ESSENTIAL ALPS 01-02 AUGUST 2026 - Nature Experiences

Holistic Festival in the heart of Stelvio National Park

Discover a new way to experience the mountains: authentic, essential, and deeply restorative.
An immersive experience among nature, well-being, and mindfulness, guided by local professionals who will accompany you on journeys dedicated to inner balance and reconnecting with yourself.

Book your experiences and create your tailor-made wellness itinerary in the heart of the Alps.

EXPERIENCES IN NATURE - adult

FRIDAY 31 July

YOGA WITH SOUND BATH | 20:45 – 22:45 at Sala Polifunzionale - S.Caterina Valfurva
With Federica Bottini and Mirko Giacomelli                                                                                                       
A wellness experience that combines gentle movement, breath, and meditation to guide you into a deep state of relaxation.
The sound bath, with instruments such as handpan, gong, Tibetan singing bowls, monochord, crystal harp, and other ancestral instruments, creates harmonic vibrations that promote balance, calm, and regeneration.

Experience cost: € 30,00

SATURDAY 01 August

START THE DAY WITH ENERGY THROUGH MINDFUL BREATHING |  08:00 – 11:00
With Emiliano Noris and Manuela Cacciotto
A morning dedicated to well-being, with mindful breathing techniques to awaken the body and energy, followed by a hands-on workshop on preparing and tasting a natural, balanced breakfast made with products from the Valtellina region. Participants will be guided in choosing and combining local, seasonal ingredients, creating a complete, simple, and balanced breakfast.
An experience that combines breath, mindful eating, and the enhancement of local excellence.

Experience cost: € 30,00

LIGHT LEGS – PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FOR LEG WELLNESS | 11:30 – 12:30
With Ilaria Andreola
An experiential workshop dedicated to leg well-being, with plantar fascia myofascial release exercises and draining self-massage techniques to promote lightness, comfort, and balance.
What to bring: mat, tennis balls (optional, also available on site), and short trousers recommended.
The workshop is suitable for everyone and does not require any particular physical ability.

BETWEEN SKY AND EARTH, BETWEEN BODY AND MIND... | 15:00 - 17:00
With Ilaria Bertolina
A walk immersed in nature, inspired by the NatureTherapy method, to rediscover balance, listen to yourself, and experience the forest as a space for meditation and awareness. Let yourself be embraced by the forest!
What to bring: mat, mountain clothing and footwear, backpack, small notebook with pen, and trekking poles
The workshop is suitable for everyone

SUNSET YOGA| 18:00 – 19:30
With Federica Bottini
A sunset yoga class to release the body, restore balance, and harmonize the breath. Through asanas, breathing exercises, and relaxation, enjoy an immersive experience in the nature of Stelvio National Park.
What to bring: mat
The workshop is suitable for everyone

SUNDAY 02 August

WATER THERAPY WORKSHOP IN NATURE | 09:00 – 11:00   
With Marta Manciana
The Gentle Strength of Nature. An immersive experience in the pine forest of Santa Caterina Valfurva, between the waters of the Frodolfo stream and the practice of Qi Gong. Through guided immersion, breathing, and contact with nature, the workshop promotes vitality, balance, and regeneration of body and mind
What to bring: comfortable layered clothing, a small towel, rock shoes or water shoes/sandals (optional)
The workshop is suitable for everyone

MANUAL FACIAL AUTO-LIFTING – NATURAL TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE THE FACE | 11:30 – 12:30
With Ilaria Andreola
A practical workshop dedicated to relaxation and to rebalancing tension in the face, neck, and shoulders through simple, natural manual techniques. The session will begin with some techniques to improve posture and release the cervical area, then continue with exercises and manual maneuvers dedicated to the face. The goal is to help the face regain softness, radiance, and expressiveness naturally, through greater awareness of one’s body.
What to bring: no materials; a makeup-free face or light makeup is recommended.
The workshop is suitable for everyone

THE ART OF TOUCH | 15:00 – 17:00
With Federica Bottini
An experience focused on the body and conscious touch to explore the language of touch and embodiment. Through simple and accessible practices, presence, listening, and receptivity are developed, bringing knowledge into the body and into direct experience.
The workshop is suitable for everyone

PRICES: 

• €20,00 for a single experience

• €50,00 for 3 experiences (*does NOT include Yoga with Sound Bath and Mindful Breath Workshop + Flavor and Vitality)

Come discover a new way to experience the mountains: natural, authentic, essential.
Book your experiences with our local operators, ready to guide you on a unique, personalized journey to discover your balance.

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