Yoga Vidya

STANDARD

Body exercises, breath work, meditation, deep relaxation, mantra singing and more. Ideal for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No prior experience required. For guests visiting Yoga Vidya for the first time, we recommend arriving on a Friday or Sunday. Orientation tours of the hotel and grounds are available on these days.

• Organic vegan catering (full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., water and tea available all day, fruit in the morning)
• Daily participation in the programme with yoga, meditation, and lectures e.g., 6 a.m. Pranayama, 7 a.m. meditation, mantra singing, 8 a.m. lecture, 9:15 a.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 2:30 p.m. lecture, 4:15 p.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 8 p.m.: meditation, mantra singing, Arati (light ceremony)
• Participation in the activity programme: guided walk (Sat.), meditative walk (Tue.), Nordic walking (Wed., Sat.), hiking (Tue.), fire ceremony (daily)

• public Wi-Fi area
• Transfers from/to Horn-Bad Meinberg station (8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m., by prior arrangement)

Bedsheets and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests by the Ashram.

Our certified Hatha Yoga prevention courses enhance body awareness through the learning and practice of body postures (Asanas), breathing techniques (Pranayama), and relaxation exercises.

• 2/5 nights with organic vegan catering (full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., water and tea available all day, fruit in the morning)
• 1/1x Yoga (75 min.)
• 3/9x Yoga (90 min.)
• 4/10x lecture/workshop (approx. 45-60 min.)
• 4/10x meditation, mantra singing (60 min.)

• public Wi-Fi area
• Transfers from/to Horn-Bad Meinberg station (8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m., by prior arrangement)

Dates 2024:

Arrival for 2 nights: 16 February/1 March/15 March/29 March/12 April/26 April/3 May/17 May/7 June/21 June/5 July/19 July/2 August/23 August/6 September/20 September/4 October/18 October/1 November/22 November/6 December.

Arrival for 5 nights: 11 February/3 March/26 May/7 July/25 August/20 October/15 December.

Arrival by 3:30 p.m., seminar starts at 4 p.m.

Minimum number of participants: 5 people for 5 nights and 3 people for 2 nights. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip on the Thursday of the week before departure.

Bedsheets and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests by the Ashram.

A gentle introduction to the basics of yoga. In this easy-to-understand weekend retreat, immerse yourself in the world of yoga and gain foundational knowledge for your yoga sessions and daily life. No prior experience is needed to participate. This is about engaging with yoga practice and discovering what benefits you and your body. Look forward to an enriching experience, new acquaintances, and a journey to self-discovery.

• Organic Vegan Catering (Full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., water and tea available all day, fruit in the morning)
• 4x Yoga (Choose your level, includes deep relaxation, preliminary exercises, yoga poses, breathing exercises)
• 4x Meditation
• 6x Lectures & Workshops (Introduction to integral yoga, structure and effects of the exercises, spiritual dimension, introduction to meditation)
• 1x Hotel and grounds tour
• Free exercise plan (DIN A3 size)

Program Schedule

Friday:

Arrival possible from 1 p.m., latest by 7 p.m. Rooms available from 3 p.m.
3:30-4:00 p.m.: optional hotel and grounds tour
4:30 p.m.: optional Asanas, Pranayama, deep relaxation
6:00 p.m.: Dinner
7:00-7:30 p.m.: optional hotel and grounds tour
8:00 p.m. official seminar start with meditation, mantra singing, introduction round, lecture

Saturday:

7:00 a.m.: Meditation, mantra singing, short reading, lecture
9:15 a.m.: Yoga session, Pranayama, deep relaxation
11:00 a.m.: Brunch
2:30-4:00 p.m.: Workshop
4:15 p.m.: Yoga session
6:00 p.m.: Dinner
8:00 p.m.: Meditation, mantra singing, lecture

Sunday:

7:00 a.m.: Meditation, mantra singing, short reading, lecture
9:15 a.m.: Yoga session, Pranayama, deep relaxation
11:00 a.m.: Brunch
12:30-2:30 p.m.: Workshop/Lecture
Approx. 2:30 p.m.: Seminar end

Program subject to change.

• public Wi-Fi area
• Transfers from/to Horn-Bad Meinberg station (8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m., by prior arrangement)

Arrival on Fridays

Bedsheets and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests by the Ashram.

Recharge with new strength and vitality.

