Germany Retreat · Summer 2026
A small-group retreat in Germany using Five Animals Qigong and Meihua Quan to help you feel focused, grounded, and like yourself again.
A small-group retreat in Germany using Five Animals Qigong and Meihua Quan to help you feel focused, grounded, and like yourself again.
Only 5 Places Left
This retreat is designed for people who carry a lot, give a lot,
and rarely pause long enough to reset.
You feel mentally tired or overwhelmed
Your energy stays low, even after rest
Your mind struggles to switch off
You’ve been pushing for too long
You feel disconnected from yourself
You want clarity, calm, and renewed direction
Most people who come here are not beginners in life.
They are capable, responsible, and used to handling a lot.
The mind becomes overloaded
The body stores tension
Energy becomes inconsistent
If you already feel the signs, waiting rarely changes anything.
A true reset doesn’t happen by accident. It requires space, structure, and the right environment to restore properly.
Your posture is aligning.
Your breath is deepening
Your balance is stabilizing
Your endurance is expanding
This retreat is built around two time-tested systems designed to restore energy,
sharpen focus, and strengthen the body from within.
Restoring energy flow, breath, mobility, and internal balance.
Building structure, coordination, discipline, and mental focus.
Train the Whole System
Posture, balance, movement, strength without tension, learning how to stand and move correctly.
Reducing reactivity, stabilising attention, building internal calm.
Staying steady under pressure, adapting without losing your center.
Posture, balance, movement, strength without tension, learning how to stand and move correctly.
Reducing reactivity, stabilising attention, building internal calm.
Staying steady under pressure, adapting without losing your center.
Restore physical energy and vitality
Release accumulated stress and tension
Reconnect with calm, clarity, and presence
Develop deeper body awareness
Leave with practical tools for daily life
This retreat is designed not only for the days you spend here,
but for the lasting impact it creates afterward.
20+ hours of guided sessions with Shaolin masters.
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20+ hours of guided sessions with Shaolin masters.
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Our Strengths
Nestled in the leafy outskirts of Wolfsburg, Hotel & Restaurant Brackstedter Mühle offers a rare blend of historic character and modern comfort.
Set within a building more than 600 years old, the hotel preserves original wooden beams, timeless architecture, and a calm atmosphere that encourages rest.
Around 50 thoughtfully designed rooms, peaceful surroundings, and warm hospitality create the ideal environment to recover, train, and reconnect.
This retreat is guided by Shifu Shi Yan Jun, a 34th-generation Shaolin-trained monk.
The training comes from a complete traditional lineage, carefully translated for modern life.
No performance.
No spectacle.
Just real practice.
Senior Master
International Shaolin Temple Yunnan Ambassador
Shifu Shi Yanbo is a 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Disciple of Songshan Shaolin Temple and a 17th Generation Meihua Quan disciple devoted to spreading Shaolin and Meihua Quan heritage worldwide. She leads the cultural education curriculum, teaching Mandarin, Chinese culture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine as part of the Shaolin learning path.
Shaolin Lineage
Meihua Quan Lineage
Senior Master
Technical Mastery & Martial Philosophy
Shifu Yu’s teachings reflect both deep technical mastery and profound understanding of martial philosophy.
Traditional Lineage
Master Yu is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:
Senior Master
Shaolin Master & Weapons Specialist
Shifu Shi Yanlin is highly skilled in Shaolin, Meihua Quan, Chen Style Taiji Quan, single sword, Spring-Autumn broadsword, nice-section whip, rope dart, and praying Mantis boxing.
Traditional Lineage
Master Shi Yanlin (Xu) is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:
Senior Master
Martial Arts Expert & Combat Specialist
Shifu Yang is highly skilled in Shaolin, Meihua Quan, Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing), Xingyi Quan, Buddhist Boxing, Paired hammer, Hong Quan, broadsword, crescent hairpin. Member of Chines Force specialised in grappling and combat.
Traditional Lineage
Master Yang is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:
Master
Young Shaolin Master & Martial Arts Instructor
Shifu Shi Hengfei is a young Shaolin master trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and Meihua Quan under Shifu Shi Yanjun. He is highly skilled in Shaolin fist, the 18 traditional weapons, acrobatics, animal forms, the nine-section whip, Miao Dao, Baji Quan, and sword techniques. Dedicated to both training and teaching, he is committed to sharing authentic Shaolin martial arts with his students.
Traditional Lineage
Master Shi Henfei is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:
| Package | Early Bird ( Until 15th April) | Regular | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Room ( Single bed 100cm) 1 Person | £1,560 | £1,860 | All training, meals, T-shirt, sauna |
| Single Room ( Double bed ) 1 Person | £1,650 | £1,960 | Same inclusion + larger bed |
*Suitable for all levels – Martial Arts styles: Qigong, Meihua Quan
Check-in after 15:00 | Starting Time on Sunday, 26th of July – 15:00 | Ending Time on 1st of August – 11:00
Only 5 Rooms Left! Secure yours before rates increase
Real people
Not overnight transformations — but real shifts people notice early.
49 & 11 Years Old, 2 Weeks of Training
32 Years Old, 1 Month of training
46 Years, Old, 1 Week of Training
40 Years Old, 6 Months of Training
2 Weeks of Training
34 Years Old, 5 Days of Training
How your Day Looks like
You’re not paying for activities.
You’re investing in:
Most people arrive tired and leave feeling like themselves again.
Yes.
Most participants:
The group is small and supportive.
Many people do.
This is a shared experience, but also a personal one.
You won’t feel out of place.
No experience is needed.
Everything is guided step by step.
We serve fresh, seasonal, and locally inspired German cuisine, prepared with care and a focus on balance and nourishment. Our meals feature high-quality regional ingredients and are designed to support both vitality and relaxation during your stay.
We’re happy to accommodate food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary requirements whenever possible. Simply let us know your needs in advance, and our kitchen team will do their best to provide suitable options for you.
Yes — you can absolutely arrive at the retreat via public transport. Here’s how:
Take the train to Wolfsburg, then either take a taxi directly to Hotel & Restaurant Brackstedter Mühle, or catch bus 212 to the stop “Zum Badekoth”. From there it’s an approx. 800 m walk to the hotel. brackstedter-muehle.de
If you arrive by plane at Hannover Airport, take the public line to Hannover main station, then train to Wolfsburg and proceed as above. brackstedter-muehle.de