Morning
Wake gently and explore
Movement and breath, breakfast, a circle to arrive together. Workshop.
Aya House · Gran Canaria · 10–16 April 2027
Men'sRetreat
Slow down.
Remember yourself.
The mountains have nothing to prove.
Neither do you.
Nothing to prove
Where the mountains have stood for thousands of years, the days unfold naturally, and there is nothing to achieve except being fully present.
Aya House sits in a volcanic valley in Gran Canaria, away from the noise, where life settles into a slower rhythm.
For seven days we'll step away from expectations and distractions to do something simple: move with our bodies, share nourishing meals, rest deeply and enjoy the company of other men.
This isn't a retreat about becoming someone new. It's an invitation to slow down long enough to rediscover who you've been all along.
The place
A retreat held by the landscape.
Aya House is tucked into a private valley, thirty minutes from the airport yet removed from the usual pace of daily life.
Private en-suite rooms
Mountain paths from the door
100m² movement studio
Jacuzzi and gardens
Outdoor practice space
The mountains don't hurry.
For seven days, neither do we.
The rhythm
A day with room in it.
There is structure, but not pressure. Enough guidance to feel held, and enough space to listen to what you need.
Afternoon
Rest and reflect
Lunch, walking, soaking in the jacuzzi, reading, journalling or simply being outside.
Evening
Come back together
Workshop, circle, conversation, dinner and the unhurried company of other men.
View a sample day
07:30Movement and breathwork
09:00Breakfast
10:00Circle
10:30Workshop - Patterns of the body and mind
12:30Lunch
13:30Free time
17:00Workshop - Conscious touch
19:00Circle
20:30Dinner
The practices
Movement without performance.
Touch with presence.
Somatic movement, yoga, breathwork, creativity, circle and mindful touch are offered as invitations rather than tests.
Workshops explore trust, mind-body connection and tantra wellbeing, sometimes through movement, sometimes through stillness, sometimes through conscious touch. Each one builds on the last, but none asks more than you're ready to give.
You can speak or stay quiet. Join in fully or pause. Curiosity matters more than achievement.
Clothing-optional connection
Less self-conscious.
More present.
All retreat sessions are clothing-optional. Outside the sessions, wear whatever feels comfortable.
The intention is neither display nor performance. It is a relaxed, respectful environment in which the body can be ordinary, accepted and at ease.
No prior experience is needed. The group is a mix of ages and backgrounds, and all men are welcome regardless of sexual orientation.
Nothing to hide.
Nothing to prove.
Nothing to perform.
Food and simple living
Nourishing food, shared together.
Daily homemade plant-based breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks are included.
Meals are part of the retreat: a chance to gather, talk, laugh and allow the day to settle.
Your space
A retreat within the retreat.
Every participant has a private en-suite room within Aya House: a quiet place to close the door, rest and return to your own rhythm.
From the last retreat
What stayed with them.
“The glorious food, sitting at the tables and chatting to other like-minded men was educational and inspirational. I returned home refreshed, invigorated and with clear personal intentions.”MH
“It felt very different to other retreats that are just yoga. Being taken out of my comfort zone was exactly what I needed. Our wellness was their main goal.”Essex Man
“I miss the early morning yoga, meeting similar men, chatting with people in the sun and in the jacuzzi.”Jon
“The sharing in the circle and seeing how honest some men were being was fantastic. I felt privileged to be part of a group where men were sharing so openly.”Peter
“The massaging meant a lot to me and helped me see its purpose beyond the sensual. By the end of the week I was genuinely calm, relaxed, positive and energised.”GC
“No one was pressured to take part in any activity. Everything was explained and carried out with dignity and respect. I enjoyed being able to speak freely without judgement.”Mike
Your retreat leaders
Held with experience, warmth and honesty.
Martin Feaver
BeNkd Coaching for Men · London
Martin brings thirty years of experience in mind-and-body coaching, drawing on both Eastern and Western approaches to support men's physical, mental, emotional and sexual wellbeing.
Jamie Summers
jYoga · Manchester
Jamie is a yoga teacher and Hanna Somatic Education Coach whose accessible, breath-centred teaching emphasises self-care, curiosity, community and movement without performance.
Frequently asked questions
Questions are welcome.
You don't need to arrive with all the answers. Here are some of the things men commonly ask before booking.
Who else comes on these retreats?
A small group of up to 10 men, with a real mix of ages and backgrounds. It is a supportive way to explore this kind of work for the first time. No prior experience of retreats, yoga or coaching is needed.
What if I'm not fit or flexible?
There is nothing to prove physically. Sessions are offered as invitations, not tests. You move at your own pace and can pause or sit out at any point. The only requirement is being able to sit or kneel on the floor for around 20 minutes during massage sessions.
What actually happens day to day?
Movement, breathwork and a circle in the mornings workshops; rest and free time in the afternoons; workshop and conversation in the evenings. It is structure without obligation or pressure. See the sample day above for the full rhythm.
Is it clothing-optional the whole time?
No. Sessions are clothing-optional. Outside them, wear whatever feels comfortable. It is a relaxed, respectful environment, not a performance or a test.
How do I get there?
Aya House is around 30 minutes from Gran Canaria Airport. Transfers are not included in the retreat price and can be arranged at an additional cost. We will assist you with the options once you have booked.
Still have a question?
Ask us anything before you book. Contact Martin directly at info@benkdcoaching.com.
Booking
Seven days in the mountains.
10–16 April 2027
Aya House, Gran Canaria
Early bird
Until 31 December 2026
£1,497
Standard price
From 1 January 2027
£1,697
Maximum 10 men. A 30% non-refundable deposit secures your place.
Included
Private en-suite room
All meals and snacks
Daily activities and workshops
Private en-suite room
All meals and snacks
Daily activities and workshops
Not included
Flights
Airport transfers
Travel insurance and visa fees
Flights
Airport transfers
Travel insurance and visa fees
Transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.
Ask about a placeMartin Feaver · info@benkdcoaching.com