Summary

Immerse yourself in the soothing world of 🌺 Ayurveda and experience a retreat that brings your body, mind, and soul into harmony. Surrounded by natural tranquility and mindful guidance, you will find your way back to yourself and learn how the three bioenergies—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—can strengthen your inner balance. With Ayurvedic nutrition, 💆‍♀️ regenerating treatments, 🌱 traditional herbs, and plenty of space for mindfulness, you will learn how to promote your health in a natural way. Meditation, massages, nourishing rituals, and lovingly prepared meals will help you to relax deeply, recharge your batteries, and rediscover your inner balance.

A gentle daily rhythm with 🧘‍♀️ freely selectable yoga classes, daily meditation, inspiring lectures, small workshops, and 🌞 time in nature will help you to anchor your experiences in a lasting way. Yoga practice activates your energy flow, strengthens your body awareness, and brings more clarity to your everyday life—regardless of your yoga experience.

The 2026 retreats offer you different focuses: The Ayurveda introductions take place from February 20–22, April 3–6, and July 24–26 – ideal for anyone who wants to discover the basics of this healing art. The "Ayurveda for Women" retreat from May 1–3 is specifically dedicated to female health and cycle balance. If you want to gently cleanse and strengthen your body, the Ayurveda fasting retreats from May 24–29 or June 21–26 are just the thing for you. In addition, the "Face Yoga and Ayurveda Tips" weekend from May 29–31 offers inspiration for radiant beauty from the inside out. To round off the program, the Ayurveda wellness weekend from June 26–28 invites you to let go and recharge your batteries. Tip: Ayurveda Festival 2026 in Bad Meinberg (March 6–8) Experience yourself with all your senses! Indian sounds & dance, Ayurvedic cuisine, Dosha yoga classes, workshops, and much more.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Detox Retreats, Yoga Retreats, Ayurveda, Wellness, Body & Mind
Date: Feb | Apr | May | Jun | Jul
Language(s): German
Level: Beginner, Advanced
Group Size: 15
Place: Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Organic, Vegan
Services: Shivalaya Retreat

Yoga (alle Levels)

Meditation (guided)

Good morning

Lectures, concerts

Tea Station

vegan organic wholefood catering

Guided hikes

Nordic Walking

silent garden

Pranayama (breathing exercises)

Ayurveda programs upon request

Wi-Fi in selected areas

Water fountains (Grander, reverse osmosis, swirled, and ghee)

Sylvatikum Landscape Park

Co working space

Yoga Shop & Cafe Maya

Sauna for an additional charge

gym

Accommodation

💫 All-inclusive package price The price includes: ✔️ The complete seminar program ✔️ Accommodation in the selected room category ✔️ Vegan wholefood meals per person 🏷️ Prices for 2 nights (2026) 🛏️ Shared room: $214
🛏️ Double room: €258 🛏️ Single room: €299 💤 Dormitory / tent / camper van: €185

ℹ️ Information for your visit 🕒 Check-in: from 3:00 p.m. 🕧 Check-out: by 12:30 p.m. 🌐 Wi-Fi: free in selected areas 🗣️ Staff speak German & English 🐾 Dogs by arrangement (limited number of rooms)
🅿️ Parking: free at the hotel 🚐 Transfer: from Horn-Bad Meinberg train station to the hotel (please provide train times when booking) 👶 Childcare: available on request (please register children in advance at reception)

Catering

You will be treated to a rich, vegan wholefood buffet at lunchtime and in the evening. 🌱 Fresh fruit is available from 8:00 a.m. – as a light snack after meditation or for a quick bite between meals. ☀️ Tea and water are available free of charge throughout the day. 🍵💧

Our kitchen uses only fresh, organic ingredients – preferably regional, seasonal, and sustainable. We consciously support local farmers and producers. 🌾🥕

The buffet includes: Fresh salads (e.g., cucumber, carrot, beetroot) with two homemade dressings Hot dishes such as steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, fennel), curries, dal, or soups A selection of high-quality oils, grains, and seeds
For brunch: Bread, gluten-free alternatives, and homemade vegan spreads 🥖🌻 ℹ️ For allergy sufferers All dishes are homemade and 100% organic. A detailed allergen list is available at the buffet, with clear labeling of the dishes.

sequence

📅 Schedule for your retreat 🧳 Arrival day Arrival possible from 1:00 p.m. Check-in from 3:00 p.m. Please arrive by 7:00 p.m. at the latest Program:
🕓 4:30 p.m. (Fri/Sun) or 4:15 p.m. (Mon–Thu): Asanas (yoga poses), pranayama (breathing exercises), deep relaxation
🍽️ 6:00 p.m. Dinner 🧘 8:00 p.m. Seminar begins: meditation, mantra chanting, introductions & introductory lecture 🌞 Daily schedule from the 2nd day onwards 🕖 7:00 a.m. Meditation, mantra chanting, short reading & lecture
🕘 9:15 a.m. Yoga class, pranayama, deep relaxation 🥗 11:00 a.m. Brunch (breakfast & lunch in one) 🕝 2:30 p.m. Workshop / lecture * 🧘 4:15 p.m. Yoga class, pranayama, deep relaxation *
🍽️ 6:00 p.m. Dinner 🕯️ 8:00 p.m. Meditation, mantra singing & lecture 👋 Departure day / end of seminar 🕖 7:00 a.m. Meditation, mantra singing, short reading & lecture
🕘 9:15 a.m. Yoga class, pranayama, deep relaxation 🥗 11:00 a.m. Brunch 🕝 12:30 p.m. – approx. 2:30 p.m. Workshop / closing session 🏁 approx. 2:30 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. End of seminar

For longer seminars, the program ends after brunch, around 12:30 p.m. ℹ️ Note on the afternoon program In some seminars (depending on the topic), the workshop takes place from 2:00/2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – in this case, the afternoon yoga class is omitted or is an integral part of the workshop.

Arrival

The seminar house is idyllically and quietly located on the outskirts of the spa town of Bad Meinberg, surrounded by nature – yet still centrally located. It is easily accessible by train or car. Larger cities nearby: Paderborn (27 km) Bielefeld (35 km)
Hanover (100 km) 🚆 Arrival by train Destination station: Horn-Bad Meinberg (approx. 5 km from the seminar house) 👉 Free pick-up service from Yoga Vidya between 8:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. – please register in advance.

Yogaweg 7, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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3 months ago

A very informative seminar as an introduction to Ayurvedic medicine in a warm atmosphere and beautiful surroundings! Very tasty and healthy food, a great supply of teas and waters of all kinds and above all an excellent yoga and meditation program!

Veronika Berghoff

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3 months ago

I spent a very fulfilling weekend at the retreat. Everyone at the retreat was extremely friendly. As an inexperienced person, I was introduced to meditation very well. The yoga classes and seminars were very good. The food was also perfect.

Elke Padel

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about 4 years ago

A time full of impressions and experiences. Anytime again.

Alex Wag

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Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 14 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

🔁 Cancellation & rebooking – fair and flexible ✅ Free cancellation up to 14 days before the seminar starts – you will receive a full refund. ♻️ Within 14 days before the start: – 100% as credit for a later retreat or seminar – or 50% refund

❌ If you do not arrive without prior cancellation: – Unfortunately, no refund (100% of the seminar fee) 🔄 Rebooking to another date or seminar is possible at any time free of charge. 💌 If you are unsure, we recommend contacting us early – we will find a solution together!