“Learn meditation as a way of life”
4 Day Meditation Retreat at the Heart of Germany, Hessisch Lichtenau
Gaia Retreat House, Am Jägerhof 7, 37235 Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany
Affordable Meditation Retreat in Germany
Gaia meditation retreat is a practical training for inner life, based on systematic, methodological, and complete practice from the Himalaya tradition that leads beyond the thought process into higher consciousness from which we can find guidance, creative power, and joy.
This training prepares the body and mind for meditation through traditional yogic methods for body relaxation, steady posture, diaphragmatic breathing, Concentration, self-observation, and meditation.
The learning and practice can give you the foundation for home daily practice and the energy to change your lifestyle and achieve greater peace and health.
Meet the instructors
Ytamar
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Highlights
- Morning Forest walk
- Restorative Yin yoga
- The magic of concentration
- Silence sitting and renewal of neural communication
- Meditation Theory and its practice
- Yoga Nidra to improve your sleep
- Night sacred healing space
- Hiking in the beautiful nature of the Werra Meissner
- Proper Vegan Yami food
- 3 nights accommodation
- Herbal Sauna time
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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
- 14:30 - 16:00 Check-in
- 16:30 Starting time on arrival day
- 12:30 Ending time on the Ending day
Arriving Day
- 15:00 - 16:00 Check-in
- 16:30 - 18:00 Meditation + Restorative or Yin yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Heart-full vegan dinner
- 20:00 - Welcome meeting & meditation
Second and Third Day
- 07:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga
- 07:30 - 08:00 Pranayama + meditation - theory
- 08:00 - 09:00 Walking meditation in nature
- 09:00 - 09:30 Fruits & tea
- 09:30 - 11:00 Yoga as meditation training - theory + practice
- 11:00 - 12:00 Joyful brunch
- 12:00 - 15:00 Free time & sauna
- 15:00 - 17:00 Yoga as meditation training - theory + practice
- 17:00 - 18:00 Meditation + Restorative or Yin yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Friendly vegan ginner
- 19:00 - 20:00 Free time
- 20:00 - 21:30 Meditation and relaxation
Optional
- 03:00 - 06:00 Yoga practice
- 06:00 - 07:00 Free time or walk in nature
Last Day
- 07:00 - 09:00 Hatha yoga + pranayama + meditation
- 09:00 - 09:30 Fruits & tea
- 09:30 - 11:00 Closing meeting
- 11:00 - 12:00 Joyful vegan brunch
- 12:30 - Check-out
Optional
- 03:00 - 06:00 Yoga practice
- 06:00 - 07:00 Free time or walk in nature
Instructors
Ytamar Faybish
Ytamar is a certified 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher from Spain and India. He started practicing meditation when he was 18, mainly from a spiritual perspective. Then after he studied many spiritual traditions, he came to the conclusion that they all teach the exact same thing at the core. Later, he got interested in yoga, especially traditional yoga, or as a mystic calls it, "Antar Yoga". "Antar" means inner, so it is a practice that focuses on our spiritual side but does not forget the exterior nonetheless. He is an old and gentle yogi with a great passion for sharing his knowledge.
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.
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
What's not included
- Arrival and departure
- Personal and 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 30 days before arrival.
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