About Pranado
Pranado
Mission & Vision
Do for Life exists to make the wisdom behind martial arts experiential and usable in everyday life—non-contact, invitation-based, and open to all levels. We turn ancient principles into felt practice so people can meet moments with calm, clarity, and choice.
A world where soft strength replaces force, presence guides action, and communities grow through supportive challenge—Way · Presence · Oneness as a lived path, not a concept.
A world where soft strength replaces force, presence guides action, and communities grow through supportive challenge—Way · Presence · Oneness as a lived path, not a concept.
Upcoming Retreats at Pranado
Day Embodied Martial Arts Philosophy Retreat for Presence & Healthy Boundaries in Heidelberg, Germany
From €280
/ 5 days
Venue & Amenities
This is a non-residential retreat held in our quiet Dojang in Heidelberg (shoes-off, respectful atmosphere, wooden floor). There are no on-site rooms; guests book their own lodging. The Dojang provides a calm, clean practice space with changing area, restrooms, tea/water and light snacks.
If you’re traveling in, we can share a short list of nearby hotels/guesthouses in the Altstadt/Neckar area on request. Many cafés are within walking distance for lunch or an optional group dinner after the day’
If you’re traveling in, we can share a short list of nearby hotels/guesthouses in the Altstadt/Neckar area on request. Many cafés are within walking distance for lunch or an optional group dinner after the day’
Getting Here
Directions
Nearest airports
Frankfurt International (FRA): Easiest hub for Heidelberg.
Stuttgart (STR): Good alternative with straightforward rail links.
Mannheim City (MHG): Small regional airport near Heidelberg.
From FRA (recommended)
Train: From Frankfurt Airport take an ICE/IC to Mannheim Hbf (~30–40 min), then regional/S-Bahn to Heidelberg Hbf (~10–15 min).
Taxi from Heidelberg Hbf: ~10–15 minutes to the dojang.
From Heidelberg Main Station (Hbf)
Tram: Take a tram toward Neuenheim/Handschuhsheim (e.g., lines 21/24).
Get off at Heiligenbergschule or Jahnstraße on Berliner Straße.
Walk 3–8 minutes to Zeppelinstr. 189.
Taxi: ~10–15 minutes, depending on traffic.
By car
Approach Heidelberg via A5 → A656 toward Zentrum.
We offer free, limited on-site parking (first come, first served).
Additional free street parking is usually available in the neighborhood—please observe local signs.