Charming Tyrol
Here in Reith, with its fresh mountain air, the Wilder Kaiser Mountains, pristine lakes for swimming and green pastures, you can immerse yourself in the integral practice of yoga.
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Yoga vacations charge the body, mind and spirit with
new energy, give us a
positive outlook and let us experience
inner peace.
Relax your body and spirit through
meditation,
yoga classes (outdoor on the cedar platform, weather permitting!),
long walks,
reading and
conversations with like-minded people
Living and learning: Get inspiration from lectures on health, nutrition, meditation and philosophy or in seminars and further trainings
Enjoy delicious
vegetarian cuisine. In a relaxed atmosphere it is easy to cultivate
new habits, like adopting a healthier and more easily digestible diet.
You are welcome to spend your yoga vacation with us and stay as long as you wish. We recommend that you stay several days in order to have time to learn, step by step,
all aspects of yoga.
The Retreat House is
open all year round We look forward to seeing you! Sivananda Yoga Retreat House
"Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness,
Yoga shows the way."
Swami Vishnudevananda
THE YOGA ASANA CLASSES
The morning and afternoon yoga asana classes consist of breathing exercises, the Sun Salutation, basic postures and deep relaxation, under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Individual corrections and detailed instructions help all participants to perform the exercises carefully and in a relaxed manner. Flexibility and mobility are enhanced.
Newcomers and "rusty" students are encouraged to try easier variations of the basic poses. People with health issues such as back problems or general exhaustion receive the appropriate guidance.
Advanced participants are encouraged to try classical variations and hold the poses longer.
Weather permitting, the yoga classes are held outside under the big sun shade on the cedar platform, which offers a marvellous view of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range.
Meditation
The morning and evening meditation sessions are the most peaceful hours at the Retreat House. The practical guidance for positive thinking and mental relaxation combined with concentration exercises gradually lead to inner peace.
The chanting of Sanskrit mantras (healing and energizing sound combinations) deepens the feeling of peace.
A reading from yoga texts gives inspiring insights into yoga philosophy and psychology.
Silent Walks
The guided silent walks at the Retreat House offer moments to treasure – the gentle rising and setting of the sun, the various phases of the moon, the hidden beauties of the valley, the panoramic view of the Wilder Kaiser and Hohe Tauern Mountains, the songs of many bird species, the variety of trees, bushes and medicinal plants along the footpath.
The breath deepens, body and mind relax, the flexibility of the joints increases, the senses regenerate and expand and the mind rediscovers natural contentment and peace.
Vedanta
The Vedas are humanity's most ancient writings and are the philosophical foundation of the yoga teachings. Vedanta explains how man can reunite with the immutable reality of the Soul. In this experience of deep inner peace, there is no longer any distinction between body and mind and the restless searching for love, success and happiness has found its end.
the VEGETARIAN Diet
Light, nutritious, freshly prepared meals are an integral part of the yoga vacation.
The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres draw on more than 50 years' experience of teaching in the East and West. Step by step menu plans help lead you to a more balanced nutrient intake, increased vitality and better digestion.
Meals are served buffet-style and are made from fresh, purely organic ingredients using only pure oils. During your stay you will enjoy a variety of whole grains, carefully cooked vegetables, a nice variety of side salads, expertly prepared pulses, dairy products from the best organic dairy farms in Tyrol, home-made bread, jams and stewed fruits as well as imaginative desserts.
In the
Ayurveda courses you'll learn to choose the right food combinations and quantities based on your body type.
OUR TEAM OF INSTRUCTORS
Our team of yoga teachers have all graduated from the Sivananda Yoga Teachers‘ Training Courses, guaranteeing an authentic experience. All our instructors lead a yogic lifestyle and are competent teachers and advisers.
SPECIAL GUESTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMMES
Workshops and talks with renowned special guests from around the world on topics of health, science, philosophy and culture. International artists are regular visitors to the Retreat House: Eastern spiritual discourse accompanied by classical Indian music, South Indian dance, colourful temple ceremonies with mantra recitation, and Western classical music.
COURSE LANGUAGE
English-speaking guests are welcome throughout the year. Yoga classes are taught in both English and German and all lectures in German are translated simultaneously into English via wireless headphones.
LEARN HOW TO COOK
In this weekly cooking workshop you will learn vegetarian alternatives for promoting physical and mental well-being. The Sivananda Yoga teachers share many tips for good health and offer a variety of recipes for busy people, energy-giving breakfast ideas and light dinners.
Massage & Sauna
Experienced, certified masseuses offer classical massage, foot reflexology, shiatsu, TCM massage and lymphatic drainage. You can make an appointment when you arrive. For further relaxation, a Finnish and a low-temperature sauna can be found in Hotel Florian.
VOLUNTARY SERVICE
The community feeling in the Retreat House is based on „voluntary service“. All staff teach and work on a volunteer basis. We encourage our guests to help out with light chores for about 45 minutes a day. Volunteering creates a cheerful atmosphere in which to meet other people and develop positive motivations behind our actions.
Workstudy Program
For serious Yoga students, who would like to experience the Yoga lifestyle for a minimum of two weeks. Please contact us by phone or email:
tyrol@sivananda.net
Yoga Shop
We will be happy to advise you when choosing yoga accessories; how to choose the appropriate cushion, yoga mat, meditation shawl, yoga clothing or book according to your needs.
We stock standard works on Hatha Yoga, health, yoga philosophy, meditation, Ayurveda and vegetarian cooking. You will also find a fine selection of classical Indian and meditative music CDs.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring your yoga mat, cushion and blanket. You can buy these in the yoga shop, or borrow them free of charge from the Retreat House (deposit required). Eyeglass wearers should bring a hard case when storing glasses during yoga sessions.
Retreat house Rules
To maintain the spiritual atmosphere, participation in the mediation and yoga classes twice a day is obligatory. Non-vegetarian meals, eggs, onion, garlic, black tea, coffee, alcohol and cigarettes are not permitted.
the Biohotel
The Sivananda Yoga Retreat House has worked closely for many years with Alexandra and Florian Pointner, the proprietors of the ecological hotel across from the Retreat House. This has allowed us to offer our guests a wholesome and nutritious vegetarian dietary programme.
The entire hotel operation has been certified by Austria-Bio-Garantie, Austria's leading inspection body for organic businesses. It was awarded the European eco-label as well as Austria's gastronomic accolade "Grüne Haube" for whole-grain and natural cuisine. The Pointners have been running their farm according to organic and ecological guidelines since 1995.
They grow various fruits (such as apples and berries) and, since 2009, they have been cultivating an array of vegetables and herbs which are prepared fresh daily in the hotel‘s kitchen.
