Heidelberg: a 3.5-day experience
A concise exploration of movement, philosophy and community, designed for modern life.
Overview — In the flow of an old university town
Some places invite contemplation by being wonderfully ordinary.
In Heidelberg, life keeps moving: trams rattle past outside, the Neckar is nearby, and there is the soft murmur of a university town that has been thinking and learning for centuries. Here, philosophy and daily life meet on purpose.
This weekend is a doorway: you arrive with the weight of the working week still on your shoulders. Through movement, reflection and a supportive group environment, you slow down enough to identify what matters to you and learn how to take it with you when you return home on Monday.
Our Heidelberg Experience is an intensive immersion programme. You will touch on the essence of movement, philosophy and community, and then translate this into two or three simple daily practices. Think of it as a doorway: clear enough to effect change on Monday, light enough to carry with you.
You’ll leave with
- two or three micro-rituals (breathing, posture and timing) for daily life.
- You will also learn a language for balance (Yin and Yang) that you can use at work.
- You will also learn the skill to interrupt reactivity and choose kinder boundaries.
- You will also develop a sense of community that you can reconnect with after the weekend.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
