A short retreat with long-lasting impact.
Life in Heidelberg keeps moving: trams rattle by, the Neckar flows quietly and people chat in old cafés.
Here, philosophy and daily life deliberately intersect.
This 3.5-day retreat offers you the opportunity to slow down, breathe, reflect and recharge, so you can return to your everyday life feeling clearer, calmer and more grounded.
Why Heidelberg?
Some retreats take you far away from everyday life. This one brings you closer to it.
In Heidelberg, you practise mindfulness not by escaping the world, but by engaging with it in a different way: with awareness, rhythm and steadiness.
You arrive carrying the noise of your week. You leave knowing how to move through that same week with more intention and less tension, with a clearer sense of self.
This retreat is a doorway, a pause that changes how you think, breathe and make choices.
“It's not an escape:
It's a way back to yourself,
at the speed of breath.”
Who this is for
This is for people who want a grounded way of living and leading — clarity without coldness, boundaries without walls, and strength without aggression. Beginners are welcome — if you can breathe and be kind, you already meet the most important criteria. Come along if you’re ready to move forward, reflect and engage with an honest community.
You must be at least 16 years old.
Not for
If you’re looking for performance metrics, quick fixes or spiritual bypassing, you’ve come to the wrong place. We work slowly by design. We keep it human on purpose. The work is simple, but not easy, because it requires sincerity rather than spectacle.
What you’ll experience
Movement
The language of the body
Through non-contact martial arts, mindful exercises and basic movements, you will experience how posture influences thought and how breathing can prevent impulsive reactions. We don't push; we practise. You will approach your limits with curiosity, develop stability, and realise that true strength can be gentle and warm.
Philosophy
Wisdom for everyday life
Principles such as yin and yang (dynamic balance), wu wei (effortless action) and mushin (a mind that clings to nothing) guide not only timing, communication and leadership, but also rest. Rather than considering them as theories, we explore them as habits of attention that can be used at home and at work.
Community
A circle that carries
Over a shared cup of tea, community grows from the ground up. We don't try to fix each other; we bear witness. We don’t perform; we practise. In that atmosphere, depth becomes natural and change becomes easier to sustain.
The Location
Situated about 78 km south of Frankfurt, Heidelberg is a historic university town located along the Neckar. The old town and castle that rise above it create a landscape that naturally invites you to take a walk and enjoy the view.
Our own dojang (Martial Arts School) in Heidelberg is a light-filled, tranquil space shaped by years of practice. The space embodies the discipline and kindness of traditional taekwondo: clear lines, soft silence and the feeling that every breath has its place. Here, movement feels different — on familiar ground, supported by a community that has grown within these very walls. This isn't just a venue we rent; it's home — and you can feel it the moment you step inside.
Practical Information
- Dates: 13-17 May 2026
- Group size: 20 participants (small, personal and authentic)
- Language: English
- Age: minimum 16 years
- Experience: none required (both beginners and seasoned practitioners welcome)
- Non-Contact Martial Arts
- All sessions, including movement practice, circles, workshops and evening rituals.
- Retreat materials (simple tools for integration)
- Printed retreat workbook
- Snacks and drinks.
- Safe, non-contact practice with clear invitations.
- A pre-weekend intention check-in (short call)
- A post-weekend follow-up to consolidate learning
In addition to one-time payments, we offer convenient payment plans (3, 6, or 12 months) via PayPal (account required). This allows you to finance your retreat flexibly.
Three days. A kinder rhythm.
Come touch the essence — and take it home.
