Anti-Stress Yoga Retreat in the Odenwald: Active Relaxation

We like how the weekend pairs daily Iyengar yoga with breath, meditation and a forest walk. The mix offers several ways to explore stress management, both on and off the mat.

At Buddhas Weg in the Odenwald, Gudrun Ranftl leads a small-group retreat exploring ways to meet stress through yoga, breath and time outside. The programme combines daily two-hour Hatha Iyengar practice with pranayama, meditation, conversations about yoga philosophy and forest breathing. It opens with a grounding cacao welcome.

The programme includes two hours of Iyengar Hatha Yoga each day for all levels, alongside pranayama and meditation. It also lists a grounding cacao welcome, fireside conversations about yoga philosophy and a forest-breathing walk. The group is limited to eight participants. The retreat takes place at Buddhas Weg 4 in Siedelsbrunn, Wald-Michelbach.

The source lists an early-booking rate of €225 for bookings in 2026 and a €245 rate for 2027. Food buffets and accommodation cost extra: breakfast is €12, lunch or dinner is €15.50, and a single room is €55 per night. The Eventfrog advance-sale link opens the organiser's contact page; check availability and the total for your stay before booking.

• Gudrun Ranftl

  Teacher

  Gudrun Ranftl is a certified Iyengar Hatha Yoga teacher. Her biography describes a three-year, approximately 700-hour teacher training in Amsterdam, ongoing Iyengar study, and teaching in Frankfurt since 2011.

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