7-Day Men’s Retreat
Corjuem, Goa
Aug 26–Sep 1, 2025
Life’s shifting—career, relationships, identity. This deep dive retreat is designed for men in transition—offering space, challenge, and perspective to help you find your next move with confidence.
Program Details
Explore primal martial arts and Qigong, wander through wild forests and serene beaches, and rejuvenate with contrast therapy and shamanic rituals, all set within tropical modern luxury.
Day 1
Arrival and Grounding
Late Afternoon
Arrival by 5 pm. Settle into accommodations, walk, swim.
Evening
Welcome dinner, orientation session introducing facilitators and participants.
Day 2
Foundations of Wellness
Early Morning
Martial arts/self-defence session.
Mid-Morning
Breakfast and personal time.
Afternoon
Bicycle to a local Goan thali lunch.
Late Afternoon
Intuitive singing and music workshop.
Early Evening
Qigong/Somatics session at sunset.
Evening
Dinner and relaxation.
Day 3
Beach Day
Early Morning
Martial arts/self-defence session.
Late Morning
Depart for beach day 😎
Afternoon
Beach games, swimming, bodyboarding, with Qigong at sunset.
Evening
Sauna, ice bath, breathwork, shamanic rites.
Day 4
Deepening and Reflection
Early Morning
Martial arts/self-defence session.
Mid-Morning
Breakfast and personal time.
Afternoon
Experiential Enneagram workshop: find yourself on this map of the ego, deep personality insights, and applied relational dynamics.
Early Evening
Qigong/Somatics session at sunset.
Evening
Dinner and social revelatory games.
Day 5
Forest Whispers and Waterfall Echoes
Morning
Depart for a day hike into the forest, culminating at a beautiful waterfall. Arts activity in nature. Jump off a cliff!
Afternoon
Local lunch and feni tasting in nature.
Late Afternoon
Return to accommodations. Free time: relax, get a massage or explore property.
Evening
Sunset expressive arts. Dinner, reflection and relaxation.
Day 6
Integration and Celebration
Early Morning
Martial arts/self-defence session.
Mid-Morning
Breakfast and personal time.
Afternoon
Shadow work session to delve into personal growth and integration.
Late Afternoon
Free time, reflection, and relaxation.
Evening
Cacao and blue lotus ceremony to celebrate the week’s journey. Live music. Sufi whirling.
Day 7
Farewell and Forward
Early Morning
Closing circle Qigong and reflections on integration post-retreat.
Mid-Morning
Breakfast—our final meal together.
Late Morning
Farewells and departures by noon. Book your flights post 2:30 pm.
Short on time?
Get your edge back in 3 days.
Short on time?
Get your edge back in 3 days.
Facilitators
Aditya Roy
I am a martial artist, storyteller, and musician based in Moira, Goa. I’ve spent the last 25 years training under various Indian and International masters. After a lot of searching, I found myself in the Philippines to train under the legendary blade master of Pekiti Tirsia Kali, GrandTuhon Leo T. Gaje. I was lucky enough to become only the 2nd Indian to be accepted as his direct student and disciple. In July 2020 GrandTuhon honoured me with the rank of Tuhon, the highest rank after GrandTuhon in the art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Fewer than 50 people hold this rank, and I’m currently the youngest Tuhon in the world.
A complete fighter is one who can strike, grapple, and use weapons. I already had a long relationship with the striking art of Muay Thai before going to the Philippines. To address the grappling aspect, I started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2016 and am now a blue belt under Professor Carlos Almeida.
In May 2017 I moved to Goa to set up my own martial arts school—LightHaven India. To me it is a temple to the martial arts and a place where I can work to fulfil tasks given to me by my teachers by spreading the arts of Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Facilitators
Qusai Kathawala
I offer therapeutic sessions focused on releasing trauma through mindful movement (Qigong, Feldenkrais, and yoga) and non-invasive touch (Craniosacral Therapy).
With a Master’s in Design from ArtCenter College of Design, I worked at Intel (US) researching technology’s role in the future of health. Over the past 25 years, I’ve studied, experimented with, and taught what is broadly called Somatics. This includes a range of practices and therapies that prioritise the lived experience in the body. Rooted in indigenous rituals and shamanic traditions, these practices have evolved and transformed over millennia, integrating insights and techniques from various spiritual, artistic, and therapeutic paths with learnings from neurobiology and modern imaging technologies.
This interest in lived experiences also extends into the interpersonal realm. I co-founded GATHR, an IRL social platform that produced unique events like surrealist slumber parties and intimacy hackathons—held in non-traditional venues. I’m really interested in the magic of authentic connections, with ourselves, others, and the environment around us.
