4 Day Get Your Edge Back, Retreat for Men in Goa, India
Men's Wellness Retreat in India
Borderlands is a retreat crafted specifically for men navigating midlife—when the old maps no longer serve, and something deeper begins to call. This four-day retreat is built for the man who’s running hard but running low. It is a high impact reset that creates space for challenge and clarity, designed to reignite focus, drive, and vitality without stepping away for too long. Through movement, stillness, ceremony, and shared experience, men recalibrate their inner compass and reconnect with what truly matters. This is not a spa or a typical guys' getaway—it’s an immersive, multi-modal reset that integrates physical, emotional, and psychological transformation. It is a proving ground—and a powerful return to self.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily martial arts, Qigong, and somatic exploration
- Ritual ceremonies including traditional Amazonian hapé, cacao, blue lotus, and live music
- Dream journey and guided subconscious exploration
- Shadow work and guided psychological integration
- Ice bath and breathwork to reset the nervous system and build resilience
- 3 chef-crafted meals plus wholesome snacks and fresh juices daily
- 3 nights in luxury tropical-modern accommodations
- Roundtrip airport transfers included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
3 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Parking lot
- Wedding
- Wireless internet
Comfort meets wild luxury
On the list of 'most beautiful hotels in India' published by House & Garden UK and featured in the book '50 Glorious Hotels of India' published by Roli Books; these tropical modern accommodations serve as the perfect complement to the dynamic intensity of the 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, luxury melds seamlessly with the wilderness.
Wake to birdsong and breeze, with the option to swim, stretch, or simply sit in stillness.
Rooms
The palatial rooms feature king-sized beds, or the option of twin beds or an extra bed for shared occupancy. They include comfortable bedding, air conditioning, ceiling fans, complementary Wi-Fi, an in-room tea station, clothes rack, seating area, power outlets, sanitizers, and a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, and housekeeping.
Amenities
- 2 swimming pools framed by the jungle and sky
- Open-air movement shala for Qigong and somatics
- Chef-crafted meals with fresh, local ingredients
- Palatial rooms with king-sized beds, or the option of twin / extra beds for shared occupancy, air conditioning, private bath, and tea stations
- High-speed Wi-Fi (if you need it, but you probably won’t)
Program
The Borderlands approach: More life per life
At Borderlands, growth isn’t just learned—it’s lived. Borderlands blends ancient wisdom with modern science, forging transformation through movement, nature, challenge, and stillness. Here, men reset, reconnect, and reimagine.
Core offerings and signature sessions
- Primal martial arts and self-defense: Reclaim your physical presence and confidence through daily training that awakens power, precision, and embodied focus.
- Shadow work and psychological integration: Uncover hidden patterns and emotional blocks through guided processes that bring clarity, release, and realignment.
- Qigong and somatic exploration: daily sunset sessions weave movement, breath, and presence—designed to align your body, mind, and heart.
- Shamanic and ancestral rituals: enter altered states of consciousness through guided breathwork, cacao and blue lotus ceremony, and Sufi whirling—rituals that awaken deep memory and reconnection.
- Expressive arts and inner exploration: through intuitive singing and guided dream journeys, awaken creativity, explore the subconscious, and reconnect with your inner landscape.
Schedule
Day 1: Thursday - Arrival and grounding
- Evening: arrive by 15:00, settle in, and connect with the space
- 17:30: Somatic movement session - release travel tension and ease into the body
- Night: Welcome dinner and live music concert, setting the tone for the retreat
Day 2: Friday - Reconnect and explore
- Early morning: martial arts session - activate the body, sharpen the instincts
- Late morning: personality dynamics - understanding your unique structure and how it interacts with others
- Afternoon: open time for rest, reflection, or self-directed exploration
- Early evening: breathwork and somatic release - integrating the day’s insights, unwinding stored tension
- Evening: Traditional Amazonian hapé ceremony with visioning and intention setting
Day 3: Saturday - Deep dive into intuition
- Early morning: martial arts session - grounding through movement and precision
- Late morning: intuitive singing - unlock creativity, explore emotional expression, and reclaim your voice
- Afternoon: open time - rest, reflect, recalibrate
- Early evening: Qigong - harnessing energy, cultivating balance
- Evening: dream journey - navigating the subconscious through guided exploration
- Night: dinner and social revelatory games - laughter, insight, and shared moments
Day 4: Sunday - Integration and closing
- Early morning: final martial arts session - activate resilience, followed by an ice bath to invigorate body and mind
- Late morning: psychological integration - revisiting key insights and mapping their application beyond the retreat
- Afternoon: closing lunch and farewells - plan to leave earliest by 14:30
Instructors
Aditya Roy
Aditya Roy is a martial artist, storyteller, and musician based in Moira, Goa. He has spent the last 25 years training under various Indian and International masters. After a lot of searching, he found himself in the Philippines to train under the legendary blade master of Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje. He was lucky enough to become only the 2nd Indian to be accepted as his direct student and disciple. In July 2020, Grand Tuhon honored him with the rank of Tuhon, the highest rank after Grand Tuhon in the art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali.
Qusai Kathawala
Qusai Kathawala offers therapeutic sessions focused on releasing trauma through mindful movement (Qigong, Feldenkrais, and yoga) and non-invasive touch (Craniosacral Therapy). Over the past 25 years, he has studied, experimented with & taught Somatics. This includes a range of practices & therapies that prioritize the lived experience in the body. Rooted in indigenous rituals & shamanic traditions, these practices have evolved & transformed over millennia, integrating insights from various spiritual, artistic, & therapeutic paths with learnings from neurobiology & modern imaging technologies.
Vishesh Kalimero
Vishesh Kalimero uses music as a tool to illuminate your inner landscape. With extensive travels across Asia and Europe, he has gathered unique and forgotten instruments and experiences, performing at music festivals, cultural centers, and meditation retreats. Exploring how regional ecosystems influence musical soundscapes, his work reflects a journey through diverse times, topographies, and philosophies.
Location
Goa is more than its beaches. It's a place where you can still find hidden trails, quiet coves, and untamed nature waiting to be explored. Beyond the tourist spots, there’s a raw, adventurous side to Goa that lets you escape, reconnect with yourself, and experience something real and unfiltered.
Food
The retreat menu blends contemporary Indian and global flavors, offering nourishing meals made with low-glycaemic, high-prana ingredients. You can look forward to dishes prepared with minimally processed vegetables, local seasonal produce, and freshly caught seafood.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 3 nights luxury accommodation
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
- All transportation during the retreat
- Martial arts program
- Qigong and Somatics sessions
- Ice bath therapy
- Traditional Amazonian Hapé ceremony
- Cacao ceremony
- Intuitive singing
- Dream journey and guided subconscious exploration
- Shadow work and psychological integration sessions
- Live music concert
- Pre- and post-retreat consultations
- Group/individual Q&A with facilitators
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Welcome drink
- Luggage storage
- Parking
- Wifi connection
What's not included
- Flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Any personal expenses or additional services beyond the program
- Visa fee
- Alcoholic drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
24 km away from your destination
Transfer included
Manohar International Airport
15 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Book your flight to Manohar International Airport (GOX) or Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (GOI) in Goa, India. GOX is 40 minutes from the venue; GOI is one hour and 15 minutes away. Round-trip airport transfers are included in the retreat price; no need to arrange your transport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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