WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
At ADM, we organize events and workshops focused on self-care and personal growth.
CREATIVE LUNCH CLUB by ĀYU
8 FEB '26, 12.00 - 14.00 | €25
We’re bringing together 12 creatives for an afterwork meetup at ĀYU. It's your chance to meet like-minded people, share ideas, have meaningful conversations, and maybe even make new friends. Come join us around the table and connect with the local creative community.
PILATES ESSENTIALS by OONA DE VOS
27 FEB '26, 18.00 - 20.30 | €222
Pilates is often reduced to exercises, shapes, or muscle work. In this workshop, we return to its essence: how the body is meant to organise movement. This is a mat-based workshop for people who practise Pilates and feel curious about what they are actually doing when they move, without turning it into a training or a technical deep dive. The focus is not on performing better, but on understanding and sensing more clearly. WHAT WE WILL EXPLORE 1. What Pilates actually is We begin by looking at the original intention behind the work of Joseph Pilates. Not as a list of principles, but as a response to a problem he observed in society and how our lifestyle takes away from basic health. Why did he create this method? What was he trying to restore? This gives context, and changes how the work is being approached, felt and integrated. 2. Basic connection From there, we move into sensing how movement is organised in the body. The spine as the starting point The ribcage as a container for breath and movement The pelvis in relation to movement and support This is where clarity begins: through organisation rather than effort. We explore how movement changes when it is organised rather than forced: through breath, support, and strength. 3. Integrated mat practice We bring everything together in a mat-based class. Not demonstrative. Not about “getting it right.” The aim is to recognise in movement what you have already sensed: organisation, support, balance. 4. Integration We close the workshop by connecting the work back to daily movement. What does this change in how you sit, walk, train, or rest? What might you stop trying to fix, and start redistributing instead? You don’t leave with more exercises, but with a different reference point in your body. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Duration: 2.5 hours Format: Mat-based (accessible to all) Group size: Limited Price: €222 incl. VAT Flashcards are included This workshop is for those interested in understanding movement, rather than pushing for performance.
CACAO CEREMONY by GAËLLE VANDENPLAS
29 MARCH '26, 14.30 - 17.00 | €49,00
Spring is here. An ideal moment to honour space for our hearts to flourish. During this ceremony we create a safe container for our hearts to open and speak to our souls. The ancient practice of drinking ceremonial cacao, the purest form, supports this time to go inwards. Come set your intentions for this season together in ceremony. Guided by Gaëlle, she will taking you on a path of embodiment through slowing down. Where softness becomes strength.
ZENTHAI SHIATSU LEVEL ONE by NATAN LEIJSSEN
2-5 April | €600,00
This 4-day foundation training is a deep dive into Zenthai - a conversation beyond words and a distinctive crossroads between the healing arts of Thai yoga massage, Zen Shiatsu and Osteopathic techniques; an integration of movement, touch and mindfulness. It explores the poetry within therapeutic touch, a lens into traditional Chinese medicine and is a great opportunity for self-healing in a safely held container. WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR? The Zenthai level 1 Training is for anyone who is passionate or curious about the healing arts and would like to explore a practice that moulds the intuitive wisdom and knowledge from different ancient healing traditions into a modern approach. It is for bodyworkers wanting to up-skill, yoga students and teachers wanting to deepen their own embodiment or the embodiment of others, those wanting to understand energetics and structural therapy, and those interested in diving into the Therapist program. You do not need any previous experience in yoga or massage to join. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just starting on your journey with bodywork, if you have a passion for holistic healing and a desire to enhance your therapeutic abilities, the Zenthai level 1 Training is for you. YOU'LL RECEIVE Long yoga and explorative mixed movement practices each morning to settle into our own body An overview of anatomy and Chinese medicine principles relevant to the Zenthai techniques within this training Introduction to functional anatomy ~ how to find certain bones and muscles that cause common imbalances of pain, stiffness, poor posture and movement Practice giving and receiving quality bodywork everyday of the training Shared or single accommodation for 4 nights All meals ( 3 incredible, plant-based meals buffet-style from the permaculture garden on-site) WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH Over 90-minutes of quality bodywork techniques and sequence A deepened sense of touch Cultivated inner awareness Skills in listening to the subtle body and the perception of energy A manual and video of the material covered Access to the online community of Zenthai practitioners. Level One ZenThai Shiatsu Certificate MEET THE TEACHER: NATAN LEIJSSEN Natan Leijssen is a movement artist from Belgium. Beginning as a young martial arts student and circus enthusiast, and later becoming a dedicated yoga practitioner, he started traveling the world in 2016 to learn from a wide range of teachers, healers, and movement facilitators. Along the way he discovered a deep passion for the healing arts. Natan established a full-time practice in Byron Bay and Sydney before moving back to Europe in 2025 to lead the Zenthai Therapist Program. Natan continues to travel, teach, and share his work internationally. With a deep bow of respect I honour my teachers: Gwyn Williams, Uriel Yariv, Blandine Wegener, Radu Nichitescu, Sahajananda, John Kirkwood. PRACTICAL Dates & Time Thursday 2/4 until Sunday 5/4 12.00 - 18.45, 13.00 - 20.00, 13.00 - 20.00 & 13.00 - 20.00 Investment Course fee for the training (includes all teaching, manual and video) Investment: €600 Non-refundable deposit of €300 secures your place. NOTE: accomodation is not provided at this training. We do however offer the option to book yummy lunches. *Please note if circumstances change due to extraordinary event the retreat may be cancelled last minute, in which case you will be fully refunded.
