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Soul Spark Retreats curates transformational experiences that unite authenticity with professional excellence.
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Our Story.
Soul Spark Retreats was created to offer something often missing in the retreat world: authentic practice delivered with true professionalism, clarity, and care.
With more than fifteen years of experience in global travel, wellness, and leadership — and after attending countless retreats herself — founder Tina recognised the need for a retreat platform that teachers and travellers can genuinely trust.
A place where:
- Teachers are supported with thoughtful structure and logistics
- Guests feel safe, inspired, and held
- Every journey is crafted with both precision and heart
Years of travel experience
What began as a personal vision is now an international network connecting respected teachers, carefully selected venues, and conscious travellers who value authenticity, community, and excellence.
Soul Spark Retreats collaborates globally to deliver experiences that are beautifully organised and deeply meaningful — journeys that leave a lasting spark.
Trusted by World-Class Teachers and Venues
Our Values
Authenticity
We honour the people, traditions, and cultures that shape each retreat — ensuring every experience is real, respectful, and rooted.
Community
Connection is at the heart of everything we do.
Each retreat brings together open-hearted people from around the world. Relationships that last long after the journey ends.
Transformation
Every journey begins within.
We create experiences that invite growth, reflection, and a deeper sense of self through mindful practice and exploration.
Excellence
With a strong background in travel and hospitality, we uphold the highest standards in organisation, safety, and transparency. Teachers and guests can trust that every retreat is delivered with clarity and care.
Our Mission
To set a new standard for transformational retreats — rooted in authenticity, community, and professional care.
We curate to make meaningful travel trustworthy: a space where teachers can share their work fully, guests feel inspired and safe, and every detail is delivered with excellence.
Our Vision
To elevate transformational travel worldwide by uniting soulful practices with world-class organisation.
We envision a global community where wisdom traditions, modern travellers, and exceptional hospitality come together to create meaningful change and belonging.
About The Founder
Tina Schmelzer is a Zurich-based yogi, strategist, and curious soul with a unique blend of spiritual depth and professional expertise.
Her yoga journey began a decade ago in Ubud, Bali, and has since expanded into more than 1000 hours of advanced studies. Meditation and Ashtanga Yoga form the heart of her daily practice. Her path has been deepened through studies in Mysore with Saraswathi and R. Sharath Jois, shaped by masters such as BNS Iyengar and Dr. M.A. Jayashree, and continuously refined through the guidance of her teachers and mentors Joan Hyman, Tim Feldmann, and Kino MacGregor. Tina holds deep gratitude for all of them. Each year, she returns to India to stay connected to the roots of the practice — a commitment that informs the authenticity and intention behind every retreat she leads.
Alongside her spiritual path, Tina brings over fifteen years of experience across business, travel, digital health, and leadership — from corporate roles to startups and her time as COO — supported by an Executive MBA that grounds her work in clarity, structure, and vision.
This combination of tradition, professionalism, and heart shapes the unique quality of Soul Spark Retreats: experiences that are as seamless as they are soulful.
The Meaning Behind the Name
A Soul Spark is the moment something within you lights up, a quiet recognition of truth, presence, and connection.
Our retreats are designed to nurture that spark through authentic practice, mindful exploration, and meaningful community.
Giving Back
At Soul Spark Retreats, we believe in creating meaningful experiences — with a positive ripple effect.
A small part of every retreat fee supports Operation Shanti, a nonprofit organization based in Mysore, India — a place whose traditions, people, and spirit have deeply shaped our journey. Operation Shanti provides essential services like food, shelter, education, and medical assistance to those in need, helping them build a better future with dignity and hope.
By joining a Soul Spark Retreat, you not only invest in your own growth, you also contribute to giving back to a community that holds a special place in our hearts