A healthy life is one of neither of deprivation nor excess.
For Kneipp, it's a matter of balance.
In Father Sebastian Kneipp’s day, the realities of life were very different to today – but even back then, he understood that mental health was every bit as important as physical health. Kneipp always emphasised the importance of a healthy balance in life. However, he believed that life is not about deprivation, or depriving oneself, but about living life in harmonious balance of contrasts: Between effort and relaxation, between work and leisure, concentration and daydreaming, activity and sleep. If you find your balance, happiness will follow of its own accord.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR
Has your cell phone gone off since you got here? Just leave it in your bag! In this digital age, Kneipp’s philosophy of bringing order to life are more important than ever. So just distance yourself from the source of stress, and make regular plans to spend time doing the things that are good for you. It doesn’t have to be meditation – a long snooze or a glass of wine with friends is always allowed. Inner order is not self discipline, but SELF CARE!
The Kneipp trail extends along the trail no. 8 between Tann and Bad Siess.
Over 1.2 kilometres it will bring you closer to nature and to yourself. Give yourself a moment now to feel your surroundings, and to plunge in the age-old teachings of Father Sebastian Kneipp – a philosophy which today is more relevant than ever before. Along your way, you will be introduced to the five pillars of the Kneipp philosophy.
In the forest, aside from the beauty of nature, there are no distractions, and only the purest of regeneration: The perfect place to familiarise yourself with the teachings of Father Sebastian Kneipp, and to experience them with body, mind and soul. Kneipp’s philosophy is based on five pillars which converge in pursuit of one sole purpose: Health and wellbeing, on all levels. If you take your time and walk the route at a leisurely pace, you will meet with yourself along the way - and discover the lasting effect that Father Sebastian Kneipp’s teachings can bring to your everyday life.
The entire trail is dotted with special, energizing spots – and one of them is right in front of you: Do you see that big boulder? Take a short break here: Stop for a moment, take a breath in, a breath out, feel the forest with all your senses – and FEEL THE POWER that emanates from the stone and the land surrounding it.