Lockdown suggestions by the Preidlhof team of experts

Posted on 16 April 2020
in HNews, Hottest Spas, Mountains

The pool of internationally renowned experts of the 5-star Preidlhof in South Tyrol (Italy) offers advices to deal with quarantine, through the rediscovery of a healthy and conscious lifestyle, for a new harmony between body and mind

The restriction measures due to Coronavirus have altered our daily lives, producing effects on our mood up to the onset of physiological consequences. Sadness, boredom, stress, anxiety are only some of the emotional states that many people are experiencing in this moment of medical emergency.

Useful tips to deal with this period of isolation, transforming it into an instrument of personal regeneration, come from the Preidlhof Luxury Dolcevita Resort healers and specialists. The team is led by Patrizia Bortolin, Spa concept designer and director with a multi-year background experience in wellness and luxury hospitality.

Thanks to her contribution, the South-Tyrolean hotel has recently presented a new philosophy that focuses on the concept of Transformational Wellness: an integrated approach involving medicine, holistic experiences and well-being, based on tthe

For over fifty years, the Preidlhof – a five-star family-run hotel – has been known as an excellence among luxury spa destinations. Located just outside the Italian city of Merano in Alto Adige region, the hotel is renowned for its exclusive wellness area of 5.000 sqm: it is the first structure in the world to have received ISO 17679 certification for Wellness and Spa Hotels, thanks to the quality of its offer, the breadth of treatments and the innovative wellness concept.

Natural herbs, daily rituals, colors that stimulate positivity, ancient practices, are included in some of the advices from the pool of therapists – composed, besides Patrizia Bortolin, of Dr. Alexander Angerer, expert in complementary medicine, Stefano Battaglia, internationally renowned Master Therapist specialized in Trauma Touch Skill and Martin Kirchler, researcher in ancient medicines. The aim is to discover a healthy and conscious lifestyle, based on a perfect balance between body and mind.

“My best advice would be to explore a path to fall in love with yourself. Be ritualistic about your morning routine – mine is to prepare freshly ground coffee first and then make warm infusions throughout the day. Eat slowly and try and chew your food over 50 times – really enjoy your food and nourish your body and mind. I am also taking an alkaline supplement daily and I prepare a footbath with salts in the evening. I also diffuse orange and lemon essential oils during the day and lavender in the evening. Do try to manage your digital addiction, put the phones down as much as you can, don’t watch television, wear beautiful colours, be kind and practice daily meditation.” recommends Patrizia Bortolin.

Preidlhof Spa Director boasts a 360 ° knowledge of the international wellness offer, with a passion for spiritual research, psychology and the healing effects of natural techniques. She is also teacher of mindfulness, Yoga Nidra and Laughter Yoga and expert in psycho-aromatherapy, Color Coaching, Mindful Eating, Transformational and Happiness Coach.

Stefano Battaglia is an intuitive therapist, meditation teacher and spiritual researcher at Preidlhof, specialized in Emotional Shock, Trauma recovery and Trauma Touch Skills.

Though this critical situation might induce us to question ourselves and find new approaches to life or different priorities, the expert continues sticking to his daily practices and suggests to shift attention from the external world to the internal one.

“A more cohesive, sensitive and loving attitude is very much needed, where we achieve a deeper regulation between body and mind by means of self-care and affection. Engage in games in a childlike fashion, move towards being able to appreciate the beauty of the present moment, discover “pockets” of joy and stillness within you. This way, we might further improve the fundamentals of our Presence, our immune system, gain a broader understanding of life’s hardships for all living beings, and so develop empathic compassion and a grounded joy.”

Versatile and extremely talented therapist, Martin Kirchler, followed an educational path in yoga, Taoism and body-oriented psychotherapy, getting closer and passionate about the ancient medicines. His advice is based on the Daoyin Yoga practice, Chinese art that allows you to increase self-awareness, achieve a balance of the energy cycle and improve your health.

“People often suffer a deficit in exhaling capacity and oxygen-intake. This can be a disadvantage in the flu season. We can learn a lot from Traditional Chinese Medicine. In Qi Gong, for example, healthy breathing is learned by Daoyin: ‘Guiding’ (Dao) the ‘air’ (qi) and expanding our breathing capacity by expelling and stretching (Yin). This is what lies at the heart of what in modern China is called Qigong, literally ‘working with air’.

This is something that we can all consider and put into practice to take care of our health even if we are in quarantine. But be mindful in doing this. Keep in mind, that the most powerful thing in everything you do will be to free your mind from pathogenic panic, shock and fear. That’s because any one of these can block your respiratory system in a way not dissimilar to acute respiratory distress Syndrome – when you inhale shortly and forcefully but are then unable to exhale in a deep and healthy way – and results in a deficit of Qi (air). Keep a cool and serene mind, take some deep, clarifying breaths, and stretch your body.”

Dr. Alexander Angerer, aware of the difficulty of this moment, advises to face our fears as much as the physical symptoms. It is fundamental for all of us to slow down and focus on the priorities in life. “It is important to stay calm and serene as much as possible. I am recommending mineral salts (a combination of calcium, magnesium, potassium, carbonate salt and mineral salts) to balance acidity levels, as well as Vitamin B supplementation to many of my patients to help with anxiety. I also recommend essential oils dabbed between the brows or Rescue Remedy Bach Flower (10 drops 3 times a day), as well as a bath with Epsom salts and a good night’s sleep.”

Preidlhof Luxury Dolcevita Resort

The 71-room and suite Preidlhof is a multi-award-winning destination spa located in Naturns, South Tyrol, Italy. Owned and managed by the Ladurner family, Preidlhof offers exceptional wellness programmes alongside the hospitality, accommodation and services of a 5* hotel.

Preidlhof has carved out a first-class reputation as a world leading holistic, preventative and medical health spa providing contemporary integrated wellness and transformational retreats for adults only (guests aged 16 and over).

In February 2020, Preidlhof became the first property in the world to be awarded ISO 17679 Hotel

Wellness & Spa certification – recognising excellence among luxury wellness hotels in relation to sustainability and the quality and range of services and organization.

Preidlhof remains steadfast in its commitment to research and to the continual innovation and investment in its staff, talent, facilities and services. Preidlhof has received two awards for ‘Best Spa Innovation’ in the European Health & Spa Awards and in 2019 Condé Nast Traveller and Tatler Magazine UK both named Preidlhof amongst their top Spas in the World.