Person macht Yoga am See.

SLOW Festival –
Three days of Music, Mindfulness and Silence

28 – 31 May 2026

Discover the stillness at the heart of everything. Blending world-class classical music with silence, meditation, and yoga, this festival opens spaces for consciousness itself – from extraordinary concerts to a Dinner in Silence, from Arvo Pärt in the concerthall to Bach in the nature. Hugo Ticciati, one of the most visionary violinists of our time, and his world-class O/Modernt ensemble showcase their creative approach to classical music. A Festival combining music and mindfulness to a unique experience of the conscious moment. 

Elmau Valley bei Nacht mit Sternenhimmel.

Arrive –
INTRO

with Hugo Ticciati, Johannes Mikenda and Eva Kroll
Kick off the festival with an overview of all activities and a guided welcome meditation.

Hugo Ticciati mit Violine am See.

Arrive –
Opening concert

Hugo Ticciati Violin
O/Modernt Ensemble
Arrive and immerse: Hugo Ticciati and O/Modernt open SLOW with immersive and resonant chamber music.

Zwei Personen sitzen in Yoga-Position – Ausschnitt.

Tune In –
Meditation with Live Improvisation

Johannes Mikenda Meditation guide
Soloists of the O/Modernt Ensembles
A guided meditation on listening and grounding, paired with sound and improvisation.

Yoga-Lehrerin Gabriela Bozic im Feld.

Tune In –
Yoga with Live Music

Johannes Mikenda Yoga teacher
Soloists of the O/Modernt Ensembles
An invigorating Jivamukti yoga session accompanied by solists from the O/Modernt Ensemble.

Matcha in Schale mit Chasen.

Tune In –
Tea Ceremony

Yaeko Heinisch Omotesenke tea master
Encounter calm and precision in the traditional Japanese Omotesenke tea ceremony. This is a ritual of mindfulness that has been preserved for centuries. 

Hugo Ticciati mit Violine im Wald.

Tune In –
Resonance Walk

Hugo Ticciati Violin
Soloists of the O/Modernt Ensemble
A mindful walk with sounds and recitals amidst the stunning nature of the Elmau Valley.

Gericht der Hochküche.

Tune In –
Dinner in Silence

Combine mindful enjoyment and music, with the tastes of vegan Thai cuisine in a setting of silence, calm, and attentiveness. The music performed by O/Modernt will be inspired by the culinary delights offered.

Hugo Ticciati spielt Violine.

Listen –
Concert

Hugo Ticciati Violin
O/Modernt Ensemble
Eyes closed, ears open: an immersive lie-down experience, letting the space resonate with sound

Zwei Personen sitzen in Yoga-Position – Ausschnitt.

Resonance –
Meditation mit Live Improvisation

Johannes Mikenda Meditation guide
Soloists of the O/Modernt Ensembles
A guided meditation on listening and grounding, paired with sound and improvisation.

Yoga-Lehrerin Barbra Noh in Yoga-Position auf Wiese.

Resonance –
Yoga mit Live Musik

Johannes Mikenda Yoga teacher
Soloists of the O/Modernt Ensembles
An invigorating Jivamukti yoga session accompanied by solists from the O/Modernt Ensemble.

Kakao-Becher in Hand von Frau für Kakao-Zeremonie.

Resonance –
Cocoa Ceremony

In a ritual of mindfulness, the beneficial properties of raw cocoa are enhanced through careful preparation. Clear the mind, awaken the body, and open the heart.

Person dirigiert ein Orchester.

Resound –
Closing Concert

Hugo Ticciati Violin
O/Modernt Ensemble
The SLOW Festival finale: an orchestral crescendo extends from the Baroque to contemporary music, dissolving the boundaries of space and time.

Elmau Valley bei Nacht mit Sternenhimmel.

Awake –
Sunrise Concert

Members of the O/Modernt Ensemble
Music to awaken the spirit: gentle melodies play above the meadows, with a view of Schloss Elmau. Serene sounds greet the first golden rays of the day. 

Zwei Personen sitzen in Yoga-Position – Ausschnitt.

Awake –
Meditation with Live Improvisation

Johannes Mikenda Meditation guide
Soloists of the O/Modernt Ensembles
A guided meditation on listening and grounding, paired with sound and improvisation.

Frau in Yoga-Pose im Konzertsaal.

Awake –
Final Yoga with Orchestra

Johannes Mikenda Yoga teacher
O/Modernt Ensemble
An hour of yoga paired with glorious music from the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra.

Schedule

Thursday

19:00 INTRO
20:30 Concert – Arrive
afterwards Opening the tree of wishes & beginning of the mandala

Friday

07:00 Guided Meditation
08:00 Yoga class
11:00 Tea Ceremony
15:00 Resonance Walk
18:30 Dinner in Silence
20:30 Concert – Listen

Saturday

07:00 Guided Meditation
08:00 Yoga class
11:00 Lecture and Talk
15:00 Workshop
17:00 Cacao Ceremony
20:30 Concert – Hugo Ticciati & O/Modernt
afterwards Destruction of the Mandala

Sunday

05:00 Sunrise Concert
07:00 Guided Mediation
08:00 Yoga class with Orchestra
11:30 Check-Out

A variety of relaxing options await you: Take a swim in one of our six warm infinity pools under the open sky. The 40°C warm onsen pool, Finnish saunas, and soothing salt steam baths offer deep relaxation for body and mind. 

Let yourself be pampered with a revitalizing massage in the elegant Oriental Hammam, or simply soak in the tranquility and vastness of our natural surroundings. Culinary delights await you in our restaurants, offering a diverse selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as exquisite Asian and Mediterranean cuisine.