Sound Yoga & Bhakti Retreat

If you need to cancel your participation, you will receive a full refund for cancellations made before May 15, 2026.

After this date, a refund is unfortunately no longer possible. However, the amount you have paid can be transferred to a future retreat.

If you have any questions or special circumstances, please feel free to get in touch with us. We're happy to communicate openly and find the best possible solution.

Submission of your payment indicates your acceptance of the cancellation policy.

The investment for the Heart of Sound – Sound Yoga & Bhakti Retreat includes the full retreat program, accommodation, and meals. 

Early Bird: €550 (valid until January 31, 2026)
Regular Price: €599 (from February 1, 2026)

To confirm your registration, the full retreat fee must be paid in advance.

If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, you will receive a full refund for cancellations made before May 15, 2026.
After this date, a refund is no longer possible; however, the paid amount may be transferred to a future retreat.

If the retreat fee presents a financial challenge for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We are happy to explore options together and do our best to make participation possible.

Your retreat fee covers the full retreat experience, including accommodation and all meals (mostly organic, vegetarian, or vegan). Please note that the full retreat price applies even if you choose to stay outside the retreat house.

The fee also supports the work of the three retreat leaders, as well as the rental of the retreat house and the chef who lovingly prepares our meals.

Our intention is to create a nourishing, well-held space for everyone involved, while keeping the retreat accessible and rooted in fairness and care.

As this retreat welcomes an international group of participants, the retreat will be held in English.

All teachings, practices, and group sharing will be offered in English so that everyone can participate fully and feel included.

Translations to German will be possible if required.

If you have any questions or concerns about language or accessibility, please feel free to reach out—we’re happy to support you.

Yes. The hours at this retreat can be counted towards the Heart of Sound Online Teacher Training.

For students currently enrolled in the Heart of Sound training, participation in this retreat may be counted as attendance hours, supporting both practical experience and personal immersion in sound, mantra, and Nāda Yoga.

If you are part of the Heart of Sound Teacher Training and would like to apply the retreat hours toward your training requirements, please let us know so we can confirm and document your participation accordingly.

Not a teacher training student yet?

If you wish to get teacher training level content and count attendance hours towards your certification, please enroll in the Online Teacher Training now and get a head start before arriving to the Germany retreat. 

We'd recommend getting to at least Phase 8 of the Self-Study Map for the 200hr program before arriving. At a minimum, please get through Module 4 of the Sacred Sanskrit Sounds course.

Anandra, the founder and guiding teacher of Heart of Sound, will not be leading or attending this retreat.
The retreat is fully organized, facilitated, and responsibly held by Christina Sangita, Kristina Reich-Simmons, and Suguna Marion Jäger.

All three retreat leaders are graduates of the Heart of Sound Teacher Training, and the retreat will be offered in the Heart of Sound style, rooted in the lineage, teachings, and embodied practice of this approach.

There are no formal prerequisites for participating in this retreat. The retreat is open to all levels, and no prior experience is required.

However, participants may benefit from having a basic familiarity with Sanskrit and mantra pronunciation. For those who wish to prepare, the Sanskrit Mantra 101 course is available for purchase in advance. Taking this course is completely optional, but it can support deeper understanding and confidence during mantra practice.

The Heart of Sound – Sound Yoga & Bhakti Retreat takes place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Arrival is possible on Thursday from 2:00 pm onwards.
You are welcome to arrive, settle into one of the shared dormitories, explore the house, and enjoy the surroundings by the lake.

The retreat officially begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday.
We kindly ask all participants to arrive by this time so we can start together.

The retreat concludes on Sunday after the final session at around 11:30 am.

Before the final session, we will tidy up the house together (e.g. stripping beds, vacuuming). This supports the retreat space and is part of our shared responsibility.

Each day follows a gentle yet energizing rhythm that balances practice, study, rest, and community.

