Experience the Benefits of the F.X. Mayr Method
Your Individual F.X. Mayr Therapy
in Austria
Rediscover yourself at BLEIB BERG F.X. Mayr Health Hotel in Austria
The moment you decide on a private F.X. Mayr therapy at the BLEIB BERG health hotel is a special one — it marks the beginning of change, a readiness to transform.
The concept embraces a mindful culture of eating — one that invites awareness and lasting integration. Throughout your health stay in Carinthia, Austria, you are gently guided through the F.X. Mayr therapy, always attuned to your individual needs and supported by our experienced team of F.X. Mayr doctors.
F.X. Mayr Diet in Four Stages
Depending on your body’s needs, the F.X. Mayr diet at our hotel is divided into four stages. The intensity of your fasting experience is determined during the initial diagnosis with your attending physician. This ensures that every guest — here at one of Austria’s most renowned F.X. Mayr hotels — finds their ideal nutritional stage.
According to your individual needs, your fasting journey is supported by chew trainers, homemade spelt or buckwheat flatbreads, as well as potatoes and vegetable chips. These are complemented by broths, high-quality linseed oil, spreads, sheep’s or goat’s yoghurt, herbal teas and selected supplements based on the teachings of Franz Xaver Mayr or Erich Rauch.
Deepening the Method
The F.X. Mayr Programmes
What are you striving for? Find the programme that best suits your current life situation and focus on your personal needs during your F.X. Mayr retreat in Austria.
Our core team of physicians, psychologists, sports scientists, massage therapists, and therapists will accompany and support you along the way.
Your Companions During the F.X. Mayr Therapy in Carinthia, Austria
In addition to the structured nutritional plan, detoxification, substitution, and mindful chewing form essential pillars of intestinal regeneration. The following eight tools, methods, and practices accompany you on your journey toward greater body awareness, renewed energy, and lasting well-being. Through this holistic and individualised approach, BLEIB BERG is recognised as one of the leading F.X. Mayr Retreats in Austria.
If you wish to experience a private F.X. Mayr cure at our hotel in Carinthia, two essential companions are Epsom salt and our BLEIB BERG magnesium citrate.
Immediately before morning exercise, please take your Epsom salt or BLEIB BERG magnesium citrate. Dissolve one level teaspoon of Epsom salt and one teaspoon of alkaline powder in a glass of warm water. It is best to prepare the mixture the evening before by letting it sit in a little water overnight.
Unless otherwise prescribed by your physician, please refrain from drinking anything for 10 minutes before and 30 minutes after intake. You may take only a small sip of water to rinse your mouth.
You will be provided with an alkaline powder supplement, which helps balance your body’s acid–base levels, delivered directly to your room. Unless otherwise prescribed by your physician, please take one teaspoon of alkaline powder dissolved in 0.2 litres of water twice a day between meals.
Exercise is the perfect complement to the Mayr diet at the hotel. Our morning exercise programme “Morning Awakening” can be found on the weekly schedule. The current timetable is displayed near reception. Please register in advance.
If you prefer not to take part in the guided morning session, we recommend doing about 5 to 10 minutes of light movement on your own after taking the Epsom salt. Please do not lie down afterwards.
Find your balance. We recommend a harmonious blend of movement, reflection and rest. It is important to consciously create moments that belong entirely to you.
In the midst of idyllic Austria, you can combine your F.X. Mayr therapy with peaceful walks, quiet moments with a good book in your room, or restorative time in our cosy wellness area. Reward yourself with time that is truly your own.
Please avoid drinking 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after meals. Try to maintain the amount of liquid recommended by your physician throughout the day.
A selection of SonnenMoor herbal teas is available in the Tea Lobby on the ground floor and in the Tea Lounge in the therapy area on the lower level of our F.X. Mayr health hotel.
Between 10:00 and 12:00, you may also enjoy a nourishing vegetable broth — this soup counts towards your recommended daily fluid intake.
A soothing ritual during your F.X. Mayr cure in Carinthia, Austria, is the liver detox wrap. It is applied independently in your room – ideally before lunch and in the evening, in a calm and relaxed setting.
Place the prepared hay pillow over the abdominal area covering the intestines and liver, then place the heat carrier on top. Wrap yourself warmly and allow around 30 minutes of rest.
The gentle warmth stimulates blood circulation in the digestive tract and supports the liver’s detoxification process – a valuable addition to your cure that relaxes both body and mind.
An essential part of intestinal cleansing is mindful chewing during meals. Eat slowly and consciously, chewing each bite about 30 to 40 times — until you notice a slightly sweet taste developing in your mouth.
