Location
Wildschönau—Austria. Join Inner Prana Yoga Summer 2027 at the beautiful ApartHotel Iris!
"The mind is like the wind and the body like the sand: if you want to know how the wind is blowing, you can look at the sand."
— Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
Step into adventure, connection, and self-discovery amidst the breathtaking Austrian Alps.
Nestled in the mountain village of Wildschönau and hosted at Aparthotel Iris, the Align Body and Mind Retreat invites you to slow down and experience life from a different perspective. Surrounded by beautiful green rolling peaks, alpine meadows, and centuries of Austrian tradition, this retreat offers an opportunity to step away from familiar routines and reconnect with yourself through mindful somatic bodily movements, nature, and meaningful experiences.
Our bodies often reveal what the mind has yet to acknowledge. Through yoga, meditation, guided nature hikes, massage therapy and time to allow the mind to relax and release, we begin to become more attuned to the messages we carry within us. We learn to notice where we are holding tension, where we are resisting change, and where we may be longing for something more.
This retreat has the highest intention to keep you in the present moment, self reflect, and immerse yourself in some of Austria's most beautiful mountain landscapes. As we walk together through forests, alpine pastures, and mountain trails, we will practice mindful awareness, allowing nature to become both our classroom and our guide.
Your Stay at ApartHotel Iris
Wildschnöau, Austria
By booking your spot in the Align Body and Mind Retreat, you also gain access to ApartHotel Iris' Spa Room. Equipped with a group Sauna that can sit up to 6 people, a shower area allowing you to do contrast therapy if you wish and opposite of it all a you can enjoy a calm and quiet seated area. Throw on a face mask, relax and let it all go.
Retreat each evening to a beautiful room featuring a comfortable queen or double bed, available for private occupancy or to share with a friend or partner. Cozy elevated cabin vibes and stunning white pine throughout each room!
Step out onto your private balcony with a warm cup of tea, sink into a cozy chair with a good book, and let the towering evergreens and rolling alps invite you into stillness. Listen to the breeze moving through the trees, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and savor the rare gift of uninterrupted you time. Whether you're watching the sunrise with your journal or unwinding after a day of Austrian adventures and yoga, these peaceful accommodations offer the perfect sanctuary to rest, reflect, and reconnect.
Planning to share the experience with someone special? When you book a shared hotel room, you and your roommate will each receive an additional $100 off your retreat.
Looking for a little more?
The Align Body and Mind Retreat has one spacious apartment-style suite available, accommodating up to four guests. This inviting apartment features a cozy living area, a convenient kitchenette, and your very own private sauna—the perfect place to unwind after a day of hiking, yoga, and exploring Austira.
Whether you're traveling with friends or family, this suite offers the ideal blend of comfort, connection, and relaxation, creating a home away from home in the heart of nature.
Restful Evenings and Comfortable Mornings
Austria is well known for their dairy! Their milk, cheeses and butter are some of the best in the world! Enjoy fresh dairy products from local farmers with free range cows, sheep and goats. Savor in all the flavors and enjoy unprocessed foods that nurture your body mind and soul! Have specific dietary needs? No worries! The Align Body and Mind Retreat will accommodate your needs, just note your dietary needs in your registration form.
Breakfast // Brunch
Snacks // Dinner
Every day at the Align Body & Mind Retreat, you'll enjoy a nourishing Ayurvedic breakfast and dinner thoughtfully prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Our vegetarian meals are designed to leave you feeling energized and satisfied! Featuring vibrant salads, hearty grain bowls, warming soups, seasonal vegetables, legumes, and flavorful dishes inspired by the principles of Ayurveda.
Even if you don't typically follow a vegetarian diet, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience how nourishing plant-based meals can support your body while you're participating in all retreat activities. Many guests are surprised by just how filling, delicious, and satisfying Ayurvedic cuisine can be.
And if you're craving local specialties, don't worry! During our excursions to nearby towns and attractions, you'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy regional cafés and restaurants at your own pace. Think of the retreat meals as a chance to nourish and reset your body, while still leaving room to savor the local flavors of the of Austria!
Align Body and Mind Retreat Offerings
Hatha Yoga | Soma Yoga | Yomassage |
Yoga Nidra | Guided Meditation | Thai Nuad Massage | Guided Mindful Hikes Paired with Nature Bathing & Forest Grounding
Thai Nuad Massage
Unlike a traditional table massage where you lie still while the therapist works on your muscles, Thai Nuad Massage is an interactive experience often described as "assisted yoga." Performed fully clothed on a comfortable mat, Andrea uses gentle stretching, rhythmic compression, and mindful movement to help release tension and improve mobility throughout the body.
