Darkness Retreat in the Taunus Mountains – A Retreat into Total Darkness
Kelkheim (Taunus), Germany
$738 / 4 Days
The theme of the Yoga & Hiking Retreat is the 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space.
The retreat’s motto is “Everything in Balance” and “The Dance Between Letting Go and Taking Action.”
I invite you to an inspiring week of yoga with like-minded people in sunny Andalusia. Recharge your energy and find peace and relaxation in our private villa, surrounded by unspoiled nature and offering breathtaking views of the white-sand beach, the picturesque bay, and the Moroccan coastline.
You can look forward to a total of 20 hours of yoga (Yin & Yang) and 12 hours of hiking
Creative, flowing, and dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Calm, meditative, and deeply opening Yin Yoga
3 guided hikes in unspoiled nature
Everything embodies both aspects: Yin & Yang. Cultivate balance, harmony, and freedom
on the yoga mat and in your life.
Yang: Flow with your breath through inspiring, creative, and dynamic Vinyasa
Flow yoga sequences. Unlock your potential and explore your limits in this physically
challenging, strengthening, and deeply detoxifying Yang-focused yoga practice. Breath
and movement flow in perfect harmony. Ujjayi breathing is the
heart and soul of this flowing practice.
Yin: The gentle path to inner balance—deep & slow. Experience deep immersion and
lingering in each pose, sense your limits, and learn to let go. Turn your
attention inward, observe your thoughts, and be present. Breathing, meditation,
and asana come together to form a very deep, opening, and healing yoga practice.
The class is based on the concept of Yin & Yang and the 5 Elements from the Indian tradition. Twice a day, we practice Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, combining stillness and movement, letting go and taking action. Our practice is supported by various breathing techniques, meditations, and mudras—sometimes energizing, sometimes calming. Everything is taught in a way that makes it easy for you to integrate what you’ve learned into your everyday life after the retreat.
We’ll spend plenty of time in nature, staying in constant contact with the energy of the elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space. This allows us to truly feel the power of the elements, absorb their energy, and recharge our batteries.
Between yoga sessions, there’s plenty of time to unwind, read, relax by the pool, go to the beach, or treat yourself to a massage (massages must be booked and paid for separately).
The most important facts in a nutshell:
7 days of accommodations in our private villa
MyoYin Yoga (Yin Yoga and Trigger Point Massage with Tennis Balls)
Water, tea, and coffee are available free of charge all day long
Morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga or Yin & Yang sessions on various topics
3 Yin Yoga sessions in the late afternoon
Different breathing techniques and meditations every day
6 vegetarian 3-course dinners
Indoor and outdoor pools
Plenty of time in nature to experience the power of the elements
Beach Walk
Hiking
Yoga on the Beach at Sunset
We offer massages that can be booked for a fee
Small group with a maximum of 12 people
Free afternoon/evening to explore the Old Town
We speak German, English, and Spanish
7 days of a hearty vegetarian brunch in the morning
3 afternoon hikes, 3–4 hours each
Unsere private luxuriöse Villa befindet sich 6km außerhalb des Ortes Tarifa und liegt auf einem Hügel, umgeben von unberührter Natur, und mit einem atemberaubenden Blick auf den weißen Sandstrand, die malerische Bucht und die Küste Marokkos. Sie verfügt über 6 Zimmer mit eigenem Bad, einem großzügigen Ess- und Wohnbereich mit Kamin, Wintergarten, einem Indoor und Outdoor Pool, herrlicher Terrasse und einem 10 Hektar großem Garten, sowie einem schönen Yoga Raum.
Als Zimmer stehen 3 Einzelzimmer und 3 Doppelzimmer zur Verfügung. Das Anwesen ist von Naturpark umgeben, man genießt eine herrliche Ruhe dort, und kann die drum herum freilaufenden Ziegen, Kühe und Pferde beobachten. Hier steht die Zeit noch still. Der Moment ist präsent
Der weiße Strand ist 10km lang, unbebaut und lädt zu ausgedehnten Spaziergängen ein. Oder nur die Füße im warmen Sand vergraben, das Meeresrauschen, die Sonne genießen und die Seele baumeln lassen.
