Meditation Retreat for Inner Clarity

Oberlahr, Germany
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Summary

Immerse yourself in the quiet depths of your inner world and discover a source of strength that can enrich your life in a lasting way ✨. Through mindful reflection, you will learn to calm the mind, let go of thoughts, and experience a deep inner peace. In this way, serenity, clarity, and presence will grow—a stable inner spaciousness that supports you even in everyday life 🌿. You will be guided by an experienced spiritual teacher and yoga master whose inspiring presence encourages you to rediscover yourself. The mindful atmosphere of the Yoga Vidya Westerwald Ashram 🏞️ offers you a safe space of silence and strength. Several retreats in 2026 invite you to deepen your practice: The Silent Retreat featuring a journey through the Bhagavad Gita from May 24 to May 29 guides you into the wisdom of this timeless text through three daily meditations, Sanskrit recitations, and selected chapters (2, 6, 11, 18)—complemented by yoga and satsang 🙏. Immediately following, the Forest Meditations from May 29 to May 31 open up a nature-centered space for silence and grounding 🌲. From June 3 to June 5, “Loving Acceptance of Myself” invites you to healing self-care 💛. The “Intensive Silent Meditation” retreat from June 28 to July 3 deepens your practice in concentrated silence 🔥. In the seminar “Jnana Yoga, Vedanta, Meditation, and Silence” from September 11 to September 13, you’ll combine the path of knowledge and meditation to achieve clear self-awareness 🕉️. This program is designed for participants with solid prior experience; we recommend a preparatory introductory seminar for beginners.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Meditation, Mindfulness, Silence Retreats, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Language(s)
German
Level
Advanced
Group Size
15
Place
Oberlahr, Germany
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Organic, Raw Vegan, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services
  • Breathing exercises

  • Relaxation exercises

  • Sun Terrace

  • Store

  • Library

  • Presentations

  • Yoga (alle Levels)

  • Guided Meditation

  • Vegan, organic, whole-food meals

  • Ritual

  • Deep relaxation

  • Garden

  • Playground

  • Mantra chanting

  • Wi-Fi in a specific area

  • Good morning

Accommodation

💫 All-inclusive package price The price includes: ✅ the complete seminar program ✅ accommodation in the selected room category ✅ vegan whole-food meals 📅 Prices per person For 5 nights 🛏️ Shared room: €466
🛏️ Double room: €583 🛏️ Single room: €690 Would you like to stay longer or do you have questions about room selection? We’re happy to help! 😊

Catering

🥗 Vegan Organic Meals – Mindful & Delicious Every day at lunch and dinner, a generous selection of vegan whole-food meals awaits you at the buffet. Fresh fruit is available starting at 8:00 a.m. – as a light snack after meditation or for a quick bite between meals. Tea and water are available all day long. 🍵💧 Our kitchen uses only fresh, organic ingredients, preferably seasonal, regional, and sustainably sourced. We support local farmers and work with eco-conscious partners. 🌿 At the buffet, you’ll find, among other things:
🥗 Fresh salads (e.g., cucumber, carrot, beetroot) with two dressings 🥦 Hot dishes such as steamed vegetables (broccoli, sweet potatoes, fennel), curries, dal, and soups 🌻 Quality oils, seeds, and grains for your personal enjoyment
🥖 For brunch: bread, gluten-free alternatives, and homemade vegan spreads ℹ️ Note for those with allergies: All dishes are homemade and 100% organic. An allergen list is available at the buffet—the dishes are labeled accordingly.

sequence

🧳 Arrival Day Check-in available: from 1:00 PM Check-in: from 3:00 PM Please arrive by 6:00 PM at the latest 🧘‍♀️ Schedule – Arrival Day
🕓 4:30 PM (Fri/Sun) or 4:15 PM (Mon–Thu): Asanas (yoga poses), Pranayama (breathing exercises), deep relaxation 🍽️ 6:00 PM Dinner
🕯️ 8:00 PM Meditation, mantra chanting, introductions & introductory talk 🌄 Daily schedule starting on the 2nd day 🕖 7:00 AM Meditation, mantra chanting, short reading & spiritual talk 🧘 9:15 AM
Yoga class, pranayama, deep relaxation 🥗 11:00 a.m. Brunch (breakfast & lunch combined) 🪷 2:00 / 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. Workshop (theory & practice – depending on the topic, possibly with an additional yoga class)
🍽️ 6:00 PM Dinner 🕯️ 8:00 PM Meditation, mantra chanting & talk 👋 Departure day / End of seminar 🕖 7:00 AM Meditation, mantra chanting, short reading & talk 🧘 9:15 AM
Yoga class, pranayama, deep relaxation 🥗 11:00 AM Brunch 🏁 approx. 12:30 PM End of seminar

Arrival

🚗 Getting to Yoga Vidya Ashram Westerwald 📍 Location The retreat center is situated in a quiet and idyllic setting in the southwestern Westerwald, about 5 km from the A3 and just 3 km from the health resort of Horhausen. 🕒 Driving times: approx. 75 min. from Frankfurt
approx. 60 min. from Wiesbaden or Cologne approx. 45 min. from Koblenz or Bonn 🚘 Travel by car ➡️ From the A3 (Frankfurt–Cologne): Take exit 36 Neuwied-Altenkirchen (not Dierdorf-Neuwied or Neustadt/Wied!)
➡️ Take the B256 toward Altenkirchen ➡️ Pass through Willroth, Horhausen, and Güllesheim ➡️ About 1.5 km past Güllesheim, turn right onto a forest road ➡️ After about 700 m, you’ll reach the house ➡️ From the A61:
At the Koblenz interchange, take the A48 toward Frankfurt. At the Dernbach interchange, take the A3 toward Cologne/Bonn. Then continue as described above ➡️ From the direction of Altenkirchen: ➡️ B256 toward Neuwied ➡️ 1 km past Oberlahr, turn left onto a forest road

🚆 Travel by train & bus Destination stations: Neuwied (Bus Platform E) Altenkirchen (Westerwald) From there, bus line 120 runs regularly to the stop 📍 Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, Horhausen (Westerwald)

🚌 Shuttle service to the ashram We offer a free shuttle service from Horhausen to the ashram: 🕘 daily between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM 📩 Please register at least one day in advance by email or phone! ⚠️ No pickups on Thursdays between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM!

Gut Hoffnungstal , 57641 Oberlahr, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Cancellation policy

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

Full refund up to 14 days before arrival. After that, the booking is non-refundable. 🔁 Cancellation & Rescheduling – fair and flexible ✅ Free cancellation up to 14 days before the seminar starts – you’ll receive a full refund. ♻️ Within 14 days before the start:
– 100% as credit for a future retreat or seminar – or 50% refund ❌ In case of no-show without prior cancellation: – Unfortunately, no refund (100% of the seminar fee)

🔄 You can change your reservation to a different date or seminar at any time, free of charge. 💌 If you’re unsure about anything, we recommend contacting us early on—together we’ll find a solution!

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