Summary

Yoga days and yoga philosophy in the special energy of Oberzell Monastery.
Instructor: Sylvia Asmodena Kurtar

The extensive monastery grounds with its herb garden, old trees, water springs and fountains are a special place for inner contemplation and geomantic walks!
We meditate, practise asanas, learn more about "feeling yourself" and have an intensely fulfilling time together.
Everything can, nothing must!
If you like, you can welcome the day with me with a morning meditation at 6:00 am outdoors. 3 classic yoga and Lu Jong classes (always before dinner, of course) round off our daily asana practice.
We talk about yoga as a philosophy of life, go into our finer perception, I read you stories...
Let yourself be surprised what this delicate time in this peaceful and highly spiritual place will move in you.
The terms and conditions of the Om Tara Yoga Center apply

FEE & DATES

3 days: total fee in 1/2 double room 529 €, single room 559 €
4 days: Total fee in 1/2 double room 669 €, single room 699 €
6 days: total fee in 1/2 double room 990 €, single room 1090 €

The retreat starts at 13:00 on the day of arrival and ends at approx. 15:00 on the day of departure.
Room check in 14:00, check out 09:00
The price includes accommodation, vegan full board and of course the yoga retreat ;-)

2026
02 - 07.04.2026 (Thu - Tue, 6 days)
01 - 03.05.2026 (Fri - Sun, 3 days)
22 - 25.05.2026 (Fri - Mon, 4 days)
12 - 14.06.2026 (Fri - Sun, 3 days)
17 - 19.07.2026 (Fri - Sun, 3 days)
13 - 16.08.2026 (Thu - Sun, 4 days)
03 - 06.09.2026 (Thu - Sun, 4 days)
02 - 04.10.2026 (Fri - Sun, 3 days)

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Monastery Retreats, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date: Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct
Language(s): German
Place: Zell am Main, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Vegan
Services: Yoga philosophy

Thoughts Stubser

Individual yoga classes

Vegan, varied full board

shamanic rituals

Traditional Yoga

Good night stories

Community experience

Geomantic tour

Lu Jong (Tibetan healing yoga)

Well-being massages 60 min. 89 €

Accommodation

Hospitality is very important to the Franciscan Sisters of Oberzell.

Because people are at the center of our work. We respond to an increasingly anonymous world with human warmth. So that you can recharge your batteries in a cultivated atmosphere and be inspired to new deeds.

Friendly, modern rooms suitable for allergy sufferers await you.
The seminar house and the rooms are architecturally appealing. Modern elements are cleverly combined with the traditional building. Bright, light and spaciousness have been created and great attention has been paid to ecological compatibility.

Catering

Fresh, varied, vegan cuisine with simple and tasty dishes.
Full board during the entire stay. Dinner is included on the day of arrival, breakfast and lunch on the day of departure.
Drinks are served with meals, drinks are available for purchase outside of meals.

sequence

For example, 4 days in a yoga monastery:
DAY 1
13:00 Meeting point at the reception of the Oberzell Monastery seminar house with a short introduction and geomantic tour
approx. 14:00 / 14:30 check-in and break
16:30 Info / Lu Jong introduction
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Common round
DAY 2
6:00 a.m. Morning meditation
6:30 a.m. Lu Jong
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:45 a.m. classical yoga
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Have a look :-)
16:30 classical yoga
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Round together
DAY 3
6:00 a.m. Morning meditation
6:30 a.m. Lu Jong
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:45 a.m. Classical yoga
12:00 Lunch
1:00 pm have a look :-)
16:30 classical yoga
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Round together
DAY 4
6:00 a.m. Morning meditation
6:30 a.m. Lu Jong
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Closing yoga class
12:00 Lunch
13:30 - ca.14:30 Shamanic closing ritual

Arrival

Oberzell Monastery is located near the village of Zell near Würzburg.
It is easy to get here by car via the A3 to the Würzburg exit.
Parking spaces are available at the house.
You can travel by plane to Frankfurt and/or by train to Würzburg.
From Würzburg, you can easily reach the monastery by bus, which departs every 20 minutes from Würzburg station, or by cab for around €25.

Oberzell 1, 97299 Zell am Main, Bayern, Germany

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4 months ago

Highly recommended and definitely worth repeating! Strength for the soul and peace for the mind... Who am I? Where do I stand? Where do I want to go? An absolute must for all those who are searching! The atmosphere in the monastery has a balancing and calming effect on the restless spirit and busy mind. Asmodena is a luminary!

Carolin Hildebrandt

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7 months ago

The 4 days in the monastery did me a lot of good. I was able to recharge my batteries and really enjoyed the days. The yoga was very varied and the teacher shone with her warmth and humor. I immediately felt accepted. The food was plentiful and very tasty. All in all, if you are looking for and need a break from everyday life, this is the right place for you. I can only recommend it wholeheartedly. Best regards Verena

Verena Beck

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8 months ago

The program, the seminar leader and the accommodation were very good. I can recommend the retreat without reservation.

Delia Helmerking

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12 months ago

I can warmly recommend the yoga days at Oberzell Monastery! In a very pleasant and spiritual place with open-minded sisters, you find peace and can concentrate fully on yourself. The varied yoga sessions and the valuable impulses from Asmodena help you to focus on the here and now and what is really important. This enabled me to take another step on my own path. A great time-out for body and soul!

Isabel T.

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over 1 year ago

It was a wonderful experience. Sylvia is a very experienced yoga teacher who supports people on their path with her zest for life and loving nature. The retreat was very well organized, the yoga sessions were incredibly effective and through her introduction to meditation I finally understood what meditation is all about. In addition, the food was very tasty and the location was unique. I was able to relax wonderfully and take a lot away with me. Thank you, Sylvia, for the incredible atmosphere you created.

Julia S

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over 1 year ago

I thought it was really good. I'm very keen to come again. Thanks to the organizer.

Erika Berndt

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Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 14 days before arrival, you will receive a 25% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Cancellation fee for withdrawal between four and two weeks before the event date 25% of the total costs
Cancellation fee in the event of withdrawal less than 14 days before the event date 50% of the total costs
Cancellation fee in the event of withdrawal less than 7 days before the event date 70% of the total costs
Cancellation fee in the event of withdrawal less than 4 days before the event date 100% of the total costs