Legacy - 7 days Business Retreat in Msambweni, Kenya
Legacy - 7 days Business Retreat in Msambweni, Kenya
YU Resort, Msambweni, Kenya
Up to 30 in group
Nov 7 - 13, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Leadership development workshops focused on communication, decision-making, and strategic thinking
- Daily morning activations including breathing, stretching, and focus meditation
- Martial arts principles applied to business — building presence, awareness, and adaptability
- Resilience and stress management practices including the Wim Hof method and ice bath challenges ❄️
- Outdoor leadership challenge with a boat trip, team coordination, and reflection sessions
- Business strategy and innovation workshops for sustainable growth and clarity
- Shimba Hills Safari with a guided waterfall hike and team reflection in nature
- Martial arts mastery and performance training to enhance discipline and control
- Evening fireside circles and motivational discussions for connection and insight
- Certification ceremony and final legacy presentations celebrating personal and professional growth
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Dr. Held — also known as Dr. YU — is a sports scientist, 6th Dan in Traditional Taekwondo, and the Founder & Director of YU-Taekwondo, one of Austria's most successful martial arts academies with over 30 locations.
A generally sworn and court-certified expert in martial arts (one of only three in Austria), Dr. Held also trains for the “Sports Administrator” apprenticeship and is a certified NLP Master Practitioner.
Known for his incredible precision and power, Dr. YU can smash a lamp hanging three meters above the ground with his foot and easily break through stone slabs.
Beyond his physical mastery, he is a doctor of sports science, author, entrepreneur, and passionate mentor dedicated to helping others reach their highest potential.
He lives fully by his philosophy of “moving mind and body.”
“Through the harmony of body and mind, humans are capable of the highest achievements. Taekwondo is not just a martial art — it’s a life path toward a healthier, more dynamic body, a contented soul, and a strong spirit.” — Dr. Held.
Since earning his first Taekwondo Master’s degree in 1998, Dr. Held has pursued extensive training in sports science, osteopathy, psychology, and pedagogy.
He embodies a calm, grounded presence and believes that conscious movement strengthens the body holistically while enhancing willpower, intelligence, and adaptability.
Since 2021, Dr. YU has dedicated his work to training advanced students, instructors, and school leaders, while leading seminars, workshops, and mentoring programs.
He also continues to share his wisdom through books, talks, and personal coaching, inspiring others to find strength and serenity through movement.
Details of this retreat
The 7-Day Legacy Business Retreat is an immersive leadership experience designed for entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers who want to elevate their leadership, resilience, and impact. Over the course of a week, participants engage in a dynamic blend of workshops, outdoor challenges, martial arts practices, and mindful activities — all set in an inspiring natural environment.
This retreat goes beyond theory by combining strategic leadership development with physical and mental resilience training, helping leaders refine their communication, strengthen decision-making, and reconnect with their purpose. Each day balances focused learning sessions, team challenges, and restorative activities such as yoga, breathing practices, and fireside reflections.
From leadership workshops and business strategy sessions to ice bath rituals, safari adventures, and martial arts mastery training, the retreat offers a complete journey of growth and transformation. Participants leave with a clear action plan, renewed energy, and the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience — not only in business but in life.
Key Highlights
Leadership workshops focused on communication, decision-making, and resilience
Practical application of martial arts principles to leadership and self-mastery
Ice bath challenge for resilience, focus, and stress management
Guided yoga, meditation, and reflection circles for recovery and clarity
Networking and collaboration with like-minded professionals
Closing ceremony with certificates and actionable takeaways
Ideal For
Entrepreneurs and executives needing a quick but deep leadership reset
Teams or individuals wanting to enhance communication and trust
Leaders looking to reconnect with their purpose and direction
Expected Outcomes
Renewed clarity and focus for business and personal leadership
Strengthened resilience and emotional regulation under pressure
Improved communication, trust, and presence
A concrete action plan to implement lessons post-retreat
A sense of momentum, community, and renewed drive
This retreat goes beyond theory by combining strategic leadership development with physical and mental resilience training, helping leaders refine their communication, strengthen decision-making, and reconnect with their purpose. Each day balances focused learning sessions, team challenges, and restorative activities such as yoga, breathing practices, and fireside reflections.
