Yoga and Mountain Magic in the Kitzbühel Alps

A typical day starts early with a meditation session and mantra chanting, followed by a two-hour asana class that covers the 12 basic postures and their variations, pranayama, and a guided final relaxation. After breakfast, roughly three mornings a week are given to a hike of about two hours. The hikes go to places like the Schleier waterfall near Kitzbühel, with a stop at the Ebner Chapel and a visit to a local goat farm; the Bichlach, a gentle walk through meadows and forest to the Giering and Vogelsberg ponds; the Astbergweg, a high trail with views of the Wild Kaiser and the Kitzbühel mountains; the Gaudeamus Hut on the Wild Kaiser; the Labalm pasture in the Spertental nature reserve at 1,264 m; and a circuit of Hinterstein Lake near Scheffau, where guests can swim and picnic. For hikes that need transport, participants usually share cars or split a taxi. Lunch is back at the house, and the afternoon has either a free block or a workshop, followed by a second yoga class and dinner. Evening meditation closes the day, and the walk back from the platform often catches the last light on the mountains. On Saturdays and Sundays the focus shifts to rest and regeneration, and the week's theme is introduced in a lecture or workshop. The house offers a rotating program of themes through the year, and the practice level moves from the beginner's guide to yoga to more advanced asana variations, so you can pick a week that suits where you are. The retreat is run in the Sivananda tradition and the day-to-day structure is fixed; the theme is what changes.

What's included

- Accommodation at the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Reith near Kitzbühel - Three vegetarian meals a day - Two yoga classes daily - Daily meditation and mantra chanting - Guided hikes of about two hours, several times a week - Introductory lecture or workshop on the week's theme - Use of the outdoor yoga platform and relaxation platform - Tips on further reading and home practice

What's not included

- Travel to and from Reith near Kitzbühel - Travel insurance - Transport to trailheads requiring a car or taxi (shared among participants) - Day trips such as the Krimml Waterfalls or Grossglockner - Personal expenses - Massages or optional treatments