


7 days
12 person retreat
Highlights
In the ancient Bavarian Forest
Shamanic Breathwork
Fire Ceremony
Water and other rituals
Workshops to remove limiting beliefs
Somatic healing work
Forest bathing
Releasing Limiting Beliefs
100% transformation guarantee
Details
Rooted & Rising is a 7-day transformational retreat held in the heart of the ancient Bavarian Forest, Germany, one of Europe's oldest and most pristine wilderness areas. This is not a holiday or a passive wellness experience. It is an active, deeply supported return to yourself. The retreat is designed for ambitious professionals who have built successful careers and lives on the outside, yet feel a quiet disconnection within; tired of performing, holding it all together, and running on empty. Through a carefully layered programme of Shamanic Breathwork, Myofascial Release Yoga, somatic healing, fire, cacao and water ceremonies, guided inner work, and forest immersion, you will shed what no longer serves you and reconnect with the version of yourself that has been waiting underneath. Every day follows an intentional rhythm of depth and integration, moving through morning grounding practices by a forest waterfall, ceremonial afternoon sessions, and evening sharing circles under an open sky. The ancient forest is not just the backdrop; it is your co-facilitator. You will be held in an intimate group of up to 12 participants, staying at the Spirit & Spa Birkenhof am Elfenhain, a 4-star superior wellness hotel nestled in the forest, offering 4,000 m² of spa facilities, organic cuisine, and 20,000 m² of enchanted gardens and forest grounds. Your guide is Elli, an international transformation guide, Shamanic Breathwork Master Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Myofascial Release Yoga teacher with 15 years of corporate leadership experience. Her approach is compassionate yet direct, spiritual yet structured; a rare blend that makes this work both deeply felt and practically grounded. You will leave rooted, clear, light, and more powerfully yourself. I am so confident in the depth of this work that if you fully show up, attend every session, engage openly, and still feel no shift by the end, I will refund the portion of your payment attributed to my facilitation. No retreat should be a leap of blind faith. Find details in the FAQ section.
Venue
Spirit & SPA Birkenhof am Elfenhain
4.7 ★ 910 Reviews

Experience the 4-star superior wellness hotel Birkenhof am Elfenhain as a source of strength. In harmony with nature. In harmony with yourself. Creating moments of well-being and unforgettable days for you is our passion. So you can return home with a smile on your face and look forward to your next Birkenhof wellness holiday. The Birkenhof is the place for your very own personal getaway: a holiday for two or with a friend. Relax in the 4.000 sqm wellness area or enjoy culinary delights in the "GaumenZauber" restaurant. Fasting holidays or yoga retreats. Everything is perfectly arranged for you! The Birkenhof wellness hotel at the Elfenhain is simply "magical.mystical." and above all "human..."
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Meals

Not included - self catered
A holiday at the Birkenhof Wellness Hotel also includes a very special culinary journey. They ensure this with their colorful and diverse Birkenhof 3/4 cuisine with fresh and regional products. Start your day with a delicious Breakfast Buffet that leaves nothing to be desired. In the afternoon you can enjoy the varied afternoon buffet and refreshment. 5-course menu and varied buffet evenings are the culinary highlight in the evening. Special details make the Birkenhof kitchen from: - Fresh herbs from our own herb garden - In summer, salads from our own raised beds - Numerous regional suppliers of bread & baked goods, meat & sausage, vegetables - Natural products from 5-Elemente-Versand, Ökoring and Bioking - Vegan and vegetarian dishes according to their partner “Gourmet Vital”, the vital gourmet cuisine according to the teachings of ancient world cultures and local health teachings
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Host

Elli Fruehwirth
Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Elli is an international transformation guide, energy healer, and yoga teacher based in Bali. Originally from Austria, she spent 15 years in the corporate and start-up tech world—from Business Analyst...
Certified Yoga Instructor
Accreditation has been verified
2 languages
English and Deutsch
Teaching for 8 months
Joined Insight Timer in Jul 2025
What's Included
7 days of transformational programme with expert facilitation by Elli
Shamanic Breathwork
Fire, cacao, water ceremonies
Meditations
Shamanic Drum Journeys
Forest Bathing
Yoga (Myofascial Release, Yin Yoga, Flow Yoga)
Workshops (Limiting beliefs, inner child healing, ...)
Group airport transfers; Munich MUC pick-up Aug 17 & drop-off Aug 23
One post-retreat integration call to anchor your transformation in daily life
Not Included
Accommodation
Meals (included in hotel room rate)
Spa (included in hotel room rate)
Travel insurance
Visa to enter Germany
Personal expenses (e.g. spa treatments)
FAQs
Guest requirements
Please book your own room at the retreat venue
If you are pregnant or have any health concerns around heart, lung, blood pressure, prescription medication, please reach out before booking to discuss suitability.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
