2024
- Spring: 15-17 March 2024
- Autumn 18-20 October 2024 (registeration opens now!)
Healthy Protocol
The organization (Ashram and GEM Yoga) will follow a healthy protocol and provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment. Participants have to come without serious health problems or complaints (physical and mental). Be safe, be healthy and be happy.
About the weekend retreat
Enjoy a special and relaxing Yoga weekend in the Loenen forest and rest at the ashram Sada Shiva Dham. Yoga asanas with adjustment, pranayama, meditation, Qi gong, barefoot walking, relaxation... Guided by Yiwen and guest teacher(s). We will start on Friday evening with a light dinner around 18:00 and a gentle evening Yoga practice at 20:00. We will finish on Sunday afternoon around 15:00.
All included
- Accommodation (two nights: Friday and Saturday)
- Vegetarian/Vegan meals and drinks (coffee and tea)
- Daily practice, guidance and meditation
Price per weekend
- Early bird price: 380 euro (t/m 31 January 2024)
- Normal price: 400 euro
Sign up or ask questions, please contact Yiwen: yiwengemATgmail.com
Program Highlight
- Body, Function and Alignment in Yoga
Every pose is an invitation for a functional movement with the body. Every body is different. Alignment is personal, not rigid.
- TCM Acupressure and Myofascial Release
Alternative therapy based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Self care and massage to release tension and stimulate Qi in balance.
- Meditation, Breathing and Chanting
Breathe... Observe the mind fluctuations.
- Yoga Nidra with Essential Oils
A state of consciousness between waking and sleeping.
- Qi Gong 氣功
Ancient art of moving meditation - cultivate healing energy Qi.
- Barefoot Training
Down to Mother Earth. Barefoot is an invitation, not an obligation.
- Guest Teacher and Special Sessions
As a surprising element of every retreat, there will be a (different) guest teacher or musician. She or he will guide/give a special session.
Accommodation
Mainly two-persons rooms. Besides, there are also limited single room, three-persons room, four-persons room and six-persons dorm room (all single beds in all rooms). Please indicate your preference of the room in the registeration form. First come/book, first serve. Most participants will stay in the two-persons room. Any special request? please let us know. Your spot is secured after we have received the full payment.
Cancellation rules about the Weekend Retreat
- If the organization (Ashram and GEM Yoga) can't provide the retreat due to the health or other issues, the participants will receive a full refund.
- If the participant cancels the registration (only by email) before 31 January 2024: full refund, except 50 euro administration fee.
- If the participant cancels the registration (only by email) after 31 January 2024: No refund. However, it is possible to give your spot to your friend, please inform us.
Register / Questions
If you want to register or if you have any questions about the retreat (e.g. accommodation, food, route, etc.), please contact Yiwen: yiwengemATgmail.com