During this 3-nights / 4-days Yoga Retreat you have the possibility to immerse yourself into the fascinating world of yoga. In interconnection and the feeling of being connected. Into the intensive awareness of your thoughts, your emotions and your body. Learn and enjoy to calm your thoughts and emotions consciously. Nurse this state of inner peace and serenity. Enjoy the surrounding nature as well as delicious food which also helps to let go in your internal world as well as makes your inner sun shine. Allow your soul a well deserved rest and restore.

The yoga weekend retreat takes place in Wasmuthhausen Castle, an idyllic and absolutely quiet location in the rolling hills, right at the junction between the beautiful Coburg countryside and the wooded Hassberge. You can enjoy your yoga practice in the very spacious, light-flooded, 160 sqm mound house "Hobbit Cave", which will be newly opened in 2024 and has a fantastic view of the countryside and the sky. In the warm season, if the weather is right, the spacious garden might invite you to practise yoga in the open air, or the surrounding forests might invite you to take mindful, meditative walks.

The morning begins with guided meditation, followed by breathing, physical and relaxation practises. After brunch, you can enjoy the early afternoon for relaxation or optional activities. We end the afternoon with a holistic yoga session and after the early dinner there are again opportunities to positively strengthen the soul, mind and body with meditation, Japa meditation, Bhakti Yoga, Kirtan, Yoga Nidra or Nada Yoga. Allow your inner strength and positive vibrations to unfold and unlock the potential that lies within you. Transform unwanted thought or action patterns into positive ones and let go of habits that prevent you from feeling your own inner radiance.

We will be practising holistic Yoga during this prolonged yoga weekend to harmonise the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level best possible. The yoga practise will mostly take place in the lightflooded 160qm yoga hall. Depending on the weather and general conditions on site, the spacious garden may invite you to practise yoga in the open air, or the surrounding forests may invite you to take a mindful, meditative hike. A flexible inner attitude towards programme changes/adjustments as well as mutual attentive cooperation are basic requirements for the retreat participation.

Meditation (Dhyan): silent sitting meditation; silent walking meditation in the forest; japa meditation - mantra repitition

Breathing Practises  (Pranayama): practise of conscious breathing awareness, deepening breathing practises

Physical Practises (Asanas): practise for smooth joints as well as a strong and flexible body

Relaxation / deep relaxation: guided relaxation practises for calming the mind, emotions and physical body

Yoga of Sound (Nada Yoga): sound-experiences, singing bowl relaxation, deep sound relaxation

Yoga of the Heart / Kirtan (Bhakti Yoga): singing mantras (chanting), listening to mantras, repeating mantras

Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra): guided deep relaxation

Nutrition: healthy vegetarian diet supporting a balanced mind, heart and body

Wasmuthhausen Castle is idyllically surrounded by streams and springs, caves and healing stones, castle ruins and old cult sites in inspiring green nature on the edge between Bavaria and Thuringia. The listed estate complex dates back to 1818 and is constantly being redesigned with additions, conversions and new buildings. The garden, which has been lovingly grown over many years, combines art and romantic places to create an ambience that nourishes the soul. The living areas are characterised by bright and cozy aesthetics, while the kitchen offers varied, vegetarian excellence. The highlight is the 170 sqm "Hobbit Cave" mound seminar room, which will be completed in 2024 and is completely underground including greenery, a huge west-facing window front with salt stone walls for a brilliant lighting ambience and room climate, a solid wooden floor and a light dome.

In total, the castle offers accommodation in 58 beds, which are divided into 22 single rooms, 12 double rooms, 2 triple rooms and 2 apartments (9 standard & 13 comfort single rooms; 4 standard & 8 comfort double rooms; 3 standard triple rooms). All cosy standard rooms with solid wood furnishings are equipped with sinks and are in the immediate vicinity of a total of 6 shared showers and toilets. Exposed beam constructions give each standard room its own individual touch. All comfort rooms have their own bathroom with shower and toilet and also offer a sun terrace or panoramic view. The apartments can accommodate up to three people and have their own kitchen.

Wasmuthhausen Castle is a very inspiring place. The picturesque garden invites you to explore and enjoy numerous art and plant arrangements as well as seating areas. The accommodation is both comfortable and cosy as well as clear. The food enchants the palate. The seminar rooms offer space for different activities. The host team and the surrounding nature do their part to make you feel at home and immerse into the retreat. An ideal retreat and protective space for getting to know yourself and personal development during this 3-night/4-day yoga weekend retreat, finding inner peace, letting go and personally growing.

Vegetarian and vital diet with best possible consideration of regional suppliers and saisonal harvest to support your well being and inner cleansing.

