Mindfulness Yoga Based on the Five Elements – Chiemgau
Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany
$830 / 5 Days
"Path of Transformation" is a unique 3-day seminar in which participants live, learn, and cook together with the facilitator, just like in a shared apartment... The price includes lodging, full board (primarily vegetarian and using organic ingredients), seminar facilitation, materials, and VAT.
The number of participants ranges from 3 to 6, ensuring that each participant has enough time for an individual conversation with the facilitator.
What it’s about:
Stepping away from everyday life—into a world that can mark the beginning of a deep, gentle transformation of one’s lifestyle.
The few, carefully selected mindfulness and self-awareness exercises are practiced both in the group and in private, and can be easily integrated into daily life.
Our “classrooms” are always wherever we happen to be, e.g., in the forest, in the garden, in the house... The everyday tasks that each participant takes on offer a wonderful setting for putting what has been learned into practice. Mindfulness exercises and self-awareness alternate harmoniously with times when you are simply allowed to BE—without doing anything.
We explore forms of Japanese philosophy and psychology (Morita Therapy, Naikan, and Zen), some of which trace back to millennia-old Asian and Western wisdom (Confucius, Socrates).
By the end of the retreat, you will have gained insight into the possibilities of shaping a contented, self-determined, and constructive life. You will be somewhat more independent of your worries, thoughts, and feelings, and thus able to face certain challenges with greater composure.
The most important facts in a nutshell:
Full board with mostly organic food
Follow-up support by phone at no extra charge
Morning physical exercises or meditation, and evening periods of self-reflection to strengthen the body and mind
Mindfulness exercises
Time, silence, and peace—letting things take their course
Exercises on Kaizen (the path of small steps)
Transportation to and from Spiegelau Station for a voluntary donation
Transfer to/from Munich Airport for an additional €140
Drinks, fruit, and sweet treats are always available
THE FOREST and the power it holds, right on our doorstep
Access to practice materials and books related to the topics covered
Classes and workshops on Naikan, Morita, and Zen
Community, meditation, games, music, and lots of laughter
A beautiful, peaceful setting that provides the perfect backdrop for your self-discovery journey
Healthy vegetarian food prepared together
You should treat yourself :-)
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BookIn general, we cook vegetarian meals using mostly fresh, organic ingredients. Fresh herbs from the garden enhance the dishes and also serve as a garnish (depending on the season). If you have any special requests or cannot tolerate certain foods, we’re happy to accommodate you. So you’re in good hands with us even if you have gluten and/or lactose intolerances or other allergies.
In this seminar, we cook together, always in pairs for each meal.
After you arrive, we’ll meet in the kitchen for a casual dinner together.
Following that, there will be a brief introduction to the program, and the evening will conclude with a short exercise. First thing the next morning, we’ll begin with a meditation... Mindfulness exercises and self-awareness activities will alternate harmoniously with moments when you’re simply allowed to BE—without doing anything.
By the end of the retreat, you will have gained insight into the possibilities of creating a contented, self-determined, and constructive life. You will be a little less dependent on your fears, thoughts, and feelings, and will have discovered tools that you can continue to explore.
To deepen your practice and continue on this path, we plan to offer the 8-day intensive seminar "Path of Transformation" starting in fall 2025. If you are interested in this life-changing seminar, please simply send us a brief note.
For a voluntary donation, we’d be happy to pick you up from the nearest train station.
The nearest train stations are:
From Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, etc.: Spiegelau
From Vienna, Linz via Passau: Grafenau
The transfer to/from one of the airports listed below is charged at €70 (€90 for Nuremberg) per leg (travel times by car = approximate figures for one-way trips):
to/from Munich - 163 km (1:55 h)
to/from Nuremberg - 231 km (2:38 h)
From/to Linz - 153 km (1:57 h)
Simply let us know your arrival time and we’ll be there.
Of course, we’ll also take you back to the train station on the day of departure (after lunch)...
The reservation is confirmed upon payment of a €150 deposit. For cancellations made up to 14 days before the start date, a €50 processing fee will be charged. For cancellations made after this deadline, we will retain the deposit. In the event of a no-show or cancellation on the day of arrival, up to 100% of the total amount may be charged, depending on the reason (in most cases, we will issue a credit note).
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