Facilitators
Mack Barreto
They say you can take the Goan out of Goa but not the Goa out of the Goan. A Mass Communication graduate from Xavier’s, Mumbai, I handled communications strategy for top-tier brands at Ogilvy India. Later, I managed corporate communications and motor sports for Amaron Batteries. Drawn by an inner calling, I returned to Goa and founded The Local Beat in 2018.
The Local Beat was inspired by my desire to share the Goa I grew up in, that I know best. I didn’t realise I had knocked on the doors of Goa of the 70’s and 80’s, and I had little idea it still existed in all its blitheness; an easy-going charm, as alluring as ever. The great news—this Goa is very much alive. You just got to know where to find it and how to connect with it.
I find it extremely gratifying to connect and engage guests with our local community through stories, feni, and food. Recently, I received the Outlook Traveller Responsible Tourism award for our efforts to provide authentic, earthy, and heart-warming experiences despite Goa’s over-tourism. I invite you to experience the unexplored parts of Goa and savour its beauty and richness.
Facilitators
Vishesh Kalimero
I use music as a tool to illuminate our inner landscape. With extensive travels across Asia and Europe, I have gathered unique and forgotten instruments and experiences, performing at music festivals, cultural centres, and meditation retreats. Exploring how regional ecosystems influence musical soundscapes, my work reflects a journey through diverse times, topographies, and philosophies.
I will attempt to guide you through the art of intuitive singing, fostering a space where you can explore and dream-journey, unearthing treasures from the dark, perhaps even discovering your hidden true voice.
Facilitators
Benjamin Lubbock
Raised in London, I was introduced to yoga and meditation at the age of six and have since explored the spiritual teachings of the Amazonian tribes, Buddhist monks of northern Thailand, as well as yogic philosophy and practice in Mysore, where I spent many years training with BNS Iyengar.
After ten years as a yoga instructor, I have transitioned into Intermodal Expressive Arts, a therapeutic modality that uses the arts to access deeper states of empowerment and self-knowledge through self-expression. It brings together my creative passions as a musician, writer, ceramicist and spiritualist while nourishing my desire to be of service to others—to support a process of healing by rewriting old stories, to create clarity by making sense of oneself as an individual in the increasing complexities we face today.
Home Base: Avanilaya
On the list of “most beautiful hotels in India” published by House and Garden UK and featured in the book “50 Glorious Hotels of India” published by Roli Books, our tropical modern accommodations serve as the perfect complement to the dynamic intensity of our program.
Nestled within expansive gardens and old trees, the estate offers spacious verandas and courtyards that blur the line between indoors and out. With two swimming pools and panoramic views, comfort melds seamlessly with the wilderness.
Our retreat menu blends contemporary Indian and global flavours, offering nourishing meals made with low glycemic, high prana ingredients. You can look forward to dishes prepared with minimally processed vegetables, local seasonal produce, and freshly caught seafood.
Booking Options
Limited to just 8 men
Single occupancy: ₹1,60,000 + GST
Double occupancy: ₹1,30,000 + GST
Booking Options
Limited to just 8 men
Single occupancy:
₹1,60,000 + GST
Double occupancy:
₹1,30,000 + GST
What’s Included
- Luxury accommodation
- All transportation, including airport transfers
- All meals
- Martial arts program
- Qigong and Somatics sessions
- Beach activities with equipment rental
- A day deep in the forest with the elements
- Ice bath and sauna experience led by a shaman
- Intuitive singing
- Dream journey and guided subconscious exploration
- Cacao and blue lotus ceremony
- Shadow work and psychological integration sessions
- Live music concert
- One therapeutic bodywork session
- Pre- and post-retreat consultations
- Group/individual Q&A with facilitators
What’s Not Included
- Flights
- One beach lunch
- Travel and medical insurance
- Any personal expenses or additional services beyond the program
What You Can Expect From Us
- Thoughtfully curated mind-body experiences
- Experienced, articulate facilitators with unique insights
- Personalised attention
- Liberating and mind-expanding adventures
- Invigorating challenge and deep rest
- Respect for your boundaries
- A safe space that celebrates your uniqueness
- A customised toolbox for the second half of your life
- Unforgettable memories
What’s Expected From You
- A playful and experimental spirit
- Being present, engaged, and vulnerable
- A willingness to digitally detox
- Commitment to personal growth and exploration
- Respect for all participants and the space
- Responsibility for your choices
- Maturity to listen to your own body