HOLOLIFE VIKING ACADEMY - RETREAT EXPERIENCE

DATE

Wed 11 June - 09:00-23:00

LOCATION

Address: Viking Village, Saula, 75117 Harju County, Estonia (map)

Located just 20 minutes from Tallinn (approximately 20-35€ by Bolt taxi), the mediaeval Viking Village is surrounded by a beautiful forest.

We will connect all who are coming to do ride-sharing (potentially just 5€ per person one way).

Note: You can also join the IKIGAI ZEN JOURNEY or/and VIKING SAUNA CEREMONY in the same location (NEXT DAY), tickets here.

Accommodation is available the night before and after in an authentic wooden cabin (see below for booking).

Did you know that the 8th-11th century Viking era started and ended in Estonia, and Norwegian and Swedish Vikings were afraid of the "other" Vikings, who eventually killed the Swedish Viking leader as well as the king of Sweden?

Set the record straight and learn axe throwing, archery, sauna, ice bathing, optimal resilience, nutrition, and longevity while you sleep, bath & eat like a Viking in an authentic setting.

Learn from the most resilient nation (Estonians) that fought successfully against 9 different flags who tried to take over their trade routes. Estonians resisted the Inquisition longer than any nation in medieval Europe.

In this fully immersive Viking village in the middle of a forest, you will be guided by the scientifically savage Sorin Schiller (UK), master herbalist Yarrow Willard (Canada), professional biohacker and author of the Biohacker's Handbook Teemu Arina (Finland), MMA fighter Tateki Matsuda (Japan), Zen Buddhist monk Yogetsu Akasaka (Japan), sauna masters Tommi Ullgren (Finland), Daniil Kukushkin (Estonia), and breathwork and ice bath master Leigh Ewin (Australia) through a perfect day from the morning when you wake up to the moment when you go to sleep – like the Vikings did.

The event is suitable for beginners and advanced alike interested in longevity, both women and men (children are also welcome). In fact, did you know that the women were perhaps even more warriors than the men in the medieval times?

You will have access to medieval weapons, the latest biohacking technologies, wolf coats, professional savages, and optimal nutrition (lunch, tonic beverages, dinner, plus a breakfast the next day if you stay overnight) in a beautiful retreat location surrounded by wild animals (bears, wolves, foxes, rabbits, etc.); traditional sauna sessions; river ice baths; bonfires; beautiful views; amazing company; lectures; and more.

Limited capacity, book now.

PROGRAM

MORNING RITUALS

09:00 WARRIOR PREPARATION - Tateki Matsuda to prepare your body for battle
09:30 MORNING MEAD - Hydration with magical elixirs (electrolyte water and upgraded brews)
10:00 THE CALL TO ARMS - Welcome words from Teemu Arina
⁠10:15 SAGA TIME - Estonian Viking history with Steve Hindrekson

VIKING RITUALS

11:00 WEAPONS TRAINING - Archery and axe throwing with Estonian Vikings, Sorin Schiller & Tateki Matsuda
13:00 FEAST OF WARRIORS - A lunch worthy of Valhalla
14:00 SECRETS OF THE ANCIENTS - Longevity principles with Teemu Arina
15:00 BREWS OF POWER - Tonic beverages with Teemu Arina and Yarrow Willard
16:00 AWAKEN YOUR SPIRIT - Respiritual awakening with Leigh Ewin

EVENING RITUALS

17:00 BREATH OF LIFE - Viking breathwork with Leigh Ewin
⁠18:00 CLEANSE YOUR BATTLE WOUNDS - Viking smoke sauna, plant bath and cold plunge with Leigh Ewin, Dan Kukushkin, Tommi Ulgren and Magdalena
20:00 NIGHT FEAST - Viking dinner to strengthen your resolve
21:30 TALES BY THE FIRE - Viking fire circle with Magdalena, Yogetsu Akasaka & Reena Chadee
23:00 CLOSING

MORNING VIKING NATURE IMMERSION (if you stay overnight)

08:00-09:00 - BREAKFAST
09:00-13:00 - WILD VIKING HERB WALK with Yarrow Willard (included in the ticket)

TICKETS

We accept all common credit cards and Paypal. If you want to pay by invoice, please contact our customer support.

Refund policy: No refund. Tickets are transferable to another person or can be exchanged free of charge to one of our future events when requested at least 7 days before the event takes place. We hold the right to changes to the event schedule.

