Summary

Meditation & self-exploration
November 14 - 16

"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 self-exploration weekend at the 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 will 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 find inner peace, love and clarity.

You can then apply the practice of self-exploration in your everyday life. It supports you in freeing yourself from conditioning and connecting deeply with yourself.

The weekend also includes shared meditations, mantra chanting with live music, heart dance, reflection sessions and a movie about the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Arrival: Friday 6 pm
Start: Friday 7 pm
End: Sunday 6 pm
(those who wish can stay for dinner)

Prices:
280€ incl. accommodation in a shared room and vegan meals
220€ reduction
190€ students under 27 years

Single room available for a surcharge.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Detox Retreats, Meditation, Self-discovery, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Mindfulness, Yoga Retreats, Body & Mind
Date: 2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16
Language(s): English, German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 20
Place: Leverkusen, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Services: Tasty vegetarian full board

Question and answer sessions on the topic of mediation

A special, transformative retreat location

Inspiring encounters and exchanges with like-minded people

Library with numerous spiritual books

Conscious breathing

Overnight stay in a cozy shared room (single and double rooms available for an extra charge)

Accommodation

Comfortable multi-bed rooms in the Open Sky House. Single and double rooms are available for an extra charge.

The idyllic courtyard with its large, old walnut tree, the soothing sound of the fountain and a choir of singing birds offers a space to breathe, relax and simply be. The numerous works of art in the house are a delight: paintings, sculptures and photographs created by artists from a space of inner stillness.

Catering

Full board with vegetarian dishes. We value organic food, have our own honey from the local bee colony and cook fresh every day with a good portion of love.

As an option, we naturally take vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free preferences and any allergies into consideration.

sequence

Schedule & Program - Meditation and self-exploration in the Open Sky House
The retreat takes place on a weekend in the Open Sky House near Cologne.
Arrival is on Friday around 18:00, start at around 19:00. The retreat ends on Sunday around 19:00.

Friday
Arrival from 18:00
19:00 Dinner together
20:00 Heart Dance
20:30 Opening round

Saturday
07:30 Yoga & morning meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:30 Mantra singing with live music
11:30 Movement meditation
13:00 Lunch in silence
15:00 Self-inquiry ("Who am I?", consciousness, identification)
18:00 Sharing
19:00 Dinner in silence
20:00 Movie about Ramana Maharshi)

Sunday
07:30 Yoga & morning meditation
09:00 Breakfast
10:30 Mantra singing with live music
11:30 Self-exploration
13:00 Lunch in silence
15:00 Original Face
17:30 Closing round
18:30 End

19:00 Those who wish can stay for dinner