Panama full-day workshop with Dutch performance artists

Learn a method for presence and physical awareness from working actors

A full-day workshop in Panama's lowlands where you learn the Same Method, a practice in presence and physical awareness developed by two Dutch performance artists and actors. The day includes guided exercises in shadow meditation and presence training, a swim in the Papayal River, a freshly prepared lunch, a 432Hz sound bath, and group reflection. No prior experience is needed. The workshop runs 09:00 to 16:00 with pickup included and a live guide in English or Dutch.

The experience

Seven hours on a hidden riverside property near Bijagual, Chiriqui, working directly with two performance artists who have spent their careers experimenting with presence, physical acting, and using the body as a tool for creation. Their latest work involved walking 422 miles backwards on the Camino de Santiago: a radical experiment that shaped the Same Method you'll learn here. The day starts at 09:00 with guided shadow meditation and ChiKung, moves into denoising and presence training by 10:30, and builds toward a practical toolkit you can use long after you leave.

The physical side matters: you'll swim in the Papayal River at midday, then move into a 432Hz sound bath meditation at 14:30 that winds down the intensity. Lunch is freshly prepared and served at 13:30. The day ends with group reflection where you can share what you learned, ask questions, or simply sit with a snack. You leave around 16:00. Drinks, coffee, tea and snacks are included throughout. Wear comfortable clothes and firm shoes, no flipflops, and bring an open mind. No prior experience is required.

Pickup is included in the booking. The workshop runs in English or Dutch depending on the guide assigned. The property sits in Panama's tranquil lowlands, a setting designed to support the work of presence and self-discovery the day is built around.

What’s included

• Guided Same Method instruction in presence and physical awareness.
• shadow meditation and ChiKung.
• denoising and presence training.
• a swim in the Papayal River.
• freshly prepared lunch.
• 432Hz sound bath meditation.
• group reflection and after-talk.
• drinks, snacks, coffee and tea throughout the day.
• pickup included.
• live guide in English or Dutch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Qué Será Retreats

Is this one for you?This is a shared workshop with other participants, led by the two artists, so you're learning alongside a small group rather than working one-on-one. Choose it if you want direct instruction in a practice built by working performers, and if spending a full day immersed in presence work (including physical exercises and a river swim) fits your idea of a day well spent.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Same Method I'll be learning?

The Same Method is a practice for self-growth developed by the two Dutch performance artists who lead the workshop, based on their training and experimentation in presence, physical acting, and using the body as a creative tool. The workshop teaches you exercises in shadow meditation, ChiKung, denoising and presence training: practical techniques you can carry forward and use in daily life.

Do I need any experience with performance, meditation or yoga to join?

No prior experience is needed. The workshop is designed for all physical fitness levels and anyone with an open mind. The instructors guide you through each exercise, whether you've done this work before or not.

What's included in the day, and what should I bring?

The workshop includes drinks, snacks, coffee and tea throughout the day, a freshly prepared lunch, the Same Method instruction, the river swim, and a 432Hz sound bath meditation. Pickup is included. Bring comfortable clothes, firm shoes (no flipflops), a towel for the river, and an open mind.

What time does the day start and end, and how do pickups work?

The workshop runs from 09:00 to 16:00 (seven hours total). Pickup is included in your booking. The operator will arrange collection from your location. The guide speaks English or Dutch.