Strength from Silence – New Year's Retreat January 22, 2027 – January 24, 2027

Ein Wochenende im Ram-Yogahaus Schmiedewalde, nur 35 Minuten von Dresden entfernt. Das Ram-Haus ist von dem Yoga-Lehrer Wolfram Lißner erbaut worden. Der Dreiseit-Fachwerkhof ist die Umgegend harmonisch eingebettet. Der Übungsraum wie auch die ÜN-Zimmer sind gefühlvoll und nachhaltig mit Holz und Lehm errichtet. Das Haus und die Zimmer sind geheizt, wenn wir eintreffen.

Depending on the setting, meals are either prepared for the group or cooked together, with a focus on vegetarian options; vegan meals are also available upon request. Since the RAM Yoga House does not provide meals, the group is accompanied by someone who manages the kitchen and cooks with passion.

Friday – Arrival and Settling In

The retreat begins with arrival, settling in, and a group dinner. This is followed by an introduction to the practice, including the distribution of the Ikigai Compass cards. Gentle movement, the basics of meditation, and a first guided meditation focusing on breath and body help you settle in mindfully and calmly.

Saturday – Deepening, Mindfulness, and Inner Peace

The day begins with tea, movement, yoga, chanting “Om,” and meditation. After breakfast together, there is time for sharing, discussion, and questions within the group, as well as a walk through the village. The rest of the day focuses on an introduction to the Metta practice, Metta meditation, and dyad work. This is followed by a phase of silence, stillness, and sound, insights from Zen stories, mindful walking, and energy exercises. In the evening, a dream journey and yoga for sleep round out the day.

Sunday – Alignment and Conclusion

The final day begins with tea, energizing movement, yoga, and prostrations following the five earth touches. After breakfast, a dream journey through the new year invites inner alignment and reflection, complemented by movement, yoga, and partner yoga. The retreat concludes with a ritual of appreciation, in which each participant is acknowledged, strengthened, and sent off with good wishes. Afterward, the retreat ends with a shared lunch and departure.

Carpooling is available from Dresden, for example