How to open and run your first successful retreat center

The Brussels Experiment - Bringing Sufi Wisdom to the Urban Jungle

What happens when you take the deep, earth rooted practices of a Moroccan retreat center and drop them into the heart of a bustling European city? This July, Koom Retreat Center Founder Hicham Essadki is embarking on a radical experiment: bringing Sufi heart traditions, martial arts and Embodied mindfulness to Brussels - not as an escape from modern life, but as a transformation of modern life.
In this trailer. you will get a sneak peek at :
🔥 Why cities are the next frontier for retreat work (and why the 9-to-5 worker needs this now more than ever)
🌙 How to adapt Sacred practices for subway rides and lunch breaks (without diluting their power)
💡 The big questions this trip will answer (Can 90 minute sessions create real change? Can a park replace a mountaintop?)
For retreat leaders, this series will be a masterclass in taking your work on the road. For seekers. it's proof that transformation doesn't require quitting your job. And for the Koom community, it's the birth of something new.
Subscribe now - First episodes drops Tuesday May 27th. Where should we go next?

The Sufi Quest for Something that has been lost

Purpose or the fuel of existense from the Sufi perspective

The Unseen Madness - How chasing shadows leads you home

Have you ever felt the quiet, gnawing madness of chasing what isn’t there? The next achievement, the next validation, the next *version* of yourself—always just out of reach? In this profound and soul-stirring episode, we explore how our obsession with the unseen is not a flaw, but a hidden invitation—one that leads us back to the raw, unfiltered truth of who we are.  
Join us as we unravel:  
- Why the restlessness you feel isn’t a curse, but a call to awaken
- How the present moment—your breath, your body, your frustrations—holds all the signs you need for real transformation  
- What happens when you stop running and finally let reality teach you
Set against the backdrop of Koom Martial Arts Retreat in Marrakech, this episode is an ode to those who are done with distractions and ready to confront what’s real. Whether you’re a seeker longing for depth, a retreat facilitator crafting spaces for awakening, or simply someone who senses there’s more to life than the chase—this is your sign.  
The dojo is open. Will you step in? 

Days at Koom - Holding Space for transformation

🔥 Episode description:
The Raw Truth abiut running a retreat center (you've never heard before)
Ever wonder what it really takes to run a retreat center? Hicham Essadki, founder of Koom Retreat Center Marrakech, pulls back the curtain on the chaotic, Sacred, and deeply human side of holding space - from last minute gluten free meltdowns to the moment a guest whispers, "this place saved me"
💡 You'll discover:
▪︎ The #1 mistake new retreat owners (it s not what you think)
▪︎ Why a perfect retreat is the opposite of transformational
▪︎ A simple koom ritual that leaves guests in tears (in the best way)
This isn t just a podcast - its a wake up call for anyone dreaming of opening a retreat center, feeling burnt out as a facilitator, or craving a life of real impact.
Listen now...and remember why you started. 🌿
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How to Run a Retreat Center That Actually Transform Lives

Listen if you ever wondered:
"How do i cretate a retreat people remember - not just instagram"

A sufi prayer

What leads to most good

Effort Over Empire: Why Trying Beats Tyranny

Goals vs. Wishes: How Objectives Separate Winners from Dreamers

How to turn your extra property rooms until a successful operation

Tips from a family that turned extra rooms into a space desired by world seekers of all traditions.