About Us
- - Welcome to Bad Antogast
    We welcome everyone to the European Yoga and Meditation Retreat Center of the Art of Living Foundation.
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  - History
    Bad Antogast is a small village located in the Black Forest in southwestern Germany, close to the French border and the city of Strasbourg.
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  - Founder
    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and peace ambassador.
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  - Team
    Meet our team
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  - Photo Gallery
    Beautiful images from the Retreat center
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Courses
- Introductory courses
  - Art of Living Happiness Programm
    The Art of being Happy: Discover your inner power and freedom - not as a concept but as a direct experience.
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  - Silence Retreat
    Combines guided meditations and breathing techniques (e.g. Sudarshan Kriya) with deep silence and rest. An inward journey in the silence of the pristine black forest.
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  - The Art of Meditation
    Effortless way to true relaxation through Meditation. Learn your personal meditation technique.
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  - Happy combo retreat (Meditation + Yoga + Ayurveda)
    Rejuvenate your body and mind with strengthening and relaxing yoga stretches, powerful breathing exercises and purifying Ayurveda treatments.
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  Advanced courses
  - The Art of Silence
    The "Art of SIlence" - course is a true holiday from being busy. It rejuvenates the body, relaxes the mind and rests the soul.
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  - DSN - Do Something Now
    DSN is a dynamic, lively and challenging course for all who want to make a difference in the world and master their lives.
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  - Sri Sri Yoga Deep Dive Retreat
    Treat yourself to a true vacation and dive deeper into the practice of Sri Sri Yoga. Asanas, meditation, relaxation and much more.
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  Courses for children and youth
  - Children (8-13 years): ART Excel
    ‘Art Excel’: All Round Training in Excellence. Children learn to deal with emotions, to find friends and how to work in a team.
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  - Teens (14 - 17 years) YES
    YES (Youth Empowerment Seminar) teaches important social skills, as well as how to take responsibility, alongside Yoga and breathing techniques.
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  - YES!+ (students, young adults from 18 years)
    YES!+ teaches practical tools for time management, public speaking, focus and creativity - alongside Yoga and breathing techniques.
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  Sri Sri Yoga
  - Sri Sri Yoga Foundation Program
    Sri Sri Yoga is a holistic hatha yoga concept, combining body exercises (Asanas), breathing techniques (Pranayama) and meditation (Dhyan).
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  - Sri Sri Yoga Deep Dive Retreat
    Treat yourself to a true vacation and dive deeper into the practice of Sri Sri Yoga. Asanas, meditation, relaxation and much more.
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  - Sri Sri Yoga advanced TTP
    Deepen your knowledge on the path of Yoga and learn to share it with others. This teacher training program is certified by the International Yoga Alliance and QCI.
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  Retreat Center Bad Antogast
  - Daily Program
    Just as we schedule our daily activities; the center, too, follows a certain schedule. Each day in the center is different and every moment spent here is filled with an ever-fresh, ever-new and an inexhaustible joy.
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  Teacher Training
  - Volunteer Training Program (VTP)
    Preparation for the Teacher Training course (TTC), and Requirement to participate in the TTC. Learn the basics of organizing courses, presentation, and strengthen your skills.
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  - Teacher Training Course (TTC)
    Deepen your knowledge and learn to share it with others. Prepare yourself to conduct the Art of Living Happiness Program and to teach Sudarshan Kriya®.
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  - Ayurvedic Cooking TTC
    Become a trainer for Ayurvedic cooking courses. Only for Pre - TTC or TTC graduates.
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  - Sri Sri Yoga advanced TTP
    Deepen your knowledge on the path of Yoga and learn to share it with others. This teacher training program is certified by the International Yoga Alliance and QCI.
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  Art of Living Courses all over Germany
  - Art of Living Courses all over Germany
    Courses, regular meetings and activities of the Art of Living in Germany.
Facilities
- - Youth Desk
    An innovative approach which provides practical tools that can improve personal and professional relationships and give you greater focus for both study and work.
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Projects
- - Euro a Day
    The Euro-a-Day Program provides for the education of children and youth in economically deprived regions.
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  - Gift a Smile
    Gift a Smile is an innovative school and service program for children and their communities in rural India
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  - Volunteer With Us
    Expand your mind. Challenge your concepts. In a friendly and caring atmosphere all are welcome to come learn about themselves, acquire new skills and expand their horizons.
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Your Stay
- - Accommodation
    Bad Antogast is a stylish building with its own architectural charm, located in the beautiful mountains of the Black Forest. The accommodation is simple yet comfortable with different options to suit your requirements.
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  - Nutrition
    We server vegetarian, heathy, nutritious, balanced, delicious food made of organic fresh vegetables, fruits and grain
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  - Sightseeing
    We welcome you to come to Bad Antogast for holidays or relaxing retreat following your own program and enjoy exciting Black Forest activities
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Contact
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  - How to Reach Us
    How to reach the Art of Living Retreat Center
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  - Guestbook
    Please provide your valuable feedback and your impressions about the European Art of Living International Center
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  - Support us!
    Support the project with donations and raising funds or Choose few days or weeks and spend an unforgettable time volunteering at ashram
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