Hotel Post Bezau
Fitness Holiday
September 8-14, 2025
Brugg 35, 6870 Bezau, Austria
THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Experience an Essentrics® class like no other – surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and fresh air! Nestled within a valley surrounded by the Alps, lies the village of Bezau, home to the award-winning Hotel Post Bezau.
Under the theme of Healthy Aging, we invite you to join us and embark on a transformative journey guided by the Essentrics team, including creator and New York Times bestselling author, Miranda Esmonde-White. Experience a rejuvenating escape as we explore holistic approaches to a healthy body at every stage of life.
We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you!
The Heart of a Balanced Lifestyle
Come experience a wondrous and transformative Essentrics® Retreat in the heart of Bregenzerwald region in Austria, surrounded by breathtaking green meadows, majestic mountains, and a crystal-clear river.
Hotel Post Bezau offers meticulously designed spaces that will take you on the ultimate wellness journey and leave you feeling rejuvenated and full of life.
The resort is built on the belief that the perfect balance of spa treatments, healthy nutrition, movement, restful sleep, and the power of nature are the keys to a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Train with the Essentrics Team
Relax, nourish and rejuvenate your body with the Essentrics team.
Our retreats bring together our global community of Essentrics® and Classical Stretch® fans and instructors to learn and experience all that Essentrics® has to offer.
As you work on improving your physical fitness, you will also experience a newfound mental clarity and inner peace – enhanced by Hotel Post Bezau’s natural beauty and restorative powers.
Rooms & Rates
Each of the fifty-four rooms and four suites at Hotel Post Bezau is designed to provide you with a sense of ease and calm.
Every room is uniquely decorated using materials from the Bregenz Forest surrounding the hotel, and features luxurious amenities, ensuring that your stay is both comfortable and memorable. From cozy single rooms to spacious suites, Post Bezau has considered every detail to ensure the ideal stay for your next vacation.
One of the unique features of the hotel is the Samina detox rooms, which offer a unique sleep system designed to promote detoxification of the body while providing an optimal sleep experience.
For more information & to book your stay, please visit Post Bezau’s website
- Accomodation for 6 nights
- All meals
- Selection of waters, teas and juices included
- Breakfast with regional dishes
- Buffet lunch
- Afternoon snack
- Beverage buffet and tea selection until 4 pm
- Cold pressed juices at the juice bar in the afternoon
- Gourmet evening menu (vegetarian option available)
- 2 Daily Essentrics classes
- Samina detox sleep rooms for the highest possible sleep quality
- Breathtaking walking trails
- Access to the indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, outdoor brine pool, sun deck, rest rooms and a large sunbathing meadow
- Free Wifi
- Susanne Kaufmann™ product selection in the room
- 24h Access to the gym
- Free rental of mountain bikes
- Daily free activity & workshop program
- Free outdoor parking
Optional add-ons:
- Alcoholic drinks, drinks and specialty coffees
- Treatments at the Suzanne Kaufmann Spa Bezau (Voted Austria’s Best Wellness Retreat 2022)
- Treatments at the Medical Spa
- Swim & spa wear
- Fitness clothing (For Essentrics classes, hiking)
- Hiking shoes
- Smart elegant casual attire for the evenings
- Passport
- Anything that helps you relax and fully indulge in self-care
Provided in the rooms to borrow:
- Water bottle
- Slippers and bathrobes
- Foot soaking bath with detox bath salts
How to register
Hotel Post Bezau Fitness Holiday September 8-14, 2025
Registration for the event is handled directly by Hotel Post Bezau, with limited spaces available. Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
1) Fill in the “Enquire Now” form to receive a no-obligation offer which includes all room prices.
– Enter the following dates in the first section: September 8-14th 2025
– Enter ‘Essentrics Retreat’ under “Which package or special?”
– Enter any room, hotel or spa requests under “Your Message”
– Submit your form.