Nicht nur die Villa mit ihrer Location, auch der charmante Ort Tarifa, und besonders die malerische maurisch geprägte Altstadt, sind etwas ganz Besonderes. Tarifa ist der südlichste Ort auf dem europäischen Festland, und hier treffen sich das Mittelmeer und der Atlantik. Keine 14km entfernt befindet sich Afrika, Marokko und die Stadt Tanger sind in nur einer Stunde mit der Fähre zu erreichen.
Entdecke mit uns die Magie dieses besonderen Fleckchen Erde.
$1,846 / person
Die Villa verfügt insgesamt über 6 Zimmer mit jeweils 2 Betten. Ein Zimmer verfügt über 3 Betten. Jedes Zimmer kann a...
Book$1,511 / person
Die Villa verfügt über 6 Zimmer mit eigenem Bad. Jedes Zimmer hat 2 Betten und kann somit als Einzel- oder Doppelzimm...
BookOur two private chefs, Tracy and Kate, will treat us to culinary delights.
Twice a day, they whip up delicious vegetarian dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. They use fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally. Food intolerances are no problem—we also offer vegan, gluten-free, and other options.
Meals are served buffet-style, ensuring there’s plenty of variety to suit every taste.
After the morning yoga practice, brunch is served around 10:30–11:00 a.m.
In the evening, we’re treated to a three-course meal.
This is roughly what a day at our retreat looks like
8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Vinyasa Flow or Yin & Yang yoga practice, pranayama, meditation
11:00 a.m. Brunch
12:00 PM–5:00 PM Free time
5:00 PM–6:30 PM Yin Yoga or 2:30 PM–6:30 PM Hiking
7:00 PM Dinner
We start the day with meditation and various breathing techniques, followed by a flowing and dynamic yoga practice centered on one of the elements.
Afterward, there’s time for sharing, and we enjoy a hearty brunch on the sun terrace with a view across the beach all the way to Morocco.
After brunch around 12:00, there’s free time.
Time to unwind, read, relax in a lounge chair, or head to the beach.
On three afternoons, we’ll meet again around 5:30 for our group Yin Yoga practice.
On the other days, we’ll meet as early as 3:00 p.m. to explore nature together on beautiful hiking trails.
In the evening, a delicious three-course meal awaits us.
Wednesday afternoon and evening are free. There’s no scheduled program, and no dinner at the villa. We recommend a trip to the old town of Tarifa to sample the traditional tapas. Or visit the mountain village of Vejer de la Frontera (45 km away). We’d be happy to reserve a table at a restaurant.
Schedule for the Yoga and Hiking Week
3 morning sessions of 2.5 hours: Vinyasa Flow, Pranayama, and meditation focused on one of the elements
3 morning sessions of 2.5 hours: Yin & Yang Asana Practice (Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga), Pranayama, and meditation
3 sessions in the afternoon: 1.5 hours of Yin Yoga
3 sessions in the afternoon: 3–4 hours of hiking
Wednesday afternoon and evening are free. No program, no dinner at the villa. We recommend a trip to the old town of Tarifa to sample the typical tapas there.
Tarifa is located in Andalusia, on the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light), in southern Spain. The nearest airports are
Malaga 160 km
Jerez de la Frontera 120 km
Seville 200 km
There are numerous flights from all German cities, as well as from Austria and Switzerland.
The best way to get to Tarifa from the airport is by rental car. These are very affordable in Spain, starting at 10 euros per day.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation by the participant, the deposit will not be refunded.
Cancellation must be submitted in writing (via email).
No fees will be charged if a replacement participant is found. If no other person takes the participant’s place, the following fees will apply
If cancellation occurs up to 42 days before the start of the retreat, the participant is responsible for 50% of the total cost of the retreat.
If cancellation occurs 15 days or less before the start of the retreat, the participant is responsible for 100% of the total cost of the retreat.
Airfare and travel expenses are non-refundable. If a participant withdraws from the retreat before it ends, they are not entitled to a discount or refund. Please note that this also applies to illnesses (including COVID-19). I recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance.
If the retreat cannot take place (fewer than 6 participants) or must be canceled, the total amount paid for the retreat, minus a 100-euro processing fee, will be refunded. I recommend purchasing travel insurance.
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