The True Athlete Retreat
The True Athlete Retreat in Tordera, Spain with public Meditation and Somatic therapy listing details. Use this dossier to verify legal context, people, logistics, consent, emergency planning, and integration before contact.
Legal context in Spain
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Shamans & Facilitators
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Neil Place
Head of U.S. Programming at The True Athlete Project, Neil Place is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he spends much of his time trail running, climbing, or biking. He has played and coached competitive ultimate frisbee for nearly two decades, experiences that continue to shape his perspective on sport, effort, and long-term development. Neil holds a Master’s degree in sport psychology and has a background in mental health and youth development. He works locally as a mental performance trainer, supporting young athletes as they navigate pressure, identity, and the emotional demands of sport. His work is g...
Verify roleSam Parfitt
Sam Parfitt is our founder and CEO, and a global leader in sport for social change. Sam is a tennis player, coach, mindfulness teacher and university tutor. Early in his journey, Sam received public service awards for his work mentoring at-risk youth and reimagining sporting environments - weaving together mindfulness, poetry and social action projects through sport. Sport became a place where every young person felt included, seen, and excited about making a difference in the world. And so TAP was born... Now, he brings this approach to life across diverse contexts - from training Olympians in mindfulness, to...
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Oz is the Head of Community at The True Athlete Project and a a movement play facilitator based in Barcelona,specializing in blending athletic development with playful, exploratory practice, helping people find joy and freedom in their bodies. A former NCAA Division One basketball player, Oz brings over 15 years of professional athletic training and more than a decade of movement study. She holds a Master’s in Sport Psychology and a Master’s in Coaching, and her research in movement is rooted in an ecological approach - soft, relational, and sustainable, while still nurturing her passion for expressive physica...
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Getting there
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Road & duration
Sep 3 - 6, 2026
What's included
Shared rooms available, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
What's not included
Listed from €990.00. Ask about flights, insurance, private sessions, and extra transport.
Integration & Aftercare
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Verified Matching Details
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- Group size
- Verified group size: 20
- Group size
- Group size reported up to 20.
- Starting price
- Starting price reported as €990.00.
- Accommodation
- Verified accommodation: Shared rooms available
- Accommodation
- Verified accommodation: Shared Room
- Dates
- Verified dates: Sep 3–6, 2026
- Dates
- Dates reported: Sep 3 - 6, 2026
- Dietary options
- Verified dietary options: ['Vegan', 'Vegetarian', 'Gluten Free']
Listed Retreats & Ceremonies
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- The True Athlete RetreatProhibited
- Location
- Tordera, Spain
- Dates
- Sep 3 - 6, 2026
- Price
- €990.00
- Group size
- 20 listed
- Reviews
- Not listed yet
- Meals
- 3
- Accommodation
- Shared rooms available
- Transport
- Not listed yet