Slow down, so your body can catch up
You know the silence and depth your TM and TM-Sidhi programme can reach. But when life gets full, it is the first thing to give: cut short, sometimes skipped, and even when you sit, a busy mind does not settle the way it used to.
This is what a retreat is for.
For two days your programme comes first, extended in a coherent group, in a quiet place where food, rest, and rhythm are looked after and there is nothing to plan. With that much room, it drops back into real depth and your body finally catches up. Around it, the days are built for recovery: good food, time outdoors, proper sleep, and quiet.
During these days together, you will have:
In addition, you will enjoy:
Participants often experience:
This retreat is for you if:
All you need is your TM-Sidhi programme and the wish to slow down and rest.
If you choose the Premium package, we recommend extending your stay by one to two days to allow time for a consultation at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre, on site at MERU.
Please bring comfortable clothing for meditation and the practice of Maharishi Yoga Asanas, along with something neat and dignified for the meetings.
Also recommended:
If there’s someone in your life who’s curious about meditation, this is a good weekend to bring them along. While you’re deepening your own practice, they can join the Learn TM retreat, held at MERU over the similar dates (19–23 August).
MERU was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s residence for 18 years. It offers a peaceful setting for personal and spiritual development, welcoming people from around the world. MERU is a living community, with Maharishi Vastu buildings and the international headquarters of the Transcendental Meditation organisation.
Address: MERU, Station 24, 6063 NP, Vlodrop, the Netherlands
Email: events@meru.international
You can stay in brand-new Maharishi Vastu rooms in the new Academy building, designed according to principles of natural law to support deep rest and clarity. The lecture hall, meditation spaces, and dining area are all within a few steps, allowing your stay and programme to unfold in one harmonious environment.
No accommodation,
meals included
Stay at MERU
Stay at MERU and enjoy wellness & personal care
Participation in the course / retreat / event
Organic vegetarian meals
Accommodation in a Vastu room or suite – single or shared occupancy
Welcome basket with Maharishi Ayurveda & VedAroma products
10% discount on Vaidya consultation (pulse reading), Abhyanga, Shirodara, Marma Therapy, Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems and Maharishi Aroma Therapy, Vedaroma and Ayurveda products during this retreat
One Vaidya consultation (pulse reading) with personal health advice, one Maharishi Ayurveda Marma Therapy, one Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems as well as 10% discount on all additional Ayurveda treatments during this retreat
Private airport transfer (Eind-hoven or Düsseldorf) as well as a personal host for coordi-nation and support
Early check-in or late checkout (subject to availability).
– Essential package –
No accommodation,
meals included
– Most popular –
Stay at MERU
– Limited availability –
Stay at MERU and enjoy wellness & personal care
– Essential package –
– Most popular –
– Limited availability –
MERU is located in Vlodrop, Station 24, The Netherlands, close to Düsseldorf Airport in Germany, as well as Eindhoven and Maastricht Aachen Airport in The Netherlands.
You can find detailed travel guidance, including recommended routes and transport options, on our travel information page. If you would like assistance with transport from the airport or train station, our MERU Travel Office at travel@meru.international will be happy to help arrange this.
For most in-residence courses, we recommend arriving a few hours before the course begins. The course start and end times are listed at the top of the page under the course title. Exact arrival and departure details will be shared after application.
Each course has its own rhythm, but in general the days are structured and immersive.
You can expect a balanced flow of knowledge sessions, morning and afternoon group programme, meals, and time to rest. The atmosphere is focused, yet relaxed.
Exact daily timings vary depending on the specific course. A detailed schedule is shared upon arrival.
All accommodation at MERU is built according to Maharishi Vastu architecture, designed to support rest, balance, and well-being in harmony with natural law. The rooms are located in a peaceful forest setting within the MERU campus.
You can choose between a single or double room. A detailed price breakdown is available in the application form. If you would like to share a room, you are welcome to book together with someone you know.
Each room includes a private bathroom. Bedding, towels, and basic toiletries are provided. Organic Ayurvedic vegetarian meals are served in the dining hall during your stay.
You can read more about accommodation here.
We understand that plans can change. Our standard cancellation and refund policy applies to all bookings. You can find full details here in Terms & Conditions.
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Start your application now and we look forward to welcoming you to MERU for deep rest, a settled nervous system, and renewed energy.
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