Akasha Retreat Center provides the space for people to connect to their true nature. They offer retreats and courses in yoga, meditation, and sound healing.
Yoga Retreats (3)
5 Day Silent Meditation Retreat in Heers in Limburg, Belgium
May 28-June 1, 2025 | July 23-27, 2025
from US$ 618
4 Day Yoga Retreat in Heks, Limburg with Holistic Workshops, Yoga, and Meditation
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun, 2025
from US$ 350
4 Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat in Heers, Belgium with Self-inquiry and Silence
February 6-9, 2025
from US$ 457
Instructors (3)
Sophie Snoeckx
After going on outward travels and adventures, Sophie started an inner exploration through yoga and meditation. This taught her to let go of fear and anxiety through being present with whatever there is. She started sharing yoga not only during classes but even more in daily life, during every act or interaction. The essence of what she learned, she is finding now as non-dualism. By giving up the search and opening up for the freedom and the unconditional love that is present right now in everyone and everything, Sophie is sharing her 'presence' in a simple, joyful, loving, and authentic way.
Maarten Surya Adriaenssens
Having spent several years in India with his spiritual master, Surya had the chance to dive deep within himself through yoga, Tantra, and meditation since 2008. After some years of practice, he started to specialize in healing sound and music. In this field, he started to teach and offer therapy in Belgium, India, Turkey, and other places. Driven by a deep wish to support more people, build bridges between cultures and spiritual traditions, and offer more depth in the teachings, he founded Akasha Retreat Center in 2018, together with his brother Floris Adriaenssens and partner Sophie Snoeckx.
Antonio Martin
Antonio Martin has been in the path of selfless service (Karma yoga) since the year 2020. For four years, he was serving as a Karma yogi in Hridaya Yoga France in the permaculture team, deepening the connection between non-dual philosophy, ecology, and a sacred view of the relationship with the Earth. In the year 2021, he completed the Hridaya teacher training course. Since that moment, he has been sharing the teachings of the spiritual heart in the center of France as a yoga and meditation teacher. Since the start of 2024, Antonio has been serving and teaching at Akasha Retreat Center.
Reviews (102)
Liesbet Willems
from Belgium, November 2024
"Het was een niet te missen belevenis voor alle zintuigen"
De ochtenyoga sessies, de met liefde bereidde maaltijden, de atmosfeer, de lieve hartelijke open mensen, de sound healings en dan zeker niet te vergeten de mantra's in groep. Heerlijk genoten!
Anonymous
from Belgium, August 2024
"Amazing "
I like the meditation, Holistic healing and mantra chanting.
Marie-noelle Loyen
from Belgium, August 2024
"A very calm and enriching retreat. "
Le tout.
L'équipe, les apprentissages, le partage. Les rencontres qui se fixent en fonction des envies et sans jugement.
La nourriture était excellente et convient parfaitement aux non-végétariens (comme moi). Une vraie cuisine basée sur de vrais ingrédients qui fut colorée, diversifiée et pensée.
Andrea Oriol Valls
from Belgium, June 2024
"100% RECOMMENDED"
It was exactly what I was looking for. I am a "city girl" that needed an imposed break from the everyday struggles of work and recent maternity. I was looking to disconnect to reconnect with myself. I wanted a small group of people, relaxing activities and change of scenary to recharge batteries and this retreat exceeded my expectations. Might actually "impose" it on myself at least once a year. I'd say the human quality of all staff / volunteers was also exceptional.
Kelly Van Den Abeele
from Belgium, December 2023
"Magical place"
I had a wonderful time at Akasha. Various practices to open the heart and a loving community in which u feel immediately welcome. I also loved the surroundings. Beautiful nature where you really feel the silence.
Very inspirational place to make changes in your life.
Anonymous
from Ireland, November 2023
"Wonderful experience "
I cannot recommend this retreat enough! Such a transforming experience and such a special, magical place surrounded by nature. The food is incredible. Sophie and Marteen are the kindest. Loved every second of it 🙏
Janet Huckriede
from Netherlands, October 2023
"Alles met aandacht "
Uit alles sprak aandacht; voor lichte, schone en warme ruimtes; voor de lekkere gezonde voeding; voor de aanwezigheid maar ook de ruimte om alleen te zijn; voor yoga en workshops die aansloten bij de groep; en niet te vergeten voor het aanbod van massage en dergelijke. Het geheel was in balans
Julien Schmitz
from Netherlands, August 2023
"De rust vinden samen met mooie inzichten"
De combinatie van stilte, yoga en muziek maakte het een geweldige ervaring.
