Yoga Seminars in the Haus Yoga Vidya Westerwald
for relaxation, energy and new insight
Calendar of all English Yoga Vidya Seminars
Here, at Haus Yoga Vidya Westerwald, we offer an ideal environment for you to relax and replenish. There is ample ‘space’ to come to new conclusions, tap into your own intuition and creativity and discover the inner source of inspiration and happiness. Haus Yoga Vidya Westerwald is situated in the idyllic "Grenzbachtal", in the natural paradise of Rhine Westerwald. Surrounded by forests and meadows, it is 2 kms to the nearest town and is easy to reach: only 5 kms from the A3 Frankfurt-Cologne
The daily program of yoga postures, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, chanting and meditation have an optimal effect on the body, mind and soul. In the powerful peacefulness of nature you can replenish energy, discover yourself and really relax.
Several yoga rooms, a library with video section, big meadows and several ponds make up Haus Yoga Vidya. In addition to yoga exercises, we offer meditation sessions, workshops and various types of massage.
Accomodation
The rooms in "Haus Yoga Vidya" are beautiful in their simplicity. There are single rooms (SR), Double rooms (DR), Rooms with several beds (MR). Almost all rooms have washbasins in them, with plenty of common bathrooms and toilets available. In summer, it is possible to sleep in your own tent or caravan/camper. If we are full, bed & breakfasts in the vicinity offer favourable alternatives.
Meals
Two nutritious, lacto-vegetarian meals are offered daily (brunch 11.00am, evening meal 18.00pm). They are prepared with love, with food from controlled ecological farms. For special dietary wishes, we require at least a week advance notice.
Weekend Courses
On a yoga weekend you can really relax, with time to replenish your energy and positive outlook in the beautiful nature.
Short Seminars
Our short seminars are low-priced ‘off-weekends’ (Sunday evening until Friday or Wednesday to Friday). You have the possibility of especially wonderful experiences in small groups.
One Week Intensives
To experience optimum benefit and to be really rejuvenated, at least one week is recommended. Intensive weeks systematically introduce one or more aspects of yoga. Each week includes daily sessions of asanas (yoga exercises), pranayama (breathing exercises), deep relaxation, meditation, chanting and (apart from fasting weeks) vegetarian nutrition. Some weeks are more suitable for beginners and some for those of you with advanced knowledge of yoga. If nothing is stated, programs are suitable for both beginners and those who are more advanced.
Seminar schedule
Day of arrival
Please arrive between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
4.30 pm: asanas (yoga exercises), pranayama (breathing exercises), deep
relaxation class
6.00 pm: Evening meal
8.00 pm: Seminar starts with meditation, chanting, and introductory
lecture
Daily schedule from second day
onwards (on weekends this is Saturday):
7.00 am - meditation, chanting, short reading and lecture
9.00 am - yoga class with asanas, pranayama and deep relaxation
11.00 am - brunch (breakfast/lunch)
2.30 pm - workshop/lecture
4.00 pm - yoga class with asanas, pranayama and deep relaxation
6.00 pm - dinner
8.00 pm - meditation, chanting, lecture
End of Seminar
Weekend seminars approx. 3.00 pm, other seminars at noon after the
brunch
Changes may result from the topic of the seminar. Varying starting times and end times are stated.
Individual guests
are welcome all year round. If you have participated in a
introductory seminar at Yoga Vidya, you are welcome to compile your
individual program.
Price for one weekend: MZ (room with several beds) 108,- €, DZ
(double room) 120,- €, EZ (single room) 152,- €
price per day during the week: MZ 48,- €, DZ 58,- €,
EZ 68,- €. 20% reductiom from the 8th day on.
Ask for monthly rates. Prices include accomodation, meals, lectures,
and classes. Participation in morning meditation and yoga class is also
for dayguests obligatory.
Seminar lecturer
We offer a variety of lecturers, all experienced in their field. Most seminar leaders are trained yoga teachers (BYV) or international experienced seminar teachers.
Possibilities for other recreational activities
Haus Yoga Vidya offers extended routes for walking and cycling (bicycles available free of charge) in surrounding forests and valleys. There are outdoor and indoor pools with sauna area, horse-riding and tennis courts in the leisure centers of nearby tourist towns.
