🌺 Yoga retreat for beginners - Yoga & meditation for greater balance

4.4 (23 Reviews) · Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
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Summary

This retreat is aimed at anyone who wants to discover yoga and meditation for the first time—or get back into it after a break—with no prior knowledge, but with openness and curiosity 😊. Every weekend, we offer you a safe space where you can immerse yourself in the basics of yoga step by step 🧘‍♂️. You will learn how physical exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation can enhance your well-being, reduce stress, and give you new strength. Accompanied by experienced teachers, you will be mindfully guided through gentle yoga sessions and guided meditations that are tailored to beginners and give you confidence and trust in your own practice.

The program is complemented by inspiring impulses, relaxing nature experiences, and a balanced, organic vegan menu that nourishes both body and mind. Our retreat creates the ideal conditions for you to find peace 🕊️, connect with yourself, and recharge your batteries—far away from everyday life, yet with the aim of bringing lasting change to your daily routine 🔄.

You will be given practical tools to help you continue your yoga and meditation practice after the retreat. The gentle, easy-to-understand concept is ideal for anyone looking for a well-founded yet relaxed introduction. Discover the beneficial effects of yoga and meditation in a powerful environment 💫 and benefit from the many years of experience of one of Europe's most renowned centers for yoga and spiritual development 🕉️. Treat yourself to a break that is more than just relaxation—a new beginning for body, mind, and soul 🌈✨.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Relaxation, Yoga Retreats, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Active Retreats, Wellness, Detox Retreats
Date
Available all year round
Language(s)
German
Level
Beginner
Place
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Dairy-free, Raw Vegan, Organic, Vegan
Services

silent garden

Sylvatikum Landscape Park

Yoga (alle Levels)

Meditation (guided)

Lectures, concerts

Nordic Walking

Tea Station

Guided hikes

Water fountains (Grander, reverse osmosis, swirled, and ghee)

Sauna for an additional charge

breathing exercises

Shivalaya Monastery

mantra chanting

Ayurveda programs upon request

Organic-certified vegan meals

Yoga Shop & Cafe Maya

gym

Yoga Shop & Cafe Maya

Good morning

Wi-Fi in selected areas

Accommodation

The "all-inclusive" package price includes the entire seminar program, accommodation in the selected room category, and vegan wholefood meals per person. 2026 (2 nights) - Shared room: €165.00
- Double room: €203.00 - Single room: €247.00 - Dormitory, tent/camper van: €131.00 Information for your visit: - Check-in: from 3 p.m. / Check-out: by 12:30 p.m. - The staff speaks German and English
- WiFi: free in selected areas - Dogs: by arrangement with reception (limited number of pet-friendly rooms) - Parking: free - 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

Every day at lunchtime and in the evening, you can enjoy hearty meals – a vegan, organic wholefood buffet. If you like to eat breakfast, fruit is available at the buffet from 8 a.m., as a snack after meditation, or for a quick bite between meals. Tea and water are available throughout the day.

We only use fresh, organic ingredients in our dishes. We place great importance on seasonal, sustainable products and support local farmers and partners. Fresh salads, cucumber, carrots, beetroot, and two different dressings are the main components of our buffet. For those who prefer warm food, steamed vegetable platters of broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, and fennel, as well as curries, dal, and soups, are a great alternative to the green raw food bar. In addition, there is always a selection of good oils, grains, and seeds. Bread or gluten-free alternatives and homemade vegan spreads are available for brunch.

Information 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 are then labeled according to the list.

sequence

A weekend away from everyday life, immersing yourself intensively in the world of yoga: 4 yoga classes – you can choose between beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels (Friday at 4:30 p.m., Saturday at 9:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Sunday at 9:15 a.m.). With initial and deep relaxation, preparatory exercises, yoga poses, breathing exercises. 4 x meditation – guided or silent, as you prefer (evenings and mornings)
6 x lectures and workshops – thorough introduction to holistic yoga, structure and effects of yoga exercises, the spiritual dimension of yoga, introduction to meditation (Friday evening, Saturday morning, noon and evening, Sunday morning and noon) Daily schedule on Friday: 4:30 p.m. yoga class, 6:00 p.m. dinner,
8:00 p.m. meditation, 9:00 p.m. welcome and introduction Daily schedule on Saturday: 7:00 a.m. meditation, mantra singing, short reading, lecture 9:15 a.m. yoga class 11:00 a.m. brunch 2:30 p.m. workshop/lecture
4:15 p.m. Yoga class 6:00 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Meditation, mantra singing, lecture Sunday schedule: 7:00 a.m. Meditation, mantra singing, short reading, lecture 9:15 a.m. Yoga class 11:00 a.m. Brunch
12:30 p.m. - approx. 2:30 p.m. Closing lecture/workshop Rooms are available from 3:00 p.m. There is a yoga class at 4:30 p.m. (Fri/Sun, other days: 4:15 p.m.) and dinner at 6:00 p.m. (both free of charge or included). Weekend seminars end on Sunday at approx. 2:30/3:00 p.m., longer seminars end on the last day after brunch at approx. 12:00 p.m.

Arrival

The Yoga Vidya seminar house is idyllically located on the edge of the old spa town of Bad Meinberg. The location is quiet and central at the same time. Therefore, it is 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 traveling by train, we recommend choosing the Horn-Bad Meinberg station as your destination, which is approximately 5 km from Yoga Vidya. Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg offers a free shuttle service to the seminar house, which picks you up from the train station in Horn-Bad Meinberg between 8:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.

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

4.4

23 Reviews

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over 1 year ago

The place offers everything you need to get the most out of your yoga practice. As a beginner but also as an advanced practitioner. The atmosphere is welcoming everywhere and the people are present and attentive to each other without being intrusive. You can be alone or find company. I have already booked my next stay.

Joanna Duda

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almost 2 years ago

MEGA courses. Food was fine so far. Accommodation could be a bit more comfortable.

Mina S

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about 2 years ago

Not what I wanted, even though I had clearly expressed my wishes in advance.

Dimi Arvanitis

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about 2 years ago

It was very, very good. I calmed down and learned a lot about yoga and meditation. Simply relaxed. I'll definitely be back.

Svetlana Rack

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over 2 years ago

Interesting offer. Almost too many participants. Resembles a mass processing. Individual access only possible to a limited extent...

Gerd Ehrhardt

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over 2 years ago

I will definitely be back!

Karsten Marten

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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 and receive a full refund up to 14 days before the start of the seminar. Within 14 days, we can leave 100% of the fee as credit or refund 50%. In case of spontaneous non-arrival, 100% of the seminar fees will be charged. It is possible to rebook to another date or another seminar free of charge at any time.

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