PULSE & PLAY

RETREAT

Austria Edition

Nature x Wim Hof x Tennis

7 - 10 November 2024

Elevate Your Game, Elevate Your Mind: Pulse & Play in the Alps

An Invitation from our Retreat Founders

A mutual love for tennis and life itself is what brought us together.

Sports and mindfulness is a beautiful combination for a holistic approach to mind, body and soul.
It is the reason we created Pulse & Play as a wellness event series.

This gets to be our very first multi-day retreat — AUSTRIA EDITION.

Spend four days with us in discrete luxury alpine lodges in southern Austria, near Regina’s origins, with the most stunning views at 1400m.

Surrounded by beautiful nature in the Austrian Alps, you will learn to take care of your heart health through guided tennis, breathwork, heat & cold exposure and yoga sessions — welcoming all levels.

Get spoiled with wellness amenities exclusively for us, like infinity whirlpool, rustic Finnish wood-burning sauna, cold plunge and delicious food exquisitely prepared by our local retreat chef Gottlieb.

So, are you ready to Pulse & Play with us?

With love,
Regina & Jenny🌸

P.S. Yes, all photos displayed here are real ;)
And yes, this one of us was taken just a few months ago at our retreat location✨

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TENNIS & WHM

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS & PRICES

1. Main Alpine Lodge

Our main home will be this lovingly renovated 300+ year-old stone house with 1m thick walls.
Most activities like breathwork, cold exposure and yoga will take place here. We also have private access to the spa with infinity whirlpool and a rustic Finnish sauna.

Five participants will sleep here, in addition to Regina and Jenny.

2 x Private Rooms Shared Bathroom
EUR 1280 (Double Bed)

1 x Private Room Shared Bathroom
EUR 1100 (Single Bed)

1 x Shared Room Shared Bathroom
EUR 980 (Double or Single Bed)

2. Main Alpine Lodge
Side Apartment

This charming side apartment is right next the Main Alpine Lodge where most activities will happen.

Three participants will sleep here (lodge to the left of the photo).
You will have your own living area space with kitchenette along with shared bathroom.

1x Shared Apartment Shared Bathroom
EUR 980 (Double Bed)

3. Secondary Alpine Lodge

This rustic alpine lodge is a short 10-minute walk away from the Main Alpine Lodge.
Want a more private space in an equally beautiful area with breathtaking views? This is for you.

Four participants will share this home.
Includes living area with fireplace, kitchen and garden overlooking the Alps.

1x Private Room Private Bathroom
EUR 1400 (Double Bed)

1x Private Room Shared Bathroom
EUR 1100 (Double Bed)

1 x Shared Room Shared Bathroom
EUR 980 (Double Bed)

THE PULSE & PLAY TEAM

Meet the Dream Team

Regina Sertschnigg
PTI, Founder & Director

Regina’s love for tennis started at the age of 10 in her home country of Austria, where she played competitive junior tennis. Her junior career was followed by playing college tennis in the USA. After gaining her first coaching qualification in 2006, she has coached all over the world including the USA, England, Scotland, the UAE, Austria, and Switzerland.

She started her entrepreneurial dream in 2013 and three years later Peak Tennis International was founded. Ever since it has been Regina’s mission to make a difference in this world and to bring people together. To promote community and a healthy lifestyle, physically and mentally, through tennis and many other activities in all the PTI programs.

Jenny Quénard
Wim Hof Method Instructor, Ex-Tennis Player

Growing up as a semi-professional tennis player, tennis and travel were Jenny’s biggest teachers until her early twenties. What she has learned since is that her biggest teacher all along on this life path is not external but internal– right within herself.

Her discovery of the Wim Hof Method in 2018 allowed her to deepen this inward connection in subtle and profound ways. This has since become an extraordinary mind-body-soul practice — one that continuously reminds her to listen, to allow, and to simply be happy, strong, and healthy.

After leaving the fast-paced tech and startup world behind, Jenny is now committed to guiding people back to themselves through the breath, the cold, the mind, and Mother Nature. Tennis is an added bonus ;)

FAQs

  • None. No previous experience is required for any of the activities. All levels, sizes and body shapes are welcome. Simply come with a curious and open mind.

    Regina and Jenny will adapt the tennis and Wim Hof Method activities to all levels in order to have everyone progress in a safe way and enjoy themselves at their own comfort levels.

  • It is a simple, powerful and 100% natural way to be happy, strong, and healthy.

    This method consists of three pillars:

    1. Conscious breathing
    2. Cold exposure
    3. Mindset training

    Note: there will be little to no science or theory during this retreat, mainly practice and fun :)

    Benefits of the WHM

    • Regulate your nervous system

    • Reduce stress and anxiety

    • Increase energy & motivation

    • Increase endurance & performance

    • Strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems

    • Improve sleep

    • Detoxify the body

      And more…

  • We will not force anyone to participate in any activity that does not feel comfortable for them.

    Regina & Jenny are there to guide you with gentle care and loving guidance. Each activity can also be adapted accordingly.

  • Participation in this retreat requires a basic level of health. As a precautionary principle, we do not recommend this experience in cases of pregnancy, epilepsy, or Raynaud's Type II. People who suffer from heart conditions, or any other serious health problem, should always consult a medical professional before participating.

  • On Thursday, Nov 7th, we will meet at Graz Airport at 14:15 (choose a flight that arrives by 13:40).

    On Sunday, Nov 10th, we will all arrive at Graz Airport by 12:30 (choose a flight that leaves after 14:00).

  • To secure your spot, you can either:

    Pay in full (30% non-refundable deposit) OR opt for the payment plan option and pay in three installments.

    Payment Plan Option

    • Payment #1 - 30% non-refundable deposit

    • Payment #2 - 30% due mid-way between first payment and last (you will receive an invoice)

    • Payment #3 - 40% due October 10th, 2024

    Cancellation Policy

    • 70% refund possible until August 14th

    • 30% refund possible between August 15th and September 11th

    • No refund starting September 12th

    *minus any incurred bank charges.

  • What’s included

    • Transportation on all days, including airport transportation to and from Graz Airport.

    • Beautiful, comfy accommodation with private yoga room and spa (whirlpool & sauna).

    • AH-MAZING food prepared by our private local chef Gottlieb.

    • All guided activities: Tennis & Cardio Tennis, Wim Hof Method, Breathwork, Cold Exposure, Mindset, Yoga.

    • Time in nature.

    • Free time for cocooning and relaxing with yourself and others.

    • Spontaneous surprises and magic :)

    What’s not included

    • Flights

    • Insurance (travel, cancellation, liability and health…)

    • Tennis gear (racquets can be rented on site)

  • Our own private Austrian chef Gottlieb will prepare delicious and nutritious meals, including local specialties, meat, veggie options, healthy food and snacks.

    As you register, you will have a chance to let us know about any allergies and/or preferences.

  • If possible, bring your own tennis racquet (otherwise you may rent one on site). Proper tennis footwear is also required as we will have the option to play indoors or outside on traditional red clay courts (weather dependent).

    You'll receive a full packing list closer to the retreat.

  • It helps if you speak a little English, but you do not need to speak fluently. We can also provide French and German translations :)

“Cardio Tennis gets your heart going, and is such a mood booster with the energetic music and people.”

— Suzy

“I always feel energised after Regina's class - even better than coffee - it is a great way to start the day.”

— Katy

“Jenny is an absolutely wonderful instructor, with lots of knowledge, kindness, patience, a soothing calming voice and an incredible presence!”

— Leonie

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