May 13 Self-Love Retreat - Ascension at the Hermitage in Switzerland

Join a gentle 5-day Hermitage self-love retreat with Madhukar in Switzerland, created as an intimate space for inner exploration, clarity, and heart-centered renewal.

Discover your true Self and the freedom that already lives within you. This retreat invites you to turn inward and reconnect with your deepest nature, opening the way to joy, authenticity, and a natural sense of happiness. Through supportive guidance and meditative stillness, you are encouraged to meet your inner world with honesty and ease.

A Transformative 5-Day Experience

Over the course of five days, you will be held in a quiet, focused atmosphere where introspection and silence create space for real insight. Madhukar’s Satsangs offer clarity, love, and perspective, helping you recognize your own freedom and the possibility of living with greater peace and presence.

During the retreat, you will:

• Take part in daily Satsangs with Madhukar
• Receive answers to questions about your true Self
• Experience self-love, inner freedom, and renewed presence
• Develop greater clarity and connection to your inner being
• Share joyful, silent presence with like-minded participants
• Enjoy walks along the scenic Rhine and through the mystical Black Forest

Retreat benefits

• Deepen your connection to your true Self and inner heart
• Receive guidance and insight from an Advaita Master
• Renew mind, heart, and spirit from the comfort of your own space
• Learn to live with joy, freedom, and authenticity
• Be part of a supportive online spiritual community

This intimate retreat takes place in Madhukar’s Hermitage overlooking the mighty Rhine in Switzerland. The setting, together with his guidance, creates a safe and nurturing atmosphere for love and self-love. The blend of Satsang, meditative silence, and introspective support offers a profound opportunity to open the heart and recognize the freedom that is already present.

This is a gentle invitation to awaken to your true nature, experience inner peace, and learn how to live an enlightened life anywhere, anytime.

Schedule

The Self-Love Retreat over Ascension runs from Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to Sunday, May 17, 2026.

May 13–17, 2026

• Satsang: varied daily rhythm
• Wednesday: 8 pm
• Thursday–Saturday: 11 am + 8 pm
• Sunday: 11 am + 4 pm
• Healing Yoga: 9–10 am CET, daily from May 14 onwards
• Languages: English · German · Dutch
• Daily rhythm: morning Healing Yoga · Satsangs · spacious free time
• Highlight: guided hike in the Black Forest, weather permitting
• Pace: intimate and focused, ideal for cultivating self-love and inner clarity
• Best for: those ready to dissolve self-doubt and reconnect with their inherent worth

Registration

• Early Bird Offer
• Book by April 13, 2026, and save 75 €
• Participation: 730 € (regularly 780 €)
• Student participation upon request
• All prices are for the program only

Your peace of mind

We understand that choosing a retreat is an important decision. Claudia is available to answer questions about logistics and what to expect, so you can arrive with confidence and clarity.

Arrival

The Hermitage, Laufenburg

Situated on the border between Germany and Switzerland, the Hermitage offers easy access from both sides and beautiful views of the Rhine.

• By car: From Germany, take the A81 or A5 toward the Swiss border. Laufenburg is easily reached via the B34 along the Rhine.
• Parking: Free public parking is available on the German side of town.
• By train: Laufenburg (Baden) in Germany is a short walk over the picturesque old Rhine bridge or a taxi ride away. Laufenburg (CH) in Switzerland is also a short walk or taxi ride from the venue.
• By air: Zurich Airport (ZRH) is approximately 1 hour by car or train. EuroAirport Basel (BSL) is also approximately 1 hour by car or train.
• Need assistance? Claudia is happy to help plan your journey for a smooth and peaceful arrival.

Accommodation

A range of well-priced hotels and guesthouses is available nearby, especially on the German side of the border town of Laufenburg in Aargau, Switzerland.