YIN.YOGA & YOGATHERAPY LAURA KÖPPEN

NOURISHING THE ESSENCE

Yin Yoga & Yoga Therapy Retreat for Regeneration, Balance & Inner Calm

The quiet depth of winter invites us to slow down, turn inward and draw new strength from stillness. NOURISHING THE ESSENCE combines Yin Yoga, yoga therapy and mindful bodywork to create a restorative retreat for body, mind and nervous system.

Inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the water element serves as a guiding theme throughout the retreat. The practice focuses on the associated kidney and bladder meridians. Gentle, targeted exercises encourage conscious awareness of these areas while embracing the winter qualities of retreat, stillness and regeneration.

The sessions combine Yin Yoga, Pranayama, meditation and therapeutic yoga elements. MyoYin adds a combination of Yin Yoga and myofascial release techniques using fascia tools. A sound bath with singing bowls complements the practice, creating space for deep relaxation and meditative stillness.

All sessions are designed to be nervous-system-friendly, combining gentle movement, body awareness and regeneration. Between sessions, there is plenty of time to enjoy the spa, explore nature or simply take some time for yourself.

Suitable for all yoga levels.

RETREAT LEADER: Laura Köppen

Laura specialises in Yin Yoga, MyoYin and yoga therapy. Her approach combines modern scientific insights with traditional yoga practices and a trauma-sensitive, nervous-system-oriented approach.

Therapeutic yoga elements, mindful body awareness and targeted fascia work form the foundation of her classes. Her focus is on creating an individual and mindful practice that allows space for regeneration and personal experience.

At her Place to Be studio in Munich, Laura teaches group classes and workshops and also offers individual sessions. A particular focus of her work is MyoYin, which combines Yin Yoga with myofascial release techniques.

RETREAT PROGRAMME & DAILY SCHEDULE

• THURSDAY:
  • Individual arrival | Check-in from 3 pm
  • 4.30 – 6 pm: Welcome & Yin Yoga – Water Element “Flexible like Water”
  • 6.30 pm: Dinner
   

• FRIDAY:
  • 7 – 10 am: Breakfast buffet
  • 10 – 11.30 am: MyoYin – Upper Body
  • 4.30 – 6 pm: Yin Yoga – Water Element “Still Waters Run Deep”
  • 6.30 pm: Dinner
   

• SATURDAY:
  • 7 – 10 am: Breakfast buffet
  • 10 – 11.30 am: MyoYin – Lower Body
  • 4.30 – 6 pm: Yin & Sound – Sound Meditation
  • 6.30 pm: Dinner
   

• SUNDAY:
  • 7 – 10 am: Breakfast buffet
  • 10 – 11.30 am: Yin Yoga – Water Element “Flowing Through”
  • Check-out by 12 noon | Individual departure
   

• Good to know:
  • Breakfast | Dinner: enjoy meals together with the group or individually whenever you feel like some quiet time and space for yourself.
  • Programme subject to change.
  • 99% of our retreats take place as planned. In the event of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness of the retreat leader) or if the minimum number of participants has not been reached 10 days prior to arrival, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the retreat or arrange a substitute retreat leader.

RETREAT SERVICES AT A GLANCE

• Living & Culinary Delights
  • 3 nights in a double room
  • generous breakfast buffet  until 11 a.m.
  • 4-course dinner with salad buffet
  Main course of your choice: fish, meat, vegetarian or vegan
   

• Yoga sessions with Laura Köppen
  • A restorative combination of Yin Yoga, yoga therapy, MyoYin, Pranayama, meditation & sound bath, complemented by elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for greater calm, regeneration and inner balance.
  • Minimum number of participants: 5 | Level: All levels | Language: German
   

• Wellness & Relaxation
  • 2,000 m² wellness world ALPEN.VEDA.SPA with Indoorpool, 2 Whirlpools, Finnish sauna, bio herbal sauna, aroma sauna, aroma steam bath, salt grotto, tepidarium, laconium, ice igloo, Kneipp foot bath, relaxation zones, …
  • Sunbathing lawn in the garden in the summer months
  • Spa bag with bathrobes and bath towels ²
   

• Activity & Balance
  •  Activity & fitness program according to the weekly schedule e.g. yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and much more
  • Fitness room
  • Yoga room
  • Outdoor yoga platform during the summer months
   

• Included Services
  • Free Wi-Fi
   

• Discover Gastein & Enjoy Mobility ²|³
  • Gastein Card with discounts and benefits throughout the region
  • Guest Mobility Ticket – Salzburg Transport for free use of public transport throughout the province of Salzburg
  • Pre-check-in: On request, the digital Guest Mobility Ticket can be sent in advance and used for your journey to Gastein on the day of arrival. www.guestmobilityticket.at/en/
   

• Additional Information
  • Additional charges: parking & overnight stay tax – local tax | mobility levy
  • ² Service valid for the duration of your stay
  • ³ Cards & tickets issued after check-in