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Therapeutic yoga – gentle support for body and soul
Yoga that adapts to you: how therapeutic yoga differs from classic yoga, which complaints it can support and what to watch out for – with an overview table.
💚Focus on relief
🎚️Individually adapted
🧱With props
🩺Complements, never replaces therapy
Yoga that aims to heal
What is therapeutic yoga?
In hectic times the need to rebalance body and mind grows. Therapeutic yoga focuses not on fitness or flexibility but on relieving individual complaints.
The aim: reduce stress, find calm and gently address physical complaints. New to yoga? Start with yoga for beginners.
✅ Therapeutic yoga
- tailored to complaints
- slow pace
- many props
- individual or small groups
Classic yoga
- fixed sequences
- often more dynamic
- same programme for all
- larger groups
At a glance
Complaints, techniques and notes
Which techniques may support which complaints.
| Complaint | Possible techniques | Benefits | Important |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | Gentle back extensions, mindful stretches, core strengthening | Eases tension, better posture | With severe pain, consult a doctor first |
| Respiratory issues | Pranayama, gentle chest openers, relaxation poses | More lung volume, calmer breathing | Increase breathing practice slowly |
| Stress & restlessness | Mindfulness, shavasana, gentle flowing movement | Calms the nervous system | Short and regular often beats rare and long |
| Joint problems | Modified poses with props, gentle mobilisation, strengthening | Better mobility, joint relief | With acute inflammation only after medical advice |
| Psychological strain | Relaxation, guided meditation, gentle heart openers | Self-awareness, nervous system balance | Can complement but never replaces psychological treatment |
Therapeutic yoga complements medical or psychological care but never replaces it.
Positive effects
What therapeutic yoga can do
Breathing
Pranayama encourages calmer, deeper breathing.
PranayamaMind
More self-awareness and balance.
MeditationNature
Outdoors yoga often works even deeper.
Forest bathing🩺
Possible risks: with acute pain, inflammation or mental illness talk to your doctor or therapist first and practise with a qualified teacher. Never go into pain. Calm classes are available with us – yoga at the hotel (times may change).
Yoga at the Zollhaus
Yoga in the forest, the hotel and by the lake
At Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains you’ll find yoga for beginners and experienced yogis – in the yoga room, on the lake platform and in nature. Please note: yoga times may change.
Yoga dates
Yoga retreats & classes
Note: yoga times may change. All yoga offers
🌿 Bookable all year round
Arrive on any day you like – no fixed date needed. You choose how long you stay.
Bookable all year roundYoga, nature and you - 3 days
Your retreat in the heart of a magical village of wells in the forest
Price from 297 euros for 2 nights/ 3 daysDETAILS
Bookable all year roundYoga, nature and you - 4 days
Your retreat in the heart of a magical village of wells in the forest
Price from 437 euros for 3 nights/ 4 daysDETAILS
Bookable all year roundYoga, nature and you - 5 days
Your retreat in the heart of a magical village of wells in the forest
Price from 577 euros for 4 nights / 5 daysDETAILS
Bookable all year roundYoga, nature and you - 6 days
Your retreat in the heart of a magical village of wells in the forest
Price from 717 euros for 5 nights / 6 daysDETAILS
📅 Fixed dates with a special programme
From 08.11. - 13.11.2026Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains – 08.11.–13.11.2026
A soothing time out to unwind and gather new energy
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
13.11. - 15.11.2026Heart over Head – Feet Up Yoga Retreat with Simone Kielwein
Heart over Head: yoga retreat with the FeetUp® Trainer, meditation & sound with Simone Kielwein
Seminar 350 euros + hotel from 230 euros per personDETAILS
08.01. – 10.01.2027Women's Dance Retreat with Nora Curcio – 8–10 January 2027
Women's dance retreat with Nora Curcio: dance, yoga, bodywork & women's circle in the winter forest
ab 290 €DETAILS
From 24.01. - 29.01.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains – 24.01.–29.01.2027
Enjoy mindfully, unwind and gather new energy for everyday life
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 25 to 28 February 2027Yoga, Snow & Stillness – Yoga Weekend with Heike Henschke
Yang & yin yoga, singing bowls, Wim Hof breathing workshop, spa, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing with Heike Henschke
490 euros per person in a double room incl. 3 nights, breakfast & vegetarian dinnerDETAILS
11.03. - 14.03.2027Back to Yourself – Yoga Retreat with Roman Richter
Hatha & yin yoga, pranayama, meditation & sound bath with Roman Richter
From 810 euros per person incl. 3 nights & breakfastDETAILS
How does it differ from normal yoga?
It’s tailored to individual complaints, slower and uses many props.
Does it help back pain?
Gentle extensions and core work may ease tension. With severe pain consult a doctor first.
Does it replace therapy?
No, it complements but doesn’t replace medical or psychological care.
Conclusion
Yoga that meets you where you are
Therapeutic yoga is gentle, individual and mindful – ideal to ease complaints and find calm. Try it in a calm atmosphere amid Ore Mountains nature.
From the Zollhaus blog
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