“To reach a port we must set sail:
Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The multiple expectations for what it means to be a man can sometimes leave us feeling lost and confused about how a man should show up in life. Let us tell you: You are not alone struggling with this. We know that from personal experience. We also know how valuable it is to consciously contemplate upon our values, belief systems and our insecurities to then compassionately work upon them.
We invite you to reflect upon and discuss how you perceive yourself as a man: in your responsibilities, your relationships, your leadership and other areas or topics of life that matter to you. We want to celebrate what’s light and bright and acknowledge and accept what might be dark and heavy. Shedding light and working with those parts can be an essential way to renew and to bring our best version to shine.
Tools of transformation will be daily movement & breathwork sessions embedded in the process and power of a group.
We will have daily group coaching sessions and individual sessions optionally. In the group, we will gather every second evening to come together in a circle to learn and grow collectively.
During the six days on board, we will check-in with ourselves to reveal deep-rooted beliefs and to transform those not serving you any longer. We will move our bodies to reconnect to physical sensations and feelings. We will share and exchange to understand that we are all connected.
We’ll jointly create a safe environment in this group of men. Meeting in authenticity, honesty and full integrity opens up a space beyond comparison, competition and judgment. It opens up a space for mutual understanding, respect and support; for meeting yourself in the other and being a mirror for others in turn.
You are welcome to come as you are and to bring whatever you carry with(in) you!
A sailboat is a space where life is lived and shared in the confined area of the cabin as well as the great open expanses of the deck, where the sea fades into the sky far out on the horizon.
A sailboat represents freedom, companionship, peace, and beauty. Being on the ocean is enjoyment, challenge, and journey to new locations. It allows for deep connection with nature - sun, water, wind, and weather. Sailing is meditation. Harness the power of the ocean!
“The bigger, the better.” - “Don’t be a pussy.” - “Real men don’t cry.” What do these sentences tell us about societal expectations towards what it means to be a man?
Seeking self-validation and a sense of identity through outward orientation, grandiosity and hierarchization has been the way that we were raised. It does not seem to hold firm though.
What does it mean for you to be a Man? Time to find out!
„How you breathe is how you live!”
When used intentionally, our breath can become a powerful tool of psychological, physical and spiritual transformation.
During our retreat, you will learn different breathing techniques that you can use on a daily basis – some for nervous system and stress management, some to energize and detoxify the body. Main practice will be Healing Breathwork to open the doors to the unconscious.
A process of directional questions that help you to uncover the answers that reside already within you.
On a daily basis, I will guide you through coaching exercises in a group setting. To deepen the personal process, I also offer 1-1 sessions in the afternoons (optionally, included in the price).
Be part of this unique and unforgettable experience!
Dates and logistics for 2023 to be announced!
However, if this resonates with you, get in touch to benefit from pre-sales details and pricing as soon as the full 2023 retreat program becomes available!
"I had my first ever experience of Healing Breathwork with David in Portugal. The experience was very powerful and cathartic for me, maybe even the most powerful experience of my life. David explained very well how the process would take place and made me feel at ease with his confidence and manner. He was very attentive and comforting throughout the process and I was so at ease I completely let go and had a full-on journey. I look forward to returning to Portugal and another journey through breathwork."
"I went to the breathwork healing that David did offer only for men. (...) During the session he took care of everyone, even if I couldn`t really speak (because it was really intense), I never felt lost or alone. I was in a safe space. I could go through what I had to go through and could fully express myself. I can highly recommend David as a teacher and guide for a journey through the healing of breathwork. Thank you very much, brother."
