Calisthenics · Sthenics co-founder
Denis Piccolo
MSc in pharmaceutical studies, 13+ years of calisthenics and 8 years of coaching. National champion, workshop host across the globe, and co-host of The Strength & Sthenics Podcast.
Sthenics × N-Range
Six days of planche, levers, handstands, splits, flexibility, biomechanics and streetlifting, coached in person by Sthenics, Nevio Roselli, and Garrett Kuljian, at a private retreat center tucked away in the middle of ricefields.
The retreat, round two
We did it once.
We did it once.
Now we do it better.
After the success of the first edition in February 2026, we are hosting the second retreat in the same location. This time, the programming is more practical, the set of skills is wider, and we keep the same mix of hard training and island days that made the first one work.
Mornings are theory and skill work, afternoons are practice with individual feedback, evenings are sauna, ice bath, and dinner with people who train like you do. Four coaches are on site for the whole week. Workshops, accommodation, meals, and activities are all included.
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What you will work on
The program.
Theory first, then hands-on practice with individual feedback. You leave knowing not just how to train a skill, but how to program it for yourself and for the people you coach.
01
Planche
Skilltree, lean progressions, straddle work and the accessory lifts that actually move the needle.
02
Front Lever
From tuck to full: periodization, scapular mechanics, and testing standards you can measure progress against.
03
One-Arm Pull-Up
Building the OAP: unilateral loading, assisted progressions and the strength base it demands.
04
HSPU & Handstand
Handstand line work, overhead mobility and the pressing strength behind a clean handstand push-up.
05
Press to Handstand
Compression, pancake, and pike capacity turned into a controlled press. This is where mobility and strength meet.
06
Muscle-Up & Streetlifting
Technique work plus weighted pull-up, dip and squat, tested against standards at the end of the week.
07
Splits & Flexibility
Middle split, front split, and overhead mobility with Nevio. Anatomy on the whiteboard, then on the floor.
08
Biomechanics
With Garrett: joint mechanics, load tolerance and why positions fail. The reasoning behind every progression.
Theory you can
apply at home.
- Skill periodization. How to structure blocks for planche, levers, and splits, with the Sthenics Method applied step-by-step.
- Build a personalized plan. You finish the week with a training plan written for your level, your goals, and your schedule.
- Coaching practice. Cues, spotting, and accessory selection, directly applicable both for yourself and for any clients you coach.
- Testing & peaking. A full test day with peaking strategy and clear standards, so you go home with concrete numbers to train with.
The week
An outline of
Draft. Final 2027 schedule to be confirmed
An outline of
the seven days.
Day 01
Arrival
Check-in, introductions, a light opening session, and the first dinner together.
Day 02
Pull & press
Periodization theory, then muscle-up and pull-up work in the morning. Handstands, HSPU, and overhead mobility in the afternoon.
Day 03
Straight-arm strength
Front lever and planche skilltrees plus middle split biomechanics, followed by supervised practice.
Day 04
Off day
Out of the resort for a hike or rafting, then ice bath and sauna back on site.
Day 05
Compression & pressing
Press to handstand, pancake, pike, and front split. The block where mobility and strength meet.
Day 06
Testing
Peaking theory in the morning, then testing weighted pull-up, dip, squat, and mobility standards.
Day 07
Wrap-up
Morning mobility, individual feedback, plan review and checkout.
Mornings 10:00 – 13:00
Afternoons 15:00 – 17:30
Who you train with
Four coaches,
Four coaches,
all week, in person.
Calisthenics · Sthenics co-founder
Calisthenics · Sthenics co-founder
Leo Gasi
Biomedical engineer (Politecnico di Milano) with 13+ years of training experience and coaching. Helped open one of Italy's first calisthenics gyms, and writes the front end of the Trainlog training app.
Strength & flexibility · N-Range
Nevio Roselli
Mobility specialist who lectures at TAFE, Australia's public vocational college system, and teaches workshops worldwide. A pillar of Perth's handstand and movement community, with deep experience in handstands, splits and the theory underneath them.
Biomechanics & rehab · G-Money MVMT
Garrett Kuljian
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with a degree in human biology. He rebuilt his own hips after bilateral labral tears and severe impingement without surgery, which later inspired his method. On the retreat, he covers the biomechanics side.
Sthenics on
Oasis · Canggu
We book out the entire Oasis retreat center in Canggu, tucked into the ricefields: eco-built rooms around a lagoon pool, a bamboo shala for mobility work, a fully equipped air-conditioned gym, and a recovery area with sauna and cold plunge.
The lagoon pool
With a sunken lounge in the middle
Private gym
Bars, barbells, air-conditioned
Bamboo shala
Mobility and theory sessions
Recovery area
Sauna 71 °C · plunge 8 °C
On-site chef
Meals timed around training
Accommodation
Five room styles.
Five room styles.
One resort.
From a shared quad built for four, to a private bungalow with its own swim deck onto the pool. Every room is inside the resort, mere steps from the gym and the shala.
Four beds
Quad Shared
Four generous single beds (120 × 200 cm) in a custom teakwood bunk design.
Early bird price · until 31 Oct 2026
$2,750 per person
Reserve
Shared, en-suite
Shared Suite
Single beds, en-suite bathroom and a patio or balcony looking over the pool.
Early bird price · until 31 Oct 2026
$2,950 per person
Reserve
Solo or double
King Suite
King-size bed, waterfall shower and a balcony over the turquoise pool.
Best view
Premium King Suite
Floor-to-ceiling window over the yoga shala and the ricefields, pool-front balcony and a waterfall shower.
Private swim deck
Design Bungalow
Custom bamboo bed, handcrafted bathtub, waterfall shower, hammock and a private deck straight into the pool.
