Mindfulness for stress management in a Buddhist monastery
Wald-Michelbach, Germany
$516 / 5 Days
5.0
Find your inner peace – tranquility, nature, and depth.
Small group, beginner-friendly, diverse.
Look forward to: Hatha, Yin, and Face Yoga, meditation, breathwork and mindfulness practices, a journey through the chakras, a sound bath, a cacao ceremony, dance, reflection, inspiration, and time spent in nature—all within a small, caring group.
Immerse yourself in the magic of St. Boniface Monastery in Hünfeld near Fulda and feel the history of a place where people with good intentions have been coming together in community for over a century.
In the heart of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, you’ll find a quiet, powerful oasis of retreat. By connecting with yourself, you can find your center and listen to your inner self.
A wonderful program awaits you, featuring:
🧘♀️ Hatha, Yin & Face Yoga
✨ Meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness practice
🌈 A journey through the chakras
🪷 Sound bath with Yoga Nidra
💃 Cacao ceremony with ritual & dance
💭 Reflection, inner contemplation, inspiration & time for yourself
🌳 A powerful environment surrounded by nature
💖 A loving, safe small group of max. 8 participants
The price includes the full seminar/retreat fee, 2 nights in a modern single room, and full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including tea and water.
The retreat is not religious. The monastery is a place of community; the retreat itself is spiritually open and non-denominational.
We look forward to seeing you ♡
The most important facts in a nutshell:
A wide variety of yoga and retreat programs
Daily yoga classes in a variety of styles
Hatha, Vinyassa, Restorative, Yin und Face Yoga
A wide variety of breathing, meditation, and mindfulness practices
Yoga Philosophy and a Journey Through the Chakras
Guided cacao ceremony featuring a ritual and dance
A sound journey featuring various instruments, such as high-quality crystal singing bowls
2 nights in a single room with a private bathroom; linens and towels provided
Two yoga instructors with several years of experience teaching and leading yoga retreats
Delicious full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, some of which are provided by the monastery’s own facilities, including tea and water
A private yoga studio all to ourselves—and, weather permitting, yoga outdoors
A peaceful atmosphere within centuries-old monastery walls; it remains a monastery to this day
A wide range of outdoor activities, such as pedal boating or a walk in the Rhön Nature Reserve
Small group with a maximum of 8 participants
Additional options available for booking, such as sound massage or a personalized yoga therapy session (60 min, 50 euros)
Time spent in nature in the monastery garden and park
Das über 110 Jahre alte Kloster ist ein historischer, spiritueller Ort, den du „hautnah“ erleben kannst. Du bist in einem modernen Einzelzimmer mit eigenem Bad mit Dusche und WC untergebracht. Für den gemütlichen Tagesausklang steht den Gästen die „Klosterstube“ zur Verfügung. Der großzügige Park sowie die gesamte Klosteranlage lädt zum stillen Verweilen und zur Sinnfindung ein.
$682 / room
Moderne Zimmer zur Einzelnutzung mit eigenem Bad mit Dusche & WC. Handtücher, Bettwäsche vorhanden.
BookWe look forward to sharing three delicious meals with you: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The chefs and bakers at the monastery’s own facilities ensure that our guests are always served fresh, tasty, and healthy meals and baked goods. Special dietary needs can also be accommodated upon prior arrangement.
Tea and water are available free of charge throughout the day.
Our program is an invitation to you. Make the most of it in whatever way feels right for you, so you can enjoy this time for yourself to the fullest.
Sample Schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, and time in nature (guided, in silence)
8:30 a.m.: Breakfast together
10:00 AM: Yoga session (Hatha, journey through the chakras, Yin)
12:00 PM: Lunch together
1:30 PM: Time for yourself with inspiration & reflection – optional sound massage
4:30 PM: Yoga session (Flow with elements of yoga philosophy, Restorative, Face)
6:00 PM: Group dinner
8:00 PM: Sound bath with Yoga Nidra / Cacao ceremony with ritual and dance
On arrival day (Friday), you can check into your room starting at 3:00 PM; our program begins with the opening circle at 4:00 PM. We will conclude our time together on Sunday, the day of departure, with a closing circle followed by lunch (ending around 1:30 p.m.). Before and after our program, the monastery garden, the medieval town of Hünfeld, and the surroundings of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve invite you to stroll, linger, and explore.
The monastery is ideally located near Fulda, in the heart of Germany, and is easily accessible by both public transportation and car:
Train: From the Fulda ICE station, take the regular regional train to Hünfeld (approx. 15 minutes), followed by a 10-minute walk from the station to the monastery.
Car: Take the Fulda highway exit (A66 and A7) for a drive of about 20 minutes. Free parking is available on site.
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