A Path Remembered
Some paths don't appear on maps.
They emerge when we pause, take a deep breath, and remember that life is about more than just speed and noise.
Our retreats and courses offer an opportunity for renewal, providing a chance to reconnect with calm strength, clear presence, and inner alignment.
One path, three doorways
Think of these retreats and courses as thresholds.
You arrive bearing the burden of your daily life. Through movement, silence and authentic community, you gradually release what no longer serves you. By the end, most people feel lighter, clearer and more connected — not because they have become someone else, but because they have reconnected with their true selves.
At its core, martial arts is not about fighting or performance.
It's a way of living, a philosophy in motion. The real shift happens in simple, repeatable moments: a breath before you move, a pause before you answer, a choice before you react.
This path opens through three doorways, each with its own rhythm:
- In our Heidelberg Experience, over the course of three and a half days, you step out of your week just long enough to experience the essence of this way of life.
- In our Portugal Retreat, you give yourself the gift of time over seven days by the ocean.
- In Heidelberg's six-week course, 'Breathe & Embody: New Year Reset', you don't step away from life at all — you practise within it.
All three approaches lead to the same core benefits: a calmer nervous system, a clearer inner voice and a more honest, grounded and alive way of moving through the world.
7-Day Retreat (Portugal)
A week by the ocean. Slow mornings, embodied practice, deep reflection, real rest.
3.5-Day Experience (Heidelberg)
A long weekend of mindful movement, philosophical dialogue, and reset in community.
6-Week Practice Course (Heidelberg)
Breathing, movement and presence: one guided session per week in Heidelberg.
Prefer to start online? Visit the Community & Online page.
What to expect
We move in a simple and mindful way. We sit in a circle. We eat together. The days have a clear rhythm, with enough space to breathe.
Mindful Practices
Simple, grounding movements and breathing exercises to calm the nervous system, help you connect with your body and create space for clarity. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Martial Arts
Movements inspired by martial arts without contact, pressure or competition.
Accessible to all, it focuses on alignment, balance, timing and inner strength.
Embodied Philosophy
Principles such as yin and yang, wu wei and mushin become felt experiences rather than ideas.
You learn these principles through practice — in your breath, posture, choices and daily actions.
Dignity Community
A respectful and supportive group where everyone grows at their own pace.
We practise equal dignity, kind boundaries, and a culture of curiosity rather than performance.
Rituals & Rhythm
We have small, meaningful rituals, such as morning grounding, reflection pauses and evening integration, which create an inner rhythm that you can carry into your daily life long after the retreat or course has ended.
We hold space. We witness. We learn.
Stories become mirrors. Silence becomes a shared language.
These things happen together in the presence of others.
Choose your Path
Return to the essentials
Mornings are spent on the terrace with bare feet on the warm ground and the horizon as a teacher. Afternoon sessions blend movement, philosophy and reflection, while evenings slow down with conversation, food and starlight. Expect a caring pace, clear structure, and enough spaciousness for the ocean — and for you.
Depth in a smaller frame
A compact immersion experience for those who want to grasp the essence quickly. The same pillars — movement, philosophy and community — are covered in a weekend format that fits modern life yet still reaches a sufficient level of depth.
The New Year Reset: Breathe & Embody
The new year doesn’t need another resolution - it needs a breath.
A moment to arrive before you move forward. In Breathe & Embody, you’ll learn to pause before reacting, to breathe before deciding, to move from calm rather than pressure.
Retreat Details – Where Philosophy Meets Experience
| Portugal Retreat | Heidelberg Experience | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7 days | 3 days (weekend) |
| Depth | Deep immersion, reset & re-patterning | Compact immersion, essence & carry-home tools |
| Setting | Ocean, terraces, private villa | City proximity, easy travel |
| Rhythm | Spacious days · evening circles | Focused sessions · compact flow |
| Group size | Max. 15 participants | Small group |
| Language | English | English |
| Focus | Deep reset, nature, community | Integration into everyday life |
| Outcome | A new inner rhythm you can feel and sustain | 2–3 micro-rituals to anchor presence in daily life |
| Min. age | 18 years | 16 years |
| Next dates | 21 – 28 June 2026 | 13 - 17 May 2026 |
| Price | €1.150 | €390 |
| Price Options | early-bird tickets, solidarity pricing & members discount | |
Detailed schedules, prices and FAQs are available on the subpages.
- All sessions: practice, circles, workshops, evening rituals
- Retreat materials (simple tools for integration)
- Printed retreat workbook
- Vegetarian meals (Portugal: three meals a day; Heidelberg: snacks only).
- A pre-retreat conversation to clarify your intentions.
- A post-retreat follow-up to anchor insights.
- Safe, non-contact practice with clear invitations
→ See the full details on each retreat page (Portugal / Heidelberg).
Who this is for:
People seeking a grounded way to live and lead will benefit from clarity without coldness, strength without aggression and boundaries without walls. It is suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike — if you can breathe and be kind, you already meet the most important requirements.
Who this is not for:
If you’re looking for performance metrics, quick fixes or spiritual bypassing, this is not the place for you. We move slowly on purpose. We keep things human on purpose. The work is simple, not easy — sincerity is more important than spectacle.
No — sessions are simple, non-contact, and accessible to beginners.
| Choose Portugal if you want… | Choose Heidelberg if you want… |
|---|---|
| A deep reset with time for body and breath to settle.) | A weekend doorway into embodied philosophy. |
| The ocean’s rhythm to re-organise your stress patterns. | Everyday integration right away (work, relationships, decisions). |
| Unhurried days for practice, reflection, and community. | Travel that’s simple and quick. |
| To return with a felt inner rhythm, not just ideas. | A compact circle with clear practices to take home. |
Three doors. One path.
When you’re ready, step through.
