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5.02 days of meditation and self-exploration near Cologne, Germany
Leverkusen, Germany
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Summary
Meditation & Self-Inquiry March 27–29 "The most important question you can ever ask yourself is, 'Who am I?' Until this question is answered through direct experience, you will always hunger for the answer." – John David – Experience a unique weekend of self-inquiry at Open Sky House near Cologne. This retreat offers you a deep insight into the practice of self-inquiry, inspired by the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. The days begin with morning yoga and meditation, followed by exercises in which you learn the practice of self-inquiry and gain a deep understanding of yourself and the nature of life. This powerful, millennia-old tool helps you to question the illusory "I" – the cause of all our problems – and to penetrate to the core of your being, where you will find inner peace, love, and clarity.
You can then apply the practice of self-inquiry in your everyday life. It supports you in detaching yourself from conditioning and connecting deeply with your self. The weekend also includes group meditations, mantra chanting with live music, heart dance, reflection rounds, and a film about the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. Arrival: Friday 6 p.m.
Start: Friday 7 p.m. End: Sunday 6 p.m. (those who wish can stay for dinner) Prices: €280 incl. accommodation in a shared room and vegetarian meals €220 discount €190 students under 27 years of age Single rooms available at an additional cost.
The retreat at a glance
The most important facts in a nutshell:
- Categories
- Monastery Retreats, Body & Mind, Meditation, Self-discovery, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Mindfulness, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
- Date
- 2026-11-13 - 2026-11-15
- Language(s)
- English, German
- Level
- Expert, Advanced, Beginner
- Group Size
- 20
- Place
- Leverkusen, Germany
- Accommodation
- Overnight stay included
- Catering
- Full board
- Services
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Conscious breathing
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Delicious vegetarian full board
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Question and answer sessions on the topic of mediation
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A special, transformative retreat location
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Inspiring encounters and exchanges with like-minded people
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Overnight stay in a cozy shared room (single and double rooms available at an extra charge)
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Library with numerous spiritual books
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Accommodation
Das Open Sky House ist seit über 20 Jahren einem Ort der inneren Transformation. In einer Atmosphäre von Stille, Liebe und Schönheit sind alle herzlich willkommen.
Das liebevoll renovierte Anwesen aus dem 17. Jahrhundert liegt direkt am Rhein und lädt zu Spaziergängen, Fährfahrten und Momenten der Ruhe ein.
Free bicycle
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Multilingual staff
Parking lot
Conference room
Dining area
Kitchen
Library
Lounge
Garden
Terrace
Barbeque facilities
Yoga studio
Rooms
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$326 / person
Unser ruhiger Schlafsaal ist ein Ort der Stille und Erholung. Die friedliche Atmosphäre lädt dazu ein, den Alltag hin...
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Full board with vegetarian meals. We value organic food, have our own honey from local bees, and cook fresh every day with a generous helping of love. Of course, we can also cater for vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free preferences and any allergies.
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Schedule & Program – Meditation and Self-Exploration at Open Sky House The retreat takes place over a weekend at Open Sky House near Cologne. Arrival is on Friday around 6:00 p.m., starting at approximately 7:00 p.m. The retreat ends on Sunday around 7:00 p.m.
Friday Arrival from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Dinner together 8:00 p.m. Heart Dance 8:30 p.m. Introductory round Saturday 7:30 a.m. Yoga & morning meditation 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Mantra singing with live music 11:30 a.m. Movement meditation
1:00 p.m. Lunch in silence 3:00 p.m. Self-inquiry ("Who am I?", consciousness, identification) 6:00 p.m. Sharing 7:00 p.m. Dinner in silence 8:00 p.m. Film about Ramana Maharshi Sunday 7:30 a.m. Yoga & morning meditation
09:00 Breakfast 10:30 Mantra singing with live music 11:30 Self-inquiry 13:00 Lunch in silence 15:00 Original Face 17:30 Closing circle 18:30 End 19:00 Those who wish to may stay for dinner
Cancellation policy
If you cancel up to 10 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.After this, the booking is non-refundable.
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