COMING IN 2026
Example of a Potential Retreat (Subject to change)
Name: Men's Forest Retreat: Strength and Serenity
Duration: 4 days
Location: A secluded forest retreat centre, surrounded by nature, with access to hiking trails, clearings for outdoor activities, and peaceful surroundings.
Target Audience: Men seeking to enhance their physical fitness, mental well-being, and personal growth through martial arts, yoga, meditation, and counselling in a tranquil forest environment.
Core Components
- Fitness & Martial Arts Programme
- Daily Workouts:
- Morning Sessions: Outdoor strength training and HIIT sessions utilizing natural surroundings (e.g., bodyweight exercises using trees and logs, trail runs) combined with martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing in an open forest clearing.
- Martial Arts Workshops: Held in a natural, shaded area of the forest, focusing on basic techniques, self-discipline, and connecting martial arts practice with the environment.
- Yoga for Flexibility and Strength: Daily yoga sessions in a forest clearing, designed to complement martial arts training by improving flexibility, balance, and core strength.
- Daily Workouts:
- Nutrition Programme
- Nutritional Education: Short seminars on how to fuel the body for outdoor activities, performance, and mental clarity, highlighting the benefits of forest-foraged foods and natural eating.
- Interactive Cooking Sessions: Outdoor cooking workshops teaching how to prepare nutritious meals using portable equipment, ideal for camping and outdoor lifestyles.
- Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Individual Counselling Sessions: Conducted in serene, private spots within the forest, where participants can feel at ease and connected to nature while addressing personal challenges.
- Group Therapy: Held around a campfire or in a natural gathering spot, promoting open discussion in a comfortable, supportive environment.
- Mindfulness Workshops: Focused on stress management, emotional resilience, and building a positive mindset, incorporating the calming effects of the forest.
- Yoga & Meditation
- Daily Yoga Sessions: Morning or evening yoga in the forest, emphasizing breath control, flexibility, and mental focus, with the natural sounds of the forest enhancing the experience.
- Guided Meditation: Sessions held in the forest to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity, using the natural environment as a grounding tool.
- Breathwork Practices: Techniques to manage stress and enhance focus, incorporating the fresh forest air to invigorate the body and mind.