Retreats in Austria
Austria offers a serene environment for yoga enthusiasts seeking a holistic retreat. The Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Reith, near Kitzbühel, Tyrol, provides year-round programmes that integrate traditional yoga practices, including asanas, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation, all set against the backdrop of the picturesque Tyrolean Alps.
Guests can enjoy outdoor yoga sessions on a wooden platform during the summer and immerse themselves in the tranquil snowy landscape in winter. The retreat emphasizes a balanced lifestyle, offering vegetarian meals and opportunities for hiking in the surrounding mountains.
These retreats cater to both beginners and seasoned practitioners, aiming to enhance health, mental balance, and inner peace through the comprehensive teachings of traditional yoga.
Our yoga and meditation programme, designed by Swami Vishnudevananda, offers a harmonious approach to gently guide the body back to its natural biorhythm, allowing you to reconnect with your inner balance.
Each day includes enlightening workshops or talks exploring the practical and philosophical dimensions of yoga, offering profound insights into how these ancient practices can transform modern life.
Beyond the yoga halls, the stunning natural environment invites exploration. Panoramic mountain meadows, serene forests, and sparkling lakes set the stage for refreshing swims, invigorating hikes or relaxing walks.
The popular Yoga and Mountain Magic programme takes visitors on daily guided hikes to alpine gems, offering a deep connection to nature’s tranquility and breathtaking scenery.
Accommodation is provided at the eco-friendly Hotel Pointner. Most rooms include balconies, offering serene views of the Tyrolean Alps. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s Finnish and low-temperature saunas, promoting relaxation and detoxification. The on-site restaurant serves wholesome vegetarian meals prepared with organic ingredients, aligning with yogic dietary principles.
| 6:00 – 7:30 am | Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk. Occasionally the morning meditation takes place in the form of a silent walk |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Asanas and pranayama |
| 10:00 am | Vegetarian brunch |
| from 11:00 am | Time for walks or hikes to the most beautiful places in the area such as the Venedigerblick, up to the Astberg or the Kitzbühel Horn. |
| optional at noon or 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Talk or workshop (sometimes a short talk following the morning asana class) |
| 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Asanas and pranayama |
| 6:00 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 8:00 – 9:30 pm | Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk. Occasionally the evening meditation takes place in the form of a silent walk |
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