De ervaren leraren maakte het eenvoudig om mee te gaan in de oefeningen
Patricia Verbraeken
from Belgium, May 2023
"Wonderful energy recharge"
The whole retreat was perfect: environment, yoga and workshops, food, instructors, participants, beds, amount of free time for walks and relaxation, offering of individual sessions.
Jana Verghote
from Belgium, November 2022
"Zalig tot jezelf komen in een rustige en liefdevolle sfeer"
Worth every cent :-)
Diepgaande sessies, overheerlijk veggie eten en een prachtige locatie!
Alle teachers en vrijwilligers deden hun werk met heel veel liefde en toewijding.
Heel erg bedankt voor het transformatief weekend en de beste ontvangst!
See you soon :-)
Lien Labaere
from Belgium, November 2022
"Great experience"
A very powerful and great experience. The people are lovely, the food is amazing and the place is very relaxing to be.
Louba Kuborn
from Belgium, August 2022
Tout
Lisa Van Den Bulck
from Belgium, August 2022
"Cosy paradise "
Beautiful workshops, amazing people and delicious food prepared with love. Yoga taught with a lot of respect for its origins and quite some time in between sessions to go on a walk, read or do anything else; lots of options in the area for walks.
Tonia Kiadi Matsuela
from Belgium, July 2022
"Fijne herbronning"
Wat ik leuk vond:
- de yogalessen van Claudia (zij was instructeur toen ik er was)
- het eten
- de vriendelijkheid en beschikbaarheid van de Akasha-mensen
- het weer: zonnig weer gedurende het ganse weekend waardoor we buiten konden eten, in de schaduw van de bomen en waardoor ik kon genieten van mijn dagelijkse wandelingen
- de tuin, de bloemen en kruidentuin
- het bed
- het pianospel van Maarten
- de kleine groep deelnemers
Peter En Carla Hawinkels
from Belgium, June 2022
"Een groot genoegen"
Een en al ambiance! In goede balans, persoonlijk en met veel warmte. Uitstekende bijpassend maaltijden. Hoe krachtig is eenvoud als je met aandacht werkt.
France Gabriel
from Belgium, April 2022
"Oasis of peace"
It is a located in a green environment, very quiet, with birds sounds, beautiful trees and flowers. The vegan food was very good. the yoga session and other workshop were very well, people were very gentle and with a good vibe.
Anonymous
from Belgium, April 2022
"Een helende ervaring! Voor de herhaling vatbaar."
De 4 daagse was inspirerend door de workshops, en de goede sfeer.
Zeer bekwame organisatoren, en een geweldig team.
Françoise Umuhoza
from Belgium, December 2021
People's smile and kindness.
Calm and green environment
Interesting activities and exchange
Nassim Khabazi
from Belgium, December 2021
"Excellente retraite accessible aux débutants"
Good Vibes
Laurence Gabert
from Belgium, November 2021
"Y aller sans hésiter"
Bon accueil, cadre chaleureux, nourriture excellente. Merci pour ce moment de retour à soi.
Tikva Taba
from Belgium, October 2021
The atmosphere is great, feel, like at home,
the food is great,😊😊
Viktoriya Getova
from Belgium, October 2021
"Perfect place to relax and gather yourself"
Very good classes, nice people, delicious food and excellent facilities.. In short, good vibes and well worth the time and money!
Marit Van Gijtenbeek
from Netherlands, September 2021
"Prachtige plek, fijne mensen en fantastische yoga"
Belgium's best kept secret. Akasha is een mooie plek te midden van prachtige natuur. Je slaapt en beoefent yoga in een statisch oud klooster. Het heerlijke, verse eten wordt met groenten uit eigen tuin bereid. Surya, Sofie, Tuula, Robin en Morgan zijn ontzettend warme, lieve en gastvrije mensen die je het gevoel geven thuis te komen. De yoga en workshops zijn fantastisch, ook als je een beginner bent. Gevoel van verbondenheid en liefde voor elkaar op deze plek is groot. Dit doet een mens goed. Aanrader dus!
