Mindfulness near Cologne and Düsseldorf · with Om

Mindfulness workshop near Cologne and Düsseldorf

A mindfulness seminar at Open Sky House in Leverkusen-Hitdorf, between Cologne and Düsseldorf on the Rhine. A day workshop or weekend with Om: guided meditation, body awareness, silence, and the step out of the stream of thoughts into the now.

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  • Day workshop · Sunday, 22 November 2026
  • Weekend · next date to follow
  • Hitdorf · Cologne & Düsseldorf
  • With Om · for beginners and experienced meditators
Om

“Realise deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.”

Eckhart Tolle

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness Day Workshop

22 November 2026 · with Om · Open Sky House, Hitdorf

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Loving Kindness. Opening the heart and compassion
Experiencing energy. Connect with the flow of your energy
Zen meditation. Let go of everything and become clear
Social meditation. Exploring together
Body awareness. Connecting with the inner body
Mindfulness in nature. Walking meditation on the Rhine

Introduction

What is it about?

This workshop invites you to step out of the stream of thoughts and into the stillness of the present moment. From an inner space of quiet we let go of what distracts us from simply being present — with an open heart and in the flow of life.

We begin with playful exercises to come from the head into the body, to let go and arrive fully in the here and now. Then we enter meditation step by step. We explore energy, body, mind, feelings and the deep beliefs that often shape life unnoticed.

Together we discover how to train awareness, so harmony and openness can grow on these levels, and how to let go of what no longer serves — developing more sensitivity for life and making room for stillness, peace and love.

“Realise deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.” — Eckhart Tolle
Meditation at Open Sky House

Clear and simple

Two formats

The same spirit — a different depth. The day workshop to get to know it, the weekend for more time to arrive.

Day workshop

Next dateSunday, 22 November 2026

Arrival 9:30 · start 10:00 · end 19:00

From the stream of thoughts into presence: exercises, guided meditation and room for silence — including a vegetarian lunch. Anyone who wishes can stay for the silent dinner.

Day workshop110 €
Reduced90 €
Students under 2775 €
Under 20free
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Weekend

Next datefollows once published

Friday evening to Sunday evening · incl. overnight stay and meals

More time to arrive and let go: yoga, meditation, silent walks, a sound journey and a closing circle. A shared room and meals are included; a single room is available for a surcharge.

Standard280 €
Reduced220 €
Students under 27190 €
Under 20free

Optional: a night before or after for €35 in the dormitory, meals included.

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Weekend

Weekend programme

A guide — exact times can vary slightly from date to date.

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Arrival

Friday

  1. ab 17:00 Arrival
  2. 19:00 Dinner
  3. 20:00 Silent walk
  4. 20:45 Guided meditation

Going deeper

Saturday

  1. 8:00 Yoga and meditation
  2. 9:00 Breakfast
  3. 10:30 Trust exercises and Zen meditation
  4. 12:30 Silent walk
  5. 13:30 Lunch
  6. 15:00 Body-based meditation
  7. 16:00 Tea break
  8. 16:30 Discovering the senses
  9. 18:00 Heart meditation
  10. 19:00 Silent dinner
  11. 20:30 Sound journey

Integration

Sunday

  1. 8:00 Yoga and meditation
  2. 9:00 Breakfast
  3. 10:30 Self-enquiry
  4. 11:30 Tea break
  5. 12:00 Sharing
  6. 13:00 Silent walk
  7. 13:30 Lunch
  8. 15:00 Letting-go practice
  9. 16:30 Bodywork and energy circle
  10. 18:00 Closing circle
  11. 19:00 Dinner (optional)

Sunday dinner is optional — anyone who wishes can stay for the meal.

Who it's for

Who is this workshop for?

A good fit

  • If you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and long for inner quiet
  • If you are drawn to Eckhart Tolle’s teaching and presence work
  • In life transitions, with stress or inner restlessness
  • With responsibility at work and in family, if you want more emotional intelligence, ease and self-confidence in daily life
  • If you are curious who you really are — beyond roles and stories
  • For beginners as well as experienced meditators

What you take with you

  • Relief from the constant stream of thoughts
  • Tools for more peace in daily situations and more loving connections
  • More awareness of what holds you back, and practices to loosen it
  • Practices that ground you at work, in family and in relationships
  • The felt experience that you are not alone in presence

