NOTE: The 'double occupancy' rate is the price of TWO people sharing the same bed (not including the $300 deposit for the second person which is added during checkout).
Join Bre & Flo as we step into the magic of changing seasons from summer to winter at the Breathe and Flow yoga retreat in the Austrian Alps. Submerge yourself for 5 days of yoga, breath work, lectures, workshops, guided hikes, gondola rides to skybridge walks, sauna, delicious plant-based meals crafted from local chefs, and so much more.
With dozens of world-renowned hiking trails, peak mountains, a healing spa, and several yoga classes that integrate pranayama and meditation, you'll cultivate love and spaciousness as you tune into nature while tuning into yourself. This is a luxury retreat for those who want the grounding experience of being engulfed by the healing mountains and surrounded by warm hospitality at a cozy family-owned zero carbon footprint hotel.
Being in the mountains reminds us how powerful and breathtaking mother nature is. Connect more deeply with your Self, mother nature, and those around you, while opening yourself up to new possibilities, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually by taking time to ground down in the mountains of the Austrian Alps.
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WARNING: if you're on the hunt for a yoga retreat where there's just two classes a day, shopping, gossiping, chillin' at the beach all day, then going out dancing and getting drunk at night, then our yoga retreats are NOT for you. We have a different way of hosting yoga retreats. When we sat down and put together our dream yoga retreats, we designed each of them with the agenda that would inspire *us* to attend the retreat ourselves.
We share everything we know and love, from creatively-sequenced power vinyasa flow classes that integrate functional range conditioning kinstretch to restorative yoga with essential oils, pranayama breathwork, meditations, handstand workshops and daily drills, arm balances, myofascial release therapy, ayurveda, lectures on fasting, mindfulness, and more. We'll snap some dope pics of you throughout the retreat and add the edited versions to the group photos folder afterwards so you can reminisce on the experience.
All of our 2021 retreats include plant based meals, beautiful accommodations, and local cultural events (depending on which retreat you attend), such as water temple healing, surfing, ice bath cold exposure, amazon jungle excursions, cacao ceremonies, shaman-guided sacred plant medicine ceremonies, spa and saunas, massages, hiking in the alps, and so much more.
You get the point. our mission is to share with you ALL the tools you need to be successful in your life so you can go home and truly ignite the fire within your soul to chase your dreams and CATCH THEM ✨
If you’re at a pivotal moment in your life, processing a new direction, or looking for a fun and meaningful way to remember who you are and reconnect to your personal power, THIS IS IT! Our retreats are designed for people interested in personal growth surrounded by a supportive community of new friends while exploring movement, breathwork, and activities that connect and challenge your body and mind. Our concept is, "you do you," so you're not required to attend everything in the packed agenda, but we deliver plenty of opportunities to make this an experience that will ignite positive shifts in your life if you show up and say YES!
We welcome all levels of experience. Expect the movement classes to be accessible, challenging, and playful no matter your level of fitness. You don't need to be a yogi (whatever that is anyways) or a gym junkie - you just need to be a human being interested in growing. You can come alone, with your partner or with a friend - most of our retreat attendees are solo travelers and we become a wolfpack instantly - you’ll feel as though you’ve arrived hOMe.
Practice yoga in a beautiful hardwood floor yoga studio where mats, blankets, straps, and bolsters are all provided. The yoga classes will be a vinyasa (linking movement with the breath), as well as yin/restorative (a gentle practice with longer holds - all poses on the ground).
The creatively-sequenced classes will incorporate pranayama (breathing), strengthening, stretching, energizing, and meditation. In addition, there will be several workshops (arm balance, handstands, myofascial release) and lectures. You will experience a safe and nurturing space, leaving you feeling relaxed yet energized.
Thinking you're not "advanced" enough to attend yet? Think again. It doesn’t matter how long you have been practicing yoga, ALL our classes and workshops are for all levels, beginners as well as very experienced practitioners and instructors. We start all of our workshops at the beginner level and work up throughout the session allowing students to step off the train and go back to the basics whenever they'd like. We offer a little bit of everything with nearly 20 years of combined experience of studying human anatomy/nutrition and over 1000 hours of yoga teaching & trainings from Thailand, India, Germany, and the US.
You can check out all of our certifications on our YogaAlliance profiles here: Bre & Flo.
