The Female Samurai A Leadership Retreat for Women
November 12 - November 15
$23002026 – FEMALE SAMURAI LEADERSHIP RETREAT.
General interest in The Female Samurai A Leadership Retreat for Women
2026 | Broughton Sanctuary, Yorkshire, England
Led by Sensei Zen Takai – 16th-Generation Samurai & Ninja Master
Leadership Through Stillness
Across four transformative days at Broughton Sanctuary, you will explore 1,000 years of Samurai conscious leadership alongside modern executive practice. This retreat is a return to presence, clarity, and authority that does not depend on force.
- Sword Training as Moving Meditation – develop clarity, balance, and precision through embodied practice
- Five Element Philosophy – Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Sky practices for grounding, adaptability, vitality, intuition, and purpose
- Samurai Meditation & Breathwork – support focus, emotional regulation, and mind-body alignment
- Blindfolded Sensitivity Practice – heighten awareness, listening, and non-verbal influence
- Calligraphy, Energy Control & Nature Reflection – cultivate leadership through grace, form, purpose, and intuition
Each day follows an elemental journey, combining training, reflection, and integration. You will explore posture, breath, and grounding; flexibility and emotional regulation; intention and decisive action; and perspective, intuition, and leadership commitments. Optional recovery time at Avalon Wellbeing supports restoration throughout the retreat.
Retreat Details
Dates:
November | Thu. 12th (midday) – Sun. 15th (midday)
Location: Broughton Sanctuary, Yorkshire, England
Investment: New students £2,600 | * Early Bird £2,300, plus 20% VAT and a £370 equipment fee. Returning students £1,800, plus 20% VAT.
Capacity: Limited spaces for depth of practice, personal attention, and group coherence – by application only
What’s Included:
- Four days of Zen Samurai training with Sensei Zen Takai
- Three nights’ accommodation at Broughton Sanctuary
- All meals, including plant-based, locally sourced menus and alcohol-free botanical drinks
- On-site transport
- Full Samurai attire and practice equipment
- Access to Avalon Wellbeing, including sauna, steam, natural bathing, and pool spaces
Not Included:
- Travel to and from Broughton Sanctuary
- Optional bodywork and therapies at Avalon Wellbeing
If you are interested, please note that participation is by application only. Apply now to secure your place in this intentionally small retreat for women. Full details are available here: 2026 – FEMALE SAMURAI LEADERSHIP RETREAT.