As a sports-loving influencer, Anna Posch attaches great importance to completely plant-based cuisine, as served at the Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat. © provided

She started out with a fashion blog, which has turned into a lifestyle platform for body awareness, yoga, fitness, nutrition and self-love. On her Instagram account @poschstyle, the charismatic Viennese Anna Posch gives an insight into her everyday sporting life and her many travels between dreamy beaches and dazzling events with Dior, Jacquemus and co. Her motto: No excuses! She encourages her almost 27,000 followers to regularly get on the mat and follow her dynamic Vinyasa flows, which she teaches with regular videos on her online platform The Poschstyle Studio. But the influencer also knows how to relax.

The Indonesian resort NIHI Sumba suits Anna Posch's taste. © Georg Schorschal

How long have you been practicing yoga?
I discovered yoga eight years ago when I was on an Ayurveda course in Kerala. The modern, athletic Vinyasa style inspired me to do more. In 2019, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training in Thailand, followed by the 300-hour training with vinyasa pioneer Dylan Werner in 2021. It is and always will be a never-ending love story!

How would you describe your yoga style?
Without a doubt: dynamic and athletic. It's very important to me to perform the asanas cleanly and mindfully, because that's the only way I can get the most out of the mat - both mentally and physically.

The Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat. © provided

You are very disciplined - how do you manage to relax?
I like to spend 15 minutes in the sauna when I have the chance. I rarely relax straight after my yoga sessions, as I then use the endorphins to go about my work, fueled with energy. Instead, I occasionally treat myself to a break for 20 to 30 minutes in the afternoon: Then I switch my phone to flight mode, lie on my back, one hand on my chest, one hand on my stomach, concentrate on my breathing and unwind to my relaxation playlist on Spotify. I don't fall asleep, it's more like a kind of trance in which I can simply switch off completely. It's wonderful and extremely restorative for the nervous system.

"It's very important to me to practise each asana cleanly and mindfully, because that's the only way I can get the most out of yoga - both mentally and physically."

What advice would you give to people who have not yet had any experience with yoga or meditation?
It's essential to try out as many classes, teachers and styles as possible and to be open to new things. I'm generally a fan of jumping in at the deep end and just getting started.

The Sublime Comporta in Portugal also meets the needs of Posch. © provided

Do you have any tips on how to integrate meditation into everyday life? And are there other relaxation methods that you practise?
The first step is to consciously take ten minutes to do this. Put on your headphones, find a place where you feel comfortable, close your eyes and just let everything calm down. For me, a walk is also a kind of meditation. The important thing is not to think too much - meditation is not and should not be complicated. You really don't need to be able to do anything. Generally speaking, you don't need a method or technique to relax, it's basically just about finding inner peace. All you need is yourself - and a little time.