Awaken Your Potential!
Get all the tools and strategies you need to feel empowered in your body, break through limiting beliefs, and awaken your compassionate potential.

Location
London, Wales

Capacity
Limited to 30 participants
Join a Life-Changing Retreat
This multi-day immersive retreat empowers you to rediscover your inner strength and creating lasting transformation.
With the guidance of George Thompsonârenowned filmmaker and disseminator of Daoist philosophyâyouâll embark on a journey of practical wisdom, transformative movement, and profound self-reflection, all within a nurturing and supportive community.
Balance is Possible!

âGeorge has a unique gift for translating ancient wisdom into something tangible and relatable for todayâs world. His ability to blend deep philosophical insights with playfulness, love and storytelling is truly remarkable."
â Louie Schwartzberg
Creator of Fantastic Fungi

"George gracefully reminds you who you really are
and your potential.â
â Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield
Insight Meditation Teachers
Find an Awaken Your Potential Near You

Awaken Your Potential!
London
đď¸ April 4th, 2025 - April 6th, 2025
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Awaken Your Potential!
Wales Summer Immersive
đď¸ May 29th, 2025 - June 1st, 2025
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Awaken Your Potential!
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You have awesome potential,
itâs time to awaken it.
In a world that feels increasingly out of balance, many of us struggle with overwhelming feelings of disconnection and uncertainty. Systems driven by greed, exploitation, and short-term gain currently dominate our world â youâre not alone, and itâs not your fault.
But it doesnât have to be that way. This retreat is an opportunity to rediscover your inner strength, align with your purpose, and embrace the tools you need to transform your life. Whether you're seeking clarity, personal growth, peace or healing emotional wounds, this experience will help you cultivate lasting change.

What Students Are Saying
âI came seeking hope and healing beyond words, and I leave with unexpected joy, laughter, and a sense of wholeness. If youâre ready for a deep transformation, I highly recommend this retreat.â
What You Will Experience
During the retreat, you'll explore Georgeâs unique synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science:

3 Full Days of Immersive Learning: from morning meditation to evening reflections. Every moment is designed to facilitate personal transformation.

Personalised Guidance from George Thompson: Benefit from Georgeâs unique ability to translate ancient wisdom into practical tools for overcoming todayâs challenges.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong: explore the healing power of playful, mindful movement. Tai Chi is not just a movement practice, it is a philosophy for life!

Meditation & Breathwork: Calm your mind and focus through guided meditation sessions. Learn how you can tap into the power of your breath and ârelax on demandâ.

Fireside Conversations & Live Music: Engage in deep philosophical discussions while celebrating life with music, joy, and connection.

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"George's practical knowledge of the Dao and his unique and playful approach to sharing it with others made this experience unforgettable. The emotional alchemy practices along with meditations, silence, Qi Gong and Tai Chi sessions were so well timed, relaxing and transformative. The organic food, music and story telling sessions in that beautiful and magical location made the four days go by very quickly, but also with a relaxing intensity that is paradoxical."
Meet George Thompson
George is a filmmaker, teacher, and founder of Balance is Possible!â a 15-person team on a mission to inspire balance for people and planet. His films and teachings have touched over 25 million people, and he has built a global community of millions who share his vision.
George is supported by renowned spiritual teachers and changemakers including Dr. Jane Goodall, Louie Schwartzberg, Tara Brach, Stephen Fry and many more.
Drawing from years of deep study in the Wudang Mountains of China, George blends ancient wisdom with modern science, translating it into fun, practical tools for overcoming the challenges of modern life.
Once plagued by anxiety and a sense of disconnection, Georgeâs personal journey led him from pain to purpose. Now, he leads transformational events worldwide and creates films that awaken hearts and minds.
With playful kindness and deep clarity, George helps people awaken their potential and live in harmony with themselves, each other, and the Earth.
Balance is Possible!

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âGeorge Thompson is brilliant.
He is championing the next generation of consciousness expansionâ
â Chungliang Al Huang
Founder of Living Tao Foundation
Co-author with Alan Watts of âTao: The Watercourse Way"

âGeorge has a gift for helping people see their own potential clearly. His kindness and integrity allow anyone who trains with him to discover their connection to Nature, the miracle of wellness, and the power of the inner self.â
âDeng Ming Dao
Author of 365 Tao
Growth In Days Not Decades
Day 1
Ground and Connect
Begin your journey by connecting deeply with yourself and the group. Through gentle Tai Chi, grounding meditation, and reflection, youâll establish a calm foundation and set your intentions for meaningful transformation.

Day 2
Release What Holds You Back
Dive into identifying and letting go of limiting beliefs and emotional blocks. With guided exercises, breathwork, and supportive group discussions, this day helps you release what no longer serves you and opens the door to new possibilities.