Anonymous
from Belgium, June 2021
"Je recommande !"
Supers hôtes, de même que l'accueil, la nourriture, les installations, les workshops et cours, les alentours pour se promener,...
je reviendrai !
Anonymous
from Belgium, February 2021
"Resourcing stay at Akasha"
In brief: Excellent yoga, deep meditation, amazing organic food and great walks. Spring sun and lots of light outside. Surrounded by kind people. What else ? :-)
Anonymous
from Belgium, November 2020
"Ik wou dat ik langer kon blijven"
Mooie landelijke omgeving om te wandelen,
Abdij is goed gerestoreerd en gezellige living met haardvuur,
Zowel diepzinnige als luchtige gesprekken met andere deelnemers en vrijwilligers gehad. De yoga, meditatie, chanting en andere rituelen waren op niveau en verrijkend voor mind, body en soul.
Vrijwilligers waren super behulpzaam. Ik voel me nu terug ontspannen en meer in mijn center na mijn verblijf van 4 dagen. Ik wou dat ik nog langer kon blijven.
Marleen Van Poeck
from Belgium, October 2020
"Aangenaam weg van alles"
De ongedwongen, familiale sfeer, de internationale vrijwilligers, de hete buitendouche en composttoilet, het aanbod om je op te pikken in station Tongeren
Pasquale Sbordone
from Belgium, October 2020
J’ai beaucoup apprécié les méditations, le sourire des professeurs, le jour de mon arrivée Sofie a été d’une gentillesse remarquable . Chaque soir le petit feu 🔥 dans la pièce lors du repas c’était géniale en fait j’ai tt apprécié j’avoue .,,,, encore merci
Ingrid Helsloot
from Netherlands, October 2020
"Heerlijk"
Sfeer, klank, muziek, rust ,schoonheid!
Cécile Dupont
from Belgium, August 2020
"Great experience with very nice people"
The yoga and meditation sessions were really great. I also very much appreciated the interesting discussions with the other participants.
The food was healthy and delicious, mainly with vegetables from the garden.
An enriching experience with a wonderful team. To be recommended!
Carla Xavier Frias
from Belgium, August 2020
I was my first retreat, my first yoga session. :)
I enjoyed every moment, since waking up with the gong, the classes, the food, being in nature, Sophie and Surya are very welcoming as well as the volunteers.
I never had an experience like this, I wanted to discover more about spirituality and I sure did! :)
Nadia Van Den Berg
from Netherlands, July 2020
"Yoga en meditatie"
Ik ben er open in gegaan en ben gewend om voornamelijk met het fysieke stuk van yoga bezig te zijn ipv mentale stuk. De meditatie sessies waren dan ook een warm welkom voor mij. Erg leuk dat het elke dag een verrassing was wat voor workshop er in de middag zou zijn. De spontane stilte dag was echt iets nieuws voor mij maar prima om eens te ervaren.
Ann Van Engeland
from Belgium, July 2020
"Mooie energie, zachtheid en liefde, verbondenheid"
Ze zeggen wat ze doen, en ze doen wat ze zeggen: eerlijk en openhartig, authentiek, professioneel. De huiselijke sfeer in het kasteeltje voelde als thuiskomen. In de meditatieruimte was het zalig vertoeven en de workshops waren afwisselend, diepgaand en op maat van elke yogabeoefenaar. De Soundhealing sessie was heerlijk. Er was met de warmhartige vrijwilligers een boeiende uitwisseling van creatief omgaan met vegetarisch/veganistisch koken. Ook het zelfgebakken zuurdesembrood was een bron van inspiratie om zelf weer aan de slag te gaan in de keuken thuis. We genoten tijdens het wandelen van mooie landschappen en van de rijpe kersen onderweg ;) We hadden graag wat langer gebleven. En we komen heel graag nog eens terug voor een cursus Ayurveda of een namiddag mantrazingen. Namaste!
Ana Petrovska
from Belgium, June 2020
"Akasha is really space for our souls"
Perfect match of place, food, nature, energy, people, souls and a lots of love, retreat for the body, mind and soul.
