Longevity Retreats
Results-oriented Programs, tailored to individual needs, include a healthy diet, soothing and healing treatments (also using TCM methods), as well as meditation, Yoga, Taiji, QiGong, Pilates, sports, ice-bathing, forest bathing, jogging, and fitness training sessions, the intensity and duration of which are optimized with the help of spiroergometry analysis.
Yoga Retreats
Relax effortlessly with Yoga in daily morning and afternoon sessions in our Jivamukti Yoga Center and deepen your practice and knowledge of Yoga in Retreats and the Annual Yoga Summit led by renowned Yoga teachers of popular yoga styles. Individual lessons can be booked any time for a separate fee.
Gaga in the Alps
Dance Retreat
The Gaga movement language makes the joy of dance available for everyone, with no prior experience needed. Awaken your sensations, spark your imagination, and expand your physical range with Gaga, a movement language developed by renowned choreographer Ohad Naharin. Ignite your passion to move and go beyond your familiar limits in a sensation-filled Gaga classes with Saar Harari and Yara Moses, and in Gaga/methodika classes with Ohad Naharin himself.
Open to people age 16+.
Classes are taught in English.
Taiji & Qigong Retreats
Taijiquan is meditation and movement therapy in one. Gentle but very effectively, it strengthens your balance and serenity and helps with various illnesses. Taijiquan and Qigong are part of our weekly Fit & Active program. Medical Spa Director Dr. Imke König has been practising Taijiquan and Qigong for 35 years and specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her practice is located in the Badehaus .
TCM
Slowing down is the key to a long, healthy, and happy life. The Turtle Spa Concept® combines the spa services of Schloss Elmau and the findings of modern sports science, nutritional science, phytotherapy, and aromatherapy with strategies and treatments from TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Western medicine often only pays attention to disorders once organic changes have occurred. In contrast, TCM detects even the smallest signs of imbalance and takes various measures to correct them.
Pilates Retreats
Pilates is much more than just the well-known exercises on the floor mat. 100 years ago, Joseph Pilates was already using spring resistance to train fellow prisoners in the internment camp in England during World War I. A range of Pilates exercise devices evolved from these early experiments. The best known and most popular are the Reformer, the Cadillac and the Wunda Chair. Guests staying at Schloss Elmau can book an individual lesson by Dr. Imke König in the Pilates Studio and can train with the Reformer, the Cadillac and the Wunda Chair.
Dance Retreats
The Dance Retreats at Schloss Elmau offer structured dance and movement sessions in a peaceful setting overlooking the Alps. The retreats are generally suitable for different levels and combine guided classes with time to relax and recharge. Ideal for anyone looking to use dance as a counterbalance and to take away fresh inspiration for body and well-being.
Sport Retreats
Sport Retreats at Schloss Elmau combine active recovery with mindful regeneration. Surrounded by inspiring nature, you can enjoy a diverse training program that strengthens both body and mind. You will be accompanied by world champions, experienced athletes and coaches who draw on deep expertise and great passion to respond to your individual needs.
Fitness Training
Achieve your fitness goals with professional support through personal training or open classes. Train in two newly equipped indoor gyms and a modern outdoor gym surrounded by nature, featuring equipment trusted by world-class athletes. Woodway treadmills, Hammer Strength power racks, and Cybex and Technogym machines provide optimal conditions for every level. Complementing your training, spiroergometry and high-speed movement analysis offer precise insights into your performance — for results that truly make a difference.
Wild-Swimming
The ultimate Longevity Experience. Hiking, Jogging or Biking just 3km from the hotel along the rushing Ferchenbach Creek to the crystal-cleat Lake Ferchensee.
Ice-Bathing in the rushing Ferchenbach creek in front of the sauna at the Nature Spa
Ice bathing is an effective form of cold therapy that naturally strengthens both body and mind. The cold activates circulation, improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supports recovery. At the same time, it promotes mental clarity, stress resilience, and a lasting sense of energy and well-being.
