Workshops that change the way you move through the day.
We offer hands-on sessions for teams, schools, laboratories and communities, ranging from 90 minutes to two days in length.
A workshop story (so you can recognize the work)
It is the first period of the day at a secondary school. The room is noisy, phones are ringing and attention is scattered. Rather than starting with solutions, we fall in love with the problem: stress before exams, pressure from home and the feeling that your head won't stop. Then we stand up and do a short sequence of exercises to warm up and loosen up — jumping jacks, lunges, arm circles and a few Kima squats — just enough to get us going again.
We spend one mindful minute focusing on our breathing, and later, those who want it can try a longer body scan. The room softens. We practise Box Breathing (3–3–3–3), providing a tool for moments of panic that doesn't require an app.
Now we change our perspective. In the 'two lenses' exercise, pairs take on a positive and a negative perspective on the same traffic jam and notice how stance and story co-create mood — and that they have a choice. We then use a simple model to frame stress (what the brain does under load and how appraisal changes the experience) and map a real school-day moment together. Between rounds, we perform tiny resets: unclenching our hands, widening our gaze and exhaling more slowly. There is no contact or drama, just orientation.
To make attention tangible, we slow down enough to eat a single raisin with full awareness — everyone laughs, and then notices how "the same thing" can feel different when it is actually attended to. A short yin and yang exercise helps everyone to see the bigger picture: life is dynamic, not black and white; your 'grey' is yours to find and accept.
We practise identifying the change: as a group, we count to twenty without interrupting one another — it only works when we listen. Before closing, each student writes one line in a mindful journal: what they are grateful for; a small boundary they will try to set; or one cue they will keep for the week. Some choose to practise progressive muscle relaxation in the evening, while others focus on their breathing or stance. Everyone leaves with one practical tool and a next step that works for them.
Examples for Workshops
Healthy Movement at Work: Energy Beyond the Desk
Sitting has become the default posture of our time, yet our bodies are designed to move. In this workshop, we explore how simple movement practices drawn from martial arts, functional training, and health psychology can be incorporated into everyday working life. Participants will learn how posture, breathing and micro-movements can reduce fatigue, prevent pain and even improve focus. The goal is not athletic performance, but rather sustainable energy, so that work feels less like strain and more like flow.
- 5-minute movement routines that fit into any workday
- Posture and breathing cues for energy & stress reduction
- Designing workplaces that support health, not wear it down
Conflict as Energy: Resolving Without Defeating
Most people see conflict as either a problem to be avoided or a fight to be won. In martial arts, however, conflict is a teacher. It reveals tension, fear and the potential for a new equilibrium. This workshop redefines conflict as a form of energy that can be channelled rather than repressed. Through embodied exercises, role play and reflective dialogue, participants will learn how to de-escalate situations, stand firm without being aggressive and open up space for solutions that respect everyone involved.
- Recognize patterns that fuel escalation
- Tools to stay grounded & calm under pressure
- Practice turning confrontation into dialogue
From Idea to Impact: Designing Innovation Labs & Accelerators
Innovation does not emerge from pressure; it flourishes where people feel safe to explore, challenge and experiment. Drawing on years of experience in social innovation, education and martial arts philosophy, this workshop explores how to design environments conducive to innovation, such as labs, incubators, accelerators and hackathons. Participants will learn how to balance structure with freedom so that creativity can flourish and turn into real, scalable outcomes.
- Core design principles for labs, hackathons & accelerators
- Methods to move from ideas to prototypes to action
- How to sustain innovation beyond the event
Formats
| Format | Duration | Delivery | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive session | 90 min | On-site / Online | Teams, educators, communities |
| Half-day | 4 h | On-site / Online | Deep practice + reflection |
| 1-day | 6-7 h | On-site | Offsites, PD days, retreats |
| 2-day | 12-14 h | On-site | Deep-dive + integration lab |
| x-days | open | On-site | labs, incubators, accelerators, hackathons |
Tailored to your context. Nothing off the shelf. We co-design each talk with you — goals, tone, story emphasis, level of interaction, duration, and language pace. We also adapt the micro-practice for accessibility and room setup.
How we work
Tailored, not templated. We co-design every talk with you. Here's how it works:
- Discovery (20–30 min)
- Purpose and outcomes: What should change for your audience?
- Audience and tone: roles, language, pace and sensitivities.
- Context and constraints: time, hybrid/online format, room layout and audio-visual equipment.
- Success check: how will we know it worked?
- Deliverable: A short recap email with the proposed angle and next steps.
- Co-design (outline & practice)
- We will shape a talk outline (story arc and one or two examples) and choose one micro-practice that people can safely try in their seats without contact.
- We adapt the wording, pace and accessibility (e.g. no standing; shoulder-friendly variants).
- We confirm the A/V and stage flow. The slides are minimal and optional.
- Deliverables: one-page outline, up to two tweak options and a simple speaker rider.
- Delivery (on site or online)
- Arrival and check-in: sound, lighting, slides (if applicable) and room setup.
- Room warm-up: a 60–90 second attention reset (invitation-based and non-contact).
- Talk: warm, grounded and practical, with one key takeaway.
- Q&A or conversation: plain language, time-honoured.
- The deliverable is a talk that lands — story + practice + takeaway.
- Integration (optional, recommended)
- Within 48 hours, provide a one-page document with key cues and one micro-ritual.
- A short online Q&A session for your team (20–30 minutes).
- Follow-up options include a workshop, office hours or a coaching session.
- Deliverables: PDF handout, link list and next-step suggestion.
Accessibility: All practice is non-contact and invitation-based. We offer seated and no-standing variants and can adapt to your room.
Our approach
Clear frames provide the freedom to learn.
We hold talks with the same humane standards that guide our retreats.
- Equal dignity: there is no one above or below; we relate at eye level.
- Confidentiality: stories are handled carefully; we share our own stories, not others'.
- Non-contact, invitation-based practice: you can opt out at any time without providing an explanation.
- Inclusion and access: we adapt language, pace and posture.
- Sober sessions: clarity and safety first.
- Photo/devices: no recordings; photos only with explicit permission.
- If harm occurs, we pause, acknowledge it and restore safety.
Logistics & Venue
- Room booked (quiet, movable chairs; circle/horseshoe possible)
- Open floor area (~2–3 m² per person) cleared
- Flipchart/whiteboard + markers ready; sticky notes/cards available
- A/V contact named; headset/lavalier or handheld mic checked
- Projector/screen (HDMI/USB-C) tested; clicker (optional)
- Water available; break timing aligned
- Online/Hybrid: screen-share + spotlight; breakout rooms enabled; room mic for Q&A
- Photo/recording policy agreed (no filming during practice)
- Accessibility notes shared (seated variants, captions, access route)
Bring balance and presence where it matters.
