Koh Samui · 28 Nov – 1 Dec 2026

RE²AL.
Return to practice.

Four days. Close to the ground. Close to yourself. An immersive movement and connection practice at Samahita Retreat, Thailand.

A small group, 20 places · Led by Dima Apelbaum with Leo Mendez and Gedvilė Mizuki
Sunset over Laem Sor beach, Koh Samui
Laem Sor Beach · South coast of Koh Samui
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For four days we come together in Koh Samui to practice, cultivate a sense of calm and rediscover the value of community.

We move. We breathe. We spend time by the ocean. We share meals, conversations and moments that rarely find space in everyday life.

Our practice is grounded in movement and East philosophy. Bodyweight strength and mobility, structure, breathwork and play. Two sessions daily, structured and alive. Not taught from a script. Built from decades of training, exploration and one recurring question:

What actually works?

Three facilitators. Different backgrounds, different practices, each shaped through years of exploration and teaching. What connects us is a shared belief that practice matters. Not because it makes us better. Because it helps us remember what is important.

The intention is not to give you another system to follow, but to help you deepen your own relationship with practice. To listen more carefully to the body, trust your own experience and discover what emerges when there is space to pay attention.

What to expect

The days are structured, but never rushed. There is space to practice, space to rest and space to simply be.

This is what ReTribe has always been about.


The Team

Three practices. One field.

Leo Mendez

Leo Mendez

@le0mendez

A nature explorer and whisperer. A person who walks mountains alone for days carrying nothing. He brings yin yoga and somatic practice rooted in stillness and landscape. His sessions create depth and inner space. The complement to effort. The place where the body finally listens.

Dima Apelbaum

Dima Apelbaum

@movewithdima

Leads the practice. Founder of ReTribe and the RE²AL method. Four decades of practice across movement, weightlifting, martial arts, yoga and breathwork. Based in Lisbon. His practice is his dojo. What he teaches, he has lived.

Gedvilė Mizuki

Gedvilė Mizuki

@studiogedvile

Holds the space. Visionary, shape shifter, keen observer of practice. Artist, martial artist, spirit doula and embodied facilitator based in Hong Kong. Her work lives at the intersection of ceremony, presence and inner transformation. She opens the group and keeps it coherent.

"What works is not effort. What works is return. Not intensity, frequency. Not a performance, a practice."

What You'll Practice

The work of the body.


A Day Here

The rhythm.

A frame, not a schedule. Each day moves between effort and stillness, practice and rest, with space to integrate what surfaces.

Morning
Ocean dip and movement practice. Strength, mobility and floor work as the body wakes.
Midday
Healthy food, rest, and open time. Beach, hammock, float tank, or quiet.
Afternoon
Breathwork, yin yoga and life energy work. The place where the body finally listens.
Evening
Long group meditation, philosophy and presence. Fire and real conversation under the palms.
Group gathered around a beach fire at night
Community · Around a new fire
The Place

Samahita Retreat, Koh Samui.

Beachview on the quiet south coast of Koh Samui, surrounded by towering coconut palms. One hundred metres of direct, undisturbed beach. Open shalas, healthy food included, alcohol free. One of the most grounded practice venues in Southeast Asia.

Light through the canopy. Sea breeze under the shala roof. The kind of place where the body remembers how to slow down.

Aerial view of Samahita Retreat and Laem Sor beach
One hundred metres of direct beachview
Facilities

Built for practice and rest.

Everything you need to move, recover and go inward, steps from the sea.

Group movement practice on the beach
Group moving at sunrise above the bay
Group silhouettes under the open sky
Group around the fire
Group embracing in the rain
Group watching the sunset together on the beach

Rooms

Where you'll stay.

Cosy, sustainable rooms designed in harmony with nature. Natural light and ventilation, air conditioning, mosquito screens, fridge and kettle, with private or shared bathrooms. Choose beachview or garden, in private, semi-private or shared. Tell us your room preference when you reserve.

Beachview rooms beside the pool at Samahita
Beachview · Direct sea views, steps from the water
Garden rooms nestled in greenery
Garden · Nestled in lush green gardens
Guest room with bed and garden view
Inside · Calm, simple, made for rest

Private, semi-private and shared options, in both beachview and garden. A deposit on Momence holds your place; your room and balance are arranged with the team after.


The Dates

Saturday 28 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Three nights, four days. We close Tuesday at midday, leaving time to make your way onward to Wonderfruit, which opens Thursday 3 December.

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Reserve Your Spot

4 days · 3 nights · Samahita Retreat, Thailand · All meals and sessions included · All prices per person

Garden shared loft room
Shared
Standard €875
Early bird · ended €700
Garden semi-private room
Garden semi-private
Standard €1,025
Early bird · ended €850
Garden private suite
Garden private
Standard €1,200
Early bird · ended €1,025

Beachview Sold out

Beach private room with sea view
Beach private · Solo
Standard €1,325
Early bird · ended €1,150
Beach private villa for couples
Beach private · Couple
Standard €1,150
Early bird · ended €975

per person, shared room

How it works
1. Pay €300 via Momence to hold your spot 2. Inform the team about your room choice 3. Remaining amount due 1 October 2026
Details

The essentials.


Questions

Good to know.

Do I need experience? What level is this?
All levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced practitioners. The practice is repetition with awareness, not performance. Every session is offered with options so you move at your own level and honour how you feel each day.
How do I get there?
Fly into Koh Samui Airport (USM), commonly via Bangkok or Singapore. Samahita is about 45 minutes from the airport on the quiet south coast, near Laem Sor Pagoda. We can help arrange a transfer once you have booked. Plan to arrive Saturday 28 November and depart Tuesday 1 December, with time to travel onward to Wonderfruit if you are going.
What is included, and what is not?
Included: three nights accommodation, all meals, all movement, breath and yin sessions, full use of the Samahita facilities, and practice materials. Not included: flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, visa costs, and optional spa or therapy treatments.
What is the food like? Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Healthy, fresh and mostly plant forward, with all meals included and no alcohol. The kitchen can accommodate most dietary needs. Let us know when you book so we can prepare.
Can I come on my own?
Yes, and most people do. Shared and semi-private rooms place you with other practitioners, and private rooms are available if you prefer your own space. The group is intimate and the opening circle is built to create connection quickly.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing you can move in, swimwear, a light layer for the evening, reef-safe sunscreen, a refillable water bottle and an open mind. Mats and props are provided at the venue.
What is the weather like in late November?
Warm and tropical, typically high twenties Celsius, with warm sea and the chance of short passing showers. Light, breathable clothing is ideal.
Do I need a visa?
Many nationalities can enter Thailand without a visa for short stays, but rules vary by passport. Please check the current requirements for your country before you travel.
How do I reserve, and what about the deposit and cancellation?
A deposit through Momence holds your place, with the balance due in October 2026. Once your place is held, you receive a WhatsApp group invite with everything you need to prepare. Questions before booking, or about room options and cancellation? Email movewithdima@gmail.com.
This is a beginning.
The practice is already yours.
Reserve Your Spot