Yoga Retreats in Belgium: 3 Wonderful Restorative Escapes

Discover three yoga retreats in Belgium, from a castle weekend in the Ardennes to a silent farmhouse stay in the Kempen. Find your reset.

If you are looking for some time to slow down and reset, especially around the New Year period, there here are three yoga retreats in Belgium. They range from a long weekend in a fairytale castle to a five-day stay in a renovated farmhouse. Each has a different way of helping you rest, so there is something for every kind of tired.

1. A castle weekend of yoga, sound and stillness in Durbuy

Inspiration from Within: 3-Day Yoga, Meditation and Mantra Retreat: Radhadesh, Château de Petite Somme, Petite Somme 5, 6940 Septon-Durbuy

Deep in the Belgian Ardennes stands the 12th-century Château de Petite Somme, home to the spiritual centre of Radhadesh. It is a rare place where European medieval architecture meets ancient Eastern traditions. The setting alone feels like stepping out of everyday life: a sanctuary in the middle of a lush forest, far from city noise.

This is the official retreat of Radhadesh, and it is one of the most popular yoga retreats in Belgium. The focus is on rejuvenation and inspiration, a gentle way to ease into a new season and let your thoughts and plans begin to flourish. The group is built on openness and non-judgement, which makes it easy to let go of whatever you have been carrying.

What your weekend includes:

• Four yoga classes in different styles: Hatha, Yin, Chakra and Vinyasa
• Mantra and sound healing, with a sound bath and singing bowls
• A meditative walk through the forest
• Deep guided meditation
• An Ayurveda session on using spices for your body type
• Creative expression through journaling, movement, dance or painting
• Two nights on site in the castle, with a visit to its interior
• Vegetarian meals from around the world

Best for: First-time retreat-goers, anyone who loves a touch of fairytale, and people who want spiritual depth without a long commitment.

=> Ready for a castle weekend? Check dates and book your place at Radhadesh

2. Say goodbye to 2026 at a New Year Retreat in the Ardennes

5-Day New Year 2027 Yoga and Meditation Retreat: Petite Somme 10, 6940 Durbuy

Some people celebrate the new year with noise and fireworks. Others would rather start it with clarity. This five-day retreat in the peaceful Ardennes is made for the second kind.

The idea is simple. Reflect on 2026 with gratitude, release what you no longer need, and begin 2027 with intention and joy. You will return home relaxed, energised and nourished, with a clearer sense of what you want the year to hold.

Nestled in the forest, the venue is a cosy residence designed for deep rest. You can choose single, twin/double or triple rooms and apartments. Bed linen and towels are provided, and the spacious yoga hall comes with mats, cushions and props, so you can travel light.

What your five days include:

• Four morning and three evening yoga practices
• Five guided meditations, each aligned with one of the five elements of nature
• Nature walks, self-guided forest baths and a Wish Tree ceremony
• A sound journey with Tibetan singing bowls
• A visit to a wellness spa in Durbuy
• A New Year workshop to plan your goals for 2027
• Three thematic yoga workshops, certified by Yoga Alliance, plus Runic reading and an Oracle card experience
• Four nights’ accommodation with three daily vegetarian or vegan meals, with an Ayurvedic twist

Why it works: This retreat answers the questions many of us quietly ask at the end of a year. Can I spend time without pressure and screens? Can I reconnect with nature? Can I stop thinking about what to cook? Here, the answer to all three is yes. You will also be surrounded by like-minded people, which often leads to the kind of conversations that stay with you.

Best for: Anyone craving a meaningful, screen-free way to close one year and open the next.

=> Want to welcome 2027 differently? Reserve your spot for the New Year retreat

3. Embodied silence: A five-day retreat in a farmhouse in the Kempen

5-Day Embodied Silence Yoga Retreat: De Zenhoeve, Nieuwkerk 19, 3282 Poppel

If the Ardennes is Belgium’s wooded, dramatic side, the Kempen is its calm, open one. Near the Dutch border, De Zenhoeve sits in a beautifully renovated farmhouse with a calm, atmospheric interior, surrounded by the nature reserve De Regte Heide. Everything about the place invites you to slow down.

The retreat is led by Yogalimbs, and what sets it apart is its therapeutic approach. Maarten, who is also a yoga therapist, guides each class with attention to body awareness rather than the perfect pose. What do you feel? How are your feet placed? Can you surrender to the moment, or do you hold on to control? Nothing is forced, and there is no pressure and no expectation.

What your stay includes:

• Two daily yoga sessions with a therapeutic perspective
• A yoga therapy workshop
• A “Metabolic Freedom” workshop
• A guided group walk through De Regte Heide
• Four nights’ accommodation in the farmhouse
• Daily chef-prepared meals
• After brunch, the afternoons are yours. You can join a workshop or simply enjoy your own space.

A thoughtful extra: After the retreat, Maarten offers every participant a one-to-one intake session in Ghent. It is a conversation about where you are in life and how yoga therapy might support you in a more targeted way, so the retreat does not have to end when you drive home.

Best for: People who want to go inward, anyone dealing with lingering tension, and those who prefer quiet and space over a packed programme.

=> Ready to slow all the way down? Learn more and book Embodied Silence in Poppel

Take the first step towards rest

You do not have to fly across the world to find a reset. Sometimes it is a two-hour drive away, waiting in a forest, a castle or a quiet farmhouse on the heath.

Whichever yoga retreats in Belgium you choose, you are giving yourself something rare: time without screens, pressure or a to-do list.

Denzil Walton

I created Discovering Belgium in 2011 to share the country’s hidden stories, fascinating places, and remarkable people. Through articles, photography, and audio walks, I share discoveries that reveal Belgium beyond the obvious. Hope you enjoy this site.