Silence & meditation retreat in Bavaria - start the new year in silence

Are you ready to start 2025 in deep connection with yourself, with new freshness and clarity?

This retreat invites you to consciously let go of the old year and immerse yourself in the healing power of silence. We will spend the days in a peaceful monastery in southern Germany - a place where time slows down, thoughts become quieter and your inner self becomes audible again. Surrounded by nature and carried by an atmosphere of calm, you will find space to center yourself, recharge your batteries and open your heart for the new year.

What you can expect:
In this 3-day silence and meditation retreat, you will discover silence as a path to inner clarity and presence.
Guided meditations, gentle hatha yoga and breathing exercises (pranayama) will help you to calm your mind and open your heart. Inspired by yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism and western contemplation, space is created to feel yourself anew, to let go and to arrive in deep connection.

The retreat takes place in the Benedictine monastery of Niederaltaich in Lower Bavaria - a place of peace and inner reflection. Surrounded by nature, old trees and the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery, a space is created that supports silence and contemplation in a natural way.
Accommodation is in simple, quiet single rooms directly in the monastery - simple, well-kept and ideal for retreating and finding peace.

The vegetarian full board is freshly prepared in the monastery kitchen. The three included meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are simple, nourishing and support the practice of mindfulness. Intolerances or special dietary requirements can be catered for by prior arrangement.

Each day follows a gentle, clear rhythm - carried by silence, mindfulness and presence.

The morning begins in silence with a 60-90 minute guided meditation before breakfast. This is followed by a short spiritual reading or inspiration to deepen your practice and give you new impulses. We then practise light hatha yoga and mindful movement to connect body and mind and deepen the breath.
After the vegetarian lunch, there will be plenty of time for rest, journaling, contemplation or walks in nature.

In the afternoon, you will deepen your practice in another meditation session, followed by half an hour of your own practice. Dinner is followed by the daily Q&A session (questions can be submitted in writing). We end the day with a meditation on a specific theme or focus.

This calm alternation of structure and space creates the basis for deep regeneration, clarity and connection with yourself.

Rough retreat schedule by day
December 30: Arrival & check-in from 2 pm (latest 5 pm). Retreat starts at 4 pm with introduction and entry into silence.
December 31 & January 1: Days of complete silence with meditation, yoga, movement, readings and impulses.
January 1, evening: Dissolution of silence. Optional continuation until the morning meditation on January 2.
January 2: Final meditation, sharing session and breakfast together. Departure afterwards.

You can travel to Niederaltaich from Munich, Nuremberg and Regensburg, for example, by rental car or public transport (train to Plattling, then bus or cab to Niederaltaich). The nearest airport is near Munich.
Please organize your journey yourself. We are happy to help with any questions or uncertainties.