Optimize for Aliveness —
In Iceland
The transformative retreat where high-performing creatives, athletes, and executives expand their capacity to lead with sustainable energy and live fully present.
With Nolan Kim & Joseph Ari'el Towne
April 11-18th, 2026
You've always wanted to do this. What if someday is actually now?
When was the last time you did something great from depletion?You've achieved so much. Built something impressive. But here's what we know: your high performance doesn't have to cost you your aliveness.One week in Iceland to expand your capacity, renew your force, and return to your success fully alive.
This isn't about escaping your life. It's about returning to it renewed.
Think like a creative. Recover like an athlete. Lead with presence.We've created an embodied experience that goes beyond typical retreats. This is cyclical renewal that makes work energizing and life fully lived. Not theory. Not temporary escape. Practical tools you'll use daily.Because the world needs your special kind of great—and you can't deliver it running on empty.
Let yourself imagine this is for you.
Iceland's awe-inspiring landscapes become the container for your transformation:
Expand Your Capacity: Daily breathwork, somatic practices, and recovery techniques that build sustainable energy—the kind that thrives under pressure without burning out.
Embodied Transformation: Hot/cold exposure, elemental immersion, and presence practices that integrate mind, body, and spirit. You don't just learn these—you feel them.
Vision That Moves You: Guided visualizations and ceremonial practices to anchor clarity for 2026. Not resolutions that fade—embodied direction that energizes daily action.
Nature as Catalyst: Glaciers. Hot springs. Waterfalls. Iceland's raw landscapes don't just inspire—they transform.
Community That Elevates: A circle of ~20 high-performers on a shared journey of aliveness. Collaborative, not competitive.
Workshops That Feel Alive: Fusion of creative thinking, athletic recovery, and executive leadership. Explore and discover in ways that energize, not drain.
Nourishment for the Whole Self: Meals crafted to fuel. Rest designed to restore. Every element intentional.
Come home as the force you know you have in you.
This is for you if:
You're outwardly successful but inwardly seeking more.
You're ready to expand capacity, not just manage depletion.
You want work that energizes rather than depletes.
You're choosing "I want to live now" over "I wish I would have."
You're not retreat people? We get it. This isn't woo-woo theory. It's embodied practices you carry home. Real tools for sustainable high performance.You can't take time away? One week to expand your capacity means you return with more energy, clearer decisions, and sustainable performance. Not despite the investment—because of it.
Fully commit. Leave changed.
Limited to 15 participants to preserve intimacy and transformation depth.
April 11th-18th 2026 in Iceland (about an hour from Reykjavik).
Enrollment opens November 2025. Spots are rolling until full—and they will sell out.
Every participant has a pre-retreat conversation with us to ensure alignment and readiness.
Accommodations
Shared
accommodations
Share a beautiful home with other retreat participants. Your own bed in a renovated house with authentic Icelandic charm. Perfect for those who value community and connection.
Private room,
shared house
Enjoy your own private room in one of our gorgeous homes, sharing common spaces with others. The balance of solitude and community.
Private
cottage
Get one of the private artist retreat houses, entirely to yourself. Perfect for those who need deep solitude between group experiences.
Investment
Starting at
$3,995
Final price is based on your choice of accommodations. Learn more by scheduling a Clarity Call. Self-financing options available. Price includes all on-site lodging, meals, and experiences. Travel not included.
Black Friday Special
Now through Monday (Dec 2)
Take Up To $1,000 Off
Final discount based on your choice of accommodations. Schedule a Clarity Call for details.
Plus Claim Your Exclusive "Early Commitment" Bonus Session with Nolan and Joseph
Commit before midnight on Monday, December 2, and you'll get 60 minutes of private 1:1 coaching with Nolan and/or Joseph. Choose in-person (if local) or virtual. Book all 60 minutes with one coach or split your time between them. You choose! This is the perfect way to begin your journey before Iceland.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're already 100% bought in, if you have a few lingering questions, your next step is to schedule a brief Clarity Call conversation to make sure this is the right fit for you.
Your Hosts
Nolan Kim
Nolan Kim survived cardiac arrest at 34, transforming crisis into a calling for aliveness. Certified in breathwork, somatic practices, and nervous system mastery, he guides high-performers back to embodied presence and sustainable energy.
Joseph Ari’el Towne
Joseph Ari’el Towne specializes in mental performance for high achievers—creatives, athletes, and executives. His expertise lies in helping successful people integrate performer's mindset with embodied practice, moving beyond theory into visceral transformation.
Registration Includes
Daily Practices
Guided workshops and embodiment practices
Morning meditation and visualization sessions
Breathwork and contemplative practices
Nature & Wellness
Nature hike excursion through Iceland's otherworldly landscape
Access to eight natural hot springs that glide into the ocean
Geothermal steam baths surrounded by majestic mountains and black beaches
Hot and cold rituals facilitated by Nolan and Joseph
World-class art installations on property
Nourishment
All meals during the retreat
Locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine
Culinary experiences that ground you in place
Logistics
Transfers from Reykjavik (we handle all transportation)
Seven nights of accommodation
Small group experience (limited to 15 participants)
Frequently Asked Questions
“What if I’m not ‘retreat people’?”
Perfect. Neither are we. This isn’t woo-woo theory. It’s grounded, practical work. If you’re skeptical, that actually means you’re probably exactly who this is for.“Do I need to be in peak physical condition?”
No. The practices meet you where you are. We’re expanding capacity, not competing. If you have specific concerns, we’ll discuss them in your pre-retreat conversation.“What if I don’t connect with the group?”
The pre-retreat conversation ensures everyone in the circle is ready for deep, authentic work. This isn’t networking—it’s intimate community. Everyone arrives with the same commitment: aliveness.“Will I have time to myself?”
Yes. We honor the rhythm of expansion and integration. Structured experiences and spaciousness for solo reflection. Both are essential.“What’s your cancellation policy?”
Deposits are non-refundable after 60 days before the retreat. If you need to cancel, your spot can transfer to a future retreat within 12 months. We understand life happens.“Can I bring someone with me?”
Each person applies individually and goes through their own pre-retreat conversation. If you’re both called to this, you’ll each go through the process separately.“How is this different from free content online?”
We’ve distilled years of experience into embodied practices you integrate immediately. Plus: direct access to Nolan and Joseph, Iceland’s transformative landscapes, and an intimate community. Free content can’t provide that container.
There's so much power in these tools, practices, and perspectives.
And it's all here for you. Not someday. Not when you're less busy. Now.One week for you.To return to your success renewed.To shift from depletion to sustainable aliveness.To live fully—not just achieve greatly.Choose "I want to live now" over "I wish I would have."Give yourself Iceland.
Get Started
Thank you for your interest in the Optimizing for Aliveness Retreat!
We’re so excited you’re here. We are committed to making this a meaningful experience for every participant. That's why we're starting with a pre-event conversation to answer all of your questions and curate a cohesive, aligned group for this retreat. This isn’t networking—it’s intimate community. We want everyone in the circle to be ready for deep, authentic work with the same commitment: aliveness.
Schedule Your Conversation