Day 3
Unlock New Joy and Compassion
Engage in playful movement, mindful practices, and heart-centered activities that ignite a deep sense of joy. As you tap into this vibrant energy, youâll naturally begin to uplift and inspire those around you.

Day 4
Build Lasting Habits
Solidify your insights and experiences into practical, sustainable habits. Learn easy, joyful daily practices to take home allowing your transformation to continue long after the retreat.

Why Choose Awaken Your Potential
Get Personal Attention in an Intimate Group Setting
With only 30 participants, Awaken Your Potential offers an intimate and personalised experience. Youâll receive personal guidance from George Thompson and create deep connections within the group. This retreat is designed for embodied learningâensuring you walk away with practical tools for long-term change.

Acting from Love and Hope
We believe that love and hope are powerful forces of change. Our approach is grounded in compassion and non-violence.

Merging Science and Ancient Wisdom
We bridge the gap between ancient practices and cutting edge scientific insight.

Life-Changing Experiential Learning
Our events inspire deep transformation and embodied learning that goes far beyond theory.

Embracing Vulnerability & Trauma
To hurt is to be human. Our trauma-informed approach supports you to address the past, to be accepted in your vulnerability so you can heal and thrive.

Action Workbook & Accountability Support
Youâll receive a comprehensive action workbook filled with practical exercises, journaling prompts, and step-by-step guidance. Combined with group accountability, youâll stay on track and see real results.

Joyful Learning
We infuse joy and playfulness into everything, itâs personal growth like youâve never experienced before.

Paula
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"I loved everything about the retreat, especially the way George taught in a playful way. It brought an energy of light and playfulness to something that I would normally take quite seriously. This helped me to take myself less seriously and have fun. I would recommend it to anyone who has a curiosity around the Dao, Qi Gong or Tai Chi."
Take the First Step Towards Transformation
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from the distractions of daily life and focus entirely on your personal growth. If you're seeking clarity, struggling with limiting beliefs, or simply want to reconnect with yourself and nature, Awaken Your Potential is for you.

If this doesnât change your life,
weâll refund your money.
Thousands of people have already transformed their lives through our events, built on practices that have stood the test of time for THOUSANDS of years.
Yes, this is an investment. But whatâs the cost of not investing in yourself?
- đ° Five years of therapy â ÂŁ15,000+
Therapy is invaluable, but deep transformation doesnât have to take years. At the retreat youâll experience timeless wisdom weaved with powerful embodied practices and community support â a unique combination weâve seen create 1000s of breakthroughs that might otherwise have taken a decade of talk therapy to reach. - đ°ď¸ Years of searching for answers â Cost: Time you canât get back
Whatâs offered here is uniqueâa distillation of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and embodied practice, woven into a single experience designed to equip you with the tools so you can empower yourself for the rest of your life. - đ Living disconnected from your true self â Cost: Your happiness and fulfillment
Every day, we make choices. We either choose growth, or we choose to stay where we are. And staying stuckâwhether in patterns, doubts, or limitationsâhas a cost too.
Weâre confident that if you attend our retreat and commit to the process, youâll experience a meaningful transformationâbig or smallâthat will empower you to live with greater freedom, joy, and peace.
Thatâs why we offer a money-back guarantee.
If you attend the entire retreat, complete the simple one-week guided practice afterward, and still feel it hasnât delivered the value you hoped for, weâll refund your money.
Youâve got nothing to loseâand everything to gain.
đ Spaces are limited, and our retreats always sell out.
If you feel called to this, trust that calling.

Hugh
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"This retreat was enormously transformational for me. George seamlessly wove together movement practice with meditation and insightful self-growth discussions. I came away rejuvenated, with so many lessons to implement from the simple to the profound. I canât think of a single person who wouldnât greatly benefit from this retreat whether youâre interested in Qi Gong or simply expanding your inner world."
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is Your Moment
Transformation doesnât happen by accidentâit happens through intentional steps toward your desired life. Take this opportunity to reconnect with yourself, deepen your understanding, and awaken your potential in an intimate and supportive setting.
Outcomes You Can Expect on Your Breakthrough Journey:
- Breakthrough: Overcome the self-imposed limits that have held you back.
- Awaken Your Potential: Align mind, body, and spirit to unlock your untapped power.
- Live with Meaning: Discover your true calling and live with purpose.
- Purpose-Driven Productivity: Take action that aligns with your deepest values.
- Confidence Without Arrogance: Finally express yourself with ease and authenticity.
- Harmonious Discipline: Cultivate a disciplined yet flexible approach to life.
- Build a Strong, Flexible Body: Strengthen and heal through ancient practices.
- True Rest: Learn to balance action with genuine rest and renewal.