Vipassana meditation silence course

4.7 (9 Reviews) · Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
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Summary

Vipassana - the form of meditation attributed to the Buddha - opens up a path to direct insight into reality. Without concepts, evaluations or theoretical explanations, the focus is entirely on the pure perception of inner processes. It is not about avoiding, analyzing or interpreting anything, but about observing what is in silent attentiveness. This practice requires nothing more than openness, patience and the courage to be honest - regardless of previous experience or spiritual beliefs.

In this retreat, you will combine silent meditation with mindful movement: Walking meditation, Qi Gong, yoga and deep relaxation support inner collection and promote conscious experience in the present moment. Vipassana can thus be experienced not only while sitting, but in your entire being - while walking, breathing and sensing. The period of silence until the last day of the seminar at 8 a.m. creates a protected space, free from distractions, conversations or external stimuli, in which mindfulness can fully unfold. Embedded in the spiritual atmosphere of Yoga Vidya, you will be part of a powerful framework with daily rituals such as morning and evening mantra chanting.

Two formats invite you to deepen your knowledge:
🕉️ The Mindfulness Vipassana Retreat (13.-15.02.2026) offers you an intensive weekend of silent contemplation and mindful practice - suitable for anyone who wants to engage in a deeper inner experience.
🕉️ Yoga meets Vipassana (08.-10.05.2026) offers additional gentle Hatha yoga classes, breathing exercises and mindful guided meditations. The aim is to experience a clear, calm state of mind that gives you relaxation and new strength.

These days are an invitation to experience the connection between body, breath and consciousness in a new way - still, clear and centered. You will learn techniques that you can use effectively not only on the mat, but also in everyday life. Mindfulness becomes an inner attitude - for more serenity, compassion and inner freedom.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Yoga Retreats, Body & Mind, Relaxation, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Work Life Balance, Meditation, Monastery Retreats, Detox Retreats, Mindfulness, Self-discovery, Silent Retreats, Vipassana Yoga, Wellness
Language(s)
German
Level
Beginner, Advanced
Place
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Vegan, Organic, Raw Vegan
Services

Satsang

Yoga (alle Levels)

Meditation (guided)

Mantra singing

Deep relaxation

Garden of silence

Guided hikes

Water and tea stations

Wifi in selected areas

Breathing exercises

Rituale

Organic-certified vegan meals

Sauna for an extra charge

Shivalaya Monastery

Sylvatikum Landscape Park

Ayurveda programs on request

Fitness room

Sauna for an extra charge

Yoga Shop & Cafe Maya

WLAN in selected area

Co working space

Accommodation

The "all-inclusive" package price includes the entire seminar program, accommodation in the selected room category and vegan wholefood catering per person."

Prices per person 2026 (7 nights)
- Shared room : 684,00 €
- Double room : 824,00 €
- Single room : 969,00 €
- Dormitory, tent/mobile home : 572,00 €

Info for your visit:
- Check-in: from 3 pm / Check-out: until 12:30 pm
- The staff speaks German and English
- WiFi: free of charge in selected areas
- Dogs: by arrangement with reception (limited number of pet rooms)
- Parking: free of charge
- Transfer: from Horn-Bad Meinberg train station to the hotel (please specify train times when booking)
- Childcare: on request (children staying overnight must be registered in advance at reception)

Catering

For lunch and dinner, you can look forward to rich meals every day - vegan wholefood buffet. If you also like breakfast, you will find fruit at the buffet from 8 a.m. as a snack after meditation, or for a snack in between. Tea and water throughout the day.

We only use fresh, organic food for our dishes. We attach great importance to seasonal, sustainable products and support local farmers and partners.

Fresh salads, cucumber, carrot, beet and two different dressings are the main components of our buffet. For those who prefer to eat warm, steamed vegetable platters made from broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes and fennel as well as curries, dal and soups are a great alternative to the green raw food bar. There is also always a selection of good oils, grains and seeds. Bread and gluten-free alternatives as well as homemade vegan spreads are available for brunch.

