The Cyprus retreat in Polis: When the resonance method meets the island of Aphrodite

Some processes of change require more than a conversation in the office or an hour in the evening after work. They need distance, time – and a place where the mind can find peace before the real work can begin. This is precisely the idea behind the joint Cyprus retreat organized by Stefan Tomek and the Kutschera Institute in Polis, in the northwest of the island.

A collaboration with over 40 years of methodological experience in tow

The retreat is not a one-off event, but the result of a collaboration between Stefan Tomek and the Kutschera Institute – a competence center for systemic coaching and personal development, which is based on the resonance method developed by Dr. Gundl Kutschera.

This method combines psychological, cognitive, and body-based approaches into a concept founded on a simple yet powerful image: Every person carries their own unique vibration within them. Only when we know this vibration and can restore it, independent of external circumstances, does it become possible to achieve true harmony with others—in our professional, family, and romantic relationships. In the institute's metaphor: only then can we play a harmonious piece together, instead of playing past each other.

For the retreat in Polis, this means specifically: The inner work does not start with symptoms or individual problems, but with the question of how one's own "basic tone" can be heard again – beyond stress, roles and external expectations.

Why Polis, Cyprus?

The choice of location is no coincidence. Polis lies on the tranquil northwest coast of Cyprus, on the edge of the Akamas Peninsula – one of the island's last largely untouched nature reserves. Where elsewhere tourist crowds and hotel chains dictate the pace, citrus groves, a small village square, and the open sea still characterize the landscape of Polis.

This seclusion is part of the concept. A retreat thrives on the fact that everyday life truly fades into the distance – no commuting between appointments, no noise pollution of a big city, no smartphone tyranny. Instead: time that feels different because the place itself invites you to slow down.

More than just a seminar room: Nature as part of the method

What distinguishes this retreat from a traditional seminar in a conference hotel is the conscious integration of the surroundings into the process. Inner work in the group and in individual sessions alternates with:

• Time on the beach , consciously used for reflection and integration of the experience

• Nature experiences that anchor what has been learned in the seminar room on a physical, sensory level

This combination is methodologically sound, not merely a pleasant setting: insights that remain only in the mind rarely bring about lasting change. Only when a new inner state is also physically experienced and "lived through" in movement – while walking, gazing at the sea, in the stillness of a hike – does change become more sustainably established.

Who is the retreat intended for?

Retreats of this kind typically appeal to people who are at a point of personal or professional realignment: after a leadership crisis, a job change, a life transition, or simply the need to consciously redirect their lives. The combination of a safe environment, sound methodology, and distance from everyday life creates a space in which to address issues that daily routines usually leave no time for.

Fully booked – but the next edition is coming soon!

The Cyprus retreat 2026 is already fully booked – a clear sign of how great the need is for exactly this kind of in-depth, location-based work.

Those interested in a future edition can add their name to the waiting list without obligation or contact us directly to be informed as soon as new dates are set. Experience shows that places are in similar demand for the next edition – those seriously interested should get in touch as soon as possible.

Those interested in learning more about the resonance method and the Kutschera Institute can contact the institute directly. Stefan Tomek is also available for individual consultations, coaching, or training programs outside of the retreat.