The Ecstasy of Transformation – For Women in Midlife
10.12. – 13.12.2026

Medical Philosophy & Yoga Retreat for Women in Midlife with Dr. Christa Müller and Rafaela Carmen Scharf

The Ecstasy of Transformation. Menopause usually marks the middle of life, ushering in a special time of metamorphosis. As women, we experience profound changes—not only on a physical level, but also on a personal one. Our world can feel a bit shaken up, and nothing seems quite as it was before. Yet, as the philosopher Heraclitus famously knew: nothing is as permanent as change. Learning to love this transformation and embracing the end of one chapter as the beautiful beginning of a new one is the very heart and soul of this retreat.

A retreat that creates an extraordinary connection during an extraordinary time—a blend of medical expertise, personal philosophical guidance, and physical as well as spiritual self-discovery. In this retreat, we open up a space for a very special encounter: an encounter with yourself, an encounter with others. An encounter with your true self.

Highlights:

• Medical advice, guidance, and grounding by gynecologist and philosopher Dr. med. Christa Müller
• Inspiring medical lectures on the topic of menopause
• Hormone Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Slow Yoga with a special emphasis on connecting mind and body, led by yoga teacher and philosopher Rafaela Carmen Scharf
• Immersive philosophical experiences, from an introductory gathering to philosophical fireside chats that touch body, mind, and soul
• Community, mutual inspiration, and exchange with like-minded individuals in a mentally stimulating atmosphere
• Wellness & Spa for body and mind in a house designed for contemporary freethinkers, featuring panoramic views over the Gastein Valley
• Healthy, delicious feel-good cuisine with valuable nutritional tips for the menopausal years
• A companion philosophy journal to provide space for your own thoughts during and after the retreat
• Bookable add-on services, such as private philosophical sessions for existential questions and/or a personal gynecological consultation with Dr. med. Christa Müller
• Limited number of participants to ensure the highest level of privacy and exclusivity

Sample Day:

• • 07:00 to 08:00 AM: Gentle morning yoga for hormonal balance
• • 08:00 to 10:30 AM: Breakfast
• • 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM: Inspiring medical lecture on nutrition and the circadian rhythm during menopause
• • 01:00 to 03:00 PM: Lunch break and time for reflection
• • 03:50 to 05:30 PM: Philosophical walk in the woods
• • 06:00 PM: Dinner
• • From 07:30 PM: Winding down the evening together with a philosophical fireside chat

About the Mentors:

Dr. med. Christa Müller | Specialist in Gynecology, Philosophical Practitioner

Dr. med. Christa Müller has been accompanying women through the various phases of their lives for over 25 years. Today, her focus is on midlife—a time when bodies, lives, and perspectives noticeably shift, while simultaneously opening up wonderful new possibilities. In her work, she combines medical precision with a fine intuition for the inner questions that move women during this phase: questions about one’s own body, about what remains, and about what is now allowed to blossom. Christa is also a mother of two grown children.

Rafaela Carmen Scharf, Bakk. phil. | Philosophical Practitioner, Yoga Teacher

Rafaela Carmen Scharf is a philosophical practitioner and yoga teacher. Her specific focus lies in phenomenology, a branch of philosophy that places special value on experiencing the world through the physical body. For this reason, Rafaela has specialized in uniting body and mind in both her philosophical and her yoga practice. Even in her spare time, Rafaela immerses herself in philosophy, particularly life’s existential questions. Literature, poetry, and the art of writing are also central to her life. Furthermore, she is a mother of one child and, in this context, deeply explores the themes of motherhood, womanhood, and the questions of identity that come with them.

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Retreat for Women in Midlife

Retreat Price:

• Early Bird Price until July 31, 2026: €499
• Thereafter: €699

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