• Organic Vegan Catering (Full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., all-day water and tea, fruit in the morning)
• 1x brief Ayurvedic consultation
• 1x Abhyanga full body massage
• 1x Mineral bath (detoxifying and deacidifying)
• 1x medium Shirodhara oil flow with head and facial massage
• 1x Udvartana powder or paste massage
• 1x Svedana herbal steam bath
• Participation in the activity programme: guided walk (Sat.), meditative walk (Tue.), Nordic walking (Wed., Sat.), hiking (Tue.), fire ceremony (daily)
• Participation in yoga, meditation and lectures e.g., 6 a.m. Pranayama, 7 a.m. meditation, mantra singing, 8 a.m. lecture, 9:15 a.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 2:30 p.m. lecture, 4:15 p.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 8 p.m.: meditation, mantra singing, Arati (light ceremony)

• public Wi-Fi area
• Transfers from/to Horn-Bad Meinberg station (8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m., by prior arrangement)

Bedsheets and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests by the Ashram.

Uniquely Invigorating Back Pampering Programme.

• Vegan Organic Meals (Whole Food Buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Water and Tea All Day, Fruit in the Morning)
• 1x Abhyanga Full Body Massage
• 1x Natural Compress for Deep and Warming Back Treatment
• 1x Special Back Massage with Selected Ayurvedic Herbal Oils
• 1x Yoga Back Exercises Individually Tailored with Short Lecture (Single Session), if Available - Alternatively 1x Aroma Back Massage (45')
• 1x Kati Basti Oil Bath on the Back
• 1x Lepa Herbal Pack for Back Pain Relief
• 1x Padabhyanga Foot Massage
• Participation in the Programme: Guided Walk (Sat.), Meditative Walk (Tue.), Nordic Walking (Wed., Sat.), Hiking (Tue.), Fire Ceremony (Daily)
• Participation in Yoga, Meditation and Lectures e.g., 6 a.m. Pranayama, 7 a.m. Meditation, Mantra Singing, 8 a.m. Lecture, 9:15 a.m. Yoga, Pranayama, Deep Relaxation, 2:30 p.m. Lecture, 4:15 p.m. Yoga, Pranayama, Deep Relaxation, 8 p.m.: Meditation, Mantra Singing, Arati (Light Ceremony)

• public Wi-Fi area
• Transfers from/to Horn-Bad Meinberg station (8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m., by prior arrangement)

Bedsheets and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests by the Ashram.

Relax and rejuvenate.

• Organic vegan catering (full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., water and tea available all day, fruit in the morning)
• 1x brief Ayurvedic consultation
• 2x Abhyanga full-body massage with matured, organic oils
• 1x Svedana herbal steam sweat bath
• 1x Pinda Sveda poultice massage
• 1x Shirodhara oil forehead flow with head and face massage
• 1x mineral bath (detoxifies and deacidifies)
• 1x facial, back, abdominal, or foot massage (as needed, 30')
• Participation in the activity programme: guided walk (Sat.), meditative walk (Tue.), Nordic walking (Wed., Sat.), hiking (Tue.), fire ceremony (daily)
• Participation in yoga, meditation, and lectures e.g., 6 a.m. Pranayama, 7 a.m. meditation, mantra singing, 8 a.m. lecture, 9:15 a.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 2:30 p.m. lecture, 4:15 p.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 8 p.m.: meditation, mantra singing, Arati (light ceremony)

• public Wi-Fi area
• Transfers from/to Horn-Bad Meinberg station (8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m., by prior arrangement)

Bedsheets and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests by the Ashram.

Through holistic powder, paste, and glove massages, metabolism is stimulated and skin tightening achieved. The detoxification process in the body is enhanced. Effective oils and dynamic treatment methods target typical problem areas such as buttocks, abdomen, thighs, and forearms.

• Organic Vegan Catering (Full-value buffet at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., all-day water and tea, fruit in the morning)
• 1x Ayurvedic consultation (approx. 1 hour)
• 1x Pinda Sveda herbal poultice massage
• 1x Head and facial massage with Ayurvedic face mask
• 1x Garshan massage (skin tightening)
• 1x Udvartana powder or paste massage
• 1x Abhyanga full body massage
• 1x Mineral bath (detoxifying and deacidifying)
• 1x Sauna session (Finnish sauna 80-90°C)
• Participation in the activity programme: guided walk (Sat.), meditative walk (Tue.), Nordic walking (Wed., Sat.), hiking (Tue.), fire ceremony (daily)
• Participation in yoga, meditation and lectures e.g., 6 a.m. Pranayama, 7 a.m. meditation, mantra singing, 8 a.m. lecture, 9:15 a.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 2:30 p.m. lecture, 4:15 p.m. yoga, Pranayama, deep relaxation, 8 p.m.: meditation, mantra singing, Arati (light ceremony)

• public Wi-Fi area
• Transfers from/to Horn-Bad Meinberg station (8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m., by prior arrangement)

Bedsheets and towels are provided for SpaDreams guests by the Ashram.