"Your Personal Retreat – Finding Your Inner Balance Through Meditation"

This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis.

Here you’ll find the ideal place to bring your body, mind, and soul back into harmony. Our diverse range of yoga and meditation classes gives you the space to practice exactly what you need right now.

Early in the morning—starting at 5:00 a.m.—you can immerse yourself in a special meditative atmosphere in the peaceful Shivalaya monastery area. This space is open to you all day long, even outside of the scheduled program. You’ll find a meditation cave, rooms for your own practice, and a rooftop terrace with views of the greenery—perfect for retreat and silence.

In addition, there are guided meditations and yoga classes for all levels—from beginner to advanced. Whether gentle or challenging, therapeutic or meditative: you put together your own program.

Daily rituals, recitations, and morning and evening satsangs with meditation, kirtan, and inspiring reflections will guide you through the day.

You can also recharge while eating: a diverse vegan buffet awaits you, designed to be light, nourishing, and mindful. If you’d like, you can eat in peace in the quiet room.

For a more immersive experience, simply pick up a silence button at the front desk or info point.

Important: This program is not a seminar—you are free to structure your stay as you wish.

To help you find your way around, there are regular house tours, a guest handbook, and information screens throughout the building. The info point and front desk are also happy to assist you at any time.
To get to know others and connect, join the open program (e.g., walks, meditative hikes, Nordic walking, workshops, lectures), shared meals, and the welcome gathering for newcomers in the dining hall.

If you have questions or are unsure about anything, just reach out—our reception team is happy to assist you.

Prices (all-inclusive) & Accommodation:
Dormitory, RV, tent, without accommodation: starting at €184.00
Shared room: starting at €248.00
Double room: starting at €326.00
Single room: starting at €408.00

You can choose the dates of your retreat flexibly.

Meals

Two vegan whole-food buffets daily, plus fruit in the morning. A variety of water and tea options are available throughout the day.

Our kitchen is certified organic (*Organic Certification: D-NW-039-4252-OBO). In our well-equipped open kitchen, our staff lovingly prepare vegan organic meals. In the morning, we serve a hearty brunch featuring breads, muesli, fruit, salads, grains, and hot dishes. In the evening, the buffet offers a selection of salads and hot dishes.

Daily Schedule
Arrival Day:
Please arrive by 7:00 PM at the latest
Check-in available from 1:00 PM; rooms available from 3:00 PM
4:15 / 4:30 PM Guided meditations or yoga class
6:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Satsang (various meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)

Sample daily schedule starting on the 2nd day: (You can tailor your daily schedule 100% to your needs; no part of the program is mandatory)
5:00 – 6:45 a.m. silent meditation
6:00 – 6:45 a.m. silent meditation
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Satsang (various morning meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)
9:15 – 11:00 a.m. yoga class (partly with meditation)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Brunch
3:00 p.m. Recitation with meditation (Mon, Wed, and Fri)
4:15–6:00 PM Guided meditations, or yoga class
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Bhagavad Gita recitation
8:00 PM Satsang (various meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)
9:15 PM Silent meditation (Tue, Wed, and Thu)

Departure Day:
5:00 – 6:45 AM Recitation and meditation
7:00 – 8:00 AM Satsang (various morning meditations, mantra chanting, Arati)
9:15 – 11:00 AM Yoga class (partly with meditation)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brunch
Room keys may be returned by 12:30 PM.

Additional offerings such as concerts, recitations, rituals, puja ceremonies, singing circles, mantra chanting, guided imagery, and sound journeys are included and can also be found in our daily program!

If you are traveling by train, we recommend getting off at the Horn-Bad Meinberg station, which is approximately 5 km from the Yoga Vidya retreat center. Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg offers a free shuttle service to and from the retreat center, picking you up from the Horn-Bad Meinberg station and dropping you off there between 8:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.