LEUTASCH, TIROL  |  MARCH 22 - 28, 2025

Yoga & Meditation Winter Retreat mit Annette Hartwig

Teaching language is german. Every winter we travel to the dreamy-like Leutasch Valley - here, in the crystal-clear mountain air and away from the loud mass-tourism, it is so easy to relax and recharge body and soul in the vastness of snowy silence. You can expect daily Meditation & Ashtanga yoga sessions, Kirtan, workshops, a wellness area with an organic, finish panorama and an infra-red-Sauna, a snowshoe hike and plenty of time for skiing or enjoying the simplicity of the mountains. For the one’s who are really keen - there is a natural ice pool on the property. This retreat fosters a holistic container to return back into rhythm and a sense of internal clarity and well being.

 

ABOUT LEUTASCH & NATURHOTEL AUFATMEN.

As the youngest landlords in the entire Leutasch Valley, our hosts Maria and Wolfgang are combining tradition with modernity and sustainability to create a magnificent retreat: the “Aufatmen” Naturhotel - a modern oasis.

 

The charming eco-friendly property offers a haven away from the busy tourist areas. The rooms smell wonderfully of brushed Zirbenholz and the nature experience begins with the cross-country ski trail right outside the front door. From the light-flooded yoga room as well as from the the bio-panorama sauna you can view the impressive mountain scenery. The Finnish and infrared saunas are a real treat and can be used free of charge every day.

 

The walking and hiking routes are well marked - so its easy to start an exploration tour through the sleepy valley or a climb up to the alpine huts. A guided snowshoe hike is part of the weekly schedule and for all alpine skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, the Olympiaregion Seefeld and the Karwendel mountains are just around the corner.

 

MEDITATION & ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA COURSE.

The morning sessions begin with embodied meditation & somatic exploration followed by chanting and soothing pranayama. The asana practice will include guided forms with different emphasis as well as opportunities to refine your Ashtanga Vinyasa Mysore Self-practice with individual support from Annette. All guided sequences are valuable for both beginners and advanced practitioners, weaving together contemplative, inner conversations as well as preparations & modifications for the more complex asanas with wonder and discovery.



 

Daily workshop sessions in the afternoon will complement the morning classes with deepening the meditation experience and also enriching your practice with more joy, presence and sustainability. We will navigate through inner & outer landscapes with Restorative Yoga, Asana Refinement, Functional Mobility (FRC®), Stress Release techniques, Yoga Nidra, Mantra Chanting & Kirtan. You can expect more special surprises and class-themes during the week when you are here.



 

Everyone is welcome. All genders & ages. Beginners, yoga practitioners of other styles as well as seasoned mysore style practitioners. Come as you are. We want the real you - perhaps curious, strong, compassionate, vulnerable, excited, a bit rusty, tired or recovering from injury. Classes will be taught in german.

 

SCHEDULE.

7am - 10am Practice. Deep sadhana practice including Pranayama, Meditation, Intentions setting, guided Vinyasa yoga forms and assisted Self practice (Mysore Style)


10.30am Nourish. biodynamic, organic and delicious farm-to-table brunch


12pm Expand. Free time for sking, sauna, strolling through the valley,  exploring, reading, 4.30pm Inspire. Yoga Nidra, Asana refinement workshops, Sound healing.


6pm Nourish. Bio-dynamic, organic and delicious farm-to-table 3-course dinner

 

ABOUT ANNETTE.

Annette Hartwig has been teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga & meditation worldwide since 2001. She is a Yoga practitioner, MindBody-Therapy-Coach, Somatic-Stress-Release® practitioner and FRC® Mobility specialist. Annette has studied Vedic & Mantra Chanting at the Krishnamacharia Institute in Chennai and immersed herself in In-depth-training with Richard Freeman and is deeply inspired by the 18+ years relationship with her teacher Dena Kingsberg.



 

Annette's own practice and teaching embraces the dialogue between somatic exploration, sound & bhakti , movement & stillness. She believes that any small moment in itself can open a subtle, soft and profound healing space beyond any forms & boxes. Her emphasis is on being lovingly present with our vulnerabilities, shadows & radiant light. To come back into the natural state of well being & belonging.  Revealing that the subtle has never left us and we are held in a delightful interconnected-ness of our individual and collective human experience.

