THE
Tennis Signature retreat
by Patrik Kuehnen
TENNIS
meets
PILATES, YOGA & MELT
After years of careful preparation and anticipation, we are ecstatic to introduce our newest and most exciting venture:
THE
Tennis Signature retreat
I am Patrik Kuehnen, a 3-time Davis Cup champion, Wimbledon Quarterfinalist and former German Davis Cup Captain. Join me and my Team for the transformative
Tennis Signature Retreat that will not only refine your tennis techniques on court but also enhance your physical well-being and mental resilience through a holistic approach incorporating Pilates, Yoga, and the MELT method.
Tennis challenges both your body and mind, demanding more than just fundamental gameplay for peak performance. Comprehensive conditioning and strategic recovery are essential, which is why our retreat incorporates a specialized mix of Pilates, Yoga, and MELT:
- Pilates strengthens your core and improves overall joint stability, which is crucial for powerful and effective tennis strokes.
- Yoga will increase your flexibility and joint mobility, essential for fluid movements and preventing injuries.
- The MELT Method enhances neuro-fascial integrity and functionality, helping your body maintain balance and repair itself after rigorous activity.
This week-long retreat is set in one of the world’s most picturesque locations and provides an ideal backdrop for both intensive training and profound personal growth. I will personally guide you through advanced tennis drills and strategic play designed to maximize your potential. Alongside me, our expert instructors will deliver tailored coaching that nurtures your game physically and mentally, aiming for a holistic enhancement of your performance.
We are here not just to teach you how to play better tennis, but also to equip you with practices that improve your quality of life, both on and off the court. This balanced approach will help you maintain high performance, manage the physical demands of tennis, and equip you with the tools to play better, work smarter, and live healthier!
LIMITED TO 12 TENNIS PLAYERS
PROGRAM
TENNIS RETREAT
Tennis coaching from one of the best coaches in the world in small groups of 3 for 1 ½ hours for 5 days
3 Yoga and 2 Pilates classes specifically designed for tennis players
4 Neuro-fascial MELT sessions to help you stay healthy and fit
2 Keynote speaking evenings with the 3-times Davis Cup Champion Patrik Kuehnen
2 Meditation sessions
2 Group Dinners with the team
Daily breakfast and healthy lunch, including non-alcoholic beverages
meet your team
Vijay Sharma
Vijay is a yoga master, born and raised in a Brahmin yogi family in India.
He studied at the Bihar School of Yoga ashram in India, where he learned, developed, and deepened his daily yoga practice and teaching skills in all sorts of yoga styles, vedic mantra chanting, yoga philosophy, and meditation.
Furthermore Vijay studied anatomy and physiology at the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) in the UK and is also a Reiki and pranic healing master.
After spending more than 15 years in hospitality in India and the UAE as the leading Yoga master for high-prestige luxury hotels like Oberoi, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj al Arab, and many more and hosting Yoga retreats in various countries, he works today as a free-lancing Yogi Master, teaching and traveling around the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
Vijay teaches Hatha Yoga, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga, Shivananda Yoga, Satyananda Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation (including Chakra meditation, singing bowl meditation), sound therapy and healing.
Patrik Kuehnen
Patrik is a former German tennis professional and Daviscup Captain, the current tournament director of the ATP tournament BMW Open in Munich, author, speaker, TV presenter and coach.
During his 13 years on the ATP tour, Patrik had his biggest career win in 1988 at the Wimbledon championships, overcoming Jimmy Connors in the fourth round, en route to a quarter-finals appearance.
He has beaten players like Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Henri Leconte and Andre Agassi and others at other major tournaments.
Patrik played at his absolute best in team competitions, representing Germany. He won the Davis Cup in 1988, 1989 and 1993, and the ATP World Team Cup in 1989 and 1994 alongside Boris Becker and Michael Stich.
After his career, he was called into the German Tennis Federation as Davis Cup Captain for more than a decade. Under his leadership, the German players took part in the Olympic Games of Athens, Beijing and London.
Since 2008 he assumes responsibility for the ATP tournament BMW Open as its director.
He successfully represents his sports since decades within long-lasting collaborations with Wilson, Sky Germany, and Eurosport.
Since 2012 Patrik has regularly been invited as Keynote speaker sharing his expertise as an athlete, coach, author, and certified health coach.
Katharina Kuehnen
Katharina is a former professional ballet dancer who danced at the Viennese and Bavarian State Opera Ballet before starting her second career as a Pilates Instructor.
She has been doing Pilates since 1999 and started it as a complementary strategy to counterbalance the demands of a professional ballet career.
She became a STOTT Pilates instructor in 2009, an instructor trainer in 2011, got certified as a health coach for integrative nutrition, and as a MELT instructor.
Katharina specializes in pre-and postnatal, holistic well-being, and injury and chronic pain management, as well as in neuro-fascial health and integrity.
The neuro-fascial MELT method and the health coaching study transformed her work as a Pilates instructor and gave her the ability to approach health and fitness from more than one angle.
She worked with ballet dancers, tennis players, pianists, and surgeons, and collaborated with physiotherapists, osteopaths, and physicians in various fields.
Since 2020 she works for Merrithew Toronto as a floating instructor trainer and educates Pilates instructors all around Europe.
She hosts workshops, courses, and events for instructors and clients besides coaching one-on-one private clients.
Villa d'Este, where history meets luxury on the shores of Lake Como. Nestled amidst lush gardens and overlooking the sparkling waters, this iconic Italian retreat captivates with its exquisite architecture, impeccable service, and a legacy of unparalleled sophistication. Discover a sanctuary where every moment is infused with the enchanting allure of Lake Como's beauty.
