Jan 15th - Jan 22nd AUSTRIAN ALPS

Yoga & Snow

with Michelle Moroney
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Jan 15th - Jan 22nd

Find your awesome in the Austrian Alps

Feel good, yoga good and do good
at this mountain retreat social enterprise resort that combines
Alpine adventure with soulful wonder. Yoga & Skiing, a perfect combination…

Where is the event?

Our mountain-top haven is located a scenic 40 minute drive from beautiful Salzburg, Austria – a magnificent city with meandering cobbled lanes, rich history and relaxed friendly atmosphere. We at Yoga Traveller just love this magical sanctuary – and we think you will too.

Is this right for me?

Definitely. Whether you’re a seasoned skier looking to be challenged on the slopes, a beginner eager to learn the ropes or simply looking for some tobogganing family fun – we’ve created the perfect Austrian experience for you. Perfect for getting out there and feeling alive in the fresh mountain air. And perfect for the you who’s looking to be revived, refreshed and restored through yoga, against the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps. It just doesn’t get better than this.

WHY HERE?

Snowboard and Yoga

Because here you holiday at the heart of some of the most incredible natural beauty the world has to offer – from the mighty mountains as old as time and the rich flora and fauna, to the quaint Austrian village way of life that moves to the rhythm of nature.  It’s about reconnecting, recharging and reenergising your love for life.

Because there’s simply a whole winter wonderland of amazingness here – from skiing to snowboarding, tobogganing and snowshoe (hiking in special tennis racquet-style snow shoes). Here everyone will find their happy place – whether it’s out on the breath-taking slopes or finding a cosy dining spot in the picturesque village below. Come summer, the landscape transforms to reveal a myriad of beautiful mountain trails – as the ski lifts take you up high amongst the forests, wild flowers, rolling pastures and crystal lakes, to picnic, rest and just be.

Because it’s hard to beat the culture, history and artistic splendour of Austria – found in every mountain top castle and ancient village and complemented by the creative vibrancy of the city of Salzburg, home of Mozart.

Because it’s our hidden gem.  Hochkonig is a little-known but highly-regarded ski region. There are plenty of ski rental, ski depots and ski school businesses, and with a bus taking you from door to door, the ski experience is made easy.

And because here is your chance to give back in the most wonderful of ways. The chalet home where you’ll stay is a Social Enterprise Business, which means that all profits made go to charity, such as The Coins Foundation, which uses profits to benefit housing projects in Africa.

The Foundation also represents The Cookie Bar, a social enterprise café in Hindhead, Surrey, that offers valuable work experience to students, including those with disabilities. This means you’re doing yourself good – and you’re paying it forward for so many others too.

What can I look forward to?

Soul-touching scenery. Mouthwateringly delicious home-cooked meals, challenging physical adventures, time to explore and feel centred. Expert, thoughtfully-planned yoga classes. Hikes to trek. Shops to explore. Fascinating people to meet. Places to discover. Fresh mountain air. Fun après ski. Calm. Peace. Excitement and exhilaration. And that’s just the beginning.

Tell me about the
accommodation?

We think you’ll fall in love with this Alpine hideaway that’s as welcoming as it is beautiful. Offering home-from-home comfort, the rooms are stylishly-decorated with wonderfully-comfortable beds, the softest carpets and calm, clean décor. The perfect setting for your soulful retreat.

There’s also a stunning, natural-mountain-spring-fed and plant-cleaned pool for you to bathe in and a sun deck for lounging. Then there’s the beautiful wellness area with under floor heating, sauna, infra red sauna, steam room and chill out area. And throughout it all, our chef in residence, Ben, will treat you with deliciously creative fine food. Fresh, flavourful, healthy meals prepared with love and passion.

The chalet home where you’ll stay is a Social Enterprise Business, which means that all profits made go to charity, such as The Coins Foundation, which uses profits to benefit housing projects in Africa.

Who is my teacher?

Michelle Moroney

Your yoga instructor is Yoga Traveller founder and owner, Michelle Moroney. Michelle is a snowboarder and accomplished yoga and skiing teacher who has taught in the mountains every year for the past nine years. Michelle’s classes are fun and inspiring to help prepare body and mind for a day on the mountain.

