Meditation & Silence at the Ashram – A Flexible Retreat Without a Fixed Group

Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg im Teutoburger Wald – ein dynamischer, lebendiger Ort mit einem vielfältigen Kurs- und Ausbildungsangebot. Europas führendes Yoga-Seminarhaus und –ausbildungszentrum bietet den idealen Raum, um Yoga kennen zu lernen oder zu vertiefen, zu entspannen und sich mit neuer Kraft und Energie aufzuladen. Der Ort, um einfach mal raus und bei sich selbst anzukommen.

Es liegt idyllisch am Rande des Kurstädtchens Bad Meinberg, umgeben von einem großen Park, und bietet viele landschaftliche und kulturelle Ausflugsmöglichkeiten wie zu dem berühmten Naturdenkmal der Externsteine.

Meals

Two vegan whole-food buffets daily, plus fruit in the morning. A variety of water and tea options are available throughout the day.

Our kitchen is certified organic (*Organic Certification: D-NW-039-4252-OBO). In our well-equipped open kitchen, our staff lovingly prepare vegan and organic meals. In the morning, there is a hearty brunch featuring breads, granola, fruit, salads, grains, and hot dishes. In the evening, the buffet offers a selection of salads and hot dishes.

Daily Schedule
Arrival Day:
Please arrive by 7:00 p.m. at the latest.
Check-in is available starting at 1:00 p.m.; rooms are available starting at 3:00 p.m.
4:15 / 4:30 p.m.: Guided meditations or yoga class
6:00 p.m.: Dinner
8:00 p.m.: Satsang (various meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)

Sample Daily Schedule starting on the 2nd day: (You can tailor your daily schedule 100% to your needs; no part of the program is mandatory)
5:00 – 6:45 a.m. Silent meditation
6:00 – 6:45 a.m. Silent meditation
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Satsang (various morning meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)
9:15 – 11:00 a.m. Yoga class (sometimes including meditation)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Brunch
3:00 p.m. Recitation with meditation (Mon, Wed, and Fri)
4:15 – 6:00 p.m. Guided meditations, or yoga class
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bhagavad Gita recitation
8:00 p.m. Satsang (various meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)
9:15 p.m. Silent meditation (Tue, Wed, and Thu)

Departure Day:
5:00–6:45 a.m. Recitation and meditation
7:00–8:00 a.m. Satsang (various morning meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)
9:15 – 11:00 a.m. Yoga class (sometimes including meditation)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Brunch
Room keys may be returned by 12:30 p.m.

Additional activities such as concerts, recitations, rituals, puja ceremonies, singing circles, mantra chanting, guided imagery, and sound journeys are included and can also be found in our daily program!

If you’re traveling by train, we recommend getting off at the Horn-Bad Meinberg station, which is about 5 km from Yoga Vidya. Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg offers a free shuttle service to the retreat center, which will pick you up from and drop you off at the Horn-Bad Meinberg train station between 8:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.