Since 2006
One Family. Two Paths. Welcome to Experiential Learning.
We are a small, independent practice in the Swiss mountains. We offer two ways to reconnect: with the world around you, and with the world within you. We offer two grounded pathways:
Duality
We embrace the duality of the human experience: the need to explore the vastness outside and the depth within. In a world demanding constant doing, we offer a space for being. Whether you need to clear your mind on a trail or heal your nervous system in a quiet room, we walk alongside you.
Based in Valais, Switzerland. Serving clients globally.Unsure which path is right? Contact us for a warm, informal conversation. No pressure, no obligation, no sales pitch—just human connection to help you decide your next step.
Inner Exploration
Led by David Forster Somatic Experiencing®️ Practitioner
David offers a quiet, confidential space for inner healing. He is not a doctor or psychotherapist; he is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner trained in neuroscience and mindfulness.
- Focus: A gentle, somatic approach to navigating life's challenges, regulating the nervous system, and finding safety after stress, burnout, grief, or trauma. We listen to the body, not just analyze the past.
- Important: Private practice. Sessions are not reimbursed by Swiss basic health insurance (LaMal).
- Languages: English, French.
Outer Exploration
Led by Lise Forster Certified Trekking Leader
Lise invites individuals and teams to step outside. As a certified Trekking Leader, she guides mindful hikes through the Swiss landscape, focusing on biodiversity, geology, local myths, and the restorative power of nature.
- Focus: Safe trail hiking and nature connection.
- Note: Certified for trekking and trail exploration. Does not offer technical mountaineering, rock climbing, or off-piste skiing.
- Languages: French, English, Spanish.
Assistant in training
Led by Poppy Border Collie & Junior Rescue Dog in Training
Poppy is a twelve-month-old Border Collie and a proud local girl, born and raised in the Champéry region. She knows these trails better than most of us, and she has strong opinions about the correct pace of a hike. Currently training as an avalanche and surface search-and-rescue dog, she takes her future career very seriously, and would appreciate it if you took her equally seriously.
Focus: Keeping the group together, the spirits high, and the route interesting.
Note: Still learning that hikers are not sheep and do not need to be herded into a tight formation. Languages: Barks, tail wags, and an expert-level reading of mountain weather.
Focus: Keeping the group together, the spirits high, and the route interesting.
Note: Still learning that hikers are not sheep and do not need to be herded into a tight formation. Languages: Barks, tail wags, and an expert-level reading of mountain weather.