 

THE ASHTANGA YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT IN TIROL INCLUDES:

  • Food & accommodation for 6 nights at the Naturhotel Aufatmen
  • Sophisticated spacious, bright and peaceful rooms & Chalets with regional Zirben-Wood, en-suite bathrooms and private terrace
  • Soft bed-linen, hairdryer and comfy bathrobes.
  • Delicious, nourishing organic farm-to-table vegetarian meals (brunch & dinner)
  • All day long refreshments like various infused-water, tea, coffee and fruits
  • Yoga-Room with underfloor heating and a view into the valley
  • Olympia-Region Seefeld-Card and free use of all the Loipen (cross-country-skiing)
  • Free use of all buses to the Loipen and Alpin Ski.
  • A snowshoe hike with the local Guide Wolfgang
  • Wellness Area with Infrared and a finish panorama Sauna
  • Daily Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga (guided Vinyasa forms & Ashtanga Mysore-Style) & gentle movement practices
  • 4 afternoon yoga sessions including Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Kirtan, Mantra Chanting and Asana Refinement-workshops, applied anatomy, Stress release techniques & journaling.
  •  All Yoga-Equipment (Mats, blocks and blankets)
  •  Heart filled connections & sharing circles
  •  Soaking up love in the community
  •  Taking time alone to have naps or just be.
  •  Holistic massage treatments & Cranio Sacral Treatments to float happily

TOTAL COSTS.

Twin Share room "Klassik" 1290,- Euro
Single room "Klassik" (two rooms available) 1530,- Euro

 

Twin Share room "Komfort" 1320,- Euro
Single room "Komfort" (one room available) 1560,- Euro

 

Single room "Small" (one room available) 1260,- Euro

 

Twin Share room "Deluxe" 1380,- Euro

Twin Share room "Garden Chalet" 1410,- Euro

 

Prices are per person. Travel costs are not included. To make a booking a deposit of 519,- Euro is neccessary 48 hours after registration to secure your spot. The remaining paypment is due to 34 weeks before the retreat start.

 

NOT INCLUDED.

Airfare. Travel Insurance. Massage-treatments. Snowboard/Alpin-Ski-pass.

 

POSSIBLE EXTRA ACTIVITIES.

  • Alpin Ski / Snowboarding in Seefeld.
  • Wonderful walks & hikes with refreshments on the “Alm” and eat traditional Kaiserschmarrn & Topfenstrudel.
  • Admire the mountain landscape of the Karwendel and the Geisterklamm gorge / Excursion to the Zugspitze.
  • Holistic massage treatments and Somatic Coaching / Yoga lessons.

 

GETTING THERE.

Checkin: Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 4pm.

Welcome Meeting & Dinner at 6pm. No yoga class on that day.
Checkout: Friday, March 25, 2025 after yoga & breakfast at 11:30am
Yoga Classes: Sunday - Friday

Getting there: by Deutsche Bahn train to Mittenwald (Germany), affordable & environmentally friendly. From there it is only a few kilometers by public bus / cab over the border hill to Leutasch. The nearest airport is Innsbruck, approx. 30 km away. From there you can take the train to Seefeld. Or you arrive with your own car.

REGISTRATION.

Please clarify availability & questions via E-mail before using this form. After you have submitted the registration you will receive an email with further information &  bank details. Please wait for our email before booking flights. As all our emails are answered personally please allow for 1-2 days for a reply. Thank you.

 

A deposit payment of 519,- Euro within 48 hrs. after our e-Mail will secure your spot. Otherwise we will open the spot to someone else. 

 

Cancellations: In case we (yogabija) have to cancel the retreat we will refund your payment reduced only by 50,- euro for costs incurred. If you cancel your booking before May 25th we will refund your payment reduced by 150 euro cancellation fee. No refunds with later cancellations. We highly recommend to get a travel insurance.

 

We are very much looking forward to having you here.

With warmth, Annette

 

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