Nestled against the stunning backdrop of Lake Como, the tennis courts at Villa d'Este have hosted numerous international tennis competitions and welcomed celebrities seeking the thrill of a good match. Set amidst the serene beauty of the Italian landscape, these courts offer an unforgettable experience for both seasoned athletes and leisurely players alike...
Within this captivating setting, guests will enjoy their wellness classes set against the backdrop of Villa d'Este's exquisite private rooms. These intimate spaces provide the perfect ambiance for enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
The Partner
well-being retreat
The Partner Well-Being Retreat is specifically designed for the Tennis Player's partner, friend, or family member. After all, maintaining fitness and well-being is a formidable challenge for everyone not only for tennis players.
Join us for a week of Yoga, Melt, Pilates, and Meditation, and leave with a newfound confidence in your own healing potential and a treasure trove of knowledge to fuel your health and wellness.
Please select and add the Partner Well-Being Retreat when you complete your checkout.
For further questions about the Partner Well-Being Retreat please contact.
Katharina Kuehnen at [email protected]
PROGRAM
PARTNER RETREAT
6 Yoga classes, including various styles such as Yin, Ashtanga, Hatha, Nidra, etc
4 Pilates classes specifically tailored to mobility, stability, and functional integrity
6 Neuro-fascial MELT sessions to teach you how to boost your body's self-healing potential and vitality
2 Sound Therapy sessions
2 Meditation sessions
2 Group Dinners with the team
Daily breakfast and healthy lunch, including non-alcoholic beverages
Become the best player you can be!
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our tennis Signature retreat now!
LIMITED TO 12 TENNIS PLAYERS
Now is
your time
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Experience ultimate court bliss, turbocharge your game and armor yourself with fail-safe strategies for lifelong fitness and injury resilience. Secure your spot now!
Both retreats are limited to 12 participants only.
faq
What proficiency level is recommended for participating in the tennis retreat?
Our tennis retreat is tailored for recreational players with a solid foundation in tennis. Participants should be beyond the beginner stage and have a steady level of play. If you're comfortable with the fundamentals of tennis and looking to refine your skills in a supportive environment, our retreat is perfect for you. We welcome players who are eager to learn, improve, and enjoy friendly competition with like-minded enthusiasts.
What is Pilates?
Pilates, created in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates, has evolved into a sophisticated training method over the span of a century. It encompasses a diverse range of exercises conducted on mats, with or without additional small equipment, as well as on larger apparatus. These exercises are designed to assist individuals in achieving and maintaining muscular balance and strength, enhancing flexibility and mobility, and addressing or ameliorating postural dysfunctions. Pilates offers a modern and comprehensive approach to physical fitness, promoting effectiveness, safety, and efficiency in achieving these goals. It can greatly benefit a tennis player by enhancing core strength and overall stability, improving mobility, and correcting posture, thus aiding performance and reducing the risk of injury on the court.
Find out more about Pilates here
What health and fitness level do i need to have?
If you're generally in good health without significant health concerns, you're welcome to participate in all sessions safely.
However, if you experience chronic pain, or acute injury, or have been diagnosed with any medical condition, we strongly advise consulting your trusted physician for their opinion and permission before joining us for this event.
As you are participating in a group event, it will be important that everyone's needs are met safely, so we highly encourage you to fill out the health assessment form thoroughly for our instructors to prepare accordingly.
However, our coaches, are all trained in working with special physical limitations and challenges and if informed, will meet your needs appropriately and safely.
Is it mandatory to participate in all activities you provide?
The program is meticulously tailored to enhance both your game and overall well-being. Our schedule is thoughtfully crafted to provide support without overwhelming you, ensuring a rewarding experience both on and off the court. We strongly recommend participating in all activities offered, as they are designed to introduce new strategies and equip you with additional tools to elevate and sustain your tennis skills. However, we respect your autonomy. If you find that certain activities don't align with your preferences or if you simply need rest, participation is entirely optional and entirely up to you.
What is MELT?
MELT is a gentle self-care technique that enhances autonomic body-wide stability, joint mobility and stability, and performance and is clinically proven to reduce chronic pain while restoring overall well-being.
The MELT method is based on neuro-fascial science to fight fascial dehydration in all bodily tissue.
It is not stretching, not rolling on hard balls or rollers and it is not exercising.
If you want to learn more about MELT click here.
can I book ADDITIONAL private classes with the coaches?
If there's availability in terms of time and space, you are welcome to do so. Please reach out to the coaches directly at the venue or inform our team in advance of your requirements. This will enable us to make suitable arrangements tailored to your preferences. You can contact Daniela Potter at [email protected] for further inquiries.
Prior to the event, We will send you a health assessment form to fill out.
Why do i need to fill out a health assessment form?
Our coaches need to be informed about your general health status and individual challenges so they can offer safe and effective training for everyone.
Rest assured all your personal information will be handled confidentially. It will stay with the instructors only and will be deleted once the event is over.
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
If the client wishes to cancel the reservation/contract they must advise the Retreat Team in writing / via confirmed email as soon as reasonably possible. Any cancellation of the contract will be subject to the following cancellation charges.
Date of cancellation – Cancellation charge
Before July 1, 2024 – the Retreat Team will refund 100% of the cost of any retreat except a transaction fee of 200 €
After July 1, 2024 - 100 % of the cost of the retreat will be retained by the Retreat Team
Read the full Terms & Conditions
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS?
If you have further questions ahead of your sign up please reach out to:
Retreat: Katharina Kuehnen at [email protected]
or
Accommodation: Daniela Potter at [email protected]