Retreat Team
Gonçalo Luz
Facilitator / Adventure Travel Leader
Gonçalo Luz (Sankalparaja) is a Yoga Teacher, Adventure Travel Leader, and Men’s Work facilitator, with a passion for self-development, and spiritual growth. He is the founder and CEO of our company, and also our motorcycle retreat team leader.
He was born in Portugal in 1972, and worked as a filmmaker and film teacher for 25 years.
In 2010, he followed a call for spiritual awakening. Within a year, he quit his life as an advertising filmmaker, sold most of his belongings, left the comfort of his home, and set off to the Indian Himalayas. He travelled on and off for seven years. This is where his journey consciously began.
Spiritual seeking and personal growth, became the journey. In this journey, he found Yoga as a spiritual development practice, and Men’s Work as a self-growth tool. Diving into full awareness of self through the body, became his practice. Remembering his true nature, and that of all around him, became his prayer.
His dedication to the path led him to undertake a nine-month Kundalini Hatha Yoga retreat with his teacher, Dharma Bodhi, where he delved deeply into the authentic practices of the Tantrik Yoga tradition alongside a committed group of practitioners. Continuously devoted to his own growth, Sankalparāja remains steadfast in his daily practice and pursuit of knowledge.
His mission is to help men on their path to opening up to a deeper sense of connection with themselves and others, through developing self and body awareness, realigning themselves with their life objectives and purpose.
He currently lives in Thailand. With a beginner’s mind, he keeps deepening the knowledge and practice of Yoga.
Gonbo Dorjey
Retreat Coordinator
Gonbo is a passionate adventurer and thus the coordinator of our motorcycle retreat team. He's been on the travel scene since 2008, working for various companies. His expertise extends beyond guiding treks and tours in Ladakh, encompassing states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and even parts of Nepal.
Native to the breathtaking region of Ladakh, he offers his skills as a coordinator of our Yoga retreat on motorcycles. Whether it's managing check-ins, motorcycle maintenance, meal times, or ensuring your stay is seamless, we're in great hands with Gonbo.
But here's the kicker – he's not just an adventure junkie, he's also got a soft spot for coffee. His dedication to this art form even earned him nominations in the Indian Barista Championship and the Aero Press Championship in 2017.
His core values of generosity and kindness shine through in every interaction. Whether we're preparing for practice, gearing up for another long day of riding, or savouring a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, he is here to support us in making this journey memorable.