2) Following submission, Hotel Post Bezau will promptly get in touch with you to ensure all necessary details are addressed, finalizing your reservation and confirming your attendance at this exceptional retreat. Please ensure that you are reachable within 72 hours after completing the form. Failure to respond within this timeframe may result in the loss of your position on the contact list.
3) Please wait for hotel confirmation before booking your flights.
4) Information on Getting to Post Bezau and Cancellation Policy
For any additional questions regarding the hotel & spa, please contact Hotel Post Bezau directly.
Phone number: +43 5514 22 07 0
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (CET/Central European Time)
For any questions regarding the Essentrics classes & retreat, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-877-828-7930 and we will happily assist you!
The Essentrics Team
Discover our Educators
Miranda Esmonde-White is a New York Times bestselling author of the Aging Backwards series, a world-renowned healthy aging educator and pioneer in the field of stretching. A former professional ballerina, Miranda created the globally-recognized and science-based fitness technique, Essentrics® in 1997—becoming a flexibility trainer to numerous high-performance athletes and celebrities. She is the Executive Producer, creator and host of the 20-year running fitness television show Classical Stretch, and the award-winning docuseries, Aging Backwards and Forever Painless—airing nationwide on PBS and American Public Television.
With a worldwide following amongst the 50+ market – Miranda’s fast track program is revolutionizing the way we understand the role that our cells, muscles, bones, connective tissue and joints play in slowing down the aging process while keeping our bodies feeling young, healthy and pain-free.
Based in Montreal, Miranda spends her time developing the technique, writing, and training new instructors. She also travels extensively giving lectures, leading teacher training sessions and hosting retreats.
Laurissa Manning is a Level 4 Essentrics Instructor, Exam Corrector and Educator for the Teacher Training department. Laurissa’s introduction to Essentrics in 2015 was transformative, alleviating chronic pain from her competitive kickboxing days. She became a certified instructor to help her clients learn to love the movement their body can create and discover their strength and power.
Laurissa has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, from private and group training to mentoring and coaching fitness professionals. She is the former owner of Core Fitness & Sport Conditioning in Nova Scotia, the first boutique fitness studio in the Maritimes. Her mission is to create thriving communities where everyone sees themselves reflected in the culture and feels a sense of belonging.
Danielle Ribs is a Level 4 Essentrics Instructor with honors, a certified Pilates Instructor, Fitness Trainer, and Life Coach. Her lifelong passion for movement began with ballet at age five and evolved into a three-decade career in wellness and fitness. She discovered Essentrics eight years ago, and its rebalancing approach had a profound impact on her health—especially during her recovery from breast cancer. Following her personal journey through breast cancer, Danielle experienced a remarkably swift and full recovery—thanks in large part to this rebalancing movement method.
Originally from France and raised in the Netherlands, Danielle has lived in France, Germany, Hong Kong, and now calls Luxembourg home. A true global citizen, she speaks English, French, German, Dutch, and Luxembourgish. She is known for her empathetic, empowering approach—guiding her clients toward greater strength, flexibility, and confidence at every stage of life.
Jane van Hout is a Level 4 Essentrics Instructor with experience as a Mentor Trainer and Coordinator for the Teacher Training Academy in Europe. She discovered Essentrics in 2014 while seeking a ballet-inspired workout, and after one class, she was hooked. The combination of strength, energy, and graceful movement quickly became both her personal practice and professional path.
Based in Amsterdam, Jane has taught Essentrics classes in gyms across the city, as well as guest classes in Berlin and Taipei. Her teaching is driven by the joy of movement, connection, and continuous transformation—qualities she has experienced firsthand through retreats, trainings, and the global Essentrics community.
Petra Blank is a Level 4 Essentrics Instructor with a lifelong passion for movement, shaped by years of competitive swimming, tennis, and a broad athletic background. Living with severe scoliosis since childhood, she instinctively recognized the potential of Essentrics to bring balance, strength, and ease to her body. Regular practice transformed her mobility and helped her become pain-free—a powerful experience that inspired her to support others on their own path to healing and vitality.
