Gentle movement, mindful breathing, a light stomach: how yoga supports your alkaline fast, which exercises suit each phase of the week – and what to watch out for.
Yes – yoga and alkaline fasting complement each other perfectly. With alkaline fasting according to the Wacker method, you eat your fill of fruit, vegetables, herbs and sprouts for a week and leave out everything that forms acids in the body. Exercise is an integral part of it – and gentle yoga is made for it.
What matters is the right dose: fasting is not about pushing yourself. Calm postures, stretching and mindful breathing do you more good now than sweaty flows. Learn how alkaline fasting works in our alkaline fasting guide with 7-day plan.
Yoga doesn’t replace a change in diet – but it makes your fasting week easier, calmer and more mindful.
Calm postures and twists get your body moving without overdoing it – exactly the right pace for a fasting week.
Breathing exercises help you settle and reduce stress. And stress is the secret opponent of every break.
Practising mindfully helps you notice sooner what is good for you. Many people then pay more attention to hunger and fullness at meals, too.
A calm evening practice such as yin yoga helps you wind down – a real treat during the first days of fasting.
In a group with yoga, hikes and alkaline cuisine, it is easier to stick with it than alone at home.
Choose your fasting day – we’ll show you which yoga practice suits you now.
Gentle hatha and stretching. Your body is adjusting – practise slowly and take plenty of breaks.
Energy: often rather low
⏱️ 20–30 minutes
💡 Some people feel tired or have a mild headache in the first days. Practise for a shorter time then – and drink enough.
Hatha with calm flows – ideally combined with a walk in the forest.
Energy: noticeably more
⏱️ 30–45 minutes
💡 Many people now feel lighter and clearer. Use the energy for a hike right from the hotel – without wearing yourself out.
Hatha, yin yoga and breathing – and a plan for home.
Energy: often high and clear
⏱️ 30–60 minutes
💡 Think about what you want to take home – for example 10 minutes of yoga every morning. Tips for afterwards: What comes after alkaline fasting?
Breathe in for 4 seconds and out for 6 seconds. The longer exhale has a calming effect – ideal before meals, after a hike or in bed at night.
Start the exercise and simply follow the circle for about 3 to 5 minutes. If you feel dizzy, go back to breathing normally.
Not every type of yoga is equally suitable for a fasting week. Here’s a guide:
| Yoga style | During alkaline fasting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle hatha | ✅ very good | calm pace, plenty of breaks |
| Yin yoga | ✅ very good | long, passive stretches – perfect in the evening |
| Breathing (pranayama) | ✅ very good | practise gently, without long breath-holds |
| Vinyasa / flow | 🟡 in moderation | slow and short, ideally from day 3 |
| Power yoga | ❌ rather not | too demanding for a fasting week |
| Hot yoga / Bikram | ❌ not recommended | heat and heavy sweating put extra strain on your circulation |
Do you have a medical condition, are you pregnant or do you take medication regularly? Then talk to your doctor before fasting.
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The week lasts 5 nights with arrival on Sunday and costs from €899 per person in a double room. We practise in the yoga room and, in good weather, on the platform by the forest lake. You’ll get the exact yoga times on site – they may change.
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Yes. Gentle yoga is an ideal complement to alkaline fasting. The key is not to push yourself: calm postures, stretching and breathing exercises suit best.
Good choices include cat-cow, child's pose, supine twists, tree pose, legs up the wall and calm breathing exercises such as alternate nostril breathing.
Ideally in the morning before breakfast or in the evening as a calm session. Avoid practising straight after a meal.
Rather not. Heat and heavy sweating put extra strain on your circulation. Gentle hatha or yin yoga are the better choice.
Stop the exercise, sit or lie down, drink something and get up slowly. If the symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Yes. Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains offers an alkaline fasting & yoga week: 5 nights with arrival on Sunday, six yoga sessions and alkaline full board from €899 per person in a double room.
Yoga makes your alkaline fasting week calmer and more mindful – as long as you practise gently, drink plenty and listen to your body. It is easiest in a guided week where the kitchen, yoga and nature are already organised for you.
Alkaline cuisine, six yoga sessions, hiking right from the door and sauna – from €899 per person.
