I highly recommend the retreat and found it very nice to spend 3 days in the monastery with a very beautiful program. Thank you & Namaste.
Renate Valenta-Brandl
—Verified review
3 Days of Yoga at the Monastery: Strength for the Body & Peace for the Mind
4.9 (18 Reviews) · Zell am Main, Germany
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Summary
3 days of yoga and yoga philosophy amid the unique energy of Oberzell Abbey.
Instructor: Sylvia Asmodena Kurtar
The sprawling monastery grounds, with their herb garden, ancient trees, natural springs, and fountains, are a special place for introspection and geomantic walks!
We’ll meditate, practice asanas, learn more about “being present,” and share an intense, fulfilling time together.
Everything is possible, nothing is mandatory!
Anyone who’d like to can join me in welcoming the day with a morning meditation outdoors at 6:00 a.m. Three classic yoga and Lu Jong sessions (always before meals, of course) round out our daily asana practice.
We’ll discuss yoga as a philosophy of life, delve into our subtle perceptions, and I’ll read stories to you...
Let yourself be surprised by what this gentle, delicate time in this peaceful and deeply spiritual place will stir within you.
The Om Tara Yoga Center’s Terms and Conditions apply
FEES & DATES
3 days: Total fee in a shared double room: €529; single room: €559
4 days: Total fee in a shared double room: €669; single room: €699
6 days: Total fee in a shared double room: €990; single room: €1,090
The retreat begins at 1:00 p.m. on the day of arrival and ends at approximately 3:00 p.m. on the day of departure.
The price includes accommodations, vegan full board, and, of course, the yoga retreat ;-)
2026
April 2–7, 2026 (Thu–Tue, 6 days)
May 1–3, 2026 (Fri–Sun, 3 days) !! Fully booked !!
May 22–25, 2026 (Fri–Mon, 4 days)
July 17–19, 2026 (Fri–Sun, 3 days)
August 13–16, 2026 (Thu–Sun, 4 days)
September 3–6, 2026 (Thu–Sun, 4 days)
October 2–4, 2026 (Fri–Sun, 3 days)
The retreat at a glance
The most important facts in a nutshell:
- Categories
- Monastery Retreats, Hatha Yoga, Mindfulness, Yoga Retreats, Wellness, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Breathing, Detox Retreats
- Language(s)
- German
- Place
- Zell am Main, Germany
- Accommodation
- Overnight stay included
- Catering
- Full board
- Types of food
- Vegan
- Services
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Vegan, varied full board
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Private Yoga Classes
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shamanic rituals
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Lu Jong (Tibetan Healing Yoga)
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Thoughts from Stubser
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Sense of Community
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Geomantic Walks
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Yoga Philosophy
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Good Night Stories
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Relaxation Massage, 60 min, 79€
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Accommodation
Bei uns Oberzeller Franziskanerinnen wird Gastfreundschaft groß geschrieben.
Denn der Mensch steht im Mittelpunkt unseres Wirkens. Einer anonymer werdenden Welt begegnen wir mit menschlicher Wärme. Auf dass Sie bei uns in gepflegter Atmosphäre auftanken und sich zu neuen Taten inspirieren lassen können.
Freundliche, moderne Allergiker geeignete Zimmer erwarten Sie.
Das Seminarhaus, wie auch die Zimmer sind architektonisch ansprechend gestaltet. Moderne Elemente geschickt mit dem traditionellen Bestand kombiniert. Helle, Lichte und Weite entstanden und großes Augenmerk auf Ökologische Verträglichkeit gelegt.
Environmentally friendly
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Internet access
Smoke-free property
Wireless internet
Dining area
Library
Lobby
Garden
Meditation garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Yoga shala
Luggage room / storage
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Rooms
Catering
Fresh, varied, vegan cuisine featuring simple and delicious dishes.
Full board throughout your stay. Dinner is included on the day of arrival; breakfast and lunch are included on the day of departure.
Beverages are served with meals; beverages are available for purchase between meals.
sequence
FR
1:00 p.m. Meet at the reception desk of the Kloster Oberzell retreat center for a brief get-together and a geomantic tour
approx. 2:00 / 2:30 p.m. Check into rooms and break
4:30 p.m. Information session / Lu Jong introduction
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Group session to discuss ideas for our 3 days
SAT
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 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. We’ll see :-)
4:30 p.m. Classical yoga
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Group session
SUN
6:00 a.m. Morning meditation
6:30 a.m. Lu Jong
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Closing yoga session
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – approx. 2:30 p.m. Shamanic closing ritual
Arrival
Oberzell Abbey is located near the village of Zell, near Würzburg.
It’s easy to get there by car via the A3 highway, taking the Würzburg exit.
Parking is available on site.
You can also travel by plane to Frankfurt and/or by train to Würzburg.
From Würzburg, you can easily reach the monastery by bus, which departs from the Würzburg train station every 20 minutes, or by taxi for about 25€.
4.9
18 Reviews
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A great experience for unwinding and relaxing. The monastery is wonderful and invites you to linger everywhere. The yoga classes are excellently guided. I would love to come back.
Birgit Schneider
—Verified review
The accommodation was beautifully situated, very well maintained and offered an all-round relaxing atmosphere. The food was lovingly prepared, varied and nourished body and soul in equal measure. The yoga course was professionally led, inspiring and gave me new impulses for my practice.
Patrick V
—Verified review
A wonderful place and an inspiring time with suggestions for reflection, awareness, finding peace and recharging your batteries. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and a recommendation to anyone who wants to get involved. This weekend retreat consciously and successfully dispenses with "performance yoga" and instead goes back to the origins and actual ideas of yoga. Loving, gentle, soothing . 🧡
Amélie Meier
—Verified review
Asmodena is by far the best yoga teacher I have ever met. She radiates peace and contentment and is very wise. She is an absolute role model and the retreat at Oberzell Monastery was the beginning of a very exciting and beautiful journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your being and I will definitely be back! 🤍🤍
Verena Heger
—Verified review
Both the yoga teacher and the monastery team were simply wonderful. I felt very comfortable during the 3 days and will be back next year. Asmodena is a really special, warm woman who noticed every participant. The accommodation in the Klara guest house was clean and tidy and the food was delicious. The opportunity to buy drinks and snacks in the cafeteria was ideal.
Carola Funk
—Verified review
Cancellation policy
If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 75% refund of the booking price.If you cancel up to 14 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 7 days before arrival, you will receive a 30% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.
Cancellation fee for cancellations made between four and two weeks before the event date: 25% of the total cost
Cancellation fee for cancellations made less than 14 days before the event date: 50% of the total cost
Cancellation fee for cancellations made less than 7 days before the event date: 70% of the total cost
Cancellation fee for cancellations made less than 4 days before the event date: 100% of the total cost
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