01.06.2025
Guerilla Yoga Bern is more than just outdoor yoga - it's a grassroots movement that merges the joy of community yoga with social activism. Since 2009, this initiative has been offering free weekly yoga sessions in the public spaces of Bern, Switzerland, while raising money for charitable causes.
Why We Do It
Guerilla Yoga Bern a living expression of Karma Yoga, the yogic path of selfless service. The mission is simple yet powerful: Make yoga accessible to everyone while creating an opportunity to support local and global impact projects. The movement was born from a desire to combine spiritual practice with tangible, collective action - and it's working.
Through mindful movement, breath, and presence, we connect to ourselves - and to the world around us. The donation model transforms each session into a small act of solidarity. All proceeds go directly to handpicked charity projects, ranging from environmental and animal protection to humanitarian initiatives.
How Much Has Been Donated?
Over the years, tens of thousands of Swiss francs have been raised. In one notable year alone (2022), more than CHF 28,000 was donated to a variety of organizations. Projects include support through Peacemaker Community Switzerland 1 and additional projects which work tiredlessly on peacebuilding, justice, and sustainability - both locally and internationally. Every yoga session contributes, every franc counts.
How to Donate?
After each session, teachers collect your donations. The collected amount is communicated in the group chat, and the funds are either transferred directly or passed on to the organizers who donate 100% of the money to the selected projects. Donations can be made in several ways:
° Cash after the session
° Bank Transfer using the IBAN below
° TWINT using the QR code below (donations go directly to the Peacemaker Community):
Be Part of the Movement
Whether you're a yoga teacher, a beginner, or just someone looking for a mindful moment in nature, you’re welcome. Sessions happen every Sunday from 10:00–11:00 - always outdoors, always with heart. Locations vary, weather is embraced, and community is everything.
Follow @guerillayogabern 1 to stay updated on session locations and teacher spotlights.
Final Thought
Guerilla Yoga Bern is a reminder that small acts - like showing up on your mat under the open sky - can ripple out into something bigger.
At its heart, Guerilla Yoga Bern is a beautiful practice of Karma Yoga - acting in service without expectation of reward. By sharing our time, breath, and movement freely, we create space not only for personal growth, but also for collective healing. We truly believe that Yoga can help change the world.
Our deepest gratitude goes to all the volunteering teachers, musicians and all assisting-yogis - and of course to the many participants who continuously show up and donate so generously. Without you this project would not be alive.
01.06.2025
Guerilla Yoga Bern is more than just outdoor yoga - it's a grassroots movement that merges the joy of community yoga with social activism. Since 2009, this initiative has been offering free weekly yoga sessions in the public spaces of Bern, Switzerland, while raising money for charitable causes.
Why We Do It
Guerilla Yoga Bern a living expression of Karma Yoga, the yogic path of selfless service. The mission is simple yet powerful: Make yoga accessible to everyone while creating an opportunity to support local and global impact projects. The movement was born from a desire to combine spiritual practice with tangible, collective action - and it's working.
Through mindful movement, breath, and presence, we connect to ourselves - and to the world around us. The donation model transforms each session into a small act of solidarity. All proceeds go directly to handpicked charity projects, ranging from environmental and animal protection to humanitarian initiatives.
How Much Has Been Donated?
Over the years, tens of thousands of Swiss francs have been raised. In one notable year alone (2022), more than CHF 28,000 was donated to a variety of organizations. Projects include support through Peacemaker Community Switzerland 1 and additional projects which work tiredlessly on peacebuilding, justice, and sustainability - both locally and internationally. Every yoga session contributes, every franc counts.
How to Donate?
After each session, teachers collect your donations. The collected amount is communicated in the group chat, and the funds are either transferred directly or passed on to the organizers who donate 100% of the money to the selected projects. Donations can be made in several ways:
° Cash after the session
° Bank Transfer using the IBAN below
° TWINT using the QR code below (donations go directly to the Peacemaker Community):
Be Part of the Movement
Whether you're a yoga teacher, a beginner, or just someone looking for a mindful moment in nature, you’re welcome. Sessions happen every Sunday from 10:00–11:00 - always outdoors, always with heart. Locations vary, weather is embraced, and community is everything.
Follow @guerillayogabern 1 to stay updated on session locations and teacher spotlights.
Final Thought
Guerilla Yoga Bern is a reminder that small acts - like showing up on your mat under the open sky - can ripple out into something bigger.
At its heart, Guerilla Yoga Bern is a beautiful practice of Karma Yoga - acting in service without expectation of reward. By sharing our time, breath, and movement freely, we create space not only for personal growth, but also for collective healing. We truly believe that Yoga can help change the world.
Our deepest gratitude goes to all the volunteering teachers, musicians and all assisting-yogis - and of course to the many participants who continuously show up and donate so generously. Without you this project would not be alive.
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