking. The mountain is the only interface you need.

Words From Past Retreats

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"Lena combines scientific rigor with genuine warmth. The breathwork sessions were challenging but never felt unsafe."
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Henrik P.
Mountain Stillness 2026
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"Doing Wim Hof at altitude, in nature, with Lena guiding — completely different level."
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Aiko M.
Alpine Reset 2025
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"The cold plunge terrified me. Lena stood in the water with me and talked me through every breath."
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Rachel F.
Mountain Stillness 2025

Interested in working together?

Whether you have questions about an upcoming retreat or want to discuss something specific — I'd love to hear from you.

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