I highly recommend it to everyone, as the vibrating energy in this place will raise your spirit, calm your mind and gently touch every cell of your body
Cristiana Aguiar Duraes
from Belgium, February 2020
"I had a really great time"
I felt really welcomed and felt in peace. The programme is well balanced between free time and yoga practice. Classes were very adapted to the different moments of the weekend and i was felt it was the right practice for the actual moment. Food was delicious! I became addicted to the amazing bread they do.
The location is also very nice, it’s possible to take a walk outside and enjoy nature.
I will definitely return :-)
Anonymous
from Great Britain, January 2020
"Amazing break to connect with shelf and nature"
loved the energy in Akasha, the people: all instructors and volunteerswere friendly and kind. Location was great, allowing amazing walks by the nature away from stress of normal life
Laura Sossong
from Germany, January 2020
This yoga retreat really calmed me down and I could take a break from my daily life. It's a beautiful old house with a fireplace, you feel comfortable right now.
The team is just amazing, everyone is so lovely, nice and has an open heart.
They really welcome you with open arms!!!
I never found a place like this.
I also could experience some new things like chanting, sound healing and meditation.
This place is great to look into yourself.
I'm happy and thankful for this opportunity and experience! And hope to be back one day! Thank you!!!
Love, Laura
Resi Bastiaens
from France, December 2019
"een bad van warmte en kundigheid"
Zo fijn om op een plek te komen waar je begeleid wordt om tot jezelf te komen. Een kundig team, een mooie plek en heerlijk eten. Ben als herboren naar huis gegaan en de retrait werpt nog steeds zijn vruchten af.
Anonymous
from Belgium, November 2019
The place and the silence were great. The morning sessions (yoga and meditation) were always very good. The rhythm suited me perfectly (not very fast, and not very slow). The instructors (Sophie and Rianne) were clearly professional and I enjoyed the sessions with them. The food was good and the smell of the fresh-baked bread every morning was the best part here :)
Marjolein Koot
from Netherlands, November 2019
"We komen terug ;-)"
Welkom gevoel.
Sfeer.
Hartelijkheid.
Rust tijdens yoga en meditatie.
Goede begeleiding.
Eten.
Koks en ondersteunend personeel ✨
* Deze beoordeling is van Marty Damen en Marjolein Koot
Corinne De Munain
from France, November 2019
"Exactement le lieu pour dire stop et revenir au sens"
Bonne alternance entre pratique physique méditation et chant.
Très bonne nourriture saine et du jardin, de bons lits du respect mutuel et pas de sensation de promiscuité excessive même en dortoir. un vrai coin du feu qui contraste avec la froideur initiale du lieu (ancien monastère). De belles expériences pleines de sens.
Akasha démarre juste. Petite équipe très motivée. A encourager.
Jessica Matthys
from Belgium, October 2019
"Great experience! Will do it again. "
I enjoyed almost every part of the trip. I met great people, great teachers and experienced a lot of things. The house and the place are very quiet, and everyone was very nice. I recommend this trip if you need to take a break from daily life and work. I had a great massage too!
Fran Schroyen
from Belgium, October 2019
"Home away from home"
Some of the most genuine and caring people you’ll meet! Great yoga classes and workshops. Sound healing was a very special experience and so was Rianne’s massage.
Matteo’s cooking was full of love and eating together everyday made us feel like family.
The town is also very nice, quiet and green.
Would definitely recommend this to anyone and I’ll be back :)
Soundous Boualam
from Belgium, September 2019
This was the first yoga/meditation retreat that I ever undertook and it largely met my expectations. Set in the beautiful Belgian countryside, I was welcomed into this house of calm and serenity with smiles, tasty vegetarian meals, calming yoga sessions in the morning and spiritual meditation in the afternoon. It was exactly what I needed to get out of a too hectic lifestyle in the city. At the Akasha retreat center, there is less pollution, less stress and more space for one to focus on self love and inner healing. Sophie and Surya are a harmonious duo that allow you to be yourself and adapt their offer to your needs. There were also two kind hearted and very enthusiastic volunteers, John and Sara, who helped cook the meals and made me feel very pampered.
