Qigong and Mindfulness at the Monastery: 3 Days for Myself

5.0 (24 Reviews) · Jüchen, Germany
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Summary

We meet in small groups of no more than 12 participants. In the relaxed atmosphere of the Nikolauskloster, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy to let go of daily concerns completely. Short talks on the topic of mindful communication encourage participants to positively change their thought patterns. This year’s central theme is: “Setting Boundaries Without Being Harsh.” Qigong, with its centered, meditative movements and focused breathing, helps you relax and optimize your energy flow. Mindful walks through nature and the monastery garden promote mindfulness and help you focus on what truly matters. The retreat weekend is rounded out with silent and guided meditations, which can have a particularly powerful effect when practiced in a group. In between, there is still plenty of time to process your impressions and deepen them through conversation with the other participants. With Qigong, we repeatedly focus our attention on the present moment and pure perception, thereby deepening the practice of mindfulness. The instructor, Kerstin Wessel, is a certified Qigong teacher recognized by the German Taiji-Qigong Federation, a communication trainer, and a trained TCM therapist.
A Qigong health course (€210) is included in the weekend and is subsidized by statutory health insurance providers.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Communication, Qigong, Mindfulness, Meditation, Monastery Retreats, Detox Retreats, Creative Retreats
Date
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-25
Language(s)
German
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
12
Place
Jüchen, Germany
Accommodation
not included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services

  • Optional Taoyoga sessions

  • Simple, clean rooms

  • Learn breathing techniques

  • Peace and relaxation

  • Qi Gong Health Course (10 sessions)

  • Bed linens and towels are provided

  • Silent and guided meditations

  • Vegan

  • Vegetarian

  • Walks in nature

  • Full board available

  • Coffee, tea, and snacks included

  • Accommodation for special dietary needs is available

  • Mindful Communication

  • Monastery Shop

  • Chilled beverages are available at reasonable prices

Accommodation

The rooms are simply and comfortably furnished. Each room has its own sink. The very clean and modern restrooms and showers are located in the hallway on the first floor. Including full board, the total cost for accommodation is 140 EUR. Rooms are reserved directly upon booking; payment is made on site.

Catering

Coffee, tea, and snacks are included in the price. Cold beverages can be purchased on-site at reasonable prices.

Meals will consist of the following:
- Breakfast buffet with rolls, bread, cold cuts, fresh fruit and vegetables, yogurt, and muesli
- Lunch consisting of soup, a main course, dessert, and salad
- Dinner featuring bread and cold cuts, various salads, and a hot dish

If vegetarian or vegan meals are requested, the monastery kitchen staff will be happy to accommodate you. The food is tasty and plentiful.

sequence

Friday from 4:00 p.m.:

Individual arrival, check-in, and welcome
From 5:00 p.m.: Get-together
6:00 p.m.: Dinner
7:00 p.m.: Mindful walking in the monastery garden
7:45 p.m.: Group Qi Gong
Closing session with a meditation

Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m.:

7:30 a.m. Silent meditation
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Short talk on mindfulness and mindful communication
10:30 a.m. Qi Gong (theory and practice)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Mindful communication – insights
3:00 PM Group Qi Gong
4:30 PM Guided meditation
5:30 PM Group Qi Gong
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Meditation and Qi Gong with live handpan music
8:00 PM Mindfulness exercise

Sunday starting at 7:30 AM

7:30 a.m. Silent meditation
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Opportunity for one-on-one conversations, depending on the weather, in the park or a monastery room
11:00 a.m. Silent Qi Gong (breathing meditation)
11:30 a.m. Group Qi Gong
12:00 p.m. Group lunch
1:00 p.m. Guided meditation
1:30 p.m. Qi Gong
2:00 p.m. Closing session
3:00 p.m. Individual departure

Arrival

Travel to the monastery is at your own risk. The easiest way to reach the Nikolauskloster is via Highway 46; take the Grevenbroich-Kapellen exit. Then turn right onto State Route 361 and follow it for about 2 km until you see signs for the Nikolauskloster. Turn left onto State Route 32, and the monastery will be on your left after about 1 km. Parking is available right on the street.

Nikolauskloster , 41363 Jüchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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It was a very nice retreat weekend with lots of new experiences and great people, the course leader also gave a lot of good inspiration and great guidance. 🥰 I would love to come again, keep up the good work🍀.

Simone Schmidt

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The Nikolauskloster and its garden: A wonderful place to be with YOURSELF! The symbiosis of QiGong and KungFu is competently guided by the two lovely teachers, Kerstin and Marcel. Both respond flexibly to the abilities of the participants and provide targeted support. The meditation sessions round off the program wonderfully. Highly recommended!

Reinhard Rader

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It was simply wonderful! A great time, highly recommended.

Laura K.

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It was a very nice weekend. A great monastery with very nice volunteers who really enjoy their job. I felt very comfortable here. The monastery is very well maintained and the food is excellent. The seminar with Kerstin was a complete success. I took away a lot that I will use in my everyday life. Kerstin organized the whole weekend in a very varied way. There was nothing missing.

Monika Nacken

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I was given an unforgettable, varied weekend with lovely people. The speaker, Kerstin, has a wealth of knowledge which she is happy to pass on. I would love to be there again next year (at least once). Many thanks .

Karin Jany

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This was my first retreat and definitely not the last. I have rarely felt so comfortable in a group. Kerstin, the teacher, brings a relaxed calm that immediately infects everyone. She has a very pleasant voice and way of speaking, which makes the guided meditations much easier. As a beginner, it is often not easy to find inner peace. Qigong exercises are repeated regularly so that you can easily remember them and continue to use them at home. After the retreat, Kerstin will send you videos of the new exercises, book recommendations and other documents that you can use to deepen what you have learned. So the end of this retreat is not really the end of what you can take away with you. She also peppered the course again and again with personal questions about how we were feeling, responded to each participant individually and lovingly provided help and advice with questions/blockages/problems. Kerstin brings lots of little extras that I personally didn't know about before and makes them available, such as the use of eye cushions, explaining and using the Lemmiskate, drawing cards (which give you impulses for the day and can be explained in the group if you wish) and much more She creates an atmosphere in which you feel completely at ease and that was just right for me in my more than stressful everyday life. I can now add various Qigong elements to my daily meditation practice, which makes it much easier to achieve depth in meditation. I am totally happy and look forward to the next course with her.

Nina Vogel

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Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 360 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

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