The Bergkistall Hotel (translated in English to be Mountain Crystal) is a eco-friendly family-owned resort in Schladming Austria with all the modern amenities. It’s nestled in the Alps in central Austria only a 1 hour drive south from Salzburg and a 3 hour drive from Munich and Vienna. They’re proudly one of the very few carbon-neutral Bio hotels in Austria (solar panels, pallets instead of gasoline for heating, modern glass/windows/doors for seal proof insulation, carbon-offset, etc). Being a registered Biohotel, all of their food is 100% organic and locally sourced. You can read about the hotel's philosophy on nature, food, and sustainability here. You can also scope out their 5-star rating reviews on Facebook.
Bergkristall is a place where connection to nature is lived and breathed as they have combined the regional roots with innovative developments to create a luxury experience. This beautiful hotel has been passed down from generations and renovated to include modern comforts without losing the classic Austrian housing features. Warm hospitality gives you a calming atmosphere from the very first moment you walk into the large wood door entrance. The peace and energy of the Alps a backdrop for transformation, learning, and evolution.
From double bed deluxe apartment rooms to single bed rooms, the hotel has a variety of options. All the rooms are cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Each room is furnished with a solid wooden floor, desk, fridge, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, sofa bed, heating (individually adjustable), balcony with a view, and a parking spot in the garage.
When you book a "double occupancy bed," you are booking TWO people at the retreat and it often includes a steep discount: one spot for you and one spot for a friend/partner/lover that you're sharing the bed with.
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If you have no clue who we (Bre & Flo) are and you just stumbled across this retreat because of the pretty pictures, then you can click here to see how our story began. You can also check out our Facebook reviews, Instagram feed, Testimonials, and our YouTube channel to get a feel for our classes and style, and our overall philosophy on life.
Bre and Flo are Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance® holding certifications as RYT 500, E-RYT 200, and are also Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers (YACEP). They are trained and certified in vinyasa yoga, hatha yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, prenatal yoga, myofascial release therapy, reflexology massage, and reiki energy healing. They are also certified in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 and 2, as well as certified Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Mobility Specialists. Bre and Flo have taught at several premium yoga studios in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years and are now teaching their retreats, workshops, masterclasses, and at festivals around the world specializing in handstands, arm balances, and power vinyasa yoga.
Biohotel Bergkristall is located at [MAP] Birkenweg 150, Schladming-Rohrmoos, Austria 8971
arrival by plane
Nearby Airports:
Salzburg (SZG) // 1 hour drive // 4 hours train
Munich (MUC) // 3 hours drive // 6 hours train
Vienna (VIE) // 3 hours drive // 6 hours train
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ground transportation
Of course, the option to drive is always available but taking a train/bus might be more relaxing and economical. The Schladming Main Train Station is right down the hill from the hotel which has connections from all over Europe. Once you arrive at the train station, you would take one bus up the hill which drops you off at a roundabout that’s a 7 minute walk to the hotel. More detailed instructions and maps will be provided closer to the retreat date. We will take local transportation to off-venue events (hikes, meals, exploring, etc).
covid-19 travel status
reducing impact
As human beings, by simply existing on planet earth, we leave behind an unavoidable carbon footprint. We always encourage people to explore this beautiful world and of course love that you’re joining us on this retreat, but we also understand our responsibility to sustain and protect the beautiful places we all have the privilege of visiting. Flying in a plane is one of the most carbon-intensive activities known to mankind. With our Carbon Offset Initiative, we take responsibility to sustain and protect the beautiful places we get to visit and enjoy. That's why we're proud to partner with the Carbonfund Foundation to offset our unavoidable energy expenditures by giving an annual donation to this incredible nonprofit organization to offset our carbon use.
We invite you to join us in reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future. More information can be found on the Environment page of our website. Head to the Carbonfund Foundation to calculate and purchase tax deductible carbon offsets for your travel and lifestyle. By purchasing carbon offsets, you can contribute to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop clean technologies, preserve forest conservation, and support a more sustainable future. Thank you for joining us to reduce our impact on this beautiful planet!
Retreat Pricing
Deposit: Reserve your spot with a non-refundable $300 deposit per person.
Discount: Only one discount code can be used per booking. As a way to show our support to our Patreon Community, we offer discounts to active Karma or Moksha Level Patreon Members. See Patreon for all the details.
Retreat Payment: Payment plans are available! Payment can only be made by credit/debit card. BnF will charge the retreat balance in full two months prior to departure (JULY 19, 2021) using the card on file. If full payment is not received by two months prior to Retreat Start Date, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and fill your spot. We will make every effort to avoid this situation by contacting you prior to and on the day of the balance due date.
