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Interesting spring offers for an active and relaxing holiday in Ortisei Val Gardena

South-Tirol Balance events
"Balance"-experiences in Val Gardena from the beginning of May until the end of June

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Orthopaedic foot analysis and the right equipment

Castelrotto: Monday, 06 and 20 May; 03 and 17 June 2019
Tires al Catinaccio: Monday, 13 and 27 May; 11 and 24 June 2019
from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m.

Our expert Rudi will analyse your feet and give you an advice about the right hiking and running shoe for you. You will also have the opportunity to analyse running, hiking and mountaineering footwear at the test corner. At the “self-test” you will have the chance to ascertain how your running style affects your body, discover what a difference the right pair of shoes makes, and learn how greatly your feet affect your wellbeing.

Expert
Rudi Brunner is a dedicated runner and mountain sports enthusiasts. He has won, amongst other, the 2010 Vienna half marathon, and is also a trainer for endurance sports and performance diagnostics, orthopaedic technician and leader of running groups. Rudi will accompany and supervise runners from beginner level right through to advanced.

Info
Meeting point: Castelrotto, fountain in the village centre
Tires al Catinaccio, fountain in the village centre
Registration: at the tourist offices until noon on the day of the event
Participation fee: 10.00 euro a person – free for guests of tourist office partner organisations


"The Five Tibetans®" - Balance and energy for the whole body

Castelrotto
Thursday, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May and 6, 13, 20 and 27 June 2019
from 7.30 to 9.00 a.m.

The “Five Tibetans®” is a series of five exercises for body and spirit. Their effect is holistic: The body is trained, metabolism boosted, immune system and hormone release harmonised, detoxification stimulated… and best of all: the exercises are easy for everybody and quick to learn.
Furthermore, the rustle of leaves on the Calvary hill with its meditative atmosphere, awaken all the senses. A simple, efficient method of caring for your body and bringing your whole being into balance.

Expert:
Monika Malfertheiner first learned about the Five Tibetans® while studying to become an InnerFitness® Trainer, and is a dedicated devotee of the five rituals.

Info:
Meeting point: Castelrotto, fountain in the village centre
Registration: at the tourist offices until 6 p.m. on the day before the event
Participation fee: 10.00 euro a person – free for guests of tourist office partner organisations


Morning daybreak workout with breakfast in the middle of nature

Siusi allo Sciliar
Wednesday, 8, 15, 22 and 29 May and 5, 12, 19 and 26 June 2019
from 6.00 to 8.30 a.m.

What could be better than watching the sun rise as you enjoy a spot of keep-fit? Early risers are rewarded with clear, fresh air and the tranquillity of the morning to get the day off to a good start, particularly in spring when nature is astir once more. A walking and running group make their way from Siusi through the Telfen woods. After a refreshing balance drink in the wood and a stretching session to wind down, a breakfast will be served on the “King’s Vantage Point” with its royally good views over the Isarco Valley and the Renon plateau.

Experts:
Rudi Brunner is a trainer for endurance sports and performance diagnostics, orthopaedic technician and leader of running groups. Rudi will accompany and supervise runners from beginner level right through to advanced.

Egon Zuggal has set himself the goal of spreading joy and sport. As a sports group leader, Functional Fitness trainer and outdoor sportsman, giving people lasting memories through healthy movement in the open air is particularly dear to his heart.

Info:
Meeting point: Siusi allo Sciliar, fountain in the village centre
Registration: at the tourist offices until 3 p.m. on the day before the event
Participation fee: 10.00 euro a person - free for guests of tourist office partner organisations


From plant to plate - A journey through the world of herbs

Siusi allo Sciliar
Wednesday: 5, 12, 19 and 26 June 2019
from 3.30 to 9.30 p.m.

On a walk with Martha Silbernagl from Siusi to the Pflegerhof organic herb garden, you will learn about spring customs, sagas, learn to identify wild herbs and visit the Malenger mill.
After an aperitif with a flower prosecco and appetizers at the Pflegerhof farm, Cornelia Mulser will accompany you on a tour through the herb fields. You will learn about the history of the farm, the herbs and their effects. Which early herb stimulates the metabolism, which cleanse the body and which are good for you?
Head Chef Franz Mulser will tell you which herbs bring out flavours to perfection at the end-of-day cookery workshop as he prepares mouth-watering dishes with fresh plants, aromatic herbs and beautiful flowers. All of which, naturally, you will be sampling against the backdrop of the Castel Rovereto ruins.

