SoHappy – GENEVA’s FIRST HAPPINESS SCHOOL
by Chené Koscielny
Is expat life getting you down? Geneva’s first happiness school, SoHappy, has just opened offering meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, yoga, sophrology, life coaching, impro theatre, stress management and more to help you to take care of yourself, body and mind.
MOVE FORWARD IN DIFFERENT WAYS
“When you go to the gym, it’s easy to try different workouts because they are all offered in one place. This is not usually the case with more introspective or holistic offerings. At SoHappy we offer clients the opportunity to try different disciplines empowering them to move forward in positive ways,” according to the SoHappy team.
“The focus at SoHappy is very much on you – taking care of yourself.”
Discovering new ways of helping you to relax, being more mindful and enjoying a more fulfilled and happy life.
TRY DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES
Clients are invited to choose from a variety of group classes, and sign up for weekend workshops and individual sessions. Disciplines on offer include a large variety of yoga styles, Qi Gong, meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, sophrology, painting, body expression, nutritional coaching, family painting, impro theatre (family and adults), and on individual basis: life, professional and nutritional coaching, reiki, reflexology and more.
A new Hatha Class for English speakers will be introduced on Monday nights from 8pm to 9pm.
Some of the upcoming weekend workshops include Digital Detox (Barbara Reibel), Tao, Yin yoga and How to heal your life (Louise Hay method).
PRICES for group sessions range from CHF30 for a single class to CHF250 for a pack of 10 classes. Newcomers benefit from a special offer allowing them to discover 3 different classes for chf10 each.
Private sessions are CHF120 for 60 minutes.
ANTI-STRESS PACKAGE
One of the popular packages is the so-called anti-stress pack aimed at
“Driving out anxieties, letting go of tension and waving good bye to insomnia.”
This includes:
5 relaxation, yoga & meditation classes
1 individual reiki session
1 individual sophrology session
COST: CHF320
EXPAT HAPPINESS
This popular class, which will restart soon, aims at infusing positive change and happiness into your expat experience by exploring the resources available to you, especially those you might not be aware you have. You will also discuss integration and what it might mean to you, how to embrace this journey and what you can continuously learn from it. It is a group class and students are encouraged to share experiences and learn from one another.
COST: included in the regular rate covering all weekly classes
SELF-CARE CIRCLE FOR MOTHERS
This class is aimed at giving mums some me-time and time to relax and meet other mums. “It helps you as a mother to reconnect with your body and mind, to share the joy and challenges of being a mum and to meet our women in the community,” says Silvia Vernachi, who leads the class.
COST: included in the regular rate covering all weekly classes
POSITIVE ENERGY AND NATURAL LIGHT
Situated at 28 Rue de Carouge in Plainpalais on the first floor, the SoHappy centre includes 2 private consultation rooms and a 60 square metre space for group sessions. The centre is infused with a sense of calm and positive energy and the group studio has wooden floors and natural light streaming in through big windows.
There is plenty of parking nearby including Plainpalais parking centre or other supermarket parking garages nearby.
THE TEAM
The trainers and therapists, more than 20 in total, have been carefully selected for their unique skills, experiences, kindness and professionalism to facilitate your personal journey and your well-being.
WORLD HAPPINESS DAY: TRY OUT FREE CLASSES
On Wednesday, 20th of March, it is World Happiness Day. On this day all SoHappy classes will be for free to celebrate Happiness! You are invited to try: Kundalini Yoga / Body expression / Qi Gong / Power Yoga / Nutritional coaching / Family Painting / Family Impro Theatre / Relaxation / Vinyasa Yoga / Sophrology
MORE INFO
For more information about SoHappy visit their website.
Tel: +41 (0)22 557 2423
Rue de Carouge 28, 1205 Genève
