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International Health & Happiness Retreat Center(IHHRC)
Experience healing and harmony by Lake Walensee in the Swiss Alps.
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Our Vision
The IAK Retreat Center unites Eastern philosophy (Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism) with Western approaches to well-being. Rooted in nature and culture, it helps us rediscover harmony of breath, body, and mind.
Quote:
“By lake and mountain, humanity breathes in rhythm with nature.”

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Guqin · Breath · Scent · AI Soundscape — IAK’s unique multisensory healing.
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Single 45 min: 120 Coins (Members) | 150 Coins (Non-members)
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5-Session Series: 500 Coins (Members) | 600 Coins (Non-members)
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Custom Retreat (1–3 days): from 1000 Coins (Members) | from 1200 Coins (Non-members)

Insurance Support
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Some IAK instructors are individually recognized by Swiss insurers (e.g. EMR/ASCA), which allows certain breath therapy and stress prevention sessions to be reimbursed under supplementary insurance, depending on the participant’s policy.
Attendance or therapy confirmations can be issued upon request.

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Mid-Autumn Healing Forum | 05–07 Oct 2025 | Walensee | 180 Coins
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Winter Silent Retreat | 21 Dec 2025 | Walensee | 120 Coins

Voices
“The resonance of the guqin brought me back to silence — my breath was clear for the first time.” — Anna, Zurich
“After Sense³, my sleep improved significantly.” — Markus, St. Gallen

Programs & Practices
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Breath Therapy & Daoist Health Arts: breathing, Baduanjin, walking meditation
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Silence & Inner Observation: stress release, emotional balance, inner calm
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Herbal Rituals: natural scents, herbal healing, purification
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Journey through the Elements: earth, water, wind, fire — awakening the senses

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Membership is free, with priority booking, reduced contributions, and special invitations.
IAK Coin is a cultural contribution unit (non-commercial). 1 IAK Coin = 1 Swiss Franc (CHF).
All contributions are fully reinvested into IAK’s non-profit mission.

Location & Stay
Retreats take place at Walensee International Resort.
IAK provides the cultural and healing programs; accommodation and meals are managed directly by the resort.
Transport: approx. 1 hour from Zurich; train to Unterterzen station.

A Global Circle of Teachers
Guest teachers and cultural collaborators bring voices from around the world, ensuring a truly global dialogue.

FAQ
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Languages: English/German/Chinese
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Group size: 6–12 participants, private sessions possible
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What to bring: Comfortable clothing; inform us of scent sensitivities
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Payment: IAK Coins (1 = 1 CHF). Cultural contributions, non-refundable; may be postponed, transferred, or donated
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Insurance: Some programs may qualify for Swiss supplementary insurance; confirmations available

🌿 IAK Sense³ Therapy · Special Healing Program
IAK Sense³ Therapy is an original multisensory healing practice created at the intersection of culture and science. It unites the timeless resonance of the guqin, conscious breathwork, the restorative scent of AromaStick®, and immersive audio enhanced by AI guidance.
Through these three senses — sound, breath, and scent — Sense³ opens the world’s first “Three-Sense Healing Dimension.”
Sense³ helps to release stress, calm the heart, improve sleep, and restore focus and vitality. It is suitable for anyone seeking harmony between body and mind.
A convergence of tradition and future, East and West.
Experience options:
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Single session (45 min)
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Series program (5 sessions)
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Customized retreat experiences

Booking
To join the IAK Sense³ Therapy or retreat, please book the program with IAK.
Accommodation is provided by Walensee Resort and must be booked separately.


