Private Yoga & Fasting Retreat in the Austrian Alps

The retreat's core is a 36-hour water fast, supported by daily yoga, nature walks, and plenty of rest. But this isn't a boot camp—the structure flexes around you. Some days you'll feel like a vigorous yoga flow, other days you'll want yin or restorative, and Katharina adjusts each session to your energy. You also get a welcome dinner and a gentle pre-cleansing day of light meals before the fast begins, so your body has time to ease in.

The fasting days are all about water—specifically, the fresh spring water sourced from a local sacred spring, which Katharina provides in unlimited supply. She also supplies additive-free electrolyte salts to keep your body balanced. You'll be encouraged to take gentle walks and rest as much as you need. While fasting is the focus, the retreat also includes daily check-ins and reflection, forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), and, as a gift, a 45-minute Nuad Thai Yoga treatment.

Katharina's background sets this retreat apart: a 300-hour yoga teacher trained in India, plus experience in naturopathy, mental training, and women's fasting. She's particularly attentive to women's hormonal cycles and works with you before you arrive (via a free consultation) to time the retreat to your body's needs. She even offers optional blood testing (at an additional cost) so you can see your cellular health before and after the fast—a concrete way to track the benefits.

The location—a family-run apartment property in the village of Pusarnitz—adds a real sense of home. You'll have your own private apartment, some with direct pond access, others with balconies overlooking the mountains. The retreat is fully catered on pre- and post-fast days, with home-cooked meals that focus on gentle, nourishing foods. It's a place that feels personal, not commercial, and travelers consistently mention Katharina's warmth and care in their reviews.

What's included

- 6 nights in your private apartment (with kitchen) - Welcome drink and welcome dinner - Pre-cleansing day with light home-cooked meals - Unlimited fresh spring water from a sacred source - Daily individualized yoga classes - Easy nature walks and talks - Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) - Swimming in the private natural pond - Bonfire evening - Re-feeding day for microbiome and gut health - Farewell brunch - 45-minute Nuad Thai Yoga treatment - Post-retreat integration session (online) - Free parking and wifi - Pickup from local train station or bus stops

What's not included

- Travel costs - Travel insurance - Potential visa fee - Additional treatments on top of the included 45' session - Flights costs - Airport transfers (available at extra cost)