Benefits include increased flexibility, relief from muscular tightness, improved circulation, reduced stress, open energetic pathways and a greater sense of ease and balance.
Many people leave feeling both deeply relaxed and refreshed, with a renewed connection between body and mind.
Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient healing practice that combines assisted stretching, acupressure, and mindful movement to encourage balance and the free flow of energy throughout the body.
Booking your retreat includes a 90min Thai Nuad Massage!
How is Thai Nuad Massage different from a table massage?
Yoga Offerings
Traditional asana practice and somatic work are ways that we stay centered and balanced. These ancient techniques help support a stronger body, clearer mind and freer flowing energy. Yoga will be done at least once a day.
Body-Mind Balance Retreat Classes
Hatha Yoga - asana, breath work, mantra
Soma Yoga - Focused to body-mind centering
Yomassage - Yin yoga paired with massage
Yoga Nidra - Guided relaxation, rotated conciousness
Hiking in the Alps
guided mindfulness hikes offer a gentle way to experience the landscapes of the Wildschönau beyond sightseeing or physical exercise. Through periods of silent walking, guided sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and moments of quiet reflection, participants are invited to slow down and immerse themselves in the natural world.
Retreat Hikes
The walks are suitable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness and requires no previous experience with meditation. Rather than reaching a destination, the emphasis is on cultivating presence, allowing the mountains, forests, and alpine meadows to become a space for rest, clarity, and renewed attention.
OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!
Innsbruck
Enjoy a day trip to Innsbruck, the heart of Tyrol. Travel by train through picturesque alpine villages and mountain landscapes before arriving in the charming Old Town. Wander cobblestone streets, admire the famous Golden Roof, and enjoy local cafés before ascending the Nordkette mountains for breathtaking panoramic views. This relaxed day offers the perfect blend of Austrian culture and alpine beauty.
Cable Car Rides
Cable car rides up the various near by mountains that allow you to enjoy panoramic views of Wildschönau.
Carriage Ride
Kunjapuri Temple sits high in the Himalayan foothills, offering one of the most breathtaking sunrise and sunset views over the snow-capped peaks and the sacred Ganga River valley. Dedicated to Goddess Shakti, this revered temple is both a spiritual sanctuary and a traveler’s delight, where devotion meets nature’s grandeur. A visit here blends serenity, culture, and awe-inspiring panoramas—an unforgettable highlight of Rishikesh.
Common Questions...
Retreat Inclusions
Room
Daily breakfast
Daily dinner
All yoga classes
All workshops
Guided hikes
90min Thai Nuad Massage
Airport pick up and drop off
Retreat excursions
Train transport to and from Innsbruck
WiFi at hotel
Sauna
Swimming Pool
Not Included
Any drinks not included with breakfast or dinner and bottled water
Any self booked treatments (ie: massages, reiki, facials)
Airfare
Extended hotel stay
Any self booked excursion
travel insurance
Any transport/taxi/train services booked outside of retreat events
Medical expenses or hospital visits
Any additional yoga classes outside of retreat offerings
How much is my deposit?
-A non refundable deposit of $800 reserves your retreat spot. Half of the remaining amount is due November 10th and the remainder is due January 6th
What is the Cancelation policy?
-120–61 days before the retreat: You will receive a 20% refund of any payments made beyond your deposit. 60 days or less before the retreat: No refunds will be issued.
Do I need Rupees?
-It is recommended to have cash on hand. It is always good to have in case of emergencies or spontaneous purchases! I recommend converting 70-100 USD to Rupees.
Where should I fly into?
-You must fly into New Delhi. Everyone needs to be sure their flight is arriving on March 9th by 1pm or earlier but no later than 2:30pm on 3/9
What time will airport transfers be?
-Airport transfer from New Delhi to Agra on March 9th will leave around 3pm.
How long is the drive from New Delhi to Agra?
-3.5 hours (give or take if there is some traffic)
How long is the Train travel from New Delhi to Rishikesh?
-about 7hours (the train will have beds)
How can I contact the hosts?
-Please download WhatsApp to your phone. This way we will all be able to stay connected before, during and after the retreat.
How do I make payment?
