Koom Stories with Sham Essadki
Hosted by Hicham "Sham" Essadki
Private reflections on the warrior’s path, the seeker’s heart, and the builder’s hands.
Step into a quiet corner of the riad at the Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center in Marrakech.
"Koom Stories" is an intimate collection of monologues from founder Hicham “Sham” Essadki—a place where the microphone is passed not to guests, but inward.
Here, in his own voice, Sham bridges worlds often kept apart:
The discipline of the martial artist and the surrender of the Sufi,
the vision of an entrepreneur and the stillness of a meditator,
the strength to protect and the wisdom to hold space.
Each episode is a solo reflection drawn from a life lived at the crossroads—stories of building a sanctuary in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, and the personal transformations that unfolded along the way. You’ll hear about the focus found in a fighting stance, the humility hidden in a sacred teaching, and the very real challenges of turning a dream of refuge into a living, breathing community.
This is for you if you’ve ever:
- Sought depth behind the technique, meaning behind the movement.
- Felt called to create a space where others can heal or grow.
- Longed for a practice that strengthens both the body and the spirit.
- Believed that leading and serving can be the same sacred act.
Sham speaks to the warrior in you—the part that values integrity, resilience, and protection.
He speaks to the seeker in you—the part that craves truth, beauty, and connection.
He speaks to the guardian in you—the part that builds, nurtures, and stays loyal to what matters.
Through these personal narratives, you’ll explore:
• The Sufi Principles in Motion – how breath, presence, and surrender transform physical practice into moving meditation.
• The Architecture of Sanctuary – honest talk about creating a business that is both sustainable and sacred, a space that is both safe and transformative.
• The Integration of Strength & Softness – why real wellness isn’t about escape, but about cultivating the grounded capacity to meet life fully.
Koom Stories is not a lecture. It’s a conversation with a guide who has walked the path before you—offering neither shortcuts nor easy answers, but companionship and clarity for your own journey.
Press play. It feels like a talk shared over mint tea after the evening training.
You leave with a quieter mind, a softer heart, and a clearer way forward.
Listen. Reflect. Rise.
Subscribe to Koom Stories with Sham Essadki, wherever you listen.
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Episodes
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Welcome to a complimentary guided meditation from Kum Retreat Center in Marrakesh. This practice guides you to notice sounds and the silence around them, to feel physical sensations, and to observe objects and the spaces between them. It then brings attention inward to the heart, cultivating love and presence — using breath, focused attention, and merging thoughts into the feeling of love.Use this simple practice anytime to recenter, collect dispersed energies, and connect with the inner reality of the heart as taught at Kum Retreat Center.
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Lessons learned and shared by visiting Koom participants in Brussels, Belgium
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
🔗 What if the simplest act—smiling—could unlock profound healing, dissolve stress, and reconnect you with joy? In this 5-minute solo episode, we dive into the ancient Taoist practice of the Inner Smile, a meditative technique that channels kindness inward to transform energy, soothe organs, and cultivate deep self-compassion. Discover how directing a gentle, mental smile to your own body can quiet the mind, boost vitality, and even (as Taoists believe) harmonize your internal organs.
Is it magic? Medicine? Or just forgotten wisdom? Let’s explore why this practice has endured for millennia—and how you can try it today, no matter where you are. Smile… your cells are listening.
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
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Embarquez pour un voyage fascinant avec Hicham, un Marocain d'origine qui a passé deux décennies à maîtriser l'art de la restauration dans la Silicon Valley californienne et une année auprès des moines Shaolin en Chine.
En juillet, il réunit des chercheurs à Bruxelles pour explorer les dix principes universels de la guérison. Que vous soyez marocain, partagé entre deux cultures ou simplement curieux, cet événement est fait pour vous. Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp pour découvrir le programme et le lieu exacts. Ne manquez pas cette expérience unique et gratuite.
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Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Rejoignez-nous pour l'inauguration du Centre de Retraite Koom à Bruxelles, en Belgique, la première semaine de juillet. Animé par Hicham, dont le parcours inspirant de Marrakech au cœur des pratiques spirituelles du monde entier vous promet une exploration unique des principes de guérison.
Après 20 ans passés en Californie à maîtriser l'art de nourrir le corps et l'esprit, et une année transformatrice en Chine auprès des moines Shaolin, Hicham invite les chercheurs de vérité de tous horizons à le rejoindre à Bruxelles. Explorez les 10 principes de guérison, comblant avec grâce le fossé entre science et spiritualité dans le monde d'aujourd'hui.
Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp pour connaître les lieux, les dates et les horaires. Cet événement est gratuit.
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