Embracing the Dark: A Jivamukti Yoga Retreat
November 5th - November 8th, 2026 • Uckermark, Brandenburg
Winter is inviting us to become slower. Days getting darker, nature is withdrawing - the perfect moment to retreat and listen within.
Embracing the Dark is an invitation to encounter the parts of you which get often silenced, held back or covered up in everyday life.
Through Yoga, meditation, pranayama and reflection we'll create a space not just for withdrawing but also for encounter our truest self and (re)connect with the parts of us we sometimes (want to) oversee.
Not to "fix" something but more to realise, that every part of us is worthy and embrace them.
Language: German or English depending on the group
Example Day Schedule
7.30 - 8.00 — Tea, Fruits
8.00 – 8.30 — Meditation and pranayama
8.30 – 10.30 — Asana practice
11:00 — Brunch
Free time for sauna, walks, relaxation, lake
15.00 — Snacks, coffee, tea
16.30 — Workshop
18:30 — Dinner
20:00 — Satsang
About the retreat program
For the morning classes, there will be dynamic Jivamukti sessions that are open to all levels. This means there will always be options so you can practice in a way that suits your body. You decide whether you’d like to stand on your head or keep your feet on the ground.
Between the different program sessions, you’ll have time for the sauna, walks in nature, or journaling. After the morning practice there will be a long brunch, in the afternoon tea, coffee and snacks are waiting for you and after the evening practice a full warm meal. The classes will be held in German or, if needed, in English.
Please note: your retreat hosts may adapt the schedule according to the needs of the group.
Choose your room
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Sofa Bed (180x200)
Walk-through room with another bedroom
Price: 540€
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Shared double room
King-size bed shared with another person
Price: 585€ p.p.
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Shared double room
Single beds
Price: 600€ p.p.
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Private single room
King-size bed
Price: 715€ p.p.
Location
Gutshaus Friedenfelde
Ort Friedenfelde 6
17268 Gerswalde
In the heart of the Uckermark, in the small village of Friedenfelde near Gerswalde, you’re invited you to relax, explore, and unwind. The baroque manor house, dating back to the 18th century, has been carefully and sustainably restored, blending historic architecture with contemporary design. Surrounded by a spacious park that gently merges into the nearby forest, it offers plenty of quiet corners — with benches and deck chairs inviting you to slow down and simply enjoy the peace.
Meet your teacher
Until Julia stumbled into a Jivamukti class in 2016, yoga had simply been another form of exercise for her. Her teachers then showed her that yoga is far more than just asana — it is a path of self-observation, learning, and growth, which is what brings her back to the mat every single day.
In her classes, she shares what her teachers continue to show her: yoga as a holistic way of life. To this day, Julia considers herself a devoted student, having completed her 75h Spiritual Warrior with Moritz Ulrich, 300 hours of Jivamukti Teacher Training with Ruth Lauer-Maneni and Olga Oskorbina in India, followed by the 500h mentoring programm with Dana Sertel at Peace Yoga Berlin. She also did a 200 hours in Hatha Vinyasa Training back in 2020 and numerous workshops in yoga philosophy, assists, yoga nidra, meditation, and she continues to deepen her studies.
In her classes, you can expect a dynamic flow that challenges you and supports your growth, combining asana, pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy with a carefully curated playlist — we move, we meditate, we chant.
Sofa bed (180x200) (walk-through room with another bedroom): 540€ p.p.
Shared double room (king-size bed shared with another person): 585€ p.p.
Shared double room (single beds): 600€p.p.
Private single room (king-size bed): 715€p.p.
Investment
Payment & cancellation
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You can only book your room after successful payment of the deposit. Please note that the room is only reserved for you once full payment has been received. If you can't pay everything at once, please get in touch and we'll find a solution. Meal costs are to be paid in cash directly to the cook on site.
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Your booking is binding.
Refunds are not possible. However, your participation can be transferred to another person. If the seminar is cancelled by the organizers, a full refund will be issued.
We recommend getting travel insurance.
What’s included
3 nights accommodation (incl. bed linen & towels)
Complete retreat program (4x Jivamukti Yoga classes, 3x Meditation & Pranayama, 2x Asana Lab / Workshop, 2x Satsang)
All meals + snacks & tea
Yoga mats & props available on site
What’s not included
Transportation to location
Travel insurance
Do you have any questions?
Get in touch with us below and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