Info for allergy sufferers
All our dishes are homemade and 100% organic. If you have any questions about allergens, there is a list with information for allergy sufferers at the buffet. The dishes will then be labeled according to the list.

sequence

SEMINAR STARTS promptly at 8 p.m. with a short welcome and introduction to meditation and mantra chanting. Please arrive at 8.00 pm at the latest. Arrival possible from 14.00 hrs.
Rooms available from 15.00 hrs.
Dinner will be served from 18.00-20.00 hrs.
The seminar ends at 2.30 pm.

Alternatives:
- Meditation Intensive Silent 02.-7.08.2026
- Jnana Yoga, Vedanta, Meditation and Silence 18-20.09.2026
- Jnana Yoga, Vedanta, Meditation and Silence 25-27.09.2026
- Meditation Intensive Silent 02-04.10.2026
- Meditation Intensive Silent 09.-11.10.2026

Arrival

The Yoga Vidya seminar house is idyllically situated on the edge of the old spa town of Bad Meinberg. The location is quiet and central at the same time. It is therefore easily accessible by train or car. Larger cities in the vicinity include Paderborn (27 km away), Bielefeld (35 km away) and Hanover (100 km away).

If you are traveling by train, we recommend the Horn-Bad Meinberg train station, which is about 5 km from Yoga Vidya House. Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg offers a free shuttle service from the train station in Horn-Bad Meinberg between 8.30 am and 7.15 pm.

Yogaweg 7, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

4.7

9 Reviews

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4 months ago

Sensitively accompanied, a great gift that I was allowed to give myself.

Monika Eckelsbach

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8 months ago

A real chance to find peace and quiet. Walking meditation, Qi Gong and yoga support meditation and offer a good balance. The setting and atmosphere were very good. I would love to come back.

Sandra König

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over 1 year ago

Not for beginners! As I had no experience at all with meditation and on the very first day, without any instruction on how you can/should/must sit for 50 minutes(!) twice in a row, with a 20-minute break in between, I was just busy enduring my pain. Since this was also the beginning of silence, it was not possible to ask questions or get information. I then decided to find out more on the internet and spent the days looking for rooms where I could practise on my own. The good thing was that there were enough empty rooms, including seating materials. It was not possible for me to take part in walking meditation at 30° in the sun, as I am not physically fit enough to do so without suffering serious damage. I enjoyed the accommodation in the single room in the middle building. As the first meditation was at 5:20 am and the end of the evening satsang was 9:00 pm, the sleep phase was too short for me. So, as I was unable to attend the seminar itself due to incapacity, I arranged my own times. Nevertheless, the silent time, without any media and bumbling meditation sessions, provided me with the answer to my question of how to live everyday life in mindfulness and do every activity with devotion and thus live as much as possible in the here and now. In addition, I have learned to limit communication to the essentials, as clearer perception means there is no need to "ramble on". An unexpected additional benefit. I hope that my experiences will be useful to other people in their decision-making.

Barbara Wolter-Meinhardt

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about 2 years ago

I was given a very friendly welcome, the room was ok, the food was very tasty. The wide range of offers were individual and suited my state of mind. The yoga teachers were all very accommodating and I could feel their desire to pass on the yoga teachings in every lesson. I would like to thank them for the experiences I was able to have this week.

Marion Grotendorst

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about 2 years ago

Despite the size, it was a wonderful place to relax and find inner peace. With the range of courses, there is something for everyone. The food was very tasty and the rooms were neat and clean. Yoga Vidya did me a lot of good and opened up possibilities to be more mindful with myself. I will definitely like to come back.

Ina Lay

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over 2 years ago

Alles prima :D

Alexandra Kronhard

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Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 14 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

You can cancel free of charge up to 14 days before the start of the seminar and receive a full refund. Within 14 days we can leave 100% of the fee as a credit or refund 50%. In the event of a spontaneous no-show, 100% of the seminar fee will be charged. Rebooking to another date or another seminar is possible at any time free of charge.

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