FACILITATORS

Dan Kukushkin

Founder @ Sauna Temple, Crossfit & Hot Training Instructor, Body Therapist Dan Kukushkin is a master of sauna ceremonies who uniquely blends ancient traditions with modern techniques to rejuvenate the body and spirit. An accomplished BMS engineer-developer, he created the SAUNA TEMPLE concept, fostering healing and transformation. As an award-winning athlete and experienced CrossFit coach, Dan excels in high-heat training, helping others release stress and restore balance. His upcoming book, “The Sauna as a Temple of the Soul,” delves into the sauna’s transformative power. Dan’s holistic approach revitalizes, empowers, and guides individuals to reconnect with their natural strength.

Leigh Ewin

Author @ Respiritual Awakening, Breathwork Facilitator, Founder @ Ecstatic Breathwork Leigh Ewin is a global coach in conscious breathwork, specializing in group sessions to aid anxiety, pain, stress relief, and athletic performance enhancement. Trained by top breathwork experts, Leigh brings a unique perspective from his experience living in both sunny Australia and chilly Finland, embodying adaptation and resilience. His work focuses on harnessing the flow of energy that breathwork cultivates, benefiting individuals both physically and mentally.

Sorin Schiller

Founder @ Scientifically Savage Sorin Schiller is a visionary leader blending science and nature to foster personal and interpersonal health. Once pushed towards crime and violence by difficult beginnings, Sorin now teaches the Scientifically Savage method, helping individuals connect with their inner nature and achieve balance in mind, body, and relationships. His approach is unique—combining scientific data, personal insights, and a touch of wonder. Today, Sorin is a beacon of peace, devoted to sharing the wisdom of the natural world and enhancing performance through self-awareness and harmony.

Tateki Matsuda

Mixed Martial Artist, Founder @ HOLOLIFE Center Japan, Former UFC, Degrees in Sports Movement Science & Applied Nutrition Tateki is the Founder of HOLOLIFE Center Japan, a Mixed Martial Artist, former UFC fighter, and celebrity health consultant with a B.S. in Sports Movement Science and an M.S. in Applied Nutrition. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, his remarkable journey equips him with a unique skill set for challenging environments. With extensive professional and athletic experience, Tateki is a master in sports and martial arts. He also serves as a health consultant with a multilingual and multicultural perspective, calling Boston his second home.

Teemu Arina

Curator, Professional Biohacker, Author, Co-Founder @ HOLOLIFE Center Teemu Arina has a professional career of two decades as a technology entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. Mr. Arina is one of the forefront figures of the biohacking movement. He is the co-author of the bestselling Biohacker’s Handbook series, curator of HOLOLIFE Summit, and co-founder of the HOLOLIFE Center. Mr. Arina has received the Leonardo Award (under the patronage of the European Parliament and UNESCO 2015), was selected as Top 100 most influential people in IT (2016 TIVI), and was awarded the Speaker of the Year (Speakersforum 2017), and Leadership Trainer of the Year (Turku School of Economics 2018). In the year 2022, he was invited to join Evolutionary Leaders, an initiative by the Chopra Foundation and The Source Synergy Foundation that focuses on the future of conscious leadership.

Vaskilintu

Ritual Musician, Ceremonialist Magdalena Mölsä, known artistically as Vaskilintu, combines her Somali and Finnish Karelian heritage into a unique musical project. Inspired by the spiritual Finnish folklore where every element has a spirit (‘väki’), her music merges modern electronic sounds with traditional instruments. At the heart of her performances, Magdalena’s voice creates hypnotic layers and loops, captivating the audience in a raw and primal experience. Each show is not just a performance, but a profound journey, remembered long after it ends.

Yarrow Willard

Clinical & Master Herbalist, Co-Founder of Harmonic Arts Yarrow Willard is a Clinical Herbalist and educator who inspires vitality and ecological awareness. Co-founder of Harmonic Arts and an instructor at Wild Rose College, he combines traditional wisdom and modern science to teach holistic herbalism. Known as the Herbal Jedi, Yarrow engages audiences through workshops, online courses, and a popular YouTube channel. He believes plants are not just medicine but also our teachers and allies, reflecting our potential: “Plants are not just medicine,” Yarrow says, “they are our teachers, our allies, and reflections of the potential within us all.”

Yogetsu Akasaka

Zen Buddhist Priest, Beatboxer, Medicine Music Artist Yogetsu Akasaka is a Japanese Zen Buddhist priest and musician, captivating audiences with his live-looping music that blends beatboxing, handpan, and Buddhist chanting. His unique approach transports listeners on a profound inner journey. Akasaka has performed at notable venues, including NASA’s South by Southwest conference, various music festivals, and wellness events.