Active Relaxation and Stress Reduction

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All-round relaxation and development of stress-coping skills in daily life.

Sun., 17 November 2019 – Fri., 22 November 2019

In Pill, Tyrol, Austria


All-round relaxation and development of stress-coping skills in daily life

 

Topics

The classical yoga techniques are presented in the light of modern scientific findings and applied step by step:

 

  • Scientific findings on stress and burnout
  • Yoga practice: Mindfulness in the posture, breathing and relaxation
  • More awareness in daily movements and at mealtimes
  • Mantra chanting to regulate the emotions
  • Relaxation mechanisms in the nervous system and hormones
  • Positive psychology from the yoga scriptures: Development of inner tranquillity amidst the daily challenges of life

 

DAILY RATES
Yoga: €60
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
Single room: €105
Double room: €80
Shared room (3–5 beds): €70

Individual studio rooms / panorama rooms: an extra €15–30 per person per night for double occupancy; an extra €15 per night for single occupancy.
Prices include VAT.
Visitor’s tax of €1 per day to be paid on location.

Pay for accommodation and meals directly to Hotel Grafenast.
All prices are valid until 31 May 2024.

Your stay begins at 4 pm with the yoga class. Your room is available from 2 pm.
On departure day, check-out is at 11 am. The yoga vacation programme ends at 2 pm at the latest.


Cancellation and withdrawal terms

Yoga vacation:

Your registration becomes valid upon full payment after receipt of the reservation confirmation.

Cancellation before the start of the programme: The following fees will apply to the yoga part (excluding accommodation): More than 21 days before programme start: 10%. Within 21 days of programme start: 30%.

In case of early departure from the programme, there will be no refund for the yoga part.

If you would like to change your booking to another programme organized by the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Reith, a rebooking fee of €50 will be charged.

Biohotel Grafenast:

The Austrian Hotel Contract Conditions (ÖHVB) apply.

Cancellation more than 6 weeks before arrival: no cancellation fees apply.

Cancellation within 6 weeks: 50% cancellation fee; within one week of arrival: 80% cancellation fee.

The hotel recommends concluding their fairly priced “Grafenast cancellation protection”, costing €65 per person for a two-week stay.

Information regarding the Austrian Distance and Off-Premises Contract Act (FAGG):

According to § 18 Subsection 1 Z 10 FAGG, your 14 day right of withdrawal does not apply to this contract as it concerns the provision of accommodation other than for residential purposes and/or catering or services related to leisure activities and the contract provides for a specific date or period of performance.

Daily schedule
6:00 amThe day begins
6:30 amSilent meditation, mantra chanting
8:30 – 10:00 amAsanas and pranayama
10:30 amOrganic vegetarian brunch
11:30 am – 4:00 pmFree time, walks, occasional lectures, sauna & wellness
4:00 – 5:30 pmAsanas and pranayama
6:00 pmOrganic vegetarian dinner
7:30 – 9:00 pmSilent meditation, mantra chanting, talk
10:00 pmLights out

Indoor yoga practice in a peaceful hall with a red wooden floor.
There will be group hikes on a regular basis.

Programmes are subject to change or cancellation.

Biohotel Grafenast, Pill, Tyrol, Austria

This programme takes place in eco-hotel Grafenast: Grafenast offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the Inn River valley. Set amidst the Tyrolean mountains, it has a fresh, Alpine feeling and answers the yearning for quiet, warmth and comfort.
www.grafenast.at

Wellness

Treatments and relxation

Classical massages; stress-less essential oil massages; foot reflexology massage; combination massage; lymphatic drainage; connective tissue massage; private forest sauna (by appointment); Ayurveda treatments; Ayurvedic face massage
(Please make your appointments 2 days in advance)

The instructors

Two senior instructors from the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House will accompany you during your yoga stay and provide individual guidance. They each have many years of experience in teaching yoga and meditation, and bring refreshing enthusiasm and know-how from their own steady practice and from regular further training.

What to bring

A meditation pillow for the morning and evening meditation sessions is recommended. A meditation shawl is also advantageous. You will need a blanket to cover yourself at the end of the yoga class during the so-called final relaxation.

To practice the yoga poses you will need a non-slip yoga mat or wool mat. Pillows, shawls, blankets, mats and much more can be purchased in our online shop or in our boutique after arrival.

For your stay you should bring comfortable clothing, slippers, walking shoes, rain gear and bathing suit.

Eyeglass wearers should bring a hard case for safe storage of their glasses during the yoga classes.

Registration

Bookings are closed for this event.