Yoga Meets Sound: Taking a Break in the Mühlviertel Hills

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 heartwarming 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 2:00 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup as well as spreads with bread or pastries.

The day is framed by two sessions of the open yoga program—one in the morning and one in the late afternoon—each conducted in the open style typical of the Kleebauer Hof, which is tailored to the group and the moment. In between, there is a daily 1-hour sound journey with singing bowls.

Regular yoga practice can have a positive impact on many levels: It can help build flexibility and strength and sharpen body awareness. Through conscious breathing, you’ll find inner peace and a clearer mind—effects that often linger into everyday life even after the yoga session is over.

During the sound journey, you’ll lie back and relax, letting the sounds of various singing bowls wash over you. Their vibrations gently spread throughout the room and can help you find peace and let go of your thoughts. Many participants experience this state as similar to deep meditation—without having to do anything actively themselves.

Throughout the week, active yoga practice alternates with passive listening and sensory awareness: movement in the morning, sound and silence at noon, and a more tranquil yoga session in the afternoon. No prior experience is necessary for either part of the program—neither for the yoga sessions nor for the sound journeys.

Between sessions, there’s time for rest: chatting with like-minded people, reading a good book, and relaxing in the Swiss stone pine sauna, as well as taking walks through the rolling hills of the Mühlviertel region. This makes the week an interplay of inner and outer movement.

What You’ll Take Away
- Deep relaxation through sound and vibration
- Balance between movement and stillness
- New experiences with sound journeys and singing bowls
- Time for rest far away from everyday life

Program Details
1.5 hours of open yoga daily in the morning and afternoon, as well as a 1-hour sound journey with singing bowls at noon.

Schedule for the 1-week retreat:
Sunday:
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Yoga
Monday–Saturday:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Yoga
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sound journey with singing bowls
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Yoga from the open program
Sunday:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Yoga

Schedule for the 3-night retreat from Sunday to Wednesday:
Sunday:
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Yoga
Monday–Tuesday:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Yoga
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sound journey with singing bowls
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Yoga from the open program
Wednesday:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Yoga

4-Night Program Schedule (Wednesday–Sunday)
Wednesday:
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Yoga
Thursday–Saturday:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Yoga
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sound journey with singing bowls
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Yoga from the open program
Sunday:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Yoga

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 Central Station; 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 p.m. and 3:08 p.m. (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