All in all, I recommend this séjour to anyone out there looking for a beacon of calm and acceptance.
Anonymous
from Germany, September 2019
"A nice little retreat house in nature"
Everybody was nice and friendly, the house is beautiful. The surrounding area is very great and green. It was quite peaceful. Interesting yoga classes and workshops.
Anonymous
from Netherlands, September 2019
"Great place"
Yoga classes and workshops were inspiring. I especially really enjoyed the soundjourney/healing. Crew, volunteers and guests all kind people. Great vegetarian food. Depending on the weather we could eat outside or light up the fireplace inside in the evening. Big dormitory, very dark and silent in the night. Clean place. Nice yoga room. Bikes to borrow for free. I would visit again.
Helen Stone
from Greece, August 2019
"Fabulous find! "
Beautiful location! Program was a perfect mix of workshops, yoga and private time. The staff was wonderfuln knowledgeable and compassionate. I also had one of the best massages in my life as well as a truly moving sound healing session. Highly recommended!
Anonymous
from Netherlands, July 2019
"Gem in Belgium"
Great place to recharge your battery. The quality of the yoga, meditation and workshops is very good. Even as the food, beds and location. For me this was the perfect place to quit my job :).
Pascale Matthys
from Belgium, July 2019
"Zalige kennismaking "
De lieve vrijwilligers : altijd paraat - altijd behulpzaam met uitzonderlijk kook- en massagetalent.
Everina Setyawati
from Germany, July 2019
"Calming Experience at Akasha"
I like the classes, the place, the food, and the people I met there. Matteo, Maggie, Sophie and Surya.
Petra Egg-janssen
from Singapore, July 2019
"Hidden yogic gem in beautiful natural surroundings"
Beautiful historical place in beautiful rural surroundings. Natural (often organic) veggie food is prepared fresh 3 times a day and delicious (many thanks to amazing people like herborist/ gardener Louis and occasional cooks Matteo, Floris and Rianna:) Yoga and meditation classes are authentic, informative and nice. If you want to relax, do some yoga and connect with nature, this is The place to be.
Camila Castillo
from France, July 2019
"Una maravillosa experiencia "
El lugar es hermoso, limpio, en un ambiente de paz y naturaleza inigualables. Las comidas son deliciosas, variadas y abundantes. Las lecciones de meditación y yoga están muy bien guiadas; los instructores te enseñan prácticas según tus capacidades y necesidades. Fue mi primera vez en un retiro de yoga, una experiencia maravillosa, ojalá todos tuvieran oportunidad de hacerlo. Recomiendo 100% Akasha Retreat Center para realizarlo.
Anonymous
from Belgium, June 2019
De sfeer, het aanbod en de vrije momenten.
Anonymous
from Belgium, June 2019
"Highly recommend"
It's a space of non-judgment, where everyone feels welcome. Learned a lot during the workshops and from the discussions with the volunteers. I could really rest and enjoy. The location is beautiful and super clean, food was plenty, homemade and nutritious. Since it's a retreat where anybody can come at any time, and where most of the personnel is volunteers, every time can be a different experience depending on the people staying at that moment. In my case, I had a lovely staying and will surely come back in the future.
Anonymous
from Finland, June 2019
"Overall impression 7 /10"
Thank you for yoga practices, the calm rhythm of both of them (that I attended) was just what I needed and for a badminton game!
Irena Kazenaute
from Belgium, May 2019
"merci pour cette experience inoubliable!"
tout a ete au top :)
Anonymous
from Germany, May 2019
"Good start, but there is still a long way to go "
The house and the surroundings are lovely. It is a beautiful location with a lot of potential. You can go walking through the orchards and visit the monastery. There is plenty to do around there if you don't mind walking. Hopefully the facility will be investing in bikes for the guests to use. That would be a big help.
Nathalie De Jong
from Belgium, May 2019
"Formidable séjour, une déconnexion du quotidien total"
Accueil chaleureux, calme et tranquillité. Positivité tout le long du séjour, rencontre enrichissante.
Janet Gordon
from Belgium, May 2019
"Space and healing"
I had a wonderful time at Akasha. I really appreciated having space to just be, and time to reflect. The classes and workshops were all different and interesting, and opened me up to experiencing new things. It was exactly what I needed.