- Fill out the retreat information form and within 24hrs, paperwork and an invoice will be sent to you. Make your payment from your bank using Zelle or by Card (if you pay by card all processing fees are added to your total)
Is the water drinkable?
-It's recommend only drinking bottled water while on the trip. Hotel filtered water is safe to try after day 3.
What should I pack?
-respectable clothes, you are visiting another country and immersing yourself into another culture. Please avoid shorts, skirts or dresses that are above the knee. Pack yoga clothes and it is recommended to pack cotton pants, yoga pants or long maxi skirts. Pack good quality walking shoes that are easy to slip on and off. I also recommend a good quality sandal.
Is all the food vegetarian?
-Yes, all food provided in the retreat is vegetarian. (street food is not recommended for first time India goers unless suggested to you by host/teachers)
Will there be Alcoholic drinks?
-No, no alcohol is prohibited in the city of Rishikesh. This is the birth place of yoga and we will be focused on our practice and leaning into the detox that our spiritual practices can bring forth.
Still have questions? Feel free to reach out amelimorris@gmail.com
Retreat Guides & Teachers
Retreat Yoga Instructor & Thai Nuad Massage Therapist: I'm Andrea, a passionate yoga teacher, holistic yoga bodywork practitioner, and Ayurveda practitioner. I'm a mother and live with my family in Wildschönau, Tyrol.
Even as a child, I had a great urge to move. My father says that he usually saw my feet when he looked out the window, while I did cartwheels or walked around on my hands. At 20, I had a motorcycle accident in India. The subsequent therapy there was a revelation for me. The holistic Far Eastern method proved extremely effective and deeply inspired me. I was fascinated by the way body and mind were brought into harmony. I felt a deep desire to understand this healing art and share it with others. I embarked on the path of yoga, yogic bodywork, and Ayurveda. This journey became my calling and my way of life.
I am convinced that the principles of yoga and Ayurveda have transformative powers and can positively change our lives.
India is a great inspiration to me. The depth of its spiritual traditions and the wisdom of its practices have significantly shaped my path.
I love creating a harmonious atmosphere and spaces where people can let go, where they can switch off their minds and let their feelings take center stage. I am grateful for all my teachers on this path and I am delighted to be able to share my passion with you.
Your Retreat Host
Retreat host: Amelia (she/hers) is a yoga guide, a space-holder, and the founder of Inner Prana Yoga — a heart-led platform rooted in presence, breath, and inner connection. She received her 200-hour training at the Siddhant School of Yoga in Rishikesh, India, where she studied Prānāyāma, Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, Yogic Philosophy, Ayurvedic wisdom, and traditional meditation practices.
Her offerings invite you to slow down, reconnect with your prāṇa (life force), and come home to yourself through mindful movement, breath, and stillness.
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Cancelation Policy Details
MOTHER INDIA YOGA RETREAT
RISHIKESH, INDIA | March 9-20th, 2027
Booking + Cancellation Policy
Reservation
To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $800 is required at the time of booking. This amount is non-transferable and non-refundable under any circumstance.
Cancellations
120–61 days before the retreat: a 20% refund of any payments made beyond your deposit will be issued.
60 days or fewer before the retreat: No refunds will be granted.
We regret that exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to:
Illness or injury
Personal or family emergencies
Flight delays or cancellations
Political unrest or travel restrictions
Natural disasters or severe weather conditions
Participant Responsibilities
Travel Insurance
It is the responsibility of each participant to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers:
Trip cancellation and interruption
Medical emergencies abroad
Lost or delayed baggage
“Cancel for Any Reason” coverage (optional but encouraged)
Medical Fitness
By registering for this retreat, you confirm that you are physically and mentally well enough to participate in physical activity, yoga, meditation, sound bath, hiking and travel abroad. It is your responsibility to consult your healthcare provider prior to departure, if needed.
Responsibility Waiver
Amelia Morris of Inner Prana Yoga and any other guest teachers are not responsible for any personal loss, injury, or unexpected changes due to factors beyond our control, including but not limited to:
Airline disruptions
Political unrest
Weather events
Venue changes due to unforeseen circumstances
Death
Agreement + Acknowledgment
All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver and acknowledgment form at the time of booking that confirms:
You understand and accept the cancellation policy
You take full responsibility for obtaining travel insurance
You are medically fit to participate
You acknowledge that the organizers are not liable for travel disruptions or force majeure events
You understand and accept the retreat host Amelia of Inner Prana Yoga and any guest teachers are not responsible and you will not take any legal action against them for any reasons.