I experienced a wonderful Men's Retreat in the spring of 2025 thanks to the thoughtfully structured program. The daily series of physical exercises designed to free the body and energy. The meditations, drum sessions, singing/sound sessions, and the integration of all these elements through steps and repetitions created space for intuition, stillness of the mind, and a flow in which something happened that can only be experienced. Words fall short in describing the impact of collectively expressing and healing this masculine energy in the evening rituals. A valuable experience, further enriched by the location, the garden, and the beautiful spaces in the meditation center. The HarpMood session with Yoginâm had a profound effect. A very positive appreciation for Alexander, who patiently guided the program every day. Eating in silence, the presence of the fellow guests, and the pleasant atmosphere in the rooms and dining area allowed me to completely disconnect from the stressful world. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I was part of this retreat and found it to be a very impressive experience. A fantastic environment and excellent guidance from Alexander and the staff. I would love to come back.

I had already experienced the evening rituals with Alexander in The Netherlands, which was an important element in my daily life. My wife and children always noticed a difference when I came back from it. The men’s retreat in The Garden of Nâm really is a boost for clarity and bringing that nagging mind to a different level. The program is just fantastic, very well built up and it all comes together in the end. A big surprise how enjoyable and empowering drumming with the hands can be. Even for someone like me without a music background. Many compliments and big thanks also to the cook and the great food every day. If I can, this will be in my agenda for the yearly boost!

I went very deep, especially in the evening sessions with the clapping, stepping and chants. It felt very ancient. It feels like ‘the real thing’, very powerful and very natural. It is here that you notice that they know what they are doing. The daily meditation, voice exercises and walking meditation just work up to those moments perfectly. Thanks again Alexander and staff of The Garden of Nâm. Hope to be there next time again.

In India I had been doing chanting with Alexander and I have never forgotten it. We were there from all parts of the world and totally different backgrounds. And yet it was as if we had been doing it together for years. If I can and when I am in Europe I would really love to join in one of the retreats.

I was always sceptical to join activities for men since they always seemed so ‘forced’ and being or very mental, or very emotional. On the advice of a friend of mine I got in touch with Alexander and it was clear from the beginning that this retreat was something different from anything I had encountered before. I liked his approach in which rhythm, music and voice create this very natural flow that feels very strong. I am sure that also the daily meditations and the EBR (Qi Gong/yoga) helped much in opening up for this. A totally new experience and at the same time, very familiar while you are in it. My attitude towards men has also definitely changed and it has had a positive impact on my life.

I had previously participated in men's activities and retreats, but they often became bogged down in excessive talking about problems and the meaning of manhood etc, laden with emotional elements, something I try to avoid. Other groups focused on typical 'men's activities' meant to be 'empowering' and somewhat 'macho.' While these had their moments, they lacked depth. In this retreat, I discovered something I hadn't even known I was searching for, and for that, I am profoundly grateful. I hadn't realized such an experience was possible here in Europe. It was grounded and authentic, yet deeply transformative. On top of that great food 🙂 !!

Absolutely fantastic! I was most certainly more tranquil when I came back and the meditation method is helping me a lot in my life. The music and chanting were out of this world. Everything clear, calm and professionally guided. The retreat centre with its rhythm tought me I can create a pace like that in my own daily life. Beautiful area and outstanding kitchen. I would highly recommend it to all men.

After coming out of a very stressful divorce where I had to part from my kids and was devasted I was advised to join in the men’s rituals that Alexander was guiding in The Netherlands at the time. It was amazing how these evenings lifted me up in such a short time. Here I discovered the effect that men gatherings like this can have. I didn’t even have to talk about my problems, it was as if something heavy was lifted in the sessions and afterwards a very deep trust and calmness came over me. After that I joined several men’s retreats in Spain, also with Yoginâm, and I can only recommed it to everybody. It brings back a natural state that helps me in my life, in my work and dealing with difficult circumstances. I tried to join the last two mens’ retreats but unfortunately always something came up. I hope this year will work out. I will leave my review for that one too.

It has been a pleasant surprise! A well thought-out program full of movement. Now I'm more in contact with men in general and with my own manhood in particular.

When I walked through the gate at The Garden I had a dark cloud hanging over my head, which had completely disappeared. I was also injured, due to a sprained ankle, but after a week of the EBR morning exercises helped very much. After continuing this at home for a week I was able already to pick up some jogging again. I am more balanced now and with both feet on the ground. Literally and figuratively speaking. I most definitely will be back next year.

The men's retreat was a great experience that I can recommend to anyone. I especially like the rhythmical and music aspects, bringing people together in a non-verbal way. Also The Garden of Nam is a beautiful place and recommend everybody to visit it at least once.

The Garden of Nam is such a perfect setting for this Men's Retreat. I am so grateful, I had such a profound connection, to me, to nature, to the group. And the work that Alexander presents is so exciting and so important and I can really can recommend it.