The Endless Knot

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 RETREAT IS NOW OPEN: tsering.om@gmail.com

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

– Jon Kabat-Zinn –

This year’s retreat is dedicated to cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion in a supportive and contemplative environment at the Tannenhof Temple, just outside Munich.
The idea for this year’s gathering emerged from the reflections and conclusions of last year’s retreat.

Infused with contemplative Buddhist wisdom, this retreat focuses on cultivating clarity, present-moment awareness, emotional balance, and a kind and supportive relationship with oneself.

Mindfulness is the practice of meeting life as it unfolds with clarity and presence.
Self-compassion brings warmth and understanding to our inner experience, especially in moments of difficulty.

Throughout the weekend, we will explore how these two qualities support each other helping us relate more skillfully to thoughts, emotions, and habitual patterns.

The practices will integrate inner and outer methods.
Working from both the body and the mind, we will explore how mindful movement, breath, and meditation can support greater presence, clarity, and emotional balance.

Through guided meditation, gentle asana, breath awareness, and reflective inquiry, we will explore how mindfulness can help dissolve habitual patterns and how self-compassion can become a stable inner resource in daily life.

This retreat is open to both new and returning students. Whether you are beginning your mindfulness journey or deepening an established practice, you are warmly welcome.

What to expect of this year´s retreat:

• Mindfulness meditation and present-moment awareness
• Practices for cultivating self-compassion
• Working with stress, emotions, and inner criticism
• Gentle movement and embodied awareness
• Silence, rest, and integration time
• Practical tools for daily life

Location:
Tannenhof Retreat Center in 85656 Buch am Buchrain (35 km from Munich).
Address: Tannenhof 2, 85656 Buch am Buchrain. Directions here.
Carpooling is usually organized among participants.
If you prefer to go by public transportation from München, you can take the S-Bahn S2 to Erding and stop at Markt Schwaben. From there, take the bus number 505 (Regionalverkehr Oberbayern) to Isen and stop at Buch am Buchrain and walk 2 km to the Tannenhof-Tempel.

Teacher: Tsering Om (Dr. Christine Boucard). Check bio here.

Language: Teachings and classes will be in English.

Meals: Nourishing vegan and vegetarian organic meals are provided throughout the retreat, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea breaks. All meals are prepared by the kindest and experienced cooks with care and attention.

Price:

* student = having a 10er Karte

The price includes all Yoga classes, teachings, house facilities, cleaning, food and drinks and their preparation.
(If your finances are a limiting factor, don’t hesitate to reach out. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to join).

Fire Puja:
If weather allows, a traditional Fire Puja will take place in the garden on Saturday evening. This symbolic ritual supports letting go and renewal. Participants are invited to bring small written notes or objects representing something they wish to release. During the ceremony, we will have the opportunity to offer them to the fire as a gesture of letting go.

What to bring: Own yoga mat and beddings to sleep. (More information upon registration).

(TENTATIVE) SCHEDULE

(Silence*)

SATURDAY

(Silence* until lunch)

08:00 – 09:00
Tea and light morning snack

09:00 – 10:15
Meditation & Mindfulness practice

10:30 – 11:45
The Yoga of Awareness (breath and alignment)

12:00 – 13:00
Lunch

13:00 – 14:30
Free time for a walk, a chat, a nap, journaling…

14:30 – 16:00
Teachings on Self-Compassion & the voices within

16:00 – 16:30
Tea Break

16:30 – 18:15
Gentle practice & integration

18:30 – 19:30
Dinner

20:00 – ??:??
Fire Puja

SUNDAY

(Silence* until lunch)

08:00 – 09:00
Tea and light morning snack

09:00 – 10:15
Meditation: awareness and emotional patterns

10:30 – 11:45
The Yoga of Emptiness

12:00 – 13:00
Lunch

13:00 – 14:00
Sharing, Group Q&A session

14:00 – 14:30
Closing session: The Yoga of Gratitude and Offering

*Silence is optional. There will be two groups: one practicing silence and one not, based on each participant’s preference. While silence is recommended for a deeper retreat experience, everyone is encouraged to choose what feels best for them.