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New Era of Me New Year Detox Retreat January 


16th - Janury 19th, 2025

with Debby Reuter, Lena Ostermann & Larissa Giers

ZENIYO, BRUEGGE, SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN (GER)



Embrace the quiet beauty of winter and take time for a true reset. In the serene setting of Zeniyo in Brügge, surrounded by peaceful, natural landscapes, this 4-day detox retreat offers you a sanctuary for reflection and renewal.

Here, we’ll create the space to release physical and mental tension, inviting you into a state of stillness and clarity for the new year.

This experience weaves together detoxifying Jivamukti Yoga, gentle mobility practices, and soothing guided meditations with the healing power of nature. Winter walks through tranquil surroundings invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Relax and revitalize in the spa and sauna, where you can unwind fully, and enjoy therapeutic massages designed to support your detox journey and encourage deep release.

Nourishing, plant-based detox cuisine, thoughtful practices, and intentional stillness help you reset your mind, body, and spirit. Step away from daily demands and into this peaceful retreat where every element is crafted to refresh your energy and inspire balance, giving you the clarity to begin anew.

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Yoga & Mediation

Sound Healing

Massagen & 
Spa

Detox Cuisine

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"BEAUTY SURROUNDS US, BUT USUALLY WE NEED TO BE WALKING IN A GARDEN TO KNOW IT." "- RUMI

ZENIYO

Nestled in the timeless beauty of Brügge, Zeniyo is a sanctuary designed for those seeking balance, stillness, and renewal. Surrounded by lush landscapes and calming natural elements, Zeniyo provides a space where each guest can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.

The architecture and design of Zeniyo invite you into an atmosphere of calm and quietude, where the sounds of nature and the gentle flow of light fill every corner. Thoughtfully created spaces—spacious yoga studios, tranquil meditation room, and restorative wellness areas—blend seamlessly with the beauty of the outdoors, providing the ideal backdrop for deep relaxation and healing.

Zeniyo's spa, with its inviting sauna, Hot tub and serene massage rooms, offers guests a holistic approach to well-being. Here, the focus is on creating a journey inward, where you can embrace the soothing power of stillness, refresh your spirit, and restore a deep sense of balance. Whether through winter walks in the surrounding nature or moments spent unwinding in the spa, Zeniyo is a place to retreat, reset, and return to the essence of who you are.

Debby Reuter
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Debby is an 875-hour certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, Lifestyle Medicine Expert, Health Coach, and the founder of W.H.Y. Retreats. She holds a certification in Lifestyle Medicine from Harvard Medical School and is a qualified Nutrition and Health Coach as well as a Menopause Consultant. As the yoga instructor for the HSV Soccer Club, Debby is dedicated to bringing accessible, well-rounded wellness practices to a broad range of students.

Her journey in yoga began after traveling the world, where she studied with inspiring teachers across diverse yoga traditions. She ultimately found her spiritual home in Jivamukti Yoga, training with Moritz Ulrich and Yogeswari, and later completing a 500-hour apprenticeship with her mentor, Mitch Burnett, in Barcelona. When not leading retreats, Debby teaches at her own W.H.Y. Studio in Hamburg, where she specializes in yoga and mobility classes for men.

Debby’s approach to teaching is rooted in creating a calm, focused atmosphere, allowing her students to be fully present in their practice. With her clear, gentle voice and precise alignment cues, she guides students through mindful movement and challenging sequences that foster resilience and balance. Her classes, offered in both English and German, are designed to empower people to take a meaningful pause from their busy lives, supporting healthy and mobile lifestyles for well-aging.




Teaching Language: English 

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Larissa Giers

Private Chef and Sound Healing

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Most of her Life Larissa worked in the Fashion Industry. The travels and opportunities allowed her as a passionated observer and dedicated student to cultivate her love and passion for beauty healing practices and holistic lifestyle.

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Fuelled by a profound understanding of functional nutrition, Larissa crafts culinary marvels in her kitchen. Inspired by the ebb and flow of the seasons and nurtured by her own vegetable garden, her creations are a symphony of taste and nourishment. Through private events and retreats, she extends an invitation to others to embark on this sensory journey, unlocking the healing vibrations of wholesome foods and enriching both body and spirit.

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Larissa has a life long Yoga practice herself, is a certified 200 Yoga teacher and  additionally completed a training in alchemy crystal bowls.

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She is very passionated about creating a holistic approach to physical & mental wellbeing and sharing this vision with new and old friends through retreats and weekends in nature.

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Lena Ostermann 


Lena is more than just the typical skin therapist. She is a passionate and empathetic woman who is on a mission to make people feel good in their own skin.
Based in Hamburg Lena works part-time as a professional skin therapist in a dermatological center, renowned for her magical hands and empathetic approach, using influences of ancient wisdom and modern science.

Lena believes that true beauty came from within and that a healthy mind and body were just as important as a glowing skin. So, she became a certified personal trainer and yoga teacher to help her clients achieve a holistic sense of well-being.

Lena is guided by the belief that movement and touch are medicine and the best practice is the one that reconnects you more with yourself.
In her sessions Lena will work to create a nurturing, non-judging environment that invites you to deepen your relationship with your own well-being.

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Nourishment

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Experience the essence of beautiful simplicity and earthly wholeness in every bite at our retreat. Each serving is a culmination of honoring the entire journey, from farm to table. We meticulously source the finest organic regional ingredients, ensuring our dishes are not only nutrient-rich but also bursting with flavor.

 

Indulge in our daily nourishing Detox Cuisine with breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Larissa Gries.

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At our W.H.Y. Retreats, expect flavoursome, plant-based, nutrient-rich, and mostly gluten-free, sugar-free offerings, brimming with fresh, authentic, and natural flavours. The Detox Cuisine will be Sugar and gluten-free, diary free, less salt and not alcohol and coffein,



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Daily Itinerary



We invite you to be part of our community and the program we carefully curated for our group as we come together for these 4 days at this Zen place. But we also want to give you enough space to enjoy time to yourself, focus on your own personal journey to well-being and life at a slower pace.


 


 

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Booking​

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questions & reservations | info@whyretreats.com
 
To confirm your spot we ask for a 400 EUR non-refundable deposit.

Remaining amount is due by December 28th, 2024.

 




Before applying, please read our terms and conditions here.

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