Yoga and Horsemanship

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.

During this retreat in the rolling hills of the Mühlviertel region, you’ll combine yoga with horsemanship. A horseman is someone who truly understands horses, applying their knowledge daily for the horse’s well-being while taking into account not only the horse’s individual personality but also its daily condition. Embarking on this path in harmony with the horse as a living being brings a sense of security to both parties and plenty of wonderful moments.

The best way to enter this vast and diverse world of horses, regardless of riding style, is with horses that are already trained and can provide students with direct feedback on their body language. In groundwork, when we humans are still firmly grounded with both feet, it is easier for us to form a relationship with these magnificent animals, to engage with them, and to lay the foundation for a trusting partnership—namely, a “herd of two.”

Over eight sessions, your program leader will teach you what matters in natural communication with horses, how to build respect and trust on the ground, and why this is so important.

You’ll feel harmony not only in your relationship with horses. Through yoga, you’ll find your inner peace. In the morning, the yoga sessions are invigorating; in the evening, they’re relaxing. Practice physical exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation, and feel strength, expansiveness, and pure joy.

Equipment: Sturdy footwear and possibly light gloves

Program Schedule:

Thursday:
Arrival
Afternoon yoga session
Dinner
Getting to know the horses, theory (approx. 1 hour)

Friday:
Yoga
Breakfast
Horsemanship workshop (approx. 1.5 hours)
Brunch
Horsemanship workshop (approx. 1.5 hours)
Yoga
Dinner

Saturday:
Yoga
Breakfast
Horsemanship workshop (approx. 1.5 hours)
Brunch
Work in the round pen
Yoga
Dinner

Sunday:
Yoga
Breakfast
Horsemanship workshop (approx. 1.5 hours)

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

By train
To Linz Central Station; from there, there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden. Pickup from the Altenfelden bus station is included at fixed times:

Pickup from the bus: 2:36 PM and 3:36 PM (registration required at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 9:50 AM and 10:50 AM