Morning
We begin each morning with a sunrise chant by the lake, welcoming the day in stillness and sound.
This is followed by breakfast, and then a morning Nāda Yoga and chanting session, inviting deep listening, embodied practice, and connection with sound.

Midday
After the morning practice, we enjoy lunch and free time by the lake.
This time is open for swimming, sunbathing, walking, or a relaxing ride on the lake by pedal boat, allowing space for integration and rest.

Afternoon
Our afternoon sessions are held in a workshop-style format in small groups, where we explore and deepen our personal mantra practice through study, inquiry, and shared experience.

Evening
In the early evening, we come together for a joyful and heart-opening kīrtan, enjoying the power of singing and sounding together as a community.
After dinner, there is time to relax, connect with others, or enjoy personal practice and reflection.

Night
Before bedtime, we close the day with a short silent meditation, allowing the experiences of the day to settle and integrate.  

Nestled close to the peaceful Einfelder See, our retreat home in Einfeld, Neumünster offers a spacious yoga room, comfortable shared living areas, a garden to relax in, and shared dormitory accommodation. An ideal setting for connection, rest, and deep practice.

Address of retreat house

Uferstraße 39
24536 Neumünster 
Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) 

Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NY7ZVxJk2rNzh1SQA

Getting there
The retreat house is located 15 minute walk from Einfeld train station.
Pick up at the station can be arranged if required. Please let us know your arrival time well in advance so we can confirm.
The train in Einfeld runs several times an hour.
Einfeld is 40 minutes by train from Hamburg.

Plenty of parking is available at the retreat house if you are driving.

Accommodation in the retreat house is in 2 separate dormitories, 15 beds total.
(See Photo Gallery above for image of one of the rooms).

The dorms are silent rooms and there are shared bathrooms.

Please note: there is no private single room accommodation available at the retreat house.

If you would prefer to stay in private accommodation we can provide you information on close by AirBnBs and small hotels, walking distance from the retreat house, email [email protected] to request the most recent list. The price remains the same if you choose to stay and eat offsite.

All meals during the retreat will be freshly prepared each day by our chef.
The food will be mostly organic and always vegetarian, with vegan options available.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or special dietary needs, you will have the opportunity to share this information in advance. After booking, all participants will receive detailed information and can let us know their individual requirements so we can take them into account as best as possible.

Our intention is to nourish the body gently and consciously, supporting the retreat experience as a whole.

Health Consideration Agreement:
We hope that respiratory illnesses will be low at the time of the retreat and we can enjoy singing freely together! (without covering our mouths and noses)

In order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we'll consistently err on the side of caution. 

We will consistently err on the side of caution, meeting or exceeding current official government guidelines and recommendations from leading epidemiologists to protect the vulnerable among us.

The retreat can only meet its potential if everyone remains healthy! If serious illness is spreading, it puts a huge damper on our time together.

HOS Community Health Agreements

1. We have no interest in debating the efficacy of standard public health measures such as vaccinations or masks.
2. We also have no wish to police your personal health choices.
3. Please respect others’ choices to wear a mask at any time they wish.
4. Whether or not you're vaccinated against COVID, RSV, FLU etc., by registering for the Retreat you confirm you are willing to employ any and all of the safety measures we deem necessary at the time, including:

   -Wear a mask in the retreat house if community spread is high
   -Wear a mask around other retreat participants, in your room with your roommate, and in the retreat house at all times, if you feel the slightest bit sick.
   -Stay in our retreat bubble and mask up when in close contact with people outside our bubble
   -Take meals “to go” and eat outdoors or in your room if risk is high
   -Remove yourself from the practices altogether if you are feeling ill or have virus symptoms (fever, cough, sneezing, etc.)

5. Please bring your own supply of remedies for covid/flu as recommended by your doctors and wellness practitioners.

Yes, absolutely. If you would like to speak with someone personally, ask questions, or receive individual guidance, you are very welcome to get in touch with Christina Sangita.

She is happy to support you with any questions about the retreat, registration, or whether this experience is right for you.

Contact: [email protected]