From leadership workshops and business strategy sessions to ice bath rituals, safari adventures, and martial arts mastery training, the retreat offers a complete journey of growth and transformation. Participants leave with a clear action plan, renewed energy, and the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience — not only in business but in life.
Key Highlights
Leadership workshops focused on communication, decision-making, and resilience
Practical application of martial arts principles to leadership and self-mastery
Ice bath challenge for resilience, focus, and stress management
Guided yoga, meditation, and reflection circles for recovery and clarity
Networking and collaboration with like-minded professionals
Closing ceremony with certificates and actionable takeaways
Ideal For
Entrepreneurs and executives needing a quick but deep leadership reset
Teams or individuals wanting to enhance communication and trust
Leaders looking to reconnect with their purpose and direction
Expected Outcomes
Renewed clarity and focus for business and personal leadership
Strengthened resilience and emotional regulation under pressure
Improved communication, trust, and presence
A concrete action plan to implement lessons post-retreat
A sense of momentum, community, and renewed drive
Schedule
Day 1 – Arrival & Focus
• 07:00–08:00 Morning activation: breathing, stretching, focus meditation
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Leadership essentials (communication & decision-making)
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Group exercise: case study & problem-solving
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch & rest
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts focus drills – body language & presence
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Partner drills – trust, awareness, resilience
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Gentle yoga flow for stress release
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Evening reflection circle
Day 2 – Resilience & Communication
• 07:00–08:00 Beach walk & Wim Hof breathing
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Building resilience under pressure
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Communication lab (feedback, active listening, conflict resolution)
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Ice bath challenge ❄️ – resilience in practice
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Martial arts principles applied to business (balance, adaptability)
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Stretching & guided relaxation
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Fireside discussion
Day 3 – Outdoor Leadership Challenge (Boat Trip)
• 06:30–07:00 Snack & briefing
• 07:00–08:00 Breathing warm-up & mobility
• 08:00–08:30 Compact breakfast
• 09:00–13:00 Boat trip: Island & Mangroves with swim stop
• Team challenge: navigation, coordination, decision-making
• 13:30–14:30 Lunch
• 14:30–15:15 Reflection & journaling (lessons learned)
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Martial arts focus drills – staying calm under pressure
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Yoga recovery flow
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Sharing circle
Day 4 – Strategy & Growth
• 07:00–08:00 Morning yoga & meditation
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Business strategy & innovation
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Group simulation: team problem-solving
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts sparring concepts → anticipation & timing in leadership
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Stress resilience drills & recovery methods
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Ice bath ritual ❄️ – pushing boundaries
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Team fireside talk
Day 5 – Leadership in Nature (Shimba Hills Safari)
• 06:30–07:00 Early breakfast & packed lunch
• 07:15–08:15 Transfer to Shimba Hills
• 08:30–12:00 Ranger-guided waterfall hike – leadership under real conditions
• 12:00–12:30 Lunch in nature
• 12:30–14:30 Team reflection circle in the forest
• 14:30–15:30 Return transfer
• 16:00–16:15 Snack break
• 17:00–18:00 Light yoga stretch
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Evening fireside circle
Day 6 – Mastery & Presentation
• 07:00–08:00 Morning jog & breathing
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Legacy leadership (vision & impact)
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Project preparation (group business cases)
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts mastery – endurance, discipline & control
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Presentation skills under pressure
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Ice bath ritual ❄️ – resilience & empowerment
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Motivation circle
Day 7 – Final Legacy Day
• 07:00–08:00 Morning yoga & visualization
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Final presentations (group projects)
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Individual coaching & feedback
• 12:30–13:30 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts focus session – clarity & leadership
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Deep stretch & guided meditation
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:00 Certification ceremony
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Closing fireside circle
• 07:00–08:00 Morning activation: breathing, stretching, focus meditation
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Leadership essentials (communication & decision-making)
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Group exercise: case study & problem-solving
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch & rest
