Active Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Sun., 17 November 2019 – Fri., 22 November 2019
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: | €48 |
| ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS | |
| Single room: | €85 |
| Double room: | €65 |
| Shared room (3–5 beds): | €55 |
Individual studio rooms / panorama rooms: an extra €15 per person per night for double occupancy; an extra €30 per night for single occupancy.
Prices include VAT.
Visitor’s tax of €0.90 per day to be paid on location.
All prices are valid until 31 October 2019.
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.
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.
Hotel 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 €2.50 per person per day booked.
| 6:00 am | The day begins |
| 6:30 am | Silent meditation, mantra chanting |
| 8:30 – 10:00 am | Asanas and pranayama |
| 10:30 am | Organic vegetarian brunch |
| 11:30 am – 4:00 pm | Free time, walks, occasional lectures, sauna & wellness |
| 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Asanas and pranayama |
| 6:00 pm | Organic vegetarian dinner |
| 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Silent meditation, mantra chanting, talk |
| 10:00 pm | Lights 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.
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; pedicures/manicures/foot massage; private forest sauna (by appointment); Ayurveda treatments; Ayurvedic face massage
(Please make your appointments 2 days in advance)
The instructorsTwo 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.
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.
