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As a teacher, you hold the room. You read the group, carry the schedule, and make space for everyone else’s experience, often before your own. This retreat asks something different of you: nothing at all. No one to guide, no responsibility beyond your own practice. For a few days, you are simply among peers, not in charge of them.
During this retreat, you will experience:
The retreat is guided by experienced TM instructors, in a warm and supportive atmosphere. The language of the retreat is English.
Here is what you can expect from this retreat:
This retreat is designed for certified teachers of Transcendental Meditation who want to:
Optional wellness treatments and consultations at the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Centre may be available during your stay.
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
Phone: +31 475 53 8552
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).
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No accommodation,
meals included
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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 a few days where your own practice, at last, comes first.
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