Austria Retreats
Step into a daily rhythm of yoga, meditation, fresh mountain air and nourishing vegetarian food at the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Reith near Kitzbühel. Surrounded by the Kitzbühel Alps, this traditional yoga retreat in Austria offers time to rest, practise and reconnect with what is essential.
Whether you come for a weekend, a themed retreat or a longer stay, the programme supports you step by step through asanas, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy.
Daily rates from €115, including yoga, accommodation and meals.
Flexible arrival and departure dates.
A Sivananda yoga retreat is more than a holiday with yoga classes. The whole day is arranged to support practice: morning meditation, classical hatha yoga, vegetarian meals, time in nature, evening satsang and inspiring talks on the deeper teachings of yoga.
The approach is simple, complete and time-tested. Postures strengthen and stretch the body. Breathing exercises bring new energy and steadiness. Meditation and mantra chanting help the mind become calm and focused. Vegetarian meals, silence and the mountain setting allow the benefits of practice to settle more deeply.
The Retreat House in Reith near Kitzbühel was opened in 1998 and welcomes guests from around the world into the traditional Sivananda daily programme.
During your stay, each day offers a balanced combination of practice, rest and inspiration.
The daily schedule brings body and mind into a steady rhythm. The structure is clear, but not hurried. Between the main programme points there is time to rest, walk, read or simply enjoy the mountain views.
The core programme Yoga, Rest and Relaxation runs during the main retreat season, with flexible arrival and departure dates. In addition, themed retreats give you the opportunity to focus on a specific aspect of practice, such as meditation, breathing, mountain walks, inner peace, healthy posture or yoga philosophy.
Choose the dates that suit your schedule, or explore one of our themed retreats for a deeper focus. You can come for a short stay, a full retreat week or a longer period of practice and rest.
You do not need to be advanced to benefit from a Sivananda yoga retreat. The classes follow a traditional structure and offer space to progress at your own pace.
If you are new to yoga ...
If you already practise ...
the daily rhythm gives you time to deepen awareness, refine alignment and develop steadiness.
If you are an experienced practitioner or teacher ...
the retreat offers a return to the classical foundations of yoga, supported by satsang, philosophy and a focused practice environment.
The Retreat House is located in Reith, just a few kilometres from Kitzbühel, in one of the most beautiful regions of Tyrol. Here the mountain landscape naturally supports the inward movement of yoga: forest paths, birdsong, alpine meadows, clear lakes and quiet places for walking meditation.
In summer, you can walk, hike, cycle or swim in nearby natural lakes. In winter, the silence of snow brings its own atmosphere, with possibilities for cross-country skiing, downhill skiing or peaceful walks through the landscape.
Highlights:
Looking for extra time for sauna, treatments or hotel wellness facilities? Explore our yoga and wellness retreats in Austria, organised by the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House and offered in selected retreat locations.
The Retreat House works closely with the neighbouring Pointner eco-hotel, a vegetarian, organic and smoke-free hotel directly opposite the yoga halls. The atmosphere is simple, warm and close to nature, with a Tyrolean dining room, garden terrace, small wellness area, sauna and quiet room.
Rooms are comfortable and intentionally simple, supporting rest and inward focus. Depending on availability, guests can choose single, double or shared accommodation. If the eco-hotel is fully booked, nearby guesthouses within walking distance may also be available.
Meals are vegetarian, nutritious and freshly prepared according to the principles of yogic nutrition. They are served twice daily: a late morning brunch and an early evening dinner. Tea and water are available throughout the day.
The Pointner eco-hotel has been vegetarian, organic and smoke-free for 50 years, and offers a garden terrace, sauna area, multilingual staff and parking. Meals are served twice daily and are prepared according to yogic nutrition principles.
For yoga, accommodation & meals
| Dormitory: | €115 |
| Shared room: | €123 |
| Double room: | €144 |
| Single room: | €161 |
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At the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Reith, yoga is practised as a complete way of life. Each day follows a steady rhythm of classical postures, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, mantra chanting, vegetarian meals and teachings from the yoga tradition.
The simplicity of the setting helps the mind become quiet and receptive. Surrounded by the peaceful Tyrolean mountains, you can rest, deepen your practice and return home with renewed clarity.
Whether you come for a weekend, a themed retreat or a longer stay, the retreat offers a foundation you can carry into daily life.
The Retreat House is located in Reith near Kitzbühel, Tyrol. The journey is straightforward by train or car, and the alpine landscape makes the final part of the journey a natural transition into retreat mode.
From the UK and other European countries, many guests travel via Innsbruck, Salzburg or Munich and continue by train to Kitzbühel. From there, Reith is only a short local journey away.
6:00 – 7:30 am
Morning meditation, mantra chanting, short talk
Several times a week and depending on the weather, meditation takes the form of a silent walk.
8:00 – 9:30 am
Asana and pranayama class; occasionally followed by a short talk on various aspects of yoga.
10:00 am
Vegetarian brunch
From 11:00 am
Time for a revitalizing sauna visit or a relaxing massage, occasionally a walk or an excursion. The time for the talk or workshop related to the yoga vacation programme will be announced in the morning.
1:00 pm
Snack and tea on the Retreat House terrace
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Asana and pranayama class
6:00 pm
Vegetarian dinner
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Evening meditation, mantra chanting, and a short talk.
Occasionally, the evening meditation is held as a one-hour silent walk.
Changes or cancellations of individual programme points may occur.
Cushions, meditation shawls, blankets, mats, and much more can be purchased from our online shop or on-site in the yoga boutique.
Not at all. All our instructors are bilingual, and classes are taught in both German and English as needed.
Daytime talks and workshops are offered in German or English, with simultaneous translation into the other language via a professional system.
