Super Spa Special
30.03.2025 - 06.04.2025
| 3 nights
from 762,- € per person
The magic of waves
A compelling journey into the world of sound with Anna Matteazzi
All you need to do is close your eyes and listen. Some sounds are soft and gentle – a caress for the mind and the senses. Others are loud, and so intense you can feel their waves spreading through your body. Gongs, handpans, tuning forks, shamanic drums and singing bowls – each of these ancient instruments holds its own unique vibration, its own unique magic. Anna Matteazzi’s art is to combine their sounds, tones and frequencies into a harmonic whole that reaches into the soul and goes far beyond instilling relaxation.
What are the actual effects of sound on the body?
In Anna’s words, ‘Playing these instruments is like throwing a stone into a pond: it produces vibrations that spread in concentric waves. Since the human body consists mostly of water, the sound waves travel through organs and tissues. This creates a massage-like effect on the cells, releasing tension, promoting detoxification and boosting the body’s self-healing processes. The benefits also extend to the mind, as it switches brain frequencies to alpha waves – a state of consciousness achieved through relaxation, meditation or wakeful rest that is associated with inner calm, insight and mental clarity. The alpha state allows us to break free from old patterns and embrace new perspectives.’
But what if these sounds are used to accompany gentle yoga sessions, walks in nature or creativity-focused experiences? Anna’s Sound & Wellness Retreat does exactly that, allowing you to experience the benefits of healing sounds in a variety of ways – including, of course, gong and sound baths held in the Lodge’s scenic meditation room, with an expansive view over Alpe di Siusi. Each session focuses on a specific theme to maximise the effects.
There are no prerequisites: anyone can benefit from the Retreat, from people seeking a transformative experience to guests simply wishing to recharge in the secluded atmosphere of Lodge ALPE while also trying some new pathways to all-round wellness.
In Anna’s words, ‘Playing these instruments is like throwing a stone into a pond: it produces vibrations that spread in concentric waves. Since the human body consists mostly of water, the sound waves travel through organs and tissues. This creates a massage-like effect on the cells, releasing tension, promoting detoxification and boosting the body’s self-healing processes. The benefits also extend to the mind, as it switches brain frequencies to alpha waves – a state of consciousness achieved through relaxation, meditation or wakeful rest that is associated with inner calm, insight and mental clarity. The alpha state allows us to break free from old patterns and embrace new perspectives.’
But what if these sounds are used to accompany gentle yoga sessions, walks in nature or creativity-focused experiences? Anna’s Sound & Wellness Retreat does exactly that, allowing you to experience the benefits of healing sounds in a variety of ways – including, of course, gong and sound baths held in the Lodge’s scenic meditation room, with an expansive view over Alpe di Siusi. Each session focuses on a specific theme to maximise the effects.
There are no prerequisites: anyone can benefit from the Retreat, from people seeking a transformative experience to guests simply wishing to recharge in the secluded atmosphere of Lodge ALPE while also trying some new pathways to all-round wellness.
About your guide into this journey
Anna Matteazzi discovered the healing power of sound while recovering from illness. This was a watershed moment in her life, from which she developed an interest in sound therapy. It took her a few years to finally decide to give up her job in retail and follow her heart, devoting herself to this fascinating discipline. After undergoing comprehensive training – including with the father of sound massage, Peter Hess – she opened Anklang, her own sound therapy studio in Bolzano. Her services include individual sessions, as well as workshops and retreats. Additionally, Anna runs the only professional sound massage school in South Tyrol, and she’s a certified prana therapist, mental trainer and coach.
Anna Matteazzi discovered the healing power of sound while recovering from illness. This was a watershed moment in her life, from which she developed an interest in sound therapy. It took her a few years to finally decide to give up her job in retail and follow her heart, devoting herself to this fascinating discipline. After undergoing comprehensive training – including with the father of sound massage, Peter Hess – she opened Anklang, her own sound therapy studio in Bolzano. Her services include individual sessions, as well as workshops and retreats. Additionally, Anna runs the only professional sound massage school in South Tyrol, and she’s a certified prana therapist, mental trainer and coach.