The Deep U Retreat is an immersive experience rooted in Heartfulness meditation and integrated with contemporary approaches such as Theory U, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic practices. It helps participants become more aware, release and let go of obstacles, uncover their highest Self, pause to listen to what wants to emerge through them, and ascend with greater clarity about their authentic purpose and next steps. Guided by Vasco Gaspar, an internationally acclaimed speaker trained by leading experts in human flourishing, participants will join a safe space full of beauty, presence, and transformative depth.

Engage in a deep exploration through brief insights, followed by experiential activities, including individual exercises (e.g., meditation, journaling), group dynamics and moments of beauty.
Learn from proven practices like Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Practices and IFS, integrated with timeless wisdom to enhance personal growth.
Discover the award-winning Kanha Shanti Vanam campus, benefit from its serenity, and get inspired by how regenerative practices and social impact can positively influence the world around us.
Discover Heartfulness, a practical and modern meditation approach for personal flourishing.
Become more aware, release and let go of obstacles, uncover your true Essence and highest Self, and prototype ways of bringing your uniqueness to the world.
Leave the retreat equipped with practical tools and resources, and after the retreat you will get a 150+ pages digital manual with exercises, and tips for ongoing practice.

Vasco Gaspar has worked with over 30,000 people across 25+ countries—from startup founders navigating uncertainty to leaders at organizations like SAP, Santander, and the United Nations, as well as individuals and communities—helping them find clarity in complexity, presence under pressure, and the courage to move forward authentically.
His work creates the conditions for deeper wisdom to emerge: the intelligence of the body, the knowing of the heart, and the intuition that arises when we slow down enough to listen.
Through immersive retreats, contemplative sessions, and individual deep dives, Vasco weaves together awareness practices (Mindfulness, Presencing, Heartfulness), trauma-informed methods (IFS, Compassionate Inquiry), and somatic and artistic approaches (Social Presencing Theater, movement, poetry).
Trained with pioneers such as Gabor Maté, Otto Scharmer, Richard Schwartz, Kamlesh D. Patel, and Arawana Hayashi, he holds a Psychology degree from the University of Coimbra and serves as faculty at both the Presencing Institute and Heartfulness Institute.
At the heart of his work is Awareness-Based Human Flourishing—a way of facilitating that honors human complexity while guiding people toward their essential, healing simplicity.


Tailor Your Retreat Experience Based on Your Stay. The cost of the retreat varies depending on the accommodation you choose, offering flexibility to suit your preferences—from cozy dorms to luxurious hotel rooms.

A 4-star hotel within walking distance of the venue, offering large single or double occupancy rooms at 5,775 INR per night (5% tax included).
(approx. 56€ / $65.5 USD per night, with tax included).
Stays at Wellness require a minimum booking of 7 nights.

Hostel-type self-serviced rooms offering single or double occupancy at 3,150 INR per night (5% tax included).
(approx. 30.60€ / $35.5 USD per night with tax included)

Ashram-style bunk beds in large dorms with shared washrooms are included in the program price. Dorms have halls separated by gender.
Jan 26 - 29, 2026
Tuition Fee:
₹ 40,000 (Taxes includes 18% GST)