Spirit of the Mountains Yoga and Wellness Retreat
8 -15th of June 2024
"Discover Serenity in the Austrian Alps at MoaAlm Mountain Retreat"
Welcome to the Spirit of the Mountains Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Kals am Grossglockner, Austria, hosted at the magnificent MoaAlm Mountain Retreat. Nestled at an elevation of 1800m in the pristine Austrian Alps, our retreat invites you to reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your spirit, and experience holistic wellness.
Our retreat is a harmonious blend of yoga, hiking, meditation, and crystal therapy workshops. You'll savor delectable plant-based cuisine crafted by our in-house chefs, using locally-sourced ingredients. Plus, indulge in the wood-fired hot tub for ultimate relaxation.
Your Package Includes:
- 7 organic, locally sourced plant-based breakfasts
- 6 three-course plant-based dinners with local wine
- 6 vegan afternoon tea and coffee/tea sessions
- 5 yoga classes with panoramic mountain views
- 3 guided hikes led by professional mountain guides
- 1 individual crystal therapy session
- 1 crystal therapy workshop
- 3 meditation sessions
- Wood-fired hot tub sessions
- Unlimited herbal teas
- Transfer from/to Lienz or Huben train/bus stations
- Use of hiking poles
- Day trip to the charming city of Lienz
- Bedlinen, towels, and free WIFI
Exclusions:
- Flights to Austria
- One evening meal at a local restaurant to savor mountain cuisine
- Bar drinks (except during afternoon tea and dinner)
- Lunches at local mountain restaurants on hiking days
- Travel Insurance
Retreat Details:
- Normal Price: £1699
- Deposit £200
- Opt for a single-person supplement to enjoy a private ensuite room with mountain views for an additional £450.
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Accommodation
and location
MoaAlm has 6 spacious and thoughtfully decorated guest rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and stunning views of the mountains. All rooms can be made up with a double or two single beds. Two guest rooms are also available as triple rooms, ideal for groups of friends or solo travellers. In addition, MoaAlm has a large communal living area where you can curl up on the sofa and unwind, a south facing terrace with outdoor furniture and grassy area with stunning views of the mountains. The hot tub is wood-fired and only heated by burning sustainable firewood sourced from a farmer in the village, kept clean through a natural salt cleaning system, using magnesium-rich Epsom and Dead Sea Salts - great for the legs after a hike! There is also a bar serving cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, a coffee machine and a TV room.
MoaAlm is situated in the Hohe Tauern National Park in Austria, Austria’s largest national park and offers a superb base to explore the mountains of East Tirol. Highlights of the national park include high peaks, glaciers, alpine creeks, lakes and it is home to Alpine wildlife such as the Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Ibex and Marmots. Situated just 3km above the small and picturesque village of Kals am Grossglockner, the nearest city is Lienz, connected to the nearest airports of Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Munich, by bus and train.
About the food
Food is an important and special part of the retreat, which we will enjoy together at the large dining table whilst chatting about the day’s adventures. During the retreat, our chefs will create beautiful three course meals every evening for our group, inspired by the surrounding Alpine Tyrolean mountain cuisine as well as the chefs’ travels and explorations to other continents. All food used is sourced locally, including from MoaAlm’s own vegetable and herb garden and from companies that strive to be sustainable and have a selection of the best produce for a healthy and nutritional lifestyle. Vegan afternoon cake is also served, a well-deserved treat after an active day. For those not used to a vegan, plant-based diet, there will be opportunities to try the local dishes when we eat out at the local mountain huts on hiking days and restaurants. Special diets can also be catered for, just let us know in advance and we will make sure that you will have plenty of options too.
The Program
Saturday 8 June 2024
Arrival at MoaAlm (Transfer from Lienz or Huben)
Afternoon coffee/tea and cake on arrival
Settling in
3-course dinner and getting to know each other
Sunday 9 June 2024
Acclimatising to the mountains and high altitude
Morning yoga followed by a large breakfast
Acclimatisation walk around MoaAlm
Afternoon: Connecting to the energy of the mountains: meditation with crystals in nature
Afternoon tea/coffee and cake
Afternoon/early evening – crystal therapy session and hot tub time
Evening meal and leisure time
Monday 10 June 2024
Morning yoga followed by breakfast
Guided hike with professional hiking guide (4/5 hours)
PM – Return to MoaAlm for afternoon tea/coffee and cake
Evening time workshop on crystals – grounding and protecting the energy field
Evening meal
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Morning yoga followed by breakfast
Guided hike with professional hiking guide (lunch at a mountain hut, or packed lunch)
PM – Return to MoaAlm for afternoon tea/coffee and cake
Crystal therapy session and hot tub time
Evening meal
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Leisure Day: Exploring Lienz
Breakfast
Transfer to Lienz (Local town for sightseeing/spa time/lunch in Lienz)
Transfer back to MoaAlm
Evening Meal out
Thursday 13 June 2024
Morning yoga followed by breakfast
Guided hike with professional hiking guide (lunch at mountain hut or packed lunch)
PM Return to MoaAlm for afternoon coffee/tea and cake
Crystal therapy session and hot tub time
Evening Meal and leisure time
Friday 14 June 2024
Morning yoga followed by breakfast
Walk to the village and lunch
PM Return to MoaAlm for coffee/tea and cake
Evening/sunset meditation with crystals
Final Dinner together
Saturday 15 June 2024
Sunrise walk and meditation
Breakfast
Depart at 10am
Meet the hosts
Domini
Domini is a caring, sensitive, and compassionate complementary therapist who enjoys supporting others on their healing journey. She is a qualified Aromatherapist, Reflexologist, Crystal and Energy Healer, and a member of one of the UK's leading professional associations, Complementary Health Professionals. She is also a registered practitioner with the Federation of Subtle Energy Medicine (FSEM) for crystal and energy healing and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) for aromatherapy and reflexology. During the retreat, Domini will be offering individual crystal therapy sessions, guided meditations and co-hosting the crystal therapy workshop with Nadia.
Nadezhda
Taught by Nadia, who is an international wellness expert based in London offering yoga and meditation. She has been organizing international Yoga retreats in Andalucia, Spain, Amorgos, Greece, Bulgaria, the UK, and Thailand.
As a qualified Life coach, Reiki Master, and Meditation and Yoga teacher, Nadia looks at the individual as a whole. She embodies her experience and knowledge on multiple levels working with the physical, mental, and emotional sides of human beings. Her diverse training gives her a unique approach to your wellbeing.