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Art of Living Zentrum Schwarzwald
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Germany · Black Forest · Oppenau
4.2 / 5.0 Very good
11 reviews
90% would recommend

The Silent Retreat is a programme for renewal, reflection and relaxation. Experienced specialist instructors guide you throughout the retreat. Several days are spent in silence. The programme includes meditation, deeply transformative breathing techniques, yoga, interactive exercises and free time for walks. “Meditation is the journey from movement to stillness, from sound to silence” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

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Art of Living Zentrum Schwarzwald in detail

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Focusing on your own wellbeing can make a real difference. Experienced course leaders Elke, Petra and Marcel will guide you with professionalism and are always on hand to answer your questions. You will learn more about your mind, your thoughts, ways to manage stress, personal growth and, above all, your connection to an inner source of strength, calm and stillness. Through simple stretches and physical exercises, powerful cleansing techniques, relaxing breathing techniques and ancient, profound yet accessible wisdom, you will experience a true holiday for the soul. You will also discover what it is like to spend several days in deep silence, taking a break from constant connectivity and screen time (digital detox).

The Art of Living Silent Retreat begins with an introduction to breathing and meditation techniques, along with interactive exercises. You will continue to talk during the introduction and the first day and a half, getting to know the other participants and preparing for silence. If you wish, you can begin observing silence earlier. Over the following days, the programme includes morning yoga sessions and around three sessions each day featuring meditation, yoga and breathing exercises. During breaks, enjoy leisurely walks in the garden or the surrounding Black Forest, with its woods, streams, mountains and meadows, or book Ayurvedic massages at the on-site Ayurveda centre.

Art of Living Zentrum

Art of Living Zentrum is a historic building in Bad Antogast, Oppenau, in the Black Forest, with its own distinctive architectural charm and an immediately welcoming feel. For the past 21 years, the building has served as a place to relax and recharge. More than a century ago, it was a renowned spa with a therapeutic spring that is still in use today, once visited by tsars, princes and princesses. Today, it is home to people who look after guests from around the world and the on-site Ayurvedic retreat centre.

Location & Surroundings

Art of Living Zentrum is set in a high valley, surrounded by hiking trails and the lush vegetation of the Black Forest. Deep tranquillity is broken only by the gentle sounds of streams and birdsong.

Food & Drink

Meals are freshly prepared on site, following Ayurvedic principles and using vegetarian ingredients. A light breakfast of fruit, muesli, porridge, homemade bread, a selection of spreads and tea gives you a great start to the day. Most meals are prepared with organic ingredients in a positive atmosphere, which adds to the enjoyment of the food. Snacks, drinking water, fruit and tea are available around the clock. Certain dietary requirements can also be catered for if requested in advance.

Wellness & Spa

In the Ayurveda area, you can also enjoy massages, Ayurvedic health assessments (pulse diagnosis) and all classic treatments (at an additional charge).

Health & Cures

During the period of silence, you will be thoughtfully guided by our experienced retreat leaders. Elke Heckmann, Petra Wüstenberg, Eva Legall Perera and Britta Steiger are available at any time to answer your questions. All four were personally trained and certified as silent retreat instructors by Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Each has over 20 years’ experience leading breathing, meditation and yoga classes.

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Double Rooms with Private Bathroom, Double Rooms with Shared Bathroom, Single Rooms with Private Bathroom and Single Rooms with Shared Bathroom are available.

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Customer reviews for Art of Living Zentrum Schwarzwald

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4.2 Very good  

90% recommend this hotel

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Unerwarteter Ablauf, aber sehr schön, um innere Ruhe zu finden

Manuel H.

April 2025

Travelling alone | 30–39 | 4–8 days

Es war kein "klassischer" Stille-Retreat, es war ein Kurs, zu dem Schweigen gehört, der aber auch aktives Mitmachen braucht. Wenn man das weiß und sich drauf einlassen kann, ist es eine sehr tolle Erfahrung. Stellenweise mutet es ein bisschen esoterisch an und hat für mich Gewöhnung gebraucht, aber ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage im Schwarzwald ist toll, es ist schön, das Team im Haus ist wunderbar und der Kurs hat mir sehr geholfen, Ruhe und Erholung zu finden, und hat mir auch neue Perspektiven aufgezeigt, die ich weiterverfolgen möchte.

Eine interessante Erfahrung

Soheila H.

July 2024

Travelling alone | 60–69 | 4–8 days

Es war mehr ein Schweige-Retrait mit wenig Yoga und viel Meditation. Mir war der Tagesablauf zu streng, ich habe mir etwas Auszeit genommen, um einmal ausgiebig Spazieren zu gehen. Tolle Menschen waren dort im Ashram. Das Schweigen löst viel aus, dass aber nicht aufgefangen wird. Wenn Sie durch diese innere Arbeit Probleme bekommen, sind sie alleine. Das hat mich wirklich verwundert. Zwei aus unserer kleinen Gruppe sind abgereist, das wurde nicht kommentiert. Als ich abreisen wollte, hat nur die Masseurin mir einen Weg gezeigt dies als Prozess zu verstehen und zu bleiben. Danke! Die Umgebung ist wunderbar. Aber eben, es bleibt keine Zeit um diese zu erkundigen.

Großartige Auszeit

September 2023

Travelling alone | 40–49 | 4–8 days

Mir hat die Woche sehr gut gefallen. Man kommt zur Ruhe, kommt bei sich an und ist sehr entspannt. Ich fand die Aktivitäten super, nicht zu viel oder zu wenig. Ganz tolle Betreuung und super liebe Menschen die dort arbeiten.

Location

Art of Living Zentrum Schwarzwald
Germany, Black Forest, Oppenau
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)
approx. 68 km / 58 min
Oppenau station
approx. 5 km / 9 min

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