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts focus drills – body language & presence
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Partner drills – trust, awareness, resilience
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Gentle yoga flow for stress release
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Evening reflection circle
Day 2 – Resilience & Communication
• 07:00–08:00 Beach walk & Wim Hof breathing
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Building resilience under pressure
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Communication lab (feedback, active listening, conflict resolution)
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Ice bath challenge ❄️ – resilience in practice
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Martial arts principles applied to business (balance, adaptability)
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Stretching & guided relaxation
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Fireside discussion
Day 3 – Outdoor Leadership Challenge (Boat Trip)
• 06:30–07:00 Snack & briefing
• 07:00–08:00 Breathing warm-up & mobility
• 08:00–08:30 Compact breakfast
• 09:00–13:00 Boat trip: Island & Mangroves with swim stop
• Team challenge: navigation, coordination, decision-making
• 13:30–14:30 Lunch
• 14:30–15:15 Reflection & journaling (lessons learned)
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Martial arts focus drills – staying calm under pressure
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Yoga recovery flow
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Sharing circle
Day 4 – Strategy & Growth
• 07:00–08:00 Morning yoga & meditation
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Business strategy & innovation
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Group simulation: team problem-solving
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts sparring concepts → anticipation & timing in leadership
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Stress resilience drills & recovery methods
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Ice bath ritual ❄️ – pushing boundaries
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Team fireside talk
Day 5 – Leadership in Nature (Shimba Hills Safari)
• 06:30–07:00 Early breakfast & packed lunch
• 07:15–08:15 Transfer to Shimba Hills
• 08:30–12:00 Ranger-guided waterfall hike – leadership under real conditions
• 12:00–12:30 Lunch in nature
• 12:30–14:30 Team reflection circle in the forest
• 14:30–15:30 Return transfer
• 16:00–16:15 Snack break
• 17:00–18:00 Light yoga stretch
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Evening fireside circle
Day 6 – Mastery & Presentation
• 07:00–08:00 Morning jog & breathing
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Workshop: Legacy leadership (vision & impact)
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Project preparation (group business cases)
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts mastery – endurance, discipline & control
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Presentation skills under pressure
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:30 Ice bath ritual ❄️ – resilience & empowerment
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Motivation circle
Day 7 – Final Legacy Day
• 07:00–08:00 Morning yoga & visualization
• 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
• 09:30–10:45 Final presentations (group projects)
• 10:45–11:00 Short break
• 11:00–12:30 Individual coaching & feedback
• 12:30–13:30 Lunch
• 14:00–15:15 Martial arts focus session – clarity & leadership
• 15:15–15:30 Short break
• 15:30–16:30 Deep stretch & guided meditation
• 16:30–16:45 Snack break
• 17:00–18:00 Certification ceremony
• 19:00–20:00 Dinner
• 20:30–21:15 Closing fireside circle
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Power Boost, YU Resort, Msambweni, Kenya
Directions
Mombasa International Airport. Transfer options available - 45 min drive.
Accommodation
Welcome to the "Earth" room, a 29 square-meter retreat on the ground floor of the upper resort. From the balcony, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Kenya's green gardens and palm trees. The swinging bed invites you to dream, surrounded by the gentle rustle of leaves and the chirping of birds. The interior design with earth tones and natural materials creates a soothing atmosphere. Welcome to this place of harmony and inspiration, connecting you with the beauty of nature.
Program Price with Earth Double Sharing room per person, full board
Program Price with Earth Single room per person, full board
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The YU Resort, situated in the picturesque coastal town of Diani / Msambweni Kenya, was envisioned by Dr. Andreas Held, epitomizing a unique fusion of adventure, wellness, and luxury. Established to offer an unparalleled guest experience, the resort features two distinct accommodations: the economical “Upper Resort” and the sumptuous “Beach Villa”. Each is set against a backdrop of breathtaking beach vistas, designed to immerse guests in an ambiance of tranquility and exclusivity offering a stun
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals at our retreat center are thoughtfully prepared to be both nourishing and satisfying. We offer balanced plates featuring fresh vegetables, wholesome proteins, and hearty sides.
What's Included
- Parking
- Wifi connection
- 5 daily delicious and nutritious meals
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Specialized workshops
- Pre and post retreat support from our team
- Luggage storage
- Accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Daily meditation classes
- Group excursions/activities
- Free excursions to sites of interest
What's Not Included
- Flights costs
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
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