Summary

Our yoga retreat for beginners is ideal for finding peace, recharging your batteries, and filling yourself with positivity ✨. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will receive a thorough introduction to the world of yoga and meditation—no prior knowledge is necessary, but there will be plenty of opportunity to try things out, let go, and recharge.

During these days, you will gently immerse yourself in the various aspects of this ancient practice. Through physical and breathing exercises, guided meditations, group chanting of mantras, and brief insights into yoga philosophy, you will discover how yoga can enhance your well-being and help you reduce stress. Two daily yoga sessions combined with mindfulness exercises and practical everyday tips create a powerful foundation for lasting change and inner balance.

Experienced teachers accompany you with sensitive guidance, valuable knowledge, and open hearts ❤️. In addition to the practice times, inspiring lectures, walks in nature, and relaxing moments invite you to pause and reflect. The peaceful surroundings of the ashram, its special energy, and the lovingly prepared vegan wholefood cuisine support you in finding yourself and recharging your batteries.

This retreat offers you a soothing break from everyday life—an opportunity to take a deep breath, realign yourself, and rediscover your own strength. Whether you are new to yoga or looking for a gentle reintroduction, these days invite you to bring your body, mind, and heart into harmony and return to your everyday life feeling strengthened.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Relaxation, Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga Retreats, Hatha Yoga, Wellness, Detox Retreats
Date: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul
Language(s): German
Level: Beginner
Group Size: 15
Place: Oberlahr, Germany
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Dairy-free, Vegan, Raw Vegan, Organic
Services: Yoga (alle Levels)

Meditation (guided)

Good morning

mantra chanting

Vegan organic wholefood catering

Wi-Fi in selected areas

breathing exercises

relaxation exercises

sun terrace

Shop

library

lectures

Ritual

deep relaxation

garden

playground

Accommodation

💫 All-inclusive package price The price includes: ✅ the complete seminar program ✅ accommodation in the selected room category ✅ vegan wholefood meals 📅 Prices per person 2026 For 2 nights 🛏️ Shared room: $175
🛏️ Double room: €218 🛏️ Single room: €263 💤 Dormitory, tent, or RV: €142 Would you like to stay longer or do you have questions about room selection? We are happy to help! 😊

Catering

🥗 Vegan organic catering – conscious & delicious Every day, you can enjoy rich, vegan wholefood meals from the buffet at lunchtime and in the evening. Fresh fruit is available from 8:00 a.m. – as a light snack after meditation or for when you feel peckish between meals. Tea and water are available throughout the day. 🍵💧 Our kitchen uses only fresh, organic ingredients, preferably seasonal, regional, and sustainable. We support local farmers and work with ecologically minded partners. 🌿 At the buffet you will find, among other things:
🥗 Fresh salads (e.g., cucumber, carrot, beetroot) with two dressings 🥦 Hot dishes such as steamed vegetables (broccoli, sweet potatoes, fennel), curries, dal, and soups 🌻 Good oils, seeds, and grains for individual enjoyment
🥖 For brunch: bread, gluten-free alternatives, and homemade vegan spreads ℹ️ Note for allergy sufferers All dishes are homemade and 100% organic. An allergen list is available at the buffet—the dishes are labeled accordingly.

sequence

🧭 Arrival day Please arrive by 7:00 p.m. at the latest. 🕐 Arrival possible from 1:00 p.m., check-in from 3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. (Fri/Sun) / 4:15 p.m. (other days): Yoga (asanas), pranayama & deep relaxation 6:00 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Official start of the seminar: Meditation, mantra chanting, introductions & lecture 🧘‍♀️ Daily schedule from the 2nd day onwards
7:00 a.m. Meditation, mantra chanting, short reading & inspirational lecture 9:15 a.m. Yoga class with pranayama & deep relaxation 11:00 a.m. Brunch (breakfast & lunch in one) 2:30–4:00 p.m. Workshop / seminar block
4:15 p.m. Yoga class 6:00 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Meditation, mantra chanting & evening lecture 📦 Departure day / end of seminar 7:00 a.m. Meditation, mantra chanting, reading, lecture 9:15 a.m. Yoga class 11:00 a.m. Brunch
12:30 p.m.–approx. 2:00/2:30 p.m. Workshop or closing session Approx. 2:30 p.m. End of seminar 🕉️ Note: Weekend seminars end on Sundays at approx. 2:30 p.m. Longer seminars end on the last day after brunch at approx. 12:00 p.m.

Arrival

🚗 Getting to Yoga Vidya Ashram Westerwald 📍 Location The seminar house is located in a quiet and idyllic setting in the southwestern Westerwald, approx. 5 km from the A3 and only 3 km from the climatic health resort of Horhausen. 🕒 Distances by car: approx. 75 min. from Frankfurt
approx. 60 min. from Wiesbaden or Cologne approx. 45 min. from Koblenz or Bonn 🚘 Arrival by car ➡️ From the A3 (Frankfurt–Cologne): Take exit 36 Neuwied-Altenkirchen (not Dierdorf-Neuwied or Neustadt/Wied!)
➡️ B256 towards Altenkirchen ➡️ Through Willroth, Horhausen, Güllesheim ➡️ Approx. 1.5 km after Güllesheim, turn right onto a forest road ➡️ After approx. 700 m, you will reach the house ➡️ From the A61:
At the Koblenz motorway junction, take the A48 towards Frankfurt At the Dernbach junction, take the A3 towards Cologne/Bonn Then continue as described above ➡️ From Altenkirchen: ➡️ B256 towards Neuwied ➡️ 1 km after Oberlahr, turn left onto a forest road

🚆 Arriving by train & bus Destination stations: Neuwied (bus platform E) Altenkirchen (Westerwald) From there, bus line 120 runs regularly to the stop 📍 Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, Horhausen (Westerwald)

🚌 Shuttle service to the ashram We offer a free shuttle service from Horhausen to the house: 🕘 daily between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 📩 Please register by email or phone at least one day in advance! ⚠️ No pick-up on Thursdays between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.!

Gut Hoffnungsthal , 57641 Oberlahr, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Cancellation policy

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

Full refund up to 14 days before arrival. After that, the booking is non-refundable. 🔁 Cancellation & rebooking – fair and flexible ✅ Free cancellation up to 14 days before the seminar starts – you will receive a full refund. ♻️ Within 14 days before the start:
– 100% as credit for a later retreat or seminar – or 50% refund ❌ In case of no-show without prior cancellation: – Unfortunately, no refund (100% of the seminar fee)

🔄 You can change your booking to another date or seminar at any time free of charge. 💌 If you are unsure, we recommend contacting us as early as possible – we will find a solution together!