Summary

The sun salutation - Surya Namaskar - is one of the most well-known movements in yoga with a wide range of options for shaping the asana practice and numerous beneficial effects:
The mobility of the spine is promoted, the entire musculature is stretched and strengthened. All joints are activated, circulation and breathing are stimulated and life energy is brought into flow. Happiness hormones are released - this is how joy can arise. On a mental level, Surya Namaskar promotes the ability to concentrate.
In this seminar, we will build on the Benefit Yoga® basic form of Surya Namaskar and expand it step by step with other asanas. If the weather is good, we will also use the beautiful monastery grounds. Anatomical and philosophical aspects will round off the teaching holistically.
Each participant will be able to find a suitable form of practice for their own practice at home based on their own experience.
Previous experience of asana practice is a prerequisite for participation.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Monastery Retreats, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Hatha Yoga, Wellness Yoga, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date: 2025-07-24 - 2025-07-27
Language(s): English, German
Level: Advanced
Group Size: 12
Place: Weißenborn-Lüderode, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Organic, Vegetarian
Services: Seminar fee for a total of approx. 25 hours

Accommodation in a 3-bed room (double and single rooms are available at an extra charge)

Vegetarian full board (also gluten-free and vegan on request)

Drinks

Accommodation

Single, double and 3-bed rooms with private bathroom

Catering

Our kitchen team will provide you with delicious vegetarian food and offer you suggestions and new ideas for a healthy, varied diet. Depending on the season, the organically grown vegetables are freshly harvested and served directly from the monastery garden. We are happy to take allergies and intolerances into consideration.

Arrival

Gerode Monastery is easy to reach by car, train or bus.
It is about 50 minutes by car from Göttingen. A private parking lot is available.
By public transport you can travel to Gerode, Sonnenstein (directly in front of the monastery) or to Weissenborn Schule, Sonnenstein (approx. 15 minutes on foot, a pick-up service is available)

An der Pfannenbreite 5, 37345 Weißenborn-Lüderode, Thüringen, Germany

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 20 days before arrival, you will receive a 59% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 6 days before arrival, you will receive a 20% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

The cancellation fee is € 155.00 from 20 days before the start. They increase to the total fee minus 80% of the catering costs from 6 days before the start.