Finding Inner Peace Through Breathing and Voice

Der 800 Jahre alte Vierkanthof in Alleinlage mit Blick über die Hügellandschaft des Mühlviertels bietet die ideale Atmosphäre für eine nachhaltige Auszeit. Neues ausprobieren, den Kopf frei bekommen und Impulse für Veränderung spüren. Rückzug und Ruhe finden Sie am Naturbadeteich, in den Wäldern und in der Weite der sanft-hügeligen Landschaft. Genießen Sie Momente der Entspannung in der nach Zirbenholz duftenden Sauna und abends in gemütlicher Runde rund um die Feuerschale.

At the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, you can enjoy modern vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Start your day with a hearty breakfast featuring breads, jams, cheese, freshly made porridge, fruit, a variety of milk options, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee, and a selection of teas. At 2 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup as well as spreads with bread or pastries.

This retreat focuses on the breath as the key to inner spaciousness, self-awareness, and self-regulation. When the breath is no longer controlled or held back, but is given space, the nervous system can calm down. Stress is allowed to dissolve, the mind becomes clearer, and a sense of inner stability and openness emerges. From this connection, it becomes possible to perceive more finely what feels right—both in one’s own body and in one’s inner experience.

A central gateway to breathing is the voice. Breath and voice are in direct interaction: A free, lively voice requires a supported, open breath—and at the same time, deepening voice work deepens the connection to the breath. Through simple voice, resonance, and sound exercises, you will explore your own expression in a playful yet meditative way. Resonance becomes tangible in the body, experienced through shared sound, and blockages in the nervous system can gently dissolve.

Complementary meditative awareness exercises are incorporated, drawing on elements from Qi Gong and Nei Gong—though the course is not intended to be understood as a traditional Qi Gong class. The focus is on working with attention, inner stillness, and presence. These quieter sequences alternate with phases of breath, voice, and movement, supporting the integration of the experience.

The work combines various approaches from breathwork, nervous system work, Body-Mind Centering, functional voice training, and psychologically grounded self-awareness. The psychological context is consciously incorporated: it is not just about technique, but about the quality of the experience—about perceiving inner states, understanding one’s own patterns, and mindfully engaging with what arises.

Phases of sound, movement, and expression are repeatedly complemented by periods of silence. Pausing, sensing, and reflecting are essential components of the retreat and enable lasting integration. In this way, breath, voice, and body can be experienced as allies—on the path to greater presence, clarity, and lived inner freedom.

What you’ll take away from the retreat:
- A deepened awareness of your breath as a resource for daily life and self-regulation
- Greater inner peace and clarity through a stabilized nervous system
- Freer access to your voice and expression
- Insights for conscious self-awareness that have lasting physical and psychological effects

Program Schedule:
Arrival Day 
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Program session

Full retreat days: 
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program session
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Program session

Departure day
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program session

By car
From Linz: via Ottensheim on the Rohrbach federal highway to Altenfelden
From Passau: via Oberkappel or Engelhartszell to Altenfelden

By Train and Bus
Take the train to Linz Hauptbahnhof; from there, there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden. Pickup from the Altenfelden Ort bus stop is included at fixed times:
Pickup from the bus: 2:08 PM and 3:08 PM (registration required at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 9:50 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
These are approximate times.
From Linz Central Station, you can reach Altenfelden Ort via bus lines 215 and 230/231