One week of intensive Ashtanga practice with asana, meditation, pranayama, philosophy, and chanting
Mysore Practice, Meditation, Philosophy, and Pranayama.
Enjoy an intensive yoga week where you can delve deep into Ashtanga Yoga and other mindfulness practices.
Despite its physical dynamics, Ashtanga Yoga is first and foremost one thing: a mindfulness practice. Through daily practice, we not only build muscles and improve our flexibility, but also train ourselves to become aware of our body and mind. Being a non-judgmental observer of what is happening helps us open ourselves to the world and life. Yogic and Buddhist philosophy emphasizes this central aspect of yoga. We want to focus on this aspect during our week.
The week is structured so that you can truly learn something and deepen your practice in the aspect of mindfulness. At the same time, it is also possible to take a more relaxed approach to the week, not participating in all sessions, and focusing on rest.
Our schedule
This is an example of the daily schedule. We may make minor changes throughout the week as needed to ensure everyone has a good time and still have enough time to explore and enjoy nature.
7:00 a.m.: Tea, coffee, snacks
7:30-8:30 a.m.: Pranayama and meditation
8:15-10:30 a.m.: Mysore practice
11:30 a.m.: Brunch
3:00-4:30 p.m.: Workshops (alignment, meditation)*
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Philosophy and chanting*
8:30 p.m.: Yoga Nidra / Meditation
*Not available on Monday afternoons
All sessions are optional, of course 😉
Meals
Mirja cooks wonderful vegetarian and vegan dishes for us. The meals are designed to ensure we feel nourished and energised. They use as many fresh, organic, local ingredients as possible. You can let us know in advance of any special dietary restrictions or requests.
We’ll spend a week together in the beautiful Brunnenhaus near Wermelskirchen, surrounded by fountains and streams, the forest, and the tranquility of nature. The Brunnenhaus borders a nature reserve and guarantees us a week away from the noise and hustle and bustle of everyday urban life.
Accommodation is available in single, double, and quadruple rooms. All rooms have a sink in the room, and bathrooms are shared.
We’ll practice yoga under the beautiful and bright pitched roof of the Fountain House.
A sauna is available for relaxation.
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Leni and Franzi introduce themselves
Franzi discovered Ashtanga Yoga in her twenties while studying. Her fascination and humility with yoga have never left her.
For her, yoga is an invitation to connection. To the hidden parts of the self. To the inner depths. To other beings. To the energy of the universe. Yoga means deep and receptive listening. One in which everything that is can simply be. Yoga is about giving space. It opens up the possibility of love.
Franzi believes that the Ashtanga Vinyasa system offers opportunities to build strength and flexibility, deepen the breath, and improve health. But beyond that, it is the gateway to a philosophical system that enriches life in all its facets.
Franzi has studied and practiced yoga with international teachers such as Richard Freeman, Mary Tylor, Ty Landrum, and Gregor Maehle. She has extensive knowledge of asana, pranayama, and philosophy and draws on many years of experience teaching this practice to international audiences and in various settings, including government institutions in Germany.
She draws inspiration from her own practice, daily walks in the forest, her teachers, ideas from Jiddu Krishnamurti, and the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke.
From a young age, Leni was fascinated by both human physiology and philosophy, and how different paradigms of these two fields are connected on a spiritual level.
While in medical school, she encountered the practice of Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga and meditation.
She then immersed herself fully in this practice and began to delve deeper into yoga philosophy and Ayurveda.
Along the way, she had the opportunity to study with and be inspired by teachers such as Dr. Ronald Steiner, Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, Tim Feldmann, Kino Macgregor, Sharat Jois, Eddie Stern, David Williams, and Nancy Gilgoff, to name a few. She is currently studying with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to become a certified mindfulness meditation teacher.
Leni is a licensed medical doctor, an AYI expert teacher, and a Yoga Alliance-accredited 500-hour yoga teacher trainer.
In recent years, she has taught in various disciplines and participated in numerous teacher training courses.
As a dedicated practitioner, she combines her knowledge of yoga philosophy and human physiology with her personal practical experience, skillfully placing it in a spiritual context.
Leni is happy to share her acquired knowledge with anyone who is seriously interested in continuously exploring and developing their individual practices.
Prices and booking
Prices are per person and include:
- 7 nights in the Well House
- Mysore practice on 6 mornings, 5 full afternoons of yoga
- Informative handout with reading material, etc.
- Brunch and dinner, snacks, and drinks throughout the day
- Sauna
We offer early bird rates until March 31, 2024. These are marked with an *.
Single room: €1,600* // €1,800
Double room: €1,400* // €1,600
Quadruple room: €1,200* // €1,400
For a binding booking, we require a deposit of 20% of the total price. The remaining amount is due by May 31, 2024. You can find our cancellation policy here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
We look forward to seeing you!