Trips to the many attractions of the Westerwald are possible:
- “Raiffeisen” house in Flammersfeld
- The museum of the countryside in Westerwald Hachenburg
- “Marienstatt” convent
- “Montabaur” castle
- Pottery museum in Höhr-Grenzhausen
- Cathedral and “Altstadt” (old part of the town) – in Limburg, Coblenz and Cologne
- Boat trips on the Rivers Lahn, Rhine and Mosel
- Shopping
General terms and conditions
Requirements for seminar-, individual- and wellness guests
We are a vegetarian non-smoking house. For full benefit of the program we kindly recommend to refrain from consuming meat, fish, eggs, alcohol and tobacco and as well, to attend all classes of your seminar. Smoking is possible outside of the Yoga Vidya campus. We are not just any kind of hotel, but a yoga retreat center. For our guests who are not taking part in a seminar or who come for wellness only (stay without a specific seminar or for wellness), we offer the special possibility to participate in our open yoga lessons, meditation and mantra chanting to enrich their stay and to care for their own health and well being. To maintain the character of the house, it’s obligatory for individual- and wellness guests to attend at least one meditation and one yoga-class a day.
Requirements for participation at training courses
The consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs, meat and fish is under no circumstances allowed during courses. Participation in all programs according to agenda (see corresponding description of seminar) is obligatory and necessary to obtain a certificate, including morning and evening meditation, Mantra chanting, Yoga-lessons as well as 45 minutes of assistance with our daily work at the retreat center (Karma Yoga).
| Students who disregard these rules and requirements will be expelled from the course. In this case, and if a student drops out of a course, no refund will be given. |
Refund
In case of cancellation up to 2 weeks before the beginning of a seminar, the seminar price minus (less) 25 € administration fee will be refunded. Change of reservation or receipt of a credit voucher (note) is possible without fee.
For cancellation within (in less then) 2 weeks prior to a seminar, 50% of the seminar price will be refunded. Change of reservation or the receipt of a credit voucher is possible for a fee of 15 €.
For some training courses special conditions of (for) participation and cancellation will apply. There are training courses of 2 or more modules, which can only be booked (signed up) together. To take only one module is not possible and no refund will be given after the beginning of the first module. This does not apply for training courses consisting of flexible composed modules, as each module is a complete training course in itself.
Special Prices
- Arrival one day before the beginning of a seminar: day price for individual guests will apply (advisable only for people who have already attended a seminar at Yoga Vidya).
- Departure 1 day after the seminar (dinner and overnight stay): 50% of day price will apply.
- Departure one day after the seminar (dinner, overnight stay, brunch and Yoga class): regular day price will apply.
- Later arrival at or earlier departure from a seminar (if mentioned with reservation): seminar price minus day price will apply.
- Later arrival at or earlier departure from a seminar (not mentioned with reservation): regular seminar price will apply.
(only possible for seminars. For training courses or further training courses, it is not possible to arrive late or depart early. A requirement for the certificate is complete attendance)
Please bring along
Bed linen, towel, slippers, alarm clock, biodegradable cosmetics as well as all personal belongigs. A solid little case for your eye glasses during yoga lessons (session). If you have: Yoga mat, cushion and blanket for meditation (can also be borrowed for free or bought in the local Yoga Vidya shop). Lending fee for bed linen 5 €.
Terms for travels
Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh
Cancellation up to 30 days before beginning of seminar, total seminar price less deposit of 250 € will be refunded. Cancellation between 29th and 20th day before departure 50 % will be refunded. In case of cancellation 20 days or less prior to departure no refund will be given. We recommend travel resignation insurance.
Yoga Vidya mail-order
Yoga Vidya GmbH
Wällenweg 42
32805 Bad Meinberg
Phone: 0049-(0) 52 34-87 22 09
shop@yoga-vidya.de
Shipment national
All goods are generally delivered by Deutsche Post. For Shipping and handling we charge 2.60 €.
Gift service
You would like to surprise somebody? We are here to help you! Just note „gift“ and the address of delivery on your order form. We will send the goods to this address and the invoice to your address at home.
Prices and special conditions
Our prices are inclusive of current VAT, which is for books 7%, for all other articles 19%. Preceding price lists are invalid. Special conditions for BYV members please enquire at shop@yoga-vidya.de.
Payment
We accept payments made by direct debit or in cash only.
Unavailablility of goods
We reserve the right not to carry out your order in case of unexpected unavailability of goods or remaining stocks. In this case, we will inform you immediately.
Return / right of objection
Goods may be returned without further explanation within 14 days. The time limit is fixed to (with) the day you receive the goods and the day you send them back. The returned goods have to be without defect, you are liable for any loss of value. Cash payment will be refunded or credited to your balance. Orders may be cancelled until goods are dispatched or at least 14 days after order placement. Please pay return postage. Otherwise we will have to pay surcharge. Of course we will refund you this postage expenses (to you).
Retention of title
All goods stay our property until the payment has fully been settled.
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