Vacation: Start new adventures with goat yoga

If you want to leave the deck chair on vacation and want to try something new, you don't have to go far. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people go on vacation nearby – and there is a lot to discover.

Goat yoga

In Carinthia, for example, animal lovers can try goat yoga. A conventional yoga class is held, the animals run around between the participants. Dealing with them and petting the goats should have a calming and relaxing effect.

Trail running

Sports enthusiasts who end up in the Allgäu Alps can not only let off steam while hiking, mountain biking, Nordic walking or jogging – numerous trail running routes can also be explored, for example, from the Panoramahotel Oberjoch. Running away from roads is particularly close to nature, in addition to physical endurance, the runner's ability to coordinate and concentrate should also be required. After that, you really deserved to relax in the Alpine Spa …

Forest bathing

Another program item is relaxed and still active: forest bathing. This wellness trend is not only in demand in the Allgäu: From Berlin to the Black Forest, interested parties can experience "Shinrin-yoku" in numerous hotels and courses. The forest pool comes from Japan and has been popular there since the 1980s. It is about relaxing in nature, "bathing" in the atmosphere of the forest and coming to rest. The goal is to reduce stress and recharge your batteries. In addition, studies have shown that the forest has a positive effect on the human immune system.

Mountain boarding

Mountain boarding also began in the USA in the 1980s, and the sport has now arrived in Germany. The mountainboard is similar to a skateboard, but has four air-filled tires that can be used to drive down meadows, for example. There are courses for beginners in the Sauerland, among other places, where holidaymakers can also relax while hiking and cycling.