Yoga Festival Ticino 2026: Sept 12-13 in Losone

The Yoga Festival Ticino returns to Meriggio, Losone on September 12-13. Discover the programme and weekly yoga at Garden Hotel Primavera in Brissago.

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8/9/20262 min read

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Yoga Festival Ticino 2026: September 12-13 at Meriggio, Losone

The Yoga Festival Ticino returns on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 at Meriggio in Losone, with two days dedicated to yoga, breathwork and music, open to practitioners of every level. For anyone staying on Lake Maggiore, Garden Hotel Primavera in Brissago — a vegan and pet-friendly hotel just 15 minutes from Losone — is the ideal base: at the hotel, yoga is also practiced every Tuesday and Saturday, throughout the season, from March to the end of October.

What is the Yoga Festival Ticino

The Yoga Festival Ticino is an annual event bringing together teachers from Ticino, the rest of Switzerland and abroad for two days of shared practice. The programme alternates 12 sessions of asana (physical yoga postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and themed workshops, alongside musical moments with sound baths, mantra chanting and live concerts. Tickets start at CHF 50 for a half day, with the option to choose individual sessions or the full weekend.

The venue, Meriggio in Losone, sits at the heart of the Locarno region, a short walk from the Maggia river and close to Lake Maggiore — a natural setting well suited to a festival built around slowing down and reconnecting with the body.

Why yoga is good for you (body and mind)

Beyond the trend, regular yoga practice has well-documented benefits: it improves joint mobility and posture, reduces the muscle tension that builds up from sedentary living, and helps regulate the nervous system through breathwork. You don't need to be flexible to start: most sequences can be adapted to any level, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. This accessibility is exactly what makes yoga one of the simplest tools for managing everyday stress and restoring energy, whether practiced once a week or turned into a steady habit during a holiday.

Yoga at Garden Hotel Primavera: Tuesdays and Saturdays

Guests staying at Garden Hotel Primavera don't need to wait for the festival to practice: every Tuesday and Saturday the hotel runs yoga sessions for its guests, set against the green garden overlooking Lake Maggiore, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. It's a natural way to start or end the day, before heading to the hotel's 100% vegan restaurant or taking a walk along the lake with your dog, always welcome on site.

For anyone attending the Yoga Festival Ticino on the weekend of September 12-13, Garden Hotel Primavera is doubly convenient: a base just minutes from Losone, and a yoga routine that continues even outside the festival, in the days before or after the event.

Getting to Meriggio, Losone from Garden Hotel Primavera

The route from Brissago to Losone runs along Lake Maggiore and takes about 15-20 minutes by car, or can be covered using Ticino's public transport network. For those who prefer to travel without a second thought, the hotel makes a convenient base both for the festival weekend and for exploring the rest of the Locarno region.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Yoga Festival Ticino 2026 take place?

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, at Meriggio in Losone, Ticino.

Do I need to be experienced to join the festival or the hotel classes?

No. Both the festival and the sessions at Garden Hotel Primavera welcome all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.

Which days does Garden Hotel Primavera offer yoga?

Every Tuesday and Saturday, throughout the hotel's season, from March to the end of October.

Is Garden Hotel Primavera suitable for guests travelling with pets?

Yes, it's a pet-friendly hotel, and also the first vegan hotel in Canton Ticino.