Voices

Experiences in the workshop

  • Heart-opening
  • Arriving
  • Inspiring
  • Deeply moving
  • Powerful
  • Gratitude
At this mindfulness workshop I could sink into a deep, soothing quiet that calmed me gently from within. Every moment felt conscious, light and held. What remained was a quiet, warm contentment. — Kirstin Day Participants
I am so grateful that I got to experience this weekend. I learned and took so much with me, even though it was intense. Thank you 🙏 — Sina Weekend Participants
For me it was a meditation experience. I had not met this spirituality in other meditation spaces in the same way, and I really liked that. Om tried to meet each person where they are. — Dani Heintz Weekend Participants
Om opened meditation for me in a completely new way and inspired me to bring this path firmly into daily life. I am truly grateful. — Jens Day Participants
It was a striking Sunday, very quiet and deep. Thank you. I found many of the methods genuinely moving. — Stephan Day Participants
Thank you for your wonderful presence and the many guides toward self-love. Wow 🤗 — Daniela Weekend Participants
The weekend was a very interesting experience for me. Thank you for the lovely time. Weekend Participants
An incredibly refreshing and heart-opening day. The exercises reveal something I have missed for a long time and want to bring back into my life. — Erik Day Participants
Om creates a space in which each person’s presence becomes tangible and visible. He accompanies participants gently, step by step, into an inner quiet where the heart opens and only the moment counts. However stressed or tense they were in the morning — at the end of the day everyone goes home with a soft smile. — Tobias Day Participants
There is a nice balance of guidance, self-discovery, and pauses to recover. I enjoyed the painting and the sound journey a lot, and also the inquiry with the question “Wer bin ich?” and the yin yoga session. — Leigh Weekend Participants
A heartfelt thank you for this wonderful workshop. I am very grateful to have shared this weekend, and for the deep, honest encounters. I took a lot of inspiration with me, came a little closer to myself, and felt wonderfully guided throughout. I especially loved the trust exercises: letting go of control for once and discovering the world anew with closed eyes, like a child. I was fully present with what I was doing. The thoughts were gone, without my having to try. Being with people who care about the same things nourishes me deeply and makes me very happy. — Eila Weekend Participants
A beautiful place to arrive with yourself. The shared silence and the feeling of belonging were very powerful and helped me find inner quiet again. I returned to daily life stronger and clearer. — Frauke Day Participants
Om
Om with a participant Om and Arun

Guidance

With Om

Om began his meditation journey 10 years ago in a Buddhist monastery in Sri Lanka. Since then he has joined many retreats with different spiritual teachers, to deepen his practice and understanding.

For seven years he has lived in the Open Sky House community and found his teacher there in John David. He creates a space in which presence can be felt — gently, playfully and clearly.

“True peace is not something you find — it is what remains when you stop searching.” — John David
“The power to create a better future is contained in the present moment: you create a good future by creating a good present.” — Eckhart Tolle

Impressions

Practical

The place

The workshop takes place at Open Sky House — on the bank of the Rhine in Hitdorf, between Cologne and Düsseldorf.

Open Sky House
Rheinstr. 54
51371 Hitdorf

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Open Sky House on the Rhine in Hitdorf

Registration

Workshop with Om

Mindfulness Day Workshop · 22 November 2026

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Email: om@openskyhouse.org

Day workshop

Next dateSunday, 22 November 2026

Arrival 9:30 · start 10:00 · end 19:00

  • incl. vegetarian lunch110 €
  • Reduced90 €
  • Students under 2775 €
  • Participants under 20free

Anyone who wishes can stay for the silent dinner.

Weekend

Next datefollows once published

Friday evening to Sunday evening

  • Standard, incl. shared room and meals280 €
  • Reduced220 €
  • Students under 27190 €
  • Participants under 20free

Single room for a surcharge. Optional night before or after for €35 in the dormitory, meals included.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is mindfulness and how can I learn it?

Mindfulness means noticing the present moment instead of staying in the stream of thoughts. In daily life that shows up between work, family and the next appointment. In the seminar we practise it with guided meditation, body awareness and silence.

What can I expect from a mindfulness seminar at Open Sky House?

Guided meditation, body awareness, silence and sharing. We begin with playful exercises to come from the head into the body, then enter meditation step by step.

Which mindfulness exercises do we learn in the workshop?

Loving-kindness, to open the heart and compassion. Experiencing energy and connecting with your own flow. Zen meditation, to let go and become clear. Social meditation as exploring together. Body awareness, connecting with the inner body. Mindfulness in nature as walking meditation on the Rhine.

Is the mindfulness workshop also suitable for beginners?

Yes. No previous experience is needed. Om leads playfully from the head into the body and then into meditation. Experienced meditators are welcome too.

Where does the mindfulness seminar near Cologne and Düsseldorf take place?

At Open Sky House, Rheinstr. 54, 51371 Leverkusen-Hitdorf, on the Rhine between Cologne and Düsseldorf. Not in Cologne city centre.

How do I reach Open Sky House from Cologne or Düsseldorf?

The house is in Leverkusen-Hitdorf, between the two cities. The address is Rheinstr. 54, 51371 Leverkusen-Hitdorf. Under The place on this page, the link opens the route in Google Maps.

What is the difference between the day workshop and the mindfulness weekend?

The day workshop runs from 10:00 to 19:00, arrival 9:30, and includes a vegetarian lunch. The weekend runs from Friday evening to Sunday evening, with more time to arrive, and includes a shared room and meals. A single room is available for a surcharge.

What does it cost and what is included?

Day workshop: €110, reduced €90, students under 27 pay €75, including a vegetarian lunch. Weekend: €280, reduced €220, students under 27 pay €190, including a shared room and meals. Participation is free under 20. An extra night in the dormitory is €35 including meals.

Who leads the seminar and what meditation experience does Om bring?

Om. He began his meditation journey 10 years ago in a Buddhist monastery in Sri Lanka and has since taken part in many retreats. He has lived at Open Sky House for seven years and found his teacher there in John David.

How can I keep practising mindfulness in daily life after the seminar?

The exercises — meditation, body awareness and mindful walking — are meant to be continued at work, in the family and in relationships. Anyone who wishes can come to another date.