Hotel Schloss Mönchstein** ** *s

Inner Balance with Pilates** ** *s

Iconically situated on the Mönchsberg in Salzburg, Hotel Schloss Mönchstein* * * * * * *s is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. In addition to an impressive ambience and top-class cuisine, sports and wellness enthusiasts in particular appreciate the "Best Luxury Spa Hotel Austria" award. But the hotel's true wellness secret recipe is a Greek named Georgios Kountouris. Stars and Pilates enthusiasts travel from all over the world to have their session guided by the sought-after Pilates expert. 

Pilates sessions with Georgios 
It quickly becomes clear how the * * * * *s in the Pilates sessions are explained: there is no gym. They train in individual or couple sessions in the adjacent pavilion with an atmospheric view of the royal palace garden. The sun illuminates the room, but does not dazzle at any time of day. There couldn't be a more harmonious Pilates location. Georgios subtly observes his clients during the session. He pays attention to posture, breathing, leg position and probably much more before pointing out or asking about any complaints. This leads directly to the Pilates performer, which enables a total of 200 Pilates exercises. Georgios motivates you to alternate between muscle strength, balance work and endurance. Not only individual areas of the body are trained, but also the right and left hemispheres of the brain, which are noticeably reactivated after the 50-minute session. "Pilates can contribute to improved posture and counteract typical social complaints such as back, knee or neck pain. What's more, Pilates also activates the smaller underlying muscle groups, helping to stabilize the entire body. Pilates also has a meditative effect and can thus alleviate feelings of emotional restlessness, blood pressure, panic attacks or depressive moods and much more," says the Pilates expert, to whom international personalities from the worlds of art and culture make pilgrimages. And because no secret lasts long in Salzburg, more and more Salzburg Pilates enthusiasts are joining the international hotel guests to complete their sessions with Georgios at Hotel Schloss Mönchstein* * * * * *s. There are no age or fitness limits. "After 10 sessions you feel a difference in your body, after 20 sessions you see a difference and after 30 sessions you have a new body," says Georgios, quoting the founder Joseph Pilates;

Gift tip: puts you in a good mood (and figure) 
Pilates sessions can be booked online, by phone or directly at reception. "Day guests in the SPA area can add Pilates to their package at any time," says Samantha Teufel, Hotel Manager of Hotel Schloss Mönchstein* * * * * *s. The sessions with the experienced Pilates expert are also ideal as an exclusive gift idea. The coveted Pilates 10* * * * * *s block comes with the 11th session as a gift from the hotel. "Private garage parking, showers and changing facilities are of course included," explains the hotel manager;

Relaxation from morning greetings to evening meditation 
Those who prefer easy-going relaxation can unwind in the exclusive spa area with fitness room, steam bath, Finnish sauna, relaxation terrace and relaxation zone. The outdoor infinity pool with comfortable sun loungers invites you to enjoy breathtaking views over Salzburg's old town. And the numerous green spaces in the impressive hotel park also create an appealing ambience for practicing yoga, reading a book or simply counting sheep in the sky. 
Information about the Pilates offer, the SPA area and massage packages at Hotel Schloss Mönchstein* * * * * * *s can be found on the website www.monchstein.at,by telephone or in person at reception.