Reset & Restore
Yoga & Bodywork Retreat
15.08. - 18.08.2024
Burgenland / Austria
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15.8. Thursday - Arrival
16:30 Opening Circle
17:30 Yin Yoga
19:30 Dinner16.8. Friday
8:00 Meditation, Pranayama
8:30 Tantric Hatha Yoga
10:30 Brunch
Free Time
16:00 Thai-Yoga Bodywork
17:00 Yin Yoga
19.00 Dinner
21.00 Yoga Nidra17.8. Saturday
8:00 Meditation, Pranayama
8:30 Tantric Hatha Yoga
10:30 Brunch
Free Time
16:00 Thai-Yoga Bodywork
17:00 Yin Yoga
19.00 Dinner18.8. Sunday
8:00 Meditation, Pranayama
8:30 Tantric Hatha Yoga
10:30 Brunch
11:30 Closing Circle -
Ollers is a beautiful retreat location. It is a farm and at the same time a small, fine events center with private room rental, nestled in the rolling hills of southern Burgenland. Ollers, an old farm, the former straw cutter's house in Ollersdorf with a beautiful view, has been carefully renovated.
Spacious rooms with terraces, apartments, eat-in kitchen and two 60 m² "Ollers rooms" are available. For well-being and exercise there is a pool, a steam bath, sauna, fitness equipment, boules court, table tennis table ... and all around meadows, forests and fields with walking and bike rides.
Deep Relaxation Yoga & Bodywork Retreat
What to expect?
This 3 nights / 4 days retreat will focus on yoga and bodywork practices that help to restore, reset and relax. These practices tackle the physical body but also the emotional body and the mind.
The mornings start with an optional meditation and pranayama practice, followed by Hatha Yoga (a traditional Tantra Yoga form). Before dinner there will be a daily yin yoga class. Two (optional) classes in Thai-Yoga Bodywork and a yoga nidra session (guided meditation) complete the programme. Between classes there is enough free time to enjoy the pool, the sauna or the beautiful landscape.
The program was set in a way that allows participants to learn and apply practical knowledge that can be used beyond the retreat duration.
For whom?
For participants of all ages who are curious to find out more about a healthy, vital, confident, conscious lifestyle.
For participants who like to reconnect with their body.
For participants who like to engage in a yoga practice that is not fast, loud and fancy, but slow, deep and meditative.
For participants who like to think outside the box and apply traditional Eastern wellness and health techniques that are applicable at home.
Language
The classes and workshops will be held in German, unless there are participants who do not speak German. In this case we will switch to English, but can guide German-speakers additionally in German.
Retreat package
Pranayama and Meditation (optional)
Before the asana practice participants can join a 30 minutes pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation session.
Traditional Tantra Yoga
This is a hatha yoga style, which means the postures are practiced slowly, with enough time to hold them, one after the other. By practicing tantra yoga we aim at achieving a state of meditation during and between the asanas. The practice is slow and gentle, postures are held for longer periods but with the muscles engaged, everyone to their own abilities. In between the asanas there is time for relaxation. It looks easy and not challenging at all, but as you practice from a state of relaxation, it is very powerful nevertheless.
In this particular tantra yoga style (kaula system) students are encouraged to keep their eyes closed during the practice. This will allow them to not externalizing the experience and not be distracted by the external world.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga targets different layers of the body and mind. Participants will learn all about the aim and the benefits of this slow and grounding yoga practice. We will learn how to practice in a way that is safe, while staying longer in the postures. We will explore how to stretch and stress the body in a yin way and learn to deal with the discomfort. We will learn which acupressure points support relaxation and sometimes apply them during the yin yoga practice.
Thai-Yoga Bodywork
Bodywork can influence a body in such a way that blockages, tension, resistance and energy build-up dissolve on several levels, e.g. the fascia, muscle and nervous system. The results are significant increase in energy, inner and outer balance, improved stress tolerance and resilience and ease of physical tension. In this workshop participants will work in pairs and learn simple moves and techniques from this relaxing and impactful bodywork style.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation form, known as the yogic sleep. The practicioner is guided through a journey that focuses on awareness on breath, sounds, body.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation
It is possible to choose between apartments with a double and a single bedroom as well as double rooms.
All rooms have either a balcony or terrace.
A limited amount of single room use rooms is offered as well.
Meals
A rich brunch will be served after the morning practice. The brunch will be inspired by ayurvedic principles, offering at least one warm nourishing meal like porridge.
After the evening practice a homecooked vegetarian dinner (with vegan options upon request) will be served.
In the afternoons snacks, fruit, tea and coffee will be provided.
Price Options
Retreat package
250 euros (incl. 20% VAT)
Accommodation and meals package
4 double rooms with balcony/ terrace
375 euros in double room
450 euros in a double room for single use
1 of the 4 double rooms with gallery for 330 euros in a double room
3 Apartments with large double room with balcony, small single room, bath, toilet
420 euros in double room
450 euros large room, 390 euros small room - if used as two single rooms
1 of the 3 apartmens with large double room and room with 2 single beds for 420 euros in double room or single room use.
Included in the price:
Accommodation in apartments for 2 up to 4 people or in a double room (additional fee for single occupation) – 3 nights
3x meditation and pranayama
3x tantric hatha yoga classes
3x Yin yoga classes
2x Thai-Yoga Bodywork Workshop
1x Yoga Nidra
3x buffet, 3x dinner, afternoon snacks, tea and coffee
Sauna, pool, fitness
Yoga props, e.g. cushions, mats, blocks are provided by the retreat center
Your host
Nikoleta will guide you through the retreat programme.
Nikoleta was introduced to Yin yoga and Tantra yoga a few years ago and since then her teaching style has evolved in a new way. She teaches primarily these soft and gentle yoga styles, combined with breathwork and meditation.
These yoga styles are soft in nature, they might even seem unspectacular from the outside. The practitioner experiences them as very powerful and partly challenging. They enable us to turn the awareness inward and learn how to relax and to ground ourselves.
Nikoleta has 600 training hours in Yin yoga and is certified in Tantra Yoga and Meditation. She compliments her passion for relaxation techniques with training in thai-yoga bodywork and she is an Ayurveda nutritional coach.
Make your booking & send your questions
Fill out the contact form and receive an invoice via e-mail.
Booking & Cancellation policy
Booking
Retreat package:
The early bird discount is granted to participants who transfer the deposit until March 15, 2024.
A non-refundable deposit of 225 euros is required to hold your reservation (see cancellation and refunds).
The balance is due no later than April 30, 2024 to be eligible for the discounted price.
After March 15, 2024 the non-refundable deposit amounts to 250 euros.
The balance is due no later than June 19, 2024.
Accommodation:
Has to be paid directly at Ollers.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation by the organizers:
In case the retreat has to be cancelled (minimum of 6 participants by end of March 2024) by the organizer, a full refund of your payment will be issued within two weeks after the announcement of cancellation.
Cancellation by the participants:
Retreat package:
Deposit can only be refunded if cancelled 3 months before retreat start.
Accommodation:
From 2 months to 1 month before arrival 50%, from 1 month before arrival 90% of the accommodation costs.
On the day of arrival or early departure 100% of the booking value.
Refunds
There will be no refunds or price deductions for arriving late or leaving early.
The transfer of your credit to another participant is possible. In this case someone else has to be nominated.