Michelle has designed her own Yoga for Skiing/Snowboarding program to help you deepen your yoga skills, get the most from your mountain time, and learn a lot about yourself along the way.

What will my day look like?

Kick-start the great day with a morning yoga class. Through heat-building poses you will warm up the joints, open the spine, prepare the muscles and centre the mind. These sessions will help you prepare for the physical challenges ahead – waking you up and priming you for mountain fun. Follow this with a hearty healthy breakfast then it’s time to hit the mountains – be it skiing, sledging, hiking, walking, visiting villages or just hanging out in the wellness area. You’ll end the day with an evening yoga session – designed to help you unwind, relax and replenish your energised body. Through long, slow and deep poses you will release the muscles and the mind, before sitting down for our delicious evening meal.

You’ll have lots of free time in between planned sessions – so you can take advantage of the lively après ski scene down in the village, indulge at the wellness centre – or simply enjoy a cosy, early night with a great book.

Schedule

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
Day 1

Sunday the 15th
This is an arrival day and there is no yoga or skiing on this day. We will have a group dinner that evening and the wellness area will be open for to you wind down from your journey.

Day 2

Monday the 16th
7:00 – 8:00 – Yoga
We will rise early and make the most of the day by starting with an hour long yoga for skiing class to get our bodies and minds ready for the day ahead. This is followed by breakfast and for those of us skiing we will get ready to take the 9:25 ski bus down to the lifts.
There you will be able to arrange any ski rental and get your ski pass. The return bus will leave the lifts at 15:45.
We will meet again at 17:00 for a 75 minute yoga class to release and relax the muscles and relax the mind.
Dinner at 19:00 and then free time to relax in the wellness area, dining room, wander to the local taverna for a schnapps or hit the hay!

Day 3

Tuesday the 17th
07:00 Morning Yoga
08:15 Breakfast
09:25 Ski Bus
17:00 Evening Yoga
19:00 Dinner

Day 4

Wednesday 18th
07:00 Morning Yoga
08:15 Breakfast
09:25 Ski Bus
17:00 Evening Yoga
19:00 Dinner

Day 5

Thursday 19th
07:00 Morning Yoga
08:15 Breakfast
09:25 Ski Bus
17:00 Evening Yoga
19:00 Dinner

Day 6

Friday 20th
07:00 Morning Yoga
08:15 Breakfast
09:25 Ski Bus
17:00 Evening Yoga
19:00 Dinner

Day 7

Saturday 21st
07:00 Morning Yoga
08:15 Breakfast
09:25 Ski Bus
17:00 Evening Yoga
19:00 Dinner

Day 8

Sunday 22nd
This is a departure day, there is no yoga or skiing on this day. We will meet for a group breakfast at 9:00am and depart after that!

faq

How much are lift passes

6 day pass is €249.50

Where can I find information about the ski area?

Please visit www. hochkoenig.at

Are there slopes suitable for beginners

The lift passes cover a huge area with lots of different runs for all abilities

Is there a ski school for lessons

There is a great ski school in neighbouring Deinten. There are lessons on a daily basis

Tell me about the practical stuff?

To get to us:
Salzburg International Airport offers an abundance of flights from all over the world, especially in winter as it is a gateway to the snowfields of the Alps. We’ll arrange a private transfer for you as well as a group transfer – simply plan your flights accordingly. Or if you prefer, you can make your own way to us (there’s a handy bus that goes from the airport out to our area)

Prices are as follows:

Up to 3 people €110 total, bus 4 – 6 people €120 total, bus 7 – 8 people €150 total

The price

€1060 Shared Rate
€1160 Single Rate*

  • Our prices are all per person and include:
  • 7 nights’ accommodation (arrival and departure on Sunday)
  • Two meals: breakfast and 3 course dinner with a private chef
  • All yoga and meditation classes
  • Unlimited use of the Wellness Area
  • Host service.

*Please note that if you are travelling alone the single supplement of €100 applies, we do not pair people together to share a room on this trip.

The extras:
Not included in the price are: your flights, ski pass/rental/lessons, transfers and lunch.

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Jan 15th - Jan 22nd
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Need help?

Drop us a line below or CALL +353 86 851 7710 to ask us a question or inquire about a certain trip and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

Bookings are closed for this event.