New Year Retreat with Maria Soemardi
Ring in the New Year in the Austrian alps with mindfulness, functional strength & mobility training. This retreat is an opportunity to get away from it all, soak in the silence and majesty of winter in the Alps, while exploring new ways to move your body. If you are a progressive thinker and embrace that yoga can take on different forms, this is your jam!
We will have a 2.5 hours morning practice and 2 hours in the afternoon. In between the sessions the surrounding nature invites for skiing, snow-shoe walking, ice-skating on lakes, relaxing at the local thermal spa. One day in the middle of the week, we will only have an afternoon practice so that those who wish to go skiing (Loser and Tauplitz are close) can enjoy a full day on the slopes.
THE PRACTICE
The premise we will work with is that life places all kinds of different demands on our body. So if we want to be strong in a variety of contexts, our practice needs to reflect that.Expect to practice a great variety of strength, mobility and proprioceptive exercise including theraband work, squatting, balancing exercises, jumping, pushing, pulling, lifting things and more.
THE LOCATION
The program will take place at a private residence in Bad Mitterndorf, Austria.
This Alpine Luxury Residence offers a unique, comfortable and relaxing stay in one of the most unspoilt areas of Austria. Surrounded by lakes, mountains and forest this is the perfect place to access pristine nature and visit some special places of interest.
The house features wooden beams, natural clay walls, stone ceilings and floors, wood burning stoves and fireplaces. At the heart of this exquisitely renovated residence, you can enjoy the restored features of what was once a blacksmith’s workshop which give this modern and stylish building a sense of mystique and history.
As well as being a great living space this residence boasts a collection of elegant Bronze & Marble statues that add to the decadence of your stay.
Adding to the romance of this beautiful location there are 3 open fireplaces and two wood-burning stoves. One open fireplace is located in the outside gallery so you can enjoy the view and the fresh air whilst sitting outside by the fire.
THINGS TO DO
- ICE SKATING ON THE LAKES
Ödensee, Altausseer See, Grundlsee are all nearby
- SNOW-SHOE WALKING & CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING
- SKIING
Tauplitz and Loser are nearby.
- SCULPTURE PARK visit the sculpture park which is part of the venue ground.
- LOCAL SPA -
Amazing Local Spa just a 5 minutes walk away where you can enjoy swimming and sauna
THE FOOD
Breakfast and dinner are included — Nourishing, Tasty, Vegetarian, Organic (when possible)
GETTING THERE
CAR
from Vienna 3 hrs
from Graz 1 hr 50 min
from Salzburg 1 hr 30 min
from Linz 1 hr 30 min
TRAIN
Bad Mitterndorf has 2 train stations “Bad Mitterndorf” and “Bad Mitterndorf Heilbrunn”
Pick up from the train station can be organised by request.
PLANE
Vienna, Salzburg, Graz have international airports.
SCHEDULE
*subject to changes to allow for optimal flow
JANUARY 3
14:00 — 15:00 Arrival
16:00 — 18:30 Gathering, Welcome Practice
18:30 Dinner
JANUARY 4- 5
7:00 — 8:00 tea
8:00 — 10:30 Morning Practice
10:30 — 11:30 Breakfast
11:30 — 17:00 Break
17:00 — 19:00 Afternoon Practice
19:00 — 20:00 Dinner
JANUARY 6
8:00 — 10:00 tea & breakfast available
17:00 — 19:00 Afternoon Practice
19:00 — 20:00 Dinner
JANUARY 7 — 8
7:00 — 8:00 tea
8:00 — 10:30 Morning Practice
10:30 — 11:30 Breakfast
17:00 — 19:00 Afternoon Practice
19:00 — 20:00 Dinner
JANUARY 9
7:00 — 8:00 tea
8:00 — 10:30 Morning Practice
10:30 — 11:30 Breakfast
11:30 Departure
COST
Twin Partition w/ shared bathroom 1020 €
Twin or Double w/ shared bathroom 1120€
Single w/ shared bathroom 1220€
Double w/ ensuite 1220€
Single w/ ensuite 1420€
The price includes yoga, accommodation, 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION
Space is limited. To ensure your spot, please book as soon as possible
Details for payment procedure will be sent once we receive your confirmed attendance.
After 7 days, if no payment has been confirmed the registration will be cancelled and we will give the place to the next applicant.
Free cancellation until October 1st
50 % cancellation fee until November 1st
After November 1st no refund regardless of reason.
Thank you for your understanding. We recommend purchasing a travel insurance.
PRE-REQUISITES
This retreat is open to ALL people of all levels of fitness and of all ages. We are usually a broad mix!
Only pre-requisites: Open-mindedness, willingness to learn and explore,
REGISTER & INFO
info@mariasoemardi.com
www.mariasoemardi.com