Haṃsa Free School of Hatha Yoga

After the wonderful experience of last summer, we are happy to welcome you back to the Herzberg community space in Brandenburg. Nestled among fields and forests, just a two-minute walk from a clear, tranquil lake, we will spend four days immersed in the embrace of nature’s elements.

This retreat is an invitation to open space for spontaneity, presence, enjoyment, and self-expression — through a practice-sādhanā approached as līlā, or divine play. Rather than striving toward a specific goal, our sādhanā becomes a creative expression of the playful nature of the divine within: open-ended, contemplative, and experimental. A celebration of freedom, creativity, and connection to inner wisdom.

Together, we will awaken the playful, vital energy of Svādhiṣṭhāna, the seat of our creative power, while creating space for the blossoming of Viśuddha, the center of self-expression, deep listening, and communication. As the bridge between heart and mind, Viśuddha empowers us to express ourselves through words, music, and art — allowing creativity to flow freely and authentically.

Each day begins with a meditative walk to the nearby lake, an energising prāṇāyāma session and a silent swim, followed by a morning Hatha Yoga practice. Following brunch and free time, the afternoon sessions offer gentle, grounding movement and deep relaxation. Journaling and drawing are woven throughout the retreat as invitations to connect with yourself and express what arises.

All sessions are offered in both German (Nike) and English (Amanda).

Open to all levels and backgrounds — no experience needed, just a willingness to explore.

The retreat includes:
– 4 hours of daily yoga (morning & afternoon sessions)
– Meditative walks through the forest, swims in the lake, and sauna time
– Journaling & drawing as creative tools
– Vegan/vegetarian self-made meals
– Accommodation in a double room or tent

Arrival: Monday, July 7, 5 pm
Departure: Friday, July 11, 12 pm

Participation fee (include food, accommodation and yoga practice):
Tent 430€
Double Room 490€

Want to come along? Sign up here and we’ll be in touch soon.

If you’re curious to explore the subtle body through chakra-themed yoga and already have some yoga experience, this second Hatha B course in the Chakra Series might speak to you.

We will meet weekly for an intermediate Hatha Yoga practice that will include asana, pranayama, short meditations and inspirations for self-inquiry.

This second 8-week course will be centred on yoga for the Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana), the energy centre connected to creativity, emotion, fluidity, natural pleasure, and our relationship with the pulsing motion of life.
You can expect a focus on the hips and pelvis, juicy transitions, circular and wavy movements, practices that support vitality and help cultivate a dynamic balance between containment and expression, expansion and centeredness. A practice of ebb and flow, of making space for what moves in us, and what longs to move through us.

Register here or write at: amanda@thisisyoga.org

Next course: Manipura
Starting on October 14
8x Tuesdays, 18.00-19.30