Alpine Yoga & Herbal Healing Retreat in the Allgäu

The retreat takes place over six days and five nights at Hotel Der Bären in Eisenberg-Zell, Allgäu. Each day follows a similar shape: 07:00 pranayama and meditation, indoors or outdoors depending on the weather; 07:30 Healing Yin Yoga and yoga therapy, outside when possible; 09:00 breakfast buffet; 12:00 a light lunch; 14:00 the herbal medicine workshop; 17:00 yoga or evening meditation; 18:30 free time for the sauna, massage or a walk; and 19:00 a gourmet evening buffet. Times are adjusted to the group and the weather.

The yoga is led by Gonull Devecioglu, who teaches Hatha, Yin, Aerial and Restorative Yoga. She is also a hypnotherapist and life coach and has trained in herbal medicine, which feeds into the seven-hour workshop during the retreat. Hari Pawali, founder of Shree Hari Yoga School, will also be part of the retreat. The yoga programme is three hours of Healing Yin Yoga and yoga therapy each day, plus morning pranayama and meditation. The description states it is not an athletic bootcamp but a healing space suited to all levels.

What sets this apart from a standard yoga week is the herbal medicine component. The seven-hour workshop covers the use of medicinal herbs, and Hotel Der Bären has its own herb garden on site. An Urkraft Massage is included as a special extra. Wholesome meals, sauna and mountain air are part of the package. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the stay.

Accommodation is in your choice of room category at Hotel Der Bären for five nights. Meals include a breakfast buffet daily, a light lunch on four days, and a gourmet buffet on five evenings with Grander water and soft drinks. The retreat is held on two sets of dates in 2026: 19–24 July and 23–28 August. The price starts at €1,199 per person for six days and five nights, including accommodation, meals, the yoga and herbal programme, and the massage.

Getting there is easiest by car, with parking at the hotel. The nearest train station is Füssen, about 15 km away. For travel and room reservation questions, the hotel can be contacted directly at [email protected] or +49 8363 927130. Cancellation questions are handled directly with the organisers via the contact form or WhatsApp. Places are limited.

What's included

- 5 nights in your chosen room category at Hotel Der Bären - Breakfast buffet daily - Light lunch (soup and vital snack) on 4 days (12:00–1:30 PM) - Gourmet evening buffet on 5 days, including Grander water and soft drinks (12:00–8:00 PM) - 3 hours of Healing Yin Yoga and yoga therapy daily - Pranayama and meditation every morning - 7-hour herbal medicine workshop - Urkraft Massage - Gift bag from Shree Hari Yoga including a T-shirt - Free Wi-Fi throughout the stay - Use of the hotel's wellness area with sauna

What's not included

- Flights and international travel - Travel insurance - Airport transfers - Transport to and from Füssen train station - Additional spa treatments or massages beyond the Urkraft Massage - Alcoholic beverages - Personal expenses