4 Day Meditation Retreat with Yoga at the Heart of Germany, Hessisch Lichtenau
Gaia Retreat House, Am Jägerhof 7, 37235 Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany
Affordable Meditation Retreat in Germany
When we quiet the inner movement of the mind, we enter the life field, our mind is clear, our body is happy, our heart is right and the sky is the limit. This retreat is a multi-layer experience of meditation in sitting, standing, walking, dancing, relaxing, eating, working, relating, creating your life! Finding your freedom to observe your struggles and discover your gifted energy behind. The meditation practice will be supported with yoga to prepare the body for sitting, to prepare the mind to rest, with breathing, pranayama, and concentration practice. Finding our nature of an empty mind and practicing different ways throughout the day! The retreat fit for all levels, great for the ones that commit them-self to free out from stress and achieve greater inner peace, health, love, relationship, inspiration, creativity, and freedom to be where ever they are with their full heart.
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Anat
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Highlights
- The teaching of breathing
- Silence sitting and renewal of neural communication
- A guided meditation that releasing old forms and emotions
- Social meditations that bringing the meditation into your interaction
- Mindful yoga that goes beyond the posture
- 3 nights accommodation
- 2 vegan meals daily
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Hebrew
Group size: Maximum of 14 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:30
Check-out Time:
12:30
Facilities
- Sauna
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room
Gaia House has four single rooms, four double rooms, one triple room, and one dormitory for five, divided between three floors. All of the rooms are homey with basic single beds, linens, two towels, heating system, and windows. There are seven showers and seven WC in the house.
Program
Daily Structure
- Please take note changes might occur
- Check-in 14:30 - 16:00
- Starting time on arriving day -16:30
- Ending time on Ending day - 12:30
Arriving Day
- 15:00 - 16:00 Check-in
- 16:30 - 18:00 Meditative yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - Welcome meeting and meditation
Day 2 and 3
- 07:00 - 07:30 Meditation
- 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha Yoga
- 09:00 - 09:30 Fruits & Tea
- 09:30 - 11:00 Mindful living
- 11:00 - 12:00 Joyful Branch
- 12:00 - 13:00 Meditation
- 13:00 - 16:00 Free time & Sauna
- 16:00 - 17:30 Social meditation
- 18:00 - 19:00 Friendly Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:00 Meditation and relaxation
Last day
- 07:00 - 07:30 Meditation
- 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha Yoga
- 09:00 - 09:30 Fruits & Tea
- 09:30 - 11:00 Closing Meeting
- 11:00 - 12:00 Joyful Branch
Instructors
Anat Feingold
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Anat is a yoga and meditation teacher, health coach and spiritual guide, light and grace are leading her way and support her to manifest her love into reality. In the last years, she created Gaia House together with her partner Eran and offer Meditation and Yoga & Wellness Retreats that aim to accomplish a conscious, healthy, and fulfilling living. What we here for? We are here to learn union, between our divine self (our full potential) and between our reality, we are tools of the divine light to come down to earth, it is our responsibility.
Retreat location
Gaia Retreat House is located in Nord Hessen, 20 minutes from the town of Kassel. The retreat center is located in the vicinity of a natural forest which resides in the “Werra Meissner nature reserve". The "Werra Meissner nature reserve" is flowing with forests, rivers, mountains, lakes and small villages and is well known for its hiking, cycling and canoe activities.%
The cities of Hessisch Lichtenau (gateway to the Frau-Holle-Land), Eshwege (Werratalsee), Witzenhousen ("Kirschenland" - the land of cherry), and Kassel (Documenta) are all located nearby and are within a 30-minute drive. The old city of Göttingen (university town) is a one hour drive from Gaia Retreat.
The mixed landscapes in this beautiful area create an opportunity to enrich your experience. Enjoy your stay in the Gaia Retreat while attending to one of their retreats.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The food in Gaia is an exceptional experience and a real celebration. It combines Mediterranean flavors with healthy nutrition and passionate cooking, made with lots of love and attention. Gluten-free, lactose-free, and other food sensitivities are welcome in Gaia and get suitable attention.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Depending on the weather, you can go hiking in the beautiful Werra Meissner natural reserve. In the town of Bad Sooden, you can enjoy a great Terme. When there is enough snow in winter, there is a ski trail on the top of the Meissner mountain, 10 minutes from here. In the summer, there are many bike paths around here, lakes, and canoeing.
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- Bedding plus two towels per person
- 2 vegan meals a day
- All retreat sessions
- Tea and refreshments all-day
- 1 sauna session per day
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- - V.A.T Tax
What's not included
- Arrival and departure
- Personal & leisure expenses
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
155 km
Transfer not provided
HAJ
Hannover Airport
142 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Hannover Airport (HAJ). From there or any major European city, take a train to the town of Kassel and then by public tram and a bus to the village. From there, the staff can pick you up. Otherwise, you can come by car. Gaia Retreat House will send you instructions after you have made your booking.
Arrival by train
- ICE: Direction Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, then take the STR4 tram at the platform outside of the station
- STR4: Direction Bürgerhaus, Hessisch Lichtenau. Get off at Bürgerhaus station - Takes 1.08 hours
- BUS 200: Direction Stadtbahnhof, Eschwege. Get off at Küchen station, then walk 10 minutes or call Gaia Retreat House
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.
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