Wege zum Sein

I never would have thought that you could relieve so much stress and recover from everyday life in just one weekend... I felt much, much better after the weekend, both physically and mentally. Before that, I had been under constant stress and tension for years. I would recommend the seminar anytime and will definitely attend it again myself.

Since I had never been on a silent retreat before, this was a completely new experience for me. Any initial concerns I had were quickly dispelled. The atmosphere was very pleasant and reassuring. All in all, it was a wonderful experience for me, one that I would love to repeat and recommend to others. Thank you for this great weekend.

A well-rounded program with lots of variety. It was also great that nothing was mandatory. I really enjoyed the time and took a lot away with me. I have already recommended the seminar to others.

Thank you for the wonderful, mindful, and touching hours. For me, it was a course with a lot of depth and reflection. Thank you, Thomas. I'll keep at it, and it won't be my last course with you! Warm regards, Claudia

Very professional, knowledgeable, and personally very committed course instructors. Warm, authentic support throughout the entire course, available whenever needed! Thank you very much, I'll be happy to come back!

It was a really great experience and our teacher Florian was incredibly empathetic. This week has given me so much. Thank you for everything.

Hello everyone, I felt very comfortable and can highly recommend Wege zum Sein. I will book another course at the end of the year. What I didn't like so much was the accommodation.
It bothered me that the pets were kept in the catering kitchen. Coming from a catering background, I found this a little strange. But as I said, the benefits of the course outweigh this. Thank you very much and have a good start to the week. Marion Baur

Hello Thomas, We thought the seminar was very good overall—as we already mentioned in Germerode. It would have been helpful for us—especially Petra—if we had had a little more introduction to the topic in general. The terms "shares" and "self" were completely unfamiliar to us. This made it difficult to get started. That's why I only gave four stars for "execution." Best regards, Werner

I attended the silent retreat weekend with Thomas at the old forester's lodge in Germerode. It was an incredibly intense experience, in a POSITIVE sense, which actually helped me rediscover my inner peace. I discovered new aspects of myself and of my encounters with others. Despite the silence, I experienced a wonderful sense of community in such a loving house. I am truly grateful for this! I will definitely participate in another seminar!

It was wonderful in every way. Thomas did a great job guiding the silence, and the food at the forest lodge was amazing! I never would have thought that a weekend could be so relaxing. I'll definitely be doing that again. Highly recommended!

At times, the voice was too quiet and difficult to understand. After breaking the silence, I would have liked to have had more time to talk and exchange ideas with the group. We were together for a week and didn't even know each other's names... Since I only really arrived on the third day, I would have liked the retreat to have lasted 2-3 days longer.

I would particularly like to praise the choice of hotel, group size, and overall organization, which were all excellent. Thomas was always available as a contact person, and I got the most out of the individual sessions. What I would have liked to see more of was practical group work and everyday tips—it was almost exclusively meditation. Nevertheless, THANK YOU for everything.

I had an incredibly relaxing week, during which I was able to engage intensively with my thoughts and question my thought patterns. This led me to find an inner peace, relaxation, and contentment that I had never experienced before. Contrary to my expectations, I was never bored. I learned to enjoy quiet moments with full attention without worrying about yesterday or tomorrow.
The organization provided the ideal setting for my experiences, as everything necessary (meals, meditation times) was very clearly and consistently regulated, but there was also enough time between meditation sessions to go for a walk or drink tea on the couch and reflect on what I had experienced. Thomas guided us wonderfully through the week and the meditations with his calm manner. The combination of meditations was also very successful. Since the individual sessions rarely lasted longer than 30 minutes, there was a lot of variation between sitting/lying meditation, meditative walking (which I surprisingly enjoyed a lot during the retreat, even though you're basically just walking in a circle) and physical exercises.
The venue rounded off the experience perfectly. Bettenburg Castle is somewhat remote and therefore very quiet, and with chickens and peacocks roaming around, it exudes a very idyllic atmosphere that is very conducive to relaxation. I will definitely repeat the retreat and can highly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you find it difficult to relax and enjoy simple things.

It was a pleasure to participate again. The experience was and continues to be very enriching, and the beautiful weather in the snow created a truly extraordinary experience, together with the course instructor and the other participants. I am already looking forward to the next seminar.

The IFS meditation week was my fourth seminar with Wege zum Sein. Once again, Thomas confidently guided the group through the meditations with great empathy and humanity, while also imparting a wealth of basic and background knowledge. For me, it was yet another unique experience with myself. It will certainly not be my last seminar with Wege zum Sein.

It was a wonderful week full of experiences. For me, it was my first seminar with Wege zum Sein, but it certainly won't be my last. Thank you very much, Florian!

This was the third time I enjoyed the accompaniment of "Wege zum Sein" (Paths to Being) on a part of my life's journey. I feel that each time I am able to engage with myself more deeply, and each time I have been able to experience profound insights. This time, I am particularly grateful for the personal insights I was able to gain during the meditations. Insights that positively influence my thoughts and actions and somehow make my life more pleasant and easier – and this is noticeable in everyday life! Thank you! I was particularly impressed by Thomas' extremely professional, confident, and yet authentic manner with which he guided us—the whole group—through this intense week. At my own pace—in my own personal experience—I felt accompanied and supported at all times. With deep gratitude, Christian

This was the fourth time I attended a seminar by "Wege zum Sein" (Paths to Being), and once again it was an intense and enriching week in Balderschwang! Thomas's sensitive leadership and structured approach to this seminar are outstanding! He responded very well to the individual needs of the participants and gave an incredible amount. Now it's time to put what I've learned into practice, which is supported by the materials provided and the recorded meditations.

A great course that will definitely accompany me in my self-study for the next 8 weeks. The course was very well structured and the instructor was particularly good at responding to our great group. All in all, very authentic and mindful. Thank you.

It was my third seminar with Wege zum Sein. Each seminar took place at a different location and the choice of locations alone speaks for this provider. In their own way, all the locations have a good, warm atmosphere, so that you like to linger there and let the content sink in outside the seminar hours in peace and undisturbed.

About the seminar itself.
In his usual way, Thomas manages to guide the participants through the seminar content, meeting everyone where they are and creating a space in which everyone feels safe and can open up. Each participant is treated with respect and can act within the scope of their individual capabilities. There is no subtle pressure to communicate, for example (as I have experienced at other seminars). As a result, everyone can and is allowed to contribute to the seminar in their own way and a harmonious group atmosphere is created.

The seminar is well structured and I find the distribution between the practice sessions and the free time to be optimally balanced. The content is well-founded, a good mix between 'theory', practice time and joint reflection in the group.

Personally, I recommend attending the IFS meditation week seminar before this seminar if possible. The seminars are independent of each other and do not build on each other, but this seminar allows you to deepen the IFS seminar significantly and also discover further nuances and perspectives due to the connection with MSC. At least that's how it was for me.

In my view and experience, everyone gains a bit of quality of life and inner freedom by taking part in a seminar from Wege zum Sein. The high number of participants who had previously attended other seminars proves that others feel the same way.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Thomas for this seminar and also recommend the seminars that Florian leads without reservation.