Since 1994 the mountain air and healing waters have lured those in need of revitalisation to Vivamayr, on Europe’s largest and warmest Alpine lake. Narnia-like in winter and Fifties Riviera in the summer, it’s founded on the principles of Modern Mayr medicine – rest, cleansing, re-education of eating habits and supplementation. Medical director Dr Harald Stossier enjoys rock-star status among devotees. Initial consultations and abdominal massages immediately home in on hidden issues such as exhaustion, caffeine overload or lazy nutrition. But there’s nothing that tried-and-tested methods can’t treat: with morning oil-pulling (to get digestive enzymes going in the mouth); an alkaline menu (sparse, bar the famous buck-wheat rolls); and gentle exercise. Exhaustion is remedied by vitamin infusions, massages and psychological consultations with the change-inspiring Magister Kohla before clarity dawns. You’ll leave with renewed zest – and several pounds lighter.
LOCATION: Maria Wörth, Austria
TELEPHONE: 0020 7529 8551
BOOK IT: Healing Holidays offers seven nights, full board, from £2,200, including flights and transfers.
WEBSITE: healingholidays.com