THE INNER CLIMATE WORKSHOP by ĀYU & Na•Wa Wellness
11 APRIL '26, 12.00 - 15.00 | €169
A sensory afternoon where Ayurveda meets nervous system care. Through seasonal tasting, gentle movement, and guided practices, ĀYU and Na•Wa Wellness invite you to explore how digestion, stress, and energy are deeply connected. Experience the wisdom of the doshas, practical tools for self-regulation, and a creative integration moment to anchor what you’ve felt and learned. Leave nourished, grounded, and with a small gift to continue at home. Detailed description: This experience brings together the wisdom of Ayurveda with contemporary nervous system regulation. Guided by ĀYU and Na•Wa Wellness, participants will be introduced to the principles of the doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), seasonal eating, and the connection between digestion, stress, and energy. The journey begins with an Ayurvedic welcome and an introduction to Ayurveda, followed by a seasonal degustation menu curated by ĀYU. Through taste, spices, and textures, participants experience firsthand how food influences energy, mood, and balance. Building on this embodied understanding, Na•Wa guides an accessible educational bridge connecting Ayurvedic concepts such as Agni (digestive fire) with the nervous system and modern biofeedback. This is followed by a grounding movement session, allowing the body to integrate what has been tasted and learned. The experience continues with a guided sensory technology practice to support self-regulation and presence, and closes with a creative integration moment where participants express their inner experience through color and form, a social moment, and a co-branded takeaway gift to continue the journey at home. This is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with the body, and experience well-being as something lived, felt, and shared.
THE INWARD JOURNEY by SOPHIE PELSMAEKERS
3 MAY '26, 14.30 - 16.00 | €50
"While deep relaxation and nervous system regulation are key aspects, this journey extends beyond that. It is an invitation to awaken fully in consciousness, to move beyond the surface and into profound self-discovery." Step into a world of deep relaxation and self-discovery with Yoga Nidra, also known as "yogic sleep" or Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR). This guided meditation practice calms the nervous system, leading you to a state of effortless stillness, clarity, and transformation. What to Expect? A full Yoga Nidra session for complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation A sound journey with quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, and drums, immersing you in healing vibrations A grounding integration moment with ceremonial cacao, herbal tea, and delicious sweet & savory bites For Whom? Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or brand new to Yoga Nidra, this session is for you. Let it be your guide to inner peace and deep rest. (Not suitable for those who are pregnant, have epilepsy, or wear a pacemaker.) What to Bring? Warm, cozy layers A blanket & pillow for extra comfort A journal for reflections (optional) Allow yourself to pause, reset, and return to your essence.
YOGA FESTIVAL ANTWERP
3-5 JULY '26
"An uplifting gathering where yoga, movement, music, stillness, and curiosity come together." Yoga Festival Antwerp is a heartfelt celebration open to all. Any age, any background, with or without previous yoga experience. It’s an uplifting gathering where movement, music, stillness, and curiosity come together. Guided by world-class teachers and inspiring artists, this day offers you a space to learn, to experience, to explore, and to gently transform. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the very first time or deepening a long-time practice, you’ll find something that speaks to you, moves you, and reminds you of what it feels like to be fully alive. We are hosting the Yoga Festival Antwerp in the heart of the city. Across several beautiful locations, you can join movement classes, experience live music, and listen to inspiring talks on a wide range of topics. ADM & AYU will serve as the main hub of the festival, with all other venues just a short walk away.
"THE SPACE BETWEEN" RETREAT by LAURENZ VERKRUYSSE
23 - 28 AUGUST '26
The Space Between is an invitation to slow down and create space for what is asking for your attention. This immersive retreat is an introspective journey through movement, stillness, and connection, designed to support your whole system: body, mind, and heart. Through daily Vinyasa and Yin yoga practices, journaling, breathwork workshops, and silent walks, you are gently guided inward. Above all, there is space—space to listen, to soften, and simply to be. We often pass by this in-between space, yet it is precisely there that clarity, healing, and truth reside. A quiet, open space where you reconnect with yourself and meet what is truly alive within you. A Typical Day Mornings begin with a light fruit breakfast, followed by Moving into Presence, a creative Vinyasa yoga practice to awaken breath, body, and awareness. After brunch, the afternoon invites exploration through a variety of activities such as silent walks, inspiration sessions, or breathwork. There is ample free time for rest, swimming, reading, or walking in nature. Evenings close with Listening to Stillness, a nourishing Yin & Restorative yoga practice, followed by a shared dinner. Dates & Pricing Dates: August 23 – August 28, 2026 Price (private): €2395 Price (business): €2395 excl. VAT Language: English or Dutch (depending on participants) What’s Included 6 days / 5 nights at Kayanova Retreat Center, including full use of the facilities Daily freshly prepared, nourishing meals (full board) Lunch in a nearby vineyard All yoga classes, workshops, and retreat activities Personal attention in a small, intimate group Not Included Flights and transportation Travel insurance Location & Accessibility Kayanova is located in Montbrun-des-Corbières, in the south of France, and is easily accessible by car, train, or plane. Nearby airports include Carcassonne (±25 minutes), Perpignan and Béziers (±1 hour), and Toulouse or Montpellier (±1.5 hours). The nearest train station, Lézignan-Corbières, is just 10 minutes away.
