Turkey Retreat – September 13th – 16th 2026
Life Leadership –
Purpose & Intuition:
Learning from Nature
Led by Sensei Zen Takai, 16th Generation Samurai & Ninja Master
A 4-day immersive in-person training guided by Sensei Zen Takai, 16th-generation Samurai & Ninja Master.
A four‑day immersive retreat exploring life leadership, presence, purpose, and intuition, informed by nature, embodied through Samurai practice.
Rooted in Samurai philosophy and lived discipline, Life Leadership – Purpose & Intuition invites participants to step out of urgency and abstraction and return to rhythm, intuition, and coherence.
Learning from nature is not the destination, but the teacher, guiding perception, decision‑making, emotional regulation, and resilient leadership in an increasingly complex world.
Daily Themes & Elemental Journey
EARTH
Stability, posture, grounding
WATER
Flow, adaptability, emotional intelligence
FIRE
Intention, clarity, vitality
WIND
Perception, intuition, influence
SKY
Integration, perspective purpose
What Participants Will Experience
Re‑establish inner stillness and clarity
Strengthen intuitive decision‑making
Clarify personal purpose and direction
Lead without force or exhaustion
Develop emotional regulation under pressure
Reconnect leadership to natural rhythm and coherence
The Zen Samurai Path
For over 1,000 years, Samurai trained not only in martial skill, but in awareness, balance, and restraint.
Leadership was never about dominance – it was timing, posture, breath, and alignment with the natural order of life.
This retreat translates that lineage into a modern context: supporting life leadership grounded in purpose and intuition, emotional regulation, and clear, embodied action.
Contribution
3800€ – Solo Room
3400€ – Shared Room
INCLUDES
Four days of Zen Samurai training
Three nights accommodation
All meals and on‑site transport
Full Samurai attire and practice equipment
This retreat is intentionally kept small to preserve depth of
practice, personal attention, and group coherence.
Participation is by application only.
Limited Spaces | No Prior Experience Needed
Why Ahãma?
A hidden retreat where forest meets sea, blending Japanese minimalism and Lycian charm. Quiet pathways, private bays, and spaces designed for stillness and renewal.
At Ahãma, pleasure and wellbeing are not separate. To enjoy life while enhancing it is at the core of everything we create. Rooted in nature, Ahãma brings the fundamental values of longevity to life through a truly unique, communal experience. It is a place where connection is shared, yet deeply personal, supporting not only physical wellbeing, but also one’s spiritual growth. And yet, this journey is never distant or serious.
Joy, lightness, and celebration remain essential.
Because true wellbeing is not only cultivated, it is also felt.
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Sensei Zen Takai – Sensei’s Experience
Over recent years, Sensei has trained more than 280 senior leaders and entrepreneurs across three continents, guiding executives from organisations including Oxford University, Mastercard, Nestlé, and Breitling, as well as over 5,000 practitioners worldwide.
His experience includes:
- Executive sessions at Oxford University
- Leadership intensives across South America
- Programs for YPO chapters and global leadership groups
He has also been invited to speak and teach at prestigious wellness events and global platforms such as Mindvalley University, Younity, and Summit Series.