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What organisers noticed afterwards

Short, unedited feedback from retreat leaders, plus a few case notes from groups who came to the arena.

Two participants wrapped in blankets, watching a session from the fence.
Two participants wrapped in blankets, watching a session from the fence.

From the arena

Everyone was very enthusiastic. So many insights, and so much confirmation of what we had already been working on with them in the days before.

Retreat organiser, Belgian yoga retreat in Ibiza

From the arena

Everybody is still blown away. I knew you are good but I did not know you are THAT good. Thank you so much for the magic dear!

Catherine, Yoga & Riding

She booked a private session for herself afterwards.

From the arena

So magical. Thank you for yesterday it was so special.

Niamh McCarthy

Case study

A Dutch retreat group spent the whole evening after the sessions talking about what they had seen in each other. Several participants came back later in the week for individual sessions, and the organisers reserved dates for their next retreat before leaving the island.

Case study — Dutch retreat group, Ibiza

The group under the carob tree, holding the space while one person works.
The group under the carob tree, holding the space while one person works.

Why the group matters

Most of what people remember happened while they were watching.

Participants regularly describe the sessions they witnessed as strongly as their own. Recognition happens sideways: someone else stands in the arena, and a pattern in your own family or partnership suddenly has a shape.

Next step

Planning a retreat in Ibiza?

Tell me your dates and the group you are bringing. If the morning fits what you are building, I will say so — and if it doesn't, I will say that too.