Kloster Auszeit (Münsterland): Slow & Yin Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation – Cultivating Inner Peace

Glandorf, Germany

Summary

Most of these retreats are certified as preventive health courses and may be partially subsidized by statutory health insurance (GKV) and government health insurance (Beihilfe) at a rate ranging from 75% to 100%. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Experience inner peace and balance: Soul Yoga Retreat at the idyllic Vinnenberg Monastery (near Warendorf) in the Münsterland region. This weekend is your chance to escape the hectic pace of everyday life and the multimedia world, and to focus on your well-being and inner peace. Let us guide you on this journey of self-reflection and find the relaxation and rejuvenation you deserve; recharge your batteries and return to your daily life feeling refreshed and revitalized.

In our hectic daily lives, it is crucial to find a moment of peace. This retreat offers you the opportunity to strengthen your inner peace and rediscover your inner balance through gentle yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation.

Stress Relief and Balance in Our Fast-Paced World
In a multimedia world filled with deadline pressure and constant availability, we often forget to grant ourselves peace and breaks. Our mindful yoga weekend is the ideal opportunity to let go of everyday stress and bring your body, mind, and soul into harmony. Now is the time to put yourself first and restore your inner balance, peace, and harmony.

A weekend for your inner balance and serenity
Our mindfulness retreat at the monastery offers you the perfect setting to escape the daily grind and recharge your batteries through revitalizing yoga and breathing techniques. The exercises strengthen your immune system and help you rediscover your inner peace. Under the experienced guidance of mindfulness trainer and yoga teacher Manuela, you’ll learn mindfulness and relaxation techniques that help you center a restless mind and build mental strength.

“Mindfulness means being attentive in a certain way: consciously, in the present moment, and without judgment.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

The power of letting go and the art of inner peace
In the silence of the monastery, you will find your true strength. Mindfulness teaches us to live in the present moment and discover the peace within ourselves. For only those who pause can find inner stability. Discover the power of letting go and return to your everyday life refreshed and strengthened—because you are worth it.

We look forward to welcoming you and spending this time together. Time only for yourself—because you are worth it.

Namasté
Peggy Böhmer from Vivere Vital

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Wellness, Monastery Retreats, Mindfulness, Detox Retreats, Relaxation, Meditation
Date: Apr | Oct
Language(s): German
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 14
Place: Glandorf, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Vegan
Services: Slow Yoga

Mindfulness exercises, such as the body scan

Guided meditations

Yin Yoga for letting go and rejuvenating

Relaxation exercises, such as Yoga Nidra or autogenic training

Enjoy the peace and quiet in the idyllic garden

Strengthen inner peace and balance

Community and interaction with like-minded people

Warm and experienced seminar facilitation

Recharge your batteries for everyday life

Enjoy the monastery as a retreat

Library and lounge

Monastery Church with Masses

plenty of nature and forests right on your doorstep

Stress Management

Accommodation

Room Reservations and Meals: Please note that the cost of rooms and meals is not included in the seminar fee. However, we have reserved a special block of rooms for our group. When making your reservation, please indicate in the “Comments” section whether you prefer a double room or a single room. The Vinnenberg Monastery will bill you directly for these costs:
Costs for a cozy single room with shared bathroom (for 2–3 rooms) with full board per person starting at 80 euros; for 2 nights = 160.00 €
Cost for a single room with private bathroom/toilet and full board per person starting at 90 euros; for 2 nights = 180.00 €
Cost for a double room with private bathroom/toilet and full board per person starting at 80 euros; for 2 nights = 160.00 €
If you are booking for your companion at the same time, please provide their name both during the booking process and when reserving the room at the monastery. This helps us streamline the organization. If you would like separate invoices, please make two separate bookings. Thank you for your support!

Catering

In the morning, we’ll be treated to a hearty breakfast. A full meal is served at lunch and dinner as well. A wide selection of fish, vegetarian, and vegan options is available. Full board is arranged for our group but is not included in the seminar price. Special dietary needs (allergies) can be accommodated. Please indicate these when making your reservation.

If you prefer vegetarian or vegan meals, please also indicate this when booking.

sequence

Arrival Day - Check-in available from 4:00 PM; enjoy the surroundings, garden, and tranquility
- 6:00–7:00 PM: Group dinner
- 8:00–10:00 PM: Getting to know each other, restorative yoga, breathing exercises, and relaxation (to settle in, unwind, and let go)
Day 2
- 8:00–8:30 AM: Guided meditation and mindfulness
- 8:30 AM: Breakfast, followed by free time for you
- 10:15 AM: Soul Yoga for relaxed shoulders, neck, and back, breathing exercises, and relaxation
- 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 PM: Free time for walking, reading, and unwinding
- 4:00 PM Relaxing Yin Yoga to let go, regenerate, and recharge, breathing exercises, relaxation
- 6:00 PM Group dinner
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Deep relaxation to let go and guided meditation
Sunday/Departure Day
- 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Meditation
- Breakfast
- 10:30 AM Energizing yoga, breathing exercises, relaxation, closing session
- 12:30 PM Lunch
- Time for a walk, journey home

All of this is an invitation, not an obligation; everything is optional—nothing is required. If your body needs more rest, feel free to follow that impulse and take some time to relax.

Arrival

...BY CAR OR BUS
If you are using a navigation system to find your way here, please enter "Beverstrang 40" as the address to ensure you find Vinnenberg Abbey.

Vinnenberg Monastery is conveniently located about 11 km from the county seat of Warendorf, between Warendorf-Milte and Glandorf, and is now one of the premier destinations for all kinds of monastery stays, retreats, recollections, and conferences in the Diocese of Münster.

...BY TRAIN
From Münster Central Station, you can reach the train station in Warendorf hourly (RB 67 “Der Warendorfer”: Münster – Warendorf – Bielefeld). The Warendorf train station is a 15-minute drive from Vinnenberg Monastery. The cost of a taxi (usually available) is approximately 24 euros for the ride.

An der Kirche 4, 49219 Glandorf, Niedersachsen, Germany