Optimized Day Workshop Amsterdam 2023

Private

Oct 24

Written By Tateki Matsuda

Coupon Code TATEKI

Summary & Key Takeaways

The Optimized Day workshop at Biohacker Week Amsterdam ran as a one-day retreat at Fort Resort Beemster.
Coaches: Teemu Arina, Leigh Ewin, Eduard de Wilde, Yogetsu Akasaka—and 16th-generation samurai Sensei Zen Takai leading Zen practice.
I shifted my mobility sessions to evening restorative exercises so Sensei's teachings could take the day.
Upgrade stations covered labwork, supplements, breathwork, and red light therapy, plus a ketogenic fine-dining dinner.

Sharing My Passion for Optimization at the Biohacker Week workshop

I helped organize and facilitate the Optimized Day workshop during Biohacker Week in Amsterdam—an exclusive one-day retreat at the gorgeous Fort Resort Beemster for attendees ready to biohack their health routines.

Our coaches included pioneers like Teemu Arina, breathwork expert Leigh Ewin, longevity mentor Eduard de Wilde, and Zen Buddhist monk Yogetsu Akasaka. And I was honored that 16th-generation samurai Sensei Zen Takai joined us to lead the morning and afternoon Zen practices.

We began with Sensei guiding us through meditative movements and martial arts katas to ground in the present moment. His wisdom reminded me to let go of my ego and open my heart.

I had planned to lead mobility sessions, but we adjusted the schedule to make room for Sensei's teachings. Instead, I ran restorative exercises in the evening to unwind tight muscles after a long day of active learning. Guiding people through gentle poses that target common pain points was deeply rewarding.

Watching each participant open up through a day of breathing, cold plunges, sauna, and upgraded nutrition was beautiful. When you embrace vulnerability and childlike curiosity again, you unlock your biggest potential.

Hands-on Lectures and Experiences

After Teemu's principles talk, attendees rotated through upgrade stations to get hands-on with biohacks. One station covered labwork to quantify sleep, activity, and more. The supplementation station broke down cutting-edge nootropics and adaptogens for focus and stress resilience. There was a breathwork station for energy techniques, and a photobiomodulation station to feel red light therapy firsthand. Tangible experience is what lets people carry these biohacks into daily life.

Watching everyone bond over a shared purpose of optimization—that's the magic of this community. I'm grateful my passion for helping people thrive lets me work alongside experts like Sensei and support attendees on their journey.

Optimized ketogenic fine-dining dinner with carb-refeeding option

After the dinner, I ran a pre-bed restorative exercise session. Watching participants enjoy it made my night.

See You Next Time!

The Optimized Day Workshop is a rare chance to learn from leading biohacking experts and apply the lessons the same day. Practical exercises, real lectures, and immersive experiences made a transformative day.

Missed this year's workshop? Don't worry—we're already planning the next one. Stay tuned, and we hope to see you there!

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