Bansko, Bulgaria · June 30 – July 13, 2026
Most of us were never taught how to have the conversations that actually matter. We hint, avoid, explode, or go silent. Brave Conversation Dojo is a 10-session NVC practice program where you learn a different way — one that lets you be honest and stay connected at the same time.
Why this exists
A "I miss you" call turns into a fight. A co-founder tension quietly poisons every meeting. A member conflict you keep avoiding starts to define the whole community.
We tell ourselves the problem is the people. But usually the problem is that nobody taught us how to actually talk to each other when it matters.
I ran Seoul Nooks for six years before I found NVC. I was a conflict avoider running an intentional community. That did not go well.
NVC became my survival tool. Not a soft skill. A discipline. And I built this Dojo so you don't have to learn it the hard way.
Yeji Cheon, Founder — Seoul Nooks & Brave Conversation Dojo
What you'll walk away with
Program schedule
Weekday sessions run 16:00–19:00. Weekend sessions are double days. Mornings are always yours.
Community support included. There is a dedicated assistant available for one hour each day if anything comes up during the program — questions, reflections, or something you need to process between sessions. If you want to go deeper, Martina and Matthias also offer private mediation sessions as an additional offering.
Leaving before the final sessions? If your schedule means you'll miss the last two or three sessions, reach out to us before you apply. We'll figure something out together — whether that means adjusting your experience, or sharing a recording of the facilitated content (without participants' sharing) so you can continue the practice after you leave.
The Curriculum
Week 1
Week 2
Why do this with us
From Chiang Mai Cohort
"The Dojo was a unique and precious time to practice recognizing my feelings and needs, then being fully authentic and honest when expressing them. The two-week structure meant I could form the habit of paying attention to what's alive in me. This new way of being had time to sink in."
"Less like a traditional structured course and more like an immersive relational container. For me, the biggest impact wasn't the content alone — it was how the community dynamics and communication unfolded in real time."
"It helped me become a better listener, more compassionate, and more aware of my own and other people's feelings and needs."
Investment
The program fee covers all 10 sessions with Martina and Matthias, plus the welcome dinner on June 30. The closing dinner on July 9 is a community celebration and is not included.
Deposit: €150 within 48 hours of approval. Remaining balance due June 30.
Where you'll stay
Sessions are held at Chaletida Hotel in Bansko — in the garden area. No closed classrooms. Open air, mountains in the background, real life happening all around. We strongly encourage staying at the hotel — the shared space is part of the practice. Book through your application form rather than directly, as availability online may not reflect our group block.
Group rate possible if enough participants book together. Mention the Dojo when you reach out.
We read every application carefully. Not to judge — to make sure this is genuinely right for you. You'll hear from us within 24 hours.
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