Complementary therapies for
alcohol recovery

At Vida Libre, psychological support and an individually tailored treatment approach form the foundation of our programme. Complementary therapies can support this process by helping our guests reduce stress, reconnect with their bodies, regain energy and discover new ways to create balance in everyday life.

Our complementary programme includes yoga, personalised physical training, equine-assisted sessions and massage. These activities are adapted to the individual guest and are designed to complement – not replace – psychological or medical care.

Yoga can help reduce stress, improve body awareness and create moments of calm during an intensive period of personal change.

Our yoga sessions focus on gentle movement, breathing, concentration and relaxation. They offer an opportunity to slow down, become more aware of physical and emotional signals and start the day with greater clarity.

Sessions take place regularly and are adapted to the individual abilities and physical condition of our guests. No previous yoga experience is required.

Physical activity can play an important role in recovery. Exercise can provide structure, improve general wellbeing and help guests rediscover enjoyment in movement.

Our personal trainer Toni tailors each session to the individual guest. The intensity depends on personal fitness, preferences and current physical condition.

The aim is not competitive performance. Training should be enjoyable, motivating and leave guests feeling better afterwards.

Working with horses offers a very different form of personal experience.

Horses respond directly to body language, attention and behaviour. Interacting with them can therefore help people become more aware of how they communicate, how they react to uncertainty and how clearly they express their intentions.

For some guests, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to step away from purely intellectual reflection and experience themselves and their reactions in a different setting.

No riding experience is required.

Massage offers time to relax, release physical tension and focus on the body.

Our massage sessions are adapted to the individual needs of each guest rather than following a fixed routine. They can provide a calm counterbalance to psychological work, physical activity and the changes that take place during recovery.

Alcohol problems rarely affect only one area of life. Physical wellbeing, emotional health, stress, relationships and everyday habits can all be connected.

For this reason, Vida Libre combines intensive personal support with a range of complementary activities. Each guest follows an individual programme; not every activity is equally suitable or useful for everyone.

Our aim is to create an environment in which psychological work, physical recovery, relaxation and new experiences can support each other.

For guests specifically looking for this broader approach, you can also learn more about our holistic approach to alcohol recovery at Vida Libre.