Retreats · BNFx Longevity

A spa for the brain

Five nights to reset body and mind, with Mindsight at the heart. Created by Sylvain Lonchay, founder of BNFx.

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Longevity, redefined

Health is something we cultivate

Longevity is not about living forever. It is about living well: a clear mind, steady energy, calm under pressure, and good relationships with the people around us.

We train the body to stay fit. The brain needs the same care. Moving, learning, resting and connecting with others are what keep it agile, at every stage of life.

At the heart of every retreat

Mindsight

Inspired by the work of Dr Dan Siegel, Mindsight is the ability to observe your own mind: to calm your attention, notice what is happening inside, and choose your response rather than react.

It is the same foundation as my work with leaders and boards. On retreat, it becomes a daily practice, in a setting designed to let it take root.

Each day

Two BNFx classes

Morning and late afternoon: movement, brain challenges and laughter. Move. Think. Laugh.™

Mindsight practice

Guided practice to steady attention and come back to yourself, alone or in a small group.

One-to-one coaching

A daily brain-based coaching session to turn insights into a concrete plan.

Food for the brain

A Mediterranean-inspired menu: olive oil, oily fish, berries, greens, nuts and pulses.

Nature practices

Stone Walk, Sankalpa, Voice Reveal and art in nature, to let go and set your intention.

Time to recover

A massage is included, with space to rest, walk and simply enjoy the place.

What a BNFx retreat trains

Six brain superpowers

Memorise

Working memory

Focus

Attention

Visualise and orient

Visuospatial skills

Plan and decide

Executive functions

Process quickly

Processing speed

Adapt and innovate

Cognitive flexibility
Retreats in 2027

Four destinations

Mumbai – Pune
March

Mumbai – Pune

India

Upstate New York
April

Upstate New York

United States

French Riviera
May

French Riviera

France

Cape Town
October

Cape Town

South Africa

Around five nights, adjustable on request. Individual or small group, in partner hotels and retreat centres.

Good to know

BNFx is not a medical treatment, and coaching is not therapy. · Full details on bnfx.academy

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