Yoga detox retreat with hiking at Waldbreitbach Monastery (4 days)

Waldbreitbach, Germany
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Summary

In our yoga detox retreat with a vegan-based diet, fasting and hiking, you will not only relax physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Yoga, meditation, hiking and relaxation as well as various forms of detox fasting are ideal combinations to find specific solutions for the demands of everyday life.

Vegan-based diet, fasting and still plenty of exercise - is that possible? Isn't that pretty crazy? Not at all - quite the opposite! It's pretty crazy to sit in the office and/or in front of the TV all week, not move and still eat! At least that's how our ancestors would have seen it. In the long term, our bodies are much better adapted to exercise and little food than vice versa.

In this course, we combine different yoga sessions with delicious vegan-based food and a varied exercise program. In addition, the program includes lectures, videos, group discussions and answers to questions from the entire fasting detox and nutrition area as well as stress reduction.

We practise Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga and Sukshma Vyayama. Yoga deals with the human being as a whole and consists of physical and breathing exercises as well as meditation. Heart Chakra Meditation is a combination of movement to meditative music followed by a period of rest.

Massage and sauna
Our massage team provides soothing massages in the monastery with individual treatments according to your wishes and needs. Directly below the monastery hill is a swimming pool with sauna area, the Wiedtalbad.

Take it into your own hands and make sure you feel better!

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Alkaline fasting, Nature Vacation, Qigong, Meditation, Relaxation, Breathing, Yoga Retreats, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Hiking, Detox Retreats, Active Retreats, Wellness
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
20
Place
Waldbreitbach, Germany
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Services

Overnight stay in single and double rooms

Detox fasting meals incl. drinks (see description according to detox fasting method)

Certified nutritionists and detox/fasting guides and yoga teachers

Seminar topics detox/fasting, nutrition, stress reduction: lectures, videos, discussions and answers to questions from the entire field of fasting and nutrition

3 x Morgengang (30 min)

2 x hike (2-3 h)

3 x feedback rounds in the evening

6 x yoga/meditation in total (75 min each)

Accommodation

Waldbreitbach Monastery

On the edge of the Westerwald, barely an hour's drive from the vibrant Rhine-Main (Frankfurt) and Rhine-Ruhr (Cologne) centers, the Rosa Flesch Conference Center offers an exceptional setting for the fasting seminar. High above the Wiedtal valley, against a monastic backdrop, this house breathes Franciscan spirit. Here you can recharge your batteries to meet the demands of everyday life. The village of Waldbreitbach offers various leisure activities and, with its idyllic location in the Wiedtal valley, is known as a place for excursions and as a Christmas destination because of its nativity scene exhibition and Advent illuminations.

Catering

The detox method according to Dr. Buchinger is a modified fast in which solid food is avoided. The body is completely switched to a fasting metabolism and feeds almost exclusively from stored reserves (fat and protein). Juices and broths (¼ liter each) as well as water and tea are drunk. All body cells enter a protective mechanism, deposits are broken down and degenerative cells regress.

Detox 16:8 Interval vegan bases refers to a dietary detox diet in which proteins are almost completely avoided. Only foods that are predominantly alkaline are eaten. In this vegan alkaline detox diet, the body does not completely switch to a fasting metabolism. Instead, the body undergoes a deacidification treatment that has a positive effect on well-being and health.

We follow the 16:8 detox interval concept, which involves taking a break from eating for at least 16 hours. This triggers autophagy, the body's own waste removal process. Autophagy (eating oneself) is currently the best scientifically proven detox method. The detoxification process takes place directly in the cells. We start in the morning with tea and from 11 a.m. we have home-made alkaline porridge and fruit and/or vegetables and salads. In the evening, a meal of soup, vegetables, potatoes, dips and/or alkaline bread is planned for 6 pm.

+++ NEW FROM 2025 +++ Imitative fasting (mock fasting method)
With mock fasting, the body benefits from the advantages of abstaining from food. You can still eat. The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) was developed in the USA at the Longevity Institute of the University of Southern California under the leadership of ageing researcher Valter Longo. The daily calorie intake is between 800 and 1150 kcal, creating a significant calorie deficit with an optimal supply of nutrients. All meals contain a proven combination of micro and macro nutrients that support the body while it is in a fasting state. Do you have any questions? Then please send us an inquiry.

sequence

The retreat starts at 4.30 pm on the day of arrival and ends at 12.00 pm on the day of departure.

In the morning:
- Morning walk (45 min)
- Yoga (75 min)

11.00 a.m.
Lunch
Detox vegan basic: buffet with vegetables, salads, fruit
Detox Buchinger fasting: juices, teas etc.
Mock fasting: fasting catering

Afternoon:
- Midday rest - liver compress - time for yourself
- Hike (2-3 hours)
- Yoga (75 min) or seminar unit (lecture, discussion, group work, video)

18.00 hrs
Dinner:
Detox vegan basic: vegetable dish, soup
Detox-Buchinger fasting: broth
Mock fasting: fasting food

Evening:
Feedback session
Heart chakra meditation or seminar unit (lecture, discussion, group work, video)

You can organize your time as you wish. Our motto is: Everything can - nothing must!
There is a free afternoon for retreat, excursions, massages, swimming pool etc. The schedule is subject to change depending on the weather and the composition of the group.

Arrival

Directions by car:
Rosa Flesch - Conference Center
Margaretha-Flesch-Str. 12
56588 Waldbreitbach

Arrival by train:
Train station Neuwied or Bad Hennef
Bus to Waldbreitbach - stop: Hausen (bridge)
From there, however, it's uphill to the monastery, which is no fun with luggage.
Tip: Taxi from the train or bus station.

Margaretha-Flesch-Str. 12, 56588 Waldbreitbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 15 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Cancellation or rebooking fee: 50,00 Euro

Dates

from $637 / 4 Days

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