Thursday, 25 July 2024

as from 15h30 individual arrival, check-in

16h00 - 18h00 Yoga (relaxation, breathing, physical practise)

18h15 - 19h15 Dinner

20h30 - 21h30  Yoga (singing bowls relaxation, mantras, meditation, meditative walk)

Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 July 2024

08h30 - 10h30 Yoga (meditation, mantras, sound)

11h00 - 11h30 Porridge Breakfast-Snack

11h30 - 12h30 free time for optional activities/relaxation (walks, reading, exchanging, etc.)

12h30 - 13h30 Lunch

13h30 - 16h00 free time for optional activities/relaxation / Tea/Water/Snack

16h00 - 18h00 Yoga (relaxation, breathing, physical practise)

18h15 - 19h15 Dinner

20h30 - 21h30 Yoga (singing bowls relaxation, mantras, meditation, meditative walk)

Sunday, 28 July 2024

08h30 - 10h30 Yoga (Meditation, Mantren, Klang)

11h00 - 11h30 Porridge Breakfast-Snack

11h30 - 12h30 mutual Yoga ending time or free time for optional activities/relaxation (walks, reading, exchanging, etc.)

12h30 - 13h30 Lunch

till 14h00 check-out and individual departure

Yoga with beate Laudien

Rate per person: EUR 325 booking before 01 Nov 2023; EUR 359 booking after 02 Nov 2023

Includes:

• daily 4x diverse yoga practise  (2x daily 4x yoga practice, 2x daily 2x yoga practice)

Booking and payment for yoga practice to be organised directly with BE YOGI - Yoga with Beate Laudien; by sending your booking order via booking form of the website or contact form including personal conditions relevant for the yoga retreat (pregnancy, pregnancy hopes, physical limitations, etc.). 80€ down payment are due upon receiving booking confirmation. Full final payment is due by 25 May 2024.

Special cancellation fees apply. Cancellation of yoga retreat up to 65 days before start, down payment remains non-refundable cancellation fee. Cancellation 65 - 35 days before start 60% cancellation fees. Cancellation 34 - 18 days before start 70% cancellation fees. Cancellation 17 - 3 days before start 80% cancellation fees. Should you not show up for the yoga retreat, arrive delayed or depart earlier, 100% of the booked service fees are due. I recommend to book a separate insurance for travel cancellation expenses for all services of the yoga retreat. Should I not be able to carry out this yoga retreat due to unforseeable circumstances, I reserve the right to have a replacement person conduct this yoga retreat.

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING IN WASMUTHHAUSEN CASTLE

Comfort Room  (en-suite "private" bathroom with shower & toilet)

Rate per person in Comfort Single Room: EUR 285

Rate per person sharing a Comfort Double Room: EUR 252

Rate per person in Comfort Double Room used as Single Room: EUR 294

Rate per person in Appartment: EUR 330 as Single- or EUR 270 as Double- or EUR 240 as Triple Room

Standard Room  (sharing shower and toilet along the floor; hence no en-suite bathroom)

Rate per person in Standard Single Room: EUR 240

Rate per person sharing Standard Double Room: EUR 219

Rate per person sharing Standard Triple Room: EUR 204

Includes:

• 3 overnights in a Comfort/Standard double or single or triple room or Appartment including bedding and towels (Comfort Room with en-suite toilet & shower; Standard Room without en-suite toilet & shower)
• 3x Dinner, 3x Breakfast Snack, 3x Lunch
  
• full day warm drinks (tea, water)
• vegetarian full board (rich dinner buffet, Breakfast Porridge Snack, 3-course-lunch)
• use of yoga hall and common areas
• Yoga mat, yoga cushion, yoga blanket
  

Not included:

• mineral water, juices, alcohol, snacks  (there is a self-service bar on site; consumption to be paid upon check-out)

Booking (& payment) for accommodation and catering to be organised directly with Wasmuthhausen Castle with reference to room allocation "BE YOGI - Yoga Retreat with Beate Laudien; 25 Jul 2024"; by sending an E-Mail including requested Single-/Double-/Triple room notification, room category (Standard or Comfort), special requirements such as vegan diet, intolerances, may be transfer requests etc. to Wasmuthhausen Castle. Payment is due on site in cash or by EC card.

For the services of overnight and catering, terms & conditions as well as cancellation conditions of Wasmuthhausen Castle apply. In the event of cancellation up to 84 days / 12 weeks before the start, 10% of the total amount will be charged, from 84 days / 12 weeks before the start 20% of the total amount will be charged, from 28 days / 4 weeks before the start 35% of the total amount will be charged. In the event of cancellation of the yoga retreat, the cancellation costs for the Wasmuthhausen Castle portion are also due.

Seminarzentrum Schloss Wasmuthhausen, Family Bauer

Schlossberg 18, 96126 Maroldsweisach, Germany

Telephone: +49 - (0) 95 67 - 208, Fax: +49 - (0) 95 67 - 500, E-Mail: info@schloss-wasmuthhausen.de, www.schloss-wasmuthhausen.de