The Power of Inner Peace - Qigong & Meditation at Steinfeld Abbey (Eifel)

With our Qigong retreat at the monastery, we invite you to consciously step away from your daily routine and recharge your batteries. In the unique atmosphere of Steinfeld Monastery, you’ll find a safe space for peace, mindfulness, and renewal.

This retreat is a recognized preventive health course (pursuant to § 20 SGB V Prevention) and combines evidence-based health promotion with a mindful break.

Especially in the summer, this retreat at the monastery offers you the opportunity to step back from daily life, regenerate, and recharge

Gentle Qigong, silent meditations, mindful walks in the Eifel countryside, and moments of stillness will help you restore balance to your body, mind, and energy.

Highlights of the Qigong Retreat
Various gentle exercises: traditional “18 Movements of Qigong” (with extended movement sequences if desired)
Deep relaxation & meditation: Letting go and regeneration
Stress reduction & inner balance: Mindfulness, breathing techniques, and quiet sessions
Various relaxation techniques: Letting go, regeneration, and recharging
Self-care: Strengthening physical and mental well-being
When the weather is nice, some sessions take place outdoors
Mindfulness prompts for the mind, heart, and spirit to strengthen inner peace and serenity
2 guided mindful hikes together in the idyllic Eifel region.

Jutta guides you through this Qigong retreat with great experience and empathy. Through her work in education, as well as her role as a trainer for teachers and school administrators, stress management, slowing down, self-reflection, and prevention are central themes of her practice.

She has been practicing Qigong for over 15 years and teaches this practice mindfully, calmly, and practically—as an invitation to find peace, recharge your energy, and reconnect with yourself.

Qigong, Mindfulness & Nature – A Holistic Retreat

This Qigong retreat in the Eifel (North Rhine-Westphalia) combines movement, stillness, and nature into a holistic experience. Mindful hiking in the monastery’s surroundings gently supports the practice and helps integrate the experience.

The result is a restorative retreat where you can let go, regenerate, and gather new strength for your daily life—calmly, clearly, and at your own pace.

Qigong – Gentle Health Promotion for Body, Heart, and Mind

Qigong is an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and serves to promote and maintain health. Through calm, flowing movements combined with conscious breathing and mindfulness, body awareness is cultivated and deepened.

In practice, we experience just how much strength, calm, and life energy already exist within us. Qigong helps us slow down, reduce stress, and find inner peace.

As part of Qigong’s holistic approach, we practice not only gentle movements but also breathing, meditation, and stillness.

Effects of Qigong – Gentle & Lasting

Regular Qigong practice can:
improve concentration
promote flexibility of the spine and the entire musculoskeletal system
deepen and harmonize breathing
calm the nervous system
strengthen inner peace, stability, and serenity
Alongside Shiatsu and yoga, Qigong is a recognized method to complement therapy and rehabilitation and is particularly well-suited for prevention and stress reduction.

Contents of the Qigong Prevention Course
Together, we will practice the traditional “18 Movements of Qigong” (as well as extended movement sequences if desired). These have a positive effect on:
- physical well-being
- posture and alignment
- breath flow and energy distribution
The exercises are designed to be easy to learn and can be continued independently at home—for lasting effects beyond the retreat.

Who is this Qigong retreat suitable for?

Qigong is particularly gentle and versatile:
Exercises performed standing, sitting, or partially lying down
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all fitness levels, even without prior experience
Whether you’re new to Qigong or already have experience—this Qigong retreat at the monastery offers you a safe, peaceful setting for your personal practice.

We look forward to seeing you. Warm regards, Peggy Böhmer
from Vivere Vital