Winter Magic: Yoga, Cross-Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing in the National Park

Die im Jugendstil erbaute und behutsam renovierte Villa Sonnwend bietet durch ihre Alleinlage am Ende einer imposanten Kastanienallee die besten Voraussetzungen, damit Sie sich abseits vom Alltag Ihrem gewählten Urlaubsprogramm widmen können. Großzügige Grünflächen und Wanderwege, die direkt am Haus beginnen, bieten Ihnen Winter wie Sommer die Gelegenheit, die Naturschätze des Nationalparks Kalkalpen kennenzulernen.

At Villa Sonnwend, special emphasis is placed on balanced and varied cuisine. Seasonal ingredients take center stage in the menu planning, and the products are primarily sourced from the region. You’ll treat your taste buds to the breakfast and dinner buffets, which always include vegetarian options.

With invigorating exercises on the mat, we prepare our bodies for snowshoeing (or cross-country skiing), and following this soothing activity in nature, we’ll guide our strained muscles and fascia into well-deserved relaxation through a gentle Yin Yoga practice.

We find our inner balance in the stillness that resides within all of us. Through meditation, we’ll (re)discover this inner place so we can draw strength from it for our daily lives. Each day is guided by a specific theme, such as:

- Ahimsa (nonviolence)
- Leg Stretches and the Spine
- Chakras
- Gratitude
- Discovering Inner Spaces
- Kidney-Bladder

The daily themes will be individually tailored to the group’s needs. Our group yoga sessions take place before breakfast and before dinner.

Note: On three days, we’ll engage in winter activities (depending on snow conditions). Group cross-country skiing tours (classic and/or skating) do not replace cross-country skiing lessons, but beginners are welcome.
Please bring your own cross-country skiing equipment if you have it; however, it can also be rented for a fee in the town of Windischgarsten. Snowshoes are available at Villa Sonnwend.

PROGRAM DETAILS

February 7:
Starting at 2:00 PM: Arrival & check-in
5:00 PM: Meet in the yoga room for an introductory yoga session
followed by dinner

February 8–9:
8:00–9:30 a.m.: Morning yoga session
followed by breakfast
Group winter activity
5:00–6:30 p.m.: Evening yoga session
followed by dinner

February 10:
8:00–9:30 a.m. Morning yoga session
followed by breakfast
Departure after breakfast together

Traveling by Car
Via the Pyhrn Highway. Villa Sonnwend is located 90 km south of Linz.

Traveling by Train
The nearest train station is Windischgarsten. A free pickup service is available from there. (By prior arrangement)