Deep U Retreat
A journey to self-discovery, healing, and purpose, guided by cutting-edge methodologies and insights from the world’s leading experts in human flourishing.
November 15-17, 2024 | Munich
Start your path of self-discovery
Every human being has a unique potential, as well as the right (and the responsibility) to manifest it fully, flourishing at their highest level. The Deep U Retreat helps participants become more aware, release and let go of obstacles, uncover their true Essence and highest Self, and prototype ways of working and living aligned with a Greater Good. Learn from Vasco Gaspar, an internationally acclaimed speaker trained by leading experts worldwide in the fields of human flourishing.
A combination of proven
methodologies
In the retreat, you'll experience carefully selected practices rooted in cutting-edge awareness-based, trauma-informed, and heart-centered methodologies, developed by internationally renowned institutions, teachers, and thought leaders, all within an environment of stillness and care.
Mindfulness
A capacity all humans beings possess, and that can be cultivated, for being aware and awake rather than operating unconsciously. Being mindful helps us come off auto-pilot and shift up a gear, bringing wisdom and choice to all areas of your life.
A social technology that uses simple body postures and movements to make visible both current reality, and the deeper — often invisible — state of interactions in an individual or group systems and the leverage points for profound change.
Social Presencing Theater
A transformative psychotherapy model that views the mind as composed of multiple inner parts, each with valuable qualities that the core Self can heal, leading to integration and wholeness.
Internal Family Systems
Heartfulness
A practical, innovative and secular approach that allow us to tune into our hearts and learn to be centered in ourselves. By strengthening that connection we cultivate an inner knowing that wisely directs and guides us to become who we’re meant to be.
Polyvagal Theory
A neuroscientific and psychological approach focusing on practical behaviors to regulate the nervous system, promoting emotional stability, social connection, and security.
Created at MIT, this awareness-based framework for leadership, innovation, and change helps explore emerging future possibilities individually and as a group. It prepare us to lead from the future as it emerges.
Presencing
A combination of proven
methodologies
In the retreat, you'll experience carefully selected practices rooted in cutting-edge awareness-based, trauma-informed, and heart-centered methodologies, developed by internationally renowned institutions, teachers, and thought leaders, all within an environment of stillness and care.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a capacity all humans beings possess, and that can be cultivated, for being aware and awake rather than operating unconsciously. Being mindful helps you come off autopilot and shift up a gear, bringing wisdom and choice to all areas of your life.
Created by Prof Otto Scharmer from MIT, it is a awareness-based framework of leadership, innovation and change for understanding current reality and exploring emerging future possibilities—as an individual and as a group. Can also be body-based through practicing Social Presencing Theater.
Presencing
A powerfully transformative model of psychotherapy that states that the mind is comprised of multiple inner parts that contain valuable qualities that our core Self knows how to heal, allowing us to become integrated and whole.
Internal Family Systems
Heartfulness
A practical, innovative and secular approach that allows us to tune into our hearts and learn to be centered in ourselves. By strengthening that connection, we cultivate an inner knowing that wisely directs and guides us to become who we’re meant to be.
Polyvagal Theory
A neuroscientific and psychological approach to regulate emotions and social connection. It focuses on simple and practical adaptive behaviors that allow us to regulate our nervous system, making us feel adapted, connected and secure.
A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that reveals the level of consciousness, mental climate, hidden assumptions, implicit memories and body states that run our lives and how to liberate ourselves from them.
Compassionate Inquiry
What to expect
Immersive Experience
Engage in a deep exploration through brief insights, followed by experiential activities, including individual exercises (e.g., meditation, journaling) and group dynamics.
Leading Methodologies
Learn from proven practices like Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, and IFS, integrated with timeless wisdom to enhance personal growth.
Initiation to Heartfulness
Discover Heartfulness, a practical and modern meditation approach for personal flourishing.
Practical Takeaways
Become more aware, release and let go of obstacles, uncover your true Essence and highest Self, and prototype ways of bringing your uniqueness to the world.
Resource Toolbox
Leave the retreat equipped with practical tools and resources that you can seamlessly integrate into your daily routine.
Comprehensive Manual
Take home a detailed manual with over 150 pages of meditations, exercises, and tips for ongoing practice.
Recommendations
Some testimonials or recommendations of previous participants.
“An experience that reconnects you with your true wisdom, essence, and humanity. It's a reconnection with your true potential.”
Silvia
"Deep U was life changing. The program’s design and facilitation brought awareness to patterns of stuckness and provided practices to move through those patterns with ease. I now feel at peace and more connected as a result of the program."
Abri
"A pause. A journey inward. A space to feel and listen to the ourselves. The discovery or rediscovery of a direction and the obstacles on that path."
Ana C.
Get Inspired
Watch the video from the India edition
About Vasco Gaspar
Vasco Gaspar holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Coimbra and is the author of the book 'Aqui e Agora - Mindfulness,' as well as the programs 'ZBHD: 8-week mindfulness protocol,' and 'Deep U - Awareness-Based Human Flourishing.' He works globally as a facilitator and speaker in Conscious Leadership and Human Flourishing, impacting over 30,000 people worldwide. Vasco specializes in integrating contemplative practices like Mindfulness, Heartfulness, and Presencing with psychotherapeutic methods such as IFS, Polyvagal Theory, and Compassionate Inquiry. He has collaborated with organizations like SAP, Santander, and the United Nations, and has been directly trained by luminaries including Kamlesh Patel, Gabor Maté, Otto Scharmer, Arawana Hayashi, Richard Schwartz, Daniel J. Siegel, and Deb Dana. Vasco is dedicated to inspiring a more human and compassionate world.
THE FACILITATOR
Maria is a core team member of the u-school for Transformation at the Presencing Institute, working to explore ideas on how to support and scale profound societal innovation. She is also a member of the BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network. Learn more here.
The Heartfulness Munich team is a group of dedicated volunteers in a global network spanning 148 countries. The team promotes stress management, well-being, and personal growth through heart-centered meditation. They are our hosts, offering a welcoming space for our retreat.
The team
Schedule and logistics
The program runs daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
Vegan and vegetarian coffee breaks will be provided. Participants can bring snacks to share.
A nearby restaurant offers an optional vegetarian lunch for those who wish to opt in.
Please bring comfortable clothing and be prepared to take off your shoes.
The venue
Heartfulness Center in Munich
Tuition
We strive to make the Deep U retreat accessible to everyone, which is why we've implemented a flexible pricing structure.
Rebalancing
For those with enough financial resources and a desire to support access for others who at the moment cannot pay the regular price
Regular
For those with sufficient financial resources and who can pay fair value for the experience
Scholarship
For those with currently limited financial resources who will benefit from access supplemented by the community
Notes: VAT not applicable. The program requires a minimum number of participants. If not met, it may be canceled, and participants will be fully refunded. Lunch Cost NOT INCLUDED (a vegetarian lunch will be available optionally at a nearby restaurant - all the details are on the registration form).
Cancellation policy: Refunds will be provided for all cancellations received in writing before Oct 15, 2024. After that date no refunds will be granted.
Corporate
For business and other for-profit organizations. Please contact for bulk registrations
What's Included
3 full days of experience
Coffee-breaks
Notebook and pen
+150 pages manual
Free resources for you to implement in your context
Free Heartfulness Meditation follow-up sessions