Experts:
Under the guiding hand of Cornelia Mulser, each and every plant thrives and flourishes at the Pflegerhof farm, where over 500 herbs are cultivated and prepared with love.

Franz Mulser, Head Chef and host of the Gostner hut, serves the very best of his Alpine cuisine, enriched with tastes from forest and field, herbs and flower petals.

Martha Silbernagl, also known as Martha the Witch, will accompany you on your journey through the world of herbs.

Info:
Meeting point: Siusi allo Sciliar, fountain in the village centre
Registration: at the tourist offices until noon on the day before the event
Participation fee: 55.00 Euro a person (in the price are included: the guided hike, an aperitif and appetizers, the guided tour at the Pflegerhof farm, the cookery-workshop and the meal with main dish and desert, drinks and the taxi back to Siusi)
Max. number of participants: 20 persons


Alpine forest bathing - Breathe and recharge your batteries

Fiè allo Sciliar/San Costantino
Tuesday, 7, 14, 21 and 28 maggio and 4, 11, 18 and 25 June 2019
from 9.00 to 12.00 a.m.

When we go forest bathing, we dive into the atmosphere of the forest with our every sense. In the peaceful woodland around the idyllic San Costantino lake, we emerge from our everyday routine and come a little closer to our true selves as we watch, hear, touch, smell and taste the forest; through our senses, we create a direct, heartfelt relationship with nature. The ethereal scents released by the trees strengthen our immune system and bring us a sense of inner peace. We can relax to our very depths, and take a step close towards a life of vitality with a new spring in our steps.

Expert:
Monika Malfertheiner is a professional and dedicated InnerFitness®, Five Tibetans® and health trainer who is working with aspects of Nature Response®. During her sessions, she aims to impart a conscious awareness of body and spirit in relation to nature to her participants.

Info:
Meeting point: parking place in front of the S. Costantino Church/Fiè
Registration: at the tourist offices until noon of the day of the event
Participation fee: 10.00 euro a person – free for guests of tourist office partner organisations


Bracing training in the open

Fiè allo Sciliar
Friday, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May and 7, 14, 21 and 28 June 2019
from 6.00 to 7.30 p.m.

The countryside surrounding the Peterbühel, a hill in the village and the oldest settlement in Fiè, is a nature fitness studio and rewards you with fresh spring air. So that means step-training on a bench, push-ups against a tree or simply balance training as you press your whole weight down into the changing terrain underfoot. Take a relaxing jog to round off your workout.
Our functional fitness trainer will help you to improve your skills in coodination training and regeneration and explain the connection between movement and quality of life. At the end of the session, a refreshing Balance drink will be served at the village fountain.

Expert:
Egon Zuggal has set himself the goal of spreading joy and sport. As a sports group leader, Functional Fitness trainer and outdoor sportsman, giving people lasting memories through healthy movement in the open air is particularly dear to his heart.

Info:
Meeting point: Fiè allo Sciliar, fountain in the village centre
Registration: at the tourist offices until noon on the day of the event
Participation fee: 10.00 euro a person – free for guests of tourist office partner organisations


Movement in the wood with healthy brunch

Movement in the wood with healthy brunch

Tires al Catinaccio
Saturday, 11, 18 and 25 May and 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June 2019
from 8.30 – 11.30 a.m.

Hiking and running through the woods is not only packed with variety, the wood-air is beautifully perfumed with the resin of the trees, a scent which is wonderful for the airways. Separated in two groups – a walking and a running group – our experts Egon and Rudi will lead you through the woods until „Ansitz Velseck“. On the way they will show you, how to get strength out of the wood to use for the daily routine. During the brunch with healthy and regional food, you can enjoy the fascinating view of the Catinaccio mountain before you return to the village.

Experts:
Egon Zuggal has set himself the goal of spreading joy and sport. As a sports group leader, Functional Fitness trainer and outdoor sportsman, giving people lasting memories through healthy movement in the open air is particularly dear to his heart.

Rudi Brunner is a trainer for endurance sports and performance diagnostics, orthopaedic technician and leader of running groups. Rudi will accompany and supervise runners from beginner level right through to advanced.

Info:
Meeting point: Tires al Catinaccio, fountain in the village centre
Registration: at the tourist offices until 6 p.m. on the day before the event
Participation fee: 10.00 euro a person – free for guests of tourist office partner organisations



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