Yoga and mindfulness in the nature

Immerse yourself in a weekend of relaxation, inner growth and connection with nature. This yoga and mindfulness weekend offers you a wonderful opportunity to escape the stresses of everyday life, rediscover your inner balance and recharge your batteries. We will be supported by the healing power of nature and the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space.
In the mornings, we will use the rooms and peaceful surroundings of the Propstei, while on Saturday afternoon we will go on a longer hike that invites you to linger and practise in the fresh air.

Contents
Mindful body and breathing exercises from yoga. Easy-to-learn mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Stays and hikes in nature. Impulses from Eastern wisdom traditions. Nature meditations. Self-reflection, creative forms of expression and voluntary exchange in the group.

Course prerequisites
No previous knowledge of yoga is required to take part in this course. If you have any physical or other limitations, please contact the instructor in advance.

Daily program
(all parts of the course are optional and can be skipped if required)

Friday
4:00 pm Getting to know each other and introductory practice
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Optional evening program

Saturday
07:00 am Meditation and mindful Yoga
08:00 am Mindful breakfast in silence
09:15-11:45 am Yoga, meditation and mindfulness in the Propstei and, if necessary, outside 12:00 pm Lunch 13:00 pm Lunch break 14:00-17:30 hike and mindfulness in nature also outside
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Lunch break
14:00-17:30 Hike and mindfulness in the nature
(In wet and cold weather, the hike will be a little shorter and there will be another yoga lesson inside before dinner)
18:30 Dinner
19:45 Optional evening program

Sunday
07:00 am Meditation and mindful Yoga
08:00 am Mindful breakfast in silence and room clearing
09:30-11:30 am Yoga, meditation and mindfulness in the Propstei and possibly also outside
11:30 am Integration and closing
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm End of course

The days are process-oriented and weather-dependent – changes are possible.

Further information
Please bring the following :
– Hiking or trekking shoes
– Trekking poles if necessary
– All-weather clothing (protection against wetness and cold)
– Daypack
– If available: waterproof seat pad
– Sun protection/headgear
– Water bottle and/or thermos flask
– For indoors: Comfortable and stretchy clothing, preferably in layers. (Warm) socks.
– If available: Durable cloth (e.g. scarf) that can be pulled on (used for stretching exercises). Elastic Thera-Bands are not suitable).
– The Propstei provides Airex yoga mats, which are slightly thicker than most commercially available yoga mats. If you would like to bring your own yoga mat, you are of course welcome to do so .