Early bird prices, if you book by 31 October 2026. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person secures your spot, $1,000 when you book a double room for two. You can pay the rest in installments, as long as the total sum reaches us by 31 December 2026. Prices cover the full week: accommodation, all meals, every workshop, the excursions and return airport transfers on 26 April and 2 May. Flights, visa, and travel insurance are not included. Paying the deposit means you accept the booking terms, including the refund dates.
Booking & cancellation terms
Off days
Out of the resort,
Out of the resort,
into Bali.
Training weeks need days off. Between blocks we head out for hikes through the jungle and waterfalls, white-water rafting on the Ayung river, and boat trips to the islands. All included in the package.
Waterfalls
Rafting
Hikes
The Ayung river
Island trips
February 2026
Impressions from
Impressions from
the first edition.
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February 2026
What people had to say
What people had to say
about the last retreat.
What stood out, in their words.
The organisation and setup was very professional. What stood out to me most is how much quality there is in everything you do. The way you combine solid scientific knowledge with practical application is exceptional. Anatomy, research, and real-world movement all come together in a way that’s explained clearly, compactly, and without unnecessary fluff. I also deeply appreciate how seriously you take safe and correct execution. It never felt rushed or careless. Whether someone was a complete beginner or very advanced, everyone was included equally and supported at their own level. No one was left behind, and that’s something you don’t see often. What really made this special, though, is the passion behind it. You can feel that you genuinely care about teaching things the right way and about the people in front of you. You’re approachable, patient, and still manage to keep a great sense of humor, which made learning even easier and more enjoyable. The sense of community that formed here was not an accident, but a direct result of that pure intent you guys have for what you do. Thank you for the work you put into this and for creating something that’s not just educational, but memorable and genuinely meaningful.
The retreat was a truly extraordinary experience. As someone who trains solo the majority of the time, being immersed in a beautiful environment with others who share the same passion was very special and exciting. The material and instruction was of the highest quality and led to deeper understanding of training as well as exhilarating improvements. I enthusiastically recommend the event.
The place was relaxing, comfortable, ideal for performance. Instructors are so nice, so passionate and prepared. Material for periodization detailed, clear and will help me for training myself and my clients. Community activities amazing, especially the rafting and the first spot in Nusa Penida. Never had the feeling of bothering the instructor when making questions or asking for feedback at any time, not just during the lessons.
The technical details of why we do certain cues, stretch muscles and so on.
The inclusion of social factors as well as training factors that affect how long it takes to get a skill: background, social, priorities and other aspects unique to each person results in unique timelines. It made me feel so much better about where I’m at in my training, and I can walk around more at ease, especially when I’m around amazing athletes. That was arguably my favorite part. Though it’s hard to choose a favorite.
The specificity and quality of instruction: theory, how to train at home, progressions, precise corrections, clarity. Inclusivity and friendliness: everyone was taken seriously at their level, everyone was included in the social activities.
Met all awesome fit people, everything we learned also really curated and covered all levels. Food is healthy and good. Recovery times also super fun!
The resort was luxurious and relaxing, the staff was kind, welcoming, efficient, the food was amazing! Ideal place!
Accommodation, program preparation, commute logistics, personalized form adjustment, weather.
The sense of community and friendliness of the group.
Everything.
Good to know
Questions we
Questions we
got last time.
If you have any further questions, you can message us on WhatsApp or Telegram and we will get back to you shortly.
Do I need to have a planche to join?
No. The retreat is built for dedicated athletes and coaches at different levels, and every skill block starts from your current progression, whether that is a tuck lever or a full front lever. What it does assume is a consistent training background.
What exactly is included?
Accommodation for the whole week, all meals from the on-site chef, every workshop and training session, access to the recovery area, the off-day excursions, hikes and rafting, and airport transfers on both the arrival and return date. Flights and visa are not included.
How do I get there?
Fly into Denpasar (DPS), Bali's international airport. The retreat center in Canggu is about 45 minutes away, and airport transfers on 26 April and 2 May are included in the package. Arriving or leaving on another date? Message us and we will do our best to arrange a transfer for you.
Is this useful for me as a coach?
Yes, and from past experience, a large part of the room will be made up of coaches. The theory blocks cover periodization, programming, biomechanics, and coaching cues in enough depth to apply to your own clients, along with the valuable experience of spending the week watching four coaches work with a mixed group.
How does the payment work?
A $500 deposit secures your place (or $1,000 if two of you book a room together). It counts towards your total, and it is non-refundable — we commit to the venue, the coaches and the excursions well in advance. If you book in 2026, you can pay the balance in installments, with the total sum due by 31 December 2026, or within 14 days if you book in the last fortnight of the year. If you book between 1 January and 28 February 2027, you pay half at the moment of booking and the other half by 28 February 2027. If you book from 1 March 2027, the full amount is due at the time of booking. In order to qualify for the early bird price, the booking needs to be made by 31 October 2026 at the latest.
What if I have to cancel?
A cancellation fee applies, worked out on your total price, and we refund anything you have paid above it. The deposit is never refunded, whenever you cancel. If you cancel on or before 31 December 2026, then the fee is just that deposit ($500 per person, or $1,000 if two of you booked a room together), so everything else comes back. Between 1 January and 28 February 2027, the fee is half the total. From 1 March 2027 and onwards, it is the full amount. Paying in installments makes no difference to the fee. You can also pass your place to someone else at no charge, any time up to the start of the retreat, and they do not have to be registered for the retreat already. Full details are included in the booking terms.
Join the
second edition.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 secures your place, $1,000 for a room for two, and the rest can be paid in installments. Early bird prices run until 31 October 2026, and the resort holds up to 30 people.