Only then, depending on your individual prescription, take a spoonful of broth, tea, yoghurt or porridge. In this way, you learn to thoroughly break down your food in the mouth and to recognise your body’s natural feeling of fullness at the right time.
The importance of mindfulness in everyday life is becoming increasingly clear — especially because of its positive effects on body, mind and soul. This same awareness should also be directed towards eating.
At BLEIB BERG in Carinthia, Austria, we invite you to nourish your body with the same mindfulness — and to carry this practice with you long after your stay at our F.X. Mayr Retreat.
Profound Impact on Your Well-Being
What Does a Fasting Therapy Look Like at the F.X. Mayr Retreat?
Because it matters what we eat, how we eat, and when we eat, BLEIB BERG F.X. Mayr Retreat places great importance on mindful nutrition.
Every meal is part of a regenerative process that strengthens both body and mind – with awareness, individuality and medical guidance.
FAQs about the F.X. Mayr Therapy
The F.X. Mayr therapy is a fasting approach designed to restore intestinal health. By reducing food intake and focusing on light, easily digestible meals as well as mindful chewing, this cure aims to relieve the digestive system and promote lasting, healthy eating habits.
The F.X. Mayr Therapy is built on four fundamental principles: rest, cleansing, education, and renewal.
- Rest – At BLEIB BERG F.X. Mayr Retreat, your nutritional stage is individually adjusted to relieve and regenerate your digestive system.
- Cleansing – Epsom salt and magnesium citrate, combined with gentle abdominal treatments, stimulate digestion and support the body’s natural detox process.
- Education – Homemade chewing breads and individual supplements help you cultivate mindful eating habits and rediscover the importance of thorough chewing.
- Renewal – Balanced meals and, when needed, nutritional supplements help restore essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, supporting long-term vitality.
The F.X. Mayr Cure is designed for everyone who wishes to strengthen their health proactively or relieve existing imbalances in a holistic way. It is equally suited for those who want to support their digestive health preventively and for those already experiencing signs of fatigue, digestive discomfort, or stress-related symptoms.
The intestine, as the body’s sensitive health centre, influences many physical and mental processes – and is in turn affected by factors such as nutrition, sleep, and emotional tension. It is no coincidence that functional digestive disorders without organic causes are among the most common complaints of our time.
A focused, medically guided approach to intestinal health can help prevent, regulate, and regenerate – restoring balance, vitality, and well-being.
Pre-Cure - gentle Preparation at Home
To ensure the best possible results from your stay at BLEIB BERG, we recommend beginning gentle preparation for your Cure at home, in your familiar environment. This pre-cure phase helps your body adjust and can minimise potential detox reactions during your stay.
Equally important is mental and emotional preparation. Making a conscious decision to reduce and slow down supports your body’s natural adaptation and helps you respond more harmoniously to the reactions that may arise during your cure.
About one week before your arrival, we recommend:
- Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and respect your body’s natural rhythm.
- In the evening, choose light meals (food combining) or try to skip dinner.
- Drink plenty of still water and herbal tea between meals.
- If possible, take one teaspoon of alkaline powder dissolved in a glass of water in the morning and/or evening on an empty stomach.
Avoid or reduce during the week before your stay:
- Alcohol, black tea, coffee, and industrially produced drinks
- Foods high in refined sugar
- Raw vegetables after 2:00 p.m.
- Fatty or heavy meals, fried foods, and dishes you personally find difficult to digest
During your final medical consultation, you will receive personalised recommendations and nutritional guidelines from your physician for the period following your stay at BLEIB BERG.
You also have the opportunity to stay in contact for ongoing support as you integrate what you have learned into your daily life. In this way, you create small moments of remembrance for your body – gentle reminders that it is once again at the centre of attention.
Those who follow the Mild Clearing Diet according to Erich Rauch and Peter Mayr at BLEIB BERG eat according to Stages 3.3. to 4. Alkaline and gentle on the digestive system, this form of nutrition resembles a “normal” daily diet, yet avoids raw foods such as uncooked vegetables, salads, and fruit.
Breakfast offers a selection of homemade sweet and savoury spreads, yoghurt, porridge, cheese and ham, and freshly baked bread.
At lunchtime, guests enjoy a light alkaline soup with a chewing bread, followed by a well-balanced main course – either vegetarian or with fish or meat – and a small dessert.
The early dinner begins with a small starter, continues with an alkaline soup, and concludes with a vegetarian main course.