A.a. Bruel
from Netherlands, May 2019
"Even een rust moment voor mijzelf"
Aanbod, de groep en de omgeving
Ingrid Diepstraten
from Netherlands, May 2019
"Fijne plek om tot rust te komen"
Akasha heeft net zijn deuren geopend en weten er nu al een een fijne plek van te maken waar je helemaal tot rust kunt komen. Lieve mensen, een afwisselend programma en heerlijk eten. Kortom het was fijn.
Brigitte Blackburn
from Belgium, April 2019
Le cadre - calme & reposant. Super beau temps!
Grande chambre et salle de bains a trois (on etait que deux) et lit confortable.
Super workshop de sound/ mantra le Samedi 20 Avril Avec Surya et la volontaire Allemande qui avait une tres belle voix.
Superbe balade en silence le Dimanche de Paques avec petite session de meditation en regardant le lever du soleil.
Feu de bois en plein air tres sympa pour Paques.
La prof de yoga Lundi 22 Avril etait excellente.
Nourriture etait en general tres bonne. Le chef volontaire Italien etait tres passione! Bon pain fait maison
Amine Othmane
from Belgium, April 2019
"An amazing experience for my first yoga retreat"
The focus on relaxation, getting more aware and presence of oneself.
Definitely a must-go if you live in or around Belgium and maintain a stressful way of life: It does the trick!
Sandra Irvine
from United States, April 2019
"Just what I needed"
My experience honestly exceeded my expectations:-))...Stunning location, amazing house with such a calm and positive atmosphere, staff were so welcoming and nurturing but at the same time, sensitive to your retreat needs...do you want to be silent or social ?..they allowed you the space to just BE. Workshops and classes were excellent. Food was delicious, nutritious and plentiful:-))).. My group of fellow retreaters were so lovely ..we merged so well together ..what a bonus !!!..thank you Xx..
Giang Cao Ho My
from Belgium, March 2019
"Good quality program and nice place "
The program and session were of great quality. I like especially the sound healing and 'no dimension' meditation. The program can change so not sure you will have the same but I believe all sessions were great! The place was very nice, wooden floor everywhere. Warm and comfortable bed, I appreciatef also bathroom where I can either take a shower or bath. From the place there is small path for nice walk in the field and wood. Good meeting with other people.
Anna Kruszka
from Netherlands, March 2019
"Een fijne plek om in leuke gezelschap tot rust te komen "
een hele fijne ontspannen open sfeer.
een goed balans tussen oefeningen oefeningen en ruimte voor je eigen invulling
Greet Van Laer
from Belgium, March 2019
"Rust en warmte"
Mijn dochter en ik hadden een heel fijne en warme tijd in Akasha Retreat Center. We waren de eerste gasten en dat voelde wel bijzonder. De workshops waren heel fijn en aangepast aan onze vragen en interesses. Het eten was super lekker. De gesprekken over yoga, meditatie, reizen, (stilte)retreats, klank,... waren erg boeiend. We genoten ook van de vrije momenten met wandelingen in de omgeving of rustig babbelen, lezen of breien/haken bij het haardvuur. De individuele behandelingen waren intens. Akasha Retreat Center en Surya Maarten, Floris en Paulina stralen rust en een bijzondere sfeer uit. Een plek waar ik nog heel graag zal komen. Een absolute aanrader voor iedereen die houdt van stilte, verbinding, geborgenheid,...
Anna Smith-butcher
from Great Britain, March 2019
"Perfect place to regain yourself "
As soon as I stepped out of the car I felt the calmness. The building was beautiful and the fireplace in the lounge was a great touch. The volunteers were friendly and helpful and it was so perfect to connect with others. I had a truly wonderful time and wish I could of stayed for longer. I will definitely be back 😊
Anna Guyer
from Switzerland, February 2019
Thank you for this excellent and silence time in this beatiful place with a lot sunn around. I'd enjoyed it a lot and I was able to recover a bit.
Anonymous
from Belgium, February 2019
"3 dagen innerlijke rust"
goede uitleg van yoga-oefeningen
aandacht voor de juiste houdingen
aangename sfeer
charmante locatie
zalige massage
lekker en gezond eten
gastvrijheid