Urban Day Retreat: Flow der Elemente – Yoga & Meridian Balance

In the organizer's words:

Flow of the Elements - Yoga & Meridian Balance. Urban day retreat with the 5 elements of TCM

May 9, 2026 | 14:00-18:00 | Yoga Jungle Cologne

€70 (Early Bird €60 until 5.4.)

With Anni (yoga) & Silke (naturopath)

Treat yourself to a conscious time-out in the middle of the city and immerse yourself in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this urban day retreat, we combine yoga, breathwork and mindfulness with the 5 elements of TCM - wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element is connected to specific organs, emotions and energy pathways (meridians) in the body. Through a mindful yoga practice, meridian stretches, breathing exercises and meditation, we explore how the life energy Qi can flow more freely again. You will learn how to better perceive your energy system and how to support it in everyday life. This afternoon will give you space to let go, recharge and find balance.

What you will take away for yourself

• You will learn to better perceive your current energy states (e.g. excessive demands, tiredness, inner restlessness)
• You will understand which element in you currently needs to be strengthened or balanced
• You will be given simple exercises that you can use at home or in everyday life (e.g. for stress, sleep problems or lack of energy)
• You will learn how you can specifically support your body via meridians

We combine gentle movement, breathing and mindfulness with the knowledge of TCM. You will go through the 5 elements in a natural flow - just as they work in the body and influence each other.

What awaits you in the workshop

• A flowing yoga flow along the 5 elements that activates and grounds you at the same time
• Meridian stretches that specifically release tension and stimulate the flow of energy
• Yin & restorative yoga to calm and deeply relax your nervous system
• Breathing exercises that help you to quickly re-center yourself (also ideal for everyday life)
• Understandable insights into the 5-element teachings of TCM - explained in an everyday way
• Meditation & journaling to better recognize your own patterns and needs
• Tea, snacks and space to arrive and exchange ideas

You will not only go home relaxed, but with a concrete feeling for what is good for you in everyday life - and how you can bring yourself back into balance when something gets out of balance.

This retreat is for you if you...

• often feel stressed, tired or unbalanced
• want to understand your body better
• are looking for simple tools for more energy and inner peace
• want to consciously take time for yourself

Suitable for all levels - no previous experience necessary.