Alpine Yoga & Wellness Escape: Mountain Yoga Retreat in Austria

A typical day at Alpenresort Schwarz starts with movement. The free open yoga classes run nine times a week, so there is generally a session to fit whatever else you have planned. Each class works through asanas, pranayama breathing exercises and meditation, gently guided by the resort's yoga teachers, and finishes with deep relaxation in Savasana. If you want something more tailored — working around an injury, or going deeper into a particular practice — individual or couple sessions can be booked separately to address specific needs.

The scheduled retreats are the reason many guests come. These run over several days with guest teachers and are designed so that both beginners and advanced practitioners can take part: meditative elements are paired with physical practice, and the days are structured to let body and mind settle. The confirmed example currently listed is the 3-night Yoga & Sound Retreat: Feel it all with Sinah Diepold, 8–11 April 2027, from €1,367 per person.

Qi Gong runs alongside the yoga. Weekly open classes are part of the spa and health programme with Klaus Unterberger, a fitness, health and mental trainer, and personal training in Qi Gong is available to book. Twice a year the resort brings in Shi Yan Liang, an ordained Shaolin monk and Grand Master of the Shaolin Temple in China, for the exclusive 'Yi Jin Jing' Shaolin Qi Gong workshops, supported by Susanne Wasle, a certified personal trainer for fitness, health and lifestyle.

Beyond yoga and Qi Gong, the resort runs additional retreats and workshops covering nutrition, fitness, mindfulness and positive thinking — the current calendar shows a 3-night health workshop from 18 to 21 March 2027 from €1,296 per person. These are aimed at guests who want practical input on eating and training habits rather than only classes.

Because the programme sits inside a full resort rather than a standalone retreat centre, you are not locked into a single schedule. You can join the yoga class in the morning, book a Qi Gong session, use the spa and fitness facilities, and still have the afternoon free. It suits people who want a health-focused holiday with structure available if they want it, and space if they don't.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation at Alpenresort Schwarz (retreat package) - Healthy and energising cuisine with meals served at the resort - Daily guided yoga sessions with the guest teacher - Free open yoga classes (run nine times a week, asanas, pranayama and meditation) - Weekly open Qi Gong classes as part of the spa and health programme - Access to the resort's spa and fitness facilities - Mountain surroundings for walking between sessions

What's not included

- Travel to and from Alpenresort Schwarz - Travel insurance - Individual or couple yoga sessions (bookable separately) - Qi Gong personal training (bookable separately) - Spa treatments and other personal expenses - Drinks and extras outside the included meal service