Payment Changes: If it is necessary to make changes to previously submitted payment types, please contact BnF at info@breatheandflow.org. Please provide your name, specify the retreat in question, and the best way to contact you. Do not submit credit card information over email.
Please read through the Breathe and Flow Yoga Retreat Terms & Conditions before booking your spot. If you have any questions regarding our policies, please contact us via email at info@breatheandflow.org.
In this room: one twin size bed for one person.
All the rooms are cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Each room is furnished with a solid wooden floor, desk, fridge, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, sofa bed, heating (individually adjustable), balcony with a view, and a parking spot in the garage. Lodging photos can be seen here!
In this room: one double size bed for one person. This room type is called "Auszeit" on their website.
Regular Room rate for single occupancy bed: 1890
Regular Room rate for double occupancy bed: 1490 x 2 people = 2980 (a savings of 545 per person if you share a bed)
All the rooms are cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Each room is furnished with a solid wooden floor, desk, fridge, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, sofa bed, heating (individually adjustable), balcony with a view, and a parking spot in the garage. Lodging photos can be seen here!
In this room: One double size bed for two people. This room type is called "Auszeit" on their website. This booking reserves TWO people sharing the same bed in a private room.
Regular Room rate for single occupancy bed: 1890
Regular Room rate for double occupancy bed: 1490 x 2 people = 2980 (a savings of 545 per person if you share a bed)
All the rooms are cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Each room is furnished with a solid wooden floor, desk, fridge, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, sofa bed, heating (individually adjustable), balcony with a view, and a parking spot in the garage. Lodging photos can be seen here!
In this one bedroom small apartment: one double size bed for one person. This room type is called "Bergzeit" on their website.
Small Apartment Room rate for single occupancy bed: 2190
Small Apartment Room rate for double occupancy bed: 1690 x 2 people = 3380 (a savings of 595 per person if you share a bed)
All the rooms are cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Each room is furnished with a solid wooden floor, desk, fridge, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, sofa bed, heating (individually adjustable), balcony with a view, and a parking spot in the garage. Lodging photos can be seen here!
In this one bedroom small apartment: one double size bed for two people. This room type is called "Bergzeit" on their website. This booking reserves TWO people sharing the same bed in a private room.
Small Apartment Room rate for single occupancy bed: 2190
Small Apartment Room rate for double occupancy bed: 1690 x 2 people = 3380 (a savings of 595 per person if you share a bed)
All the rooms are cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Each room is furnished with a solid wooden floor, desk, fridge, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, sofa bed, heating (individually adjustable), balcony with a view, and a parking spot in the garage. Lodging photos can be seen here!
In this two bedroom large apartment: one double size bed for one person. This room type is called "Naturzeit" on their website.
Large Apartment room rate for single occupancy bed: 2490
Large Apartment room rate for double occupancy bed: 1990 x 2 people = 3980 (a savings of 745 per person if you share a bed)
All the rooms are cozy and thoughtfully decorated. Each room is furnished with a solid wooden floor, desk, fridge, spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV, safe, sofa bed, heating (individually adjustable), balcony with a view, and a parking spot in the garage. Lodging photos can be seen here!
Practice yoga in a beautiful hardwood floor open-air yoga studio where mats, blankets, straps, and bolsters are all provided. The classes will be vinyasa yoga (linking movement with the breath), as well as restorative yoga with essential oils (a gentle practice with longer holds - all poses on the ground).
The creatively-sequenced classes will incorporate pranayama (breathing), strengthening, stretching, energizing, and meditation. In addition, there will be several workshops (arm balance, handstands, myofascial release) and lectures. You will experience a safe and nurturing space, leaving you feeling relaxed yet energized. We strongly encourage beginner yogis to join us, as this is a perfect opportunity to gain the knowledge about the practice from the ground up. For experienced yogis, this is also a great place to deepen your existing practice and continue to grow.
**Thinking you're not "advanced" enough to attend yet? Think again. It doesn’t matter how long you have been practicing yoga, ALL our classes and workshops are for all levels, beginners as well as very experienced practitioners and instructors. We start all of our workshops at the beginner level and work up throughout the session allowing students to step off the train and go back to the basics whenever they'd like. We offer a little bit of everything with nearly 20 years of combined experience of studying human anatomy/nutrition and nearly 1000 hours of yoga teaching & trainings from Thailand, India, Germany, and the US.