Over the past decade, Petra has deepened her knowledge of holistic health through the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, becoming a licensed acupuncturist. Today, she blends her Essentrics teaching with running a marketing consultancy and her wellness practice in Amsterdam. Whether in private sessions or group classes, she integrates body awareness and mindful movement to help people reconnect with themselves and thrive in their daily lives.
“We want to create a mindful and inspirational place
to experience a positive life and body transformation.”
to experience a positive life and body transformation.”
Susanne Kaufmann & Stephanie Rist
For generations, Susanne Kaufmann and her family have called the idyllic Austrian Alpine region of the Bregenzerwald their home. The rolling hills, rugged peaks, vast meadows, and rare plant life are beautifully framed by cultivated land, creating a picturesque scene complemented by the delightful aroma of homegrown herbs and vibrant flora.
Having grown up surrounded by local traditions, Susanne developed a deep understanding of the abundant plants in the area, appreciating their beauty and wellness benefits. These very plants have been a constant source of inspiration for her skincare brand, which she launched in 2003.
Today, the Susanne Kaufmann brand seamlessly blends her expertise in natural ingredients and skincare philosophy with her commitment to innovation and sustainable living, resonating with customers worldwide.
As the fifth generation of hoteliers to lead the renowned Hotel Post Bezau, Susanne Kaufmann brought a fresh burst of energy to this esteemed establishment after graduating from the prestigious Centre International de Glion with a degree in hotel management.
Together with hotel director Stephanie Rist, Susanne has crafted a wellness retreat in the Bregenzerwald that emphasizes the pillars of spa, nutrition, sports, sleep, and the transformative power of nature. Their goal is to optimize health and foster inner balance.
How to register:
Registration for the event is handled directly by Post Bezau, with limited spaces available. Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
1) Fill in the "Enquire Now" form to receive a no-obligation offer which includes all room prices.
- Enter the following dates in the first section: September 8-14th 2025
- Enter ‘Essentrics Retreat’ under “Which package or special?"
- Enter any room, hotel or spa requests under "Your Message"
- Submit your form.
2) Following submission, Hotel Post Bezau will promptly get in touch with you to ensure all necessary details are addressed, finalizing your reservation and confirming your attendance at this exceptional retreat. Please ensure that you are reachable within 72 hours after completing the form. Failure to respond within this timeframe may result in the loss of your position on the contact list.
3) Please wait for the payment and hotel confirmation before booking your flights.
For any additional questions regarding the hotel & spa, please contact Hotel Post Bezau directly.
Phone number: +43 5514 22 07 0 | Email: [email protected]|
Office hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM (CET/Central European Time)
For any questions regarding the Essentrics classes & retreat, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-877-828-7930 and we will happily assist you!
Send Enquiry Now
Getting to Post Bezau:
By Plane: Zurich (ZRH) is the easiest airport to fly to! The hotel will be happy to organize a shuttle service for you from there, right to Post Bezau, at an extra cost.
Other airports you can fly to, depending on your travel plans: Altenrhein (42 km), Friedrichshafen (72 km), Memmingen (114 km), Munich (250 km), Milan (316 km).
By Train: If you are travelling from another European destination, you can take the train to Zurich (and take a moment to visit this beautiful city) or to Dornbirn, which is near and convenient. A taxi pickup at an extra cost can gladly be organized for you from the stations.
By Car: It is a beautiful drive to Post Bezau. If you are travelling from another European city: cars are easy to rent and provide freedom to explore the area.
Cancellation Policy:
We kindly ask that you take into consideration these cancellation terms when making your reservation. Please note that last-minute cancellations may incur significant charges. If you need to cancel your reservation, please review the following guidelines:
-Cancellation made at least 4 weeks prior to the event will result in a 50% refund of your total payment.
-For cancellations made with less than 1 week remaining until the event, a charge of 90% of the total amount will be applicable.
Please keep in mind that you are responsible for arranging your own flights and transfers from the airport to the spa. To safeguard against unforeseen circumstances, we highly recommend considering cancellation insurance when making your flight reservations.
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