On the last weekend of September, SBRG hosted its first international Endobiogeny leadership summit and retreat in the English countryside of East Sussex, about an hour from London. The goal was simple: bring passionate practitioners together to share their journeys and expertise in Endobiogeny and beyond, and to build friendships along the way. We can confidently say we achieved all of that, and much more.

Participants traveled from the UK, France, Lithuania, Romania, and the USA. After a Friday of arrivals, Saturday opened the official agenda: what draws us to Endobiogeny, how we communicate about Endobiogeny, and what we can give to Endobiogeny.

Main highlights

Growing Endobiogeny together

Many of our practitioners bring more than one approach to their work, combining Endobiogeny with other modalities such as Ayurveda, homeopathy, osteopathy and more. That raised a natural question: what could we learn by exploring the connections between them? We agreed there is real value in research that looks at how Endobiogeny works alongside these traditions, as well as in reviewing cases involving newer therapies such as peptides and GLP-1. Several interdisciplinary research groups were formed, and Dr. Kamyar M. Hedayat will guide their work. We’re excited to see what grows from these collaborations, and we hope they will deepen the understanding of Endobiogeny and open new doors for the field.

Explaining Endobiogeny to different audiences

This discussion was one of the most engaging of the weekend. We agreed that the best starting point depends on who’s listening:

• Pathos (the benefit): Best for patients, who want to hear first how Endobiogeny can bring relief. Dr. Hedayat’s suggested phrase: “Endobiogeny is a natural approach to healing that brings you back into balance.”
• Ethos (the how): Best for the curious, and a good opener for journalists and social media. How does a consultation unfold, and what treatments might be involved?
• Logos (the what): Best for skeptics and peers, who want the theory first. Socratic approach by asking questions like “What is stability? What is adaptability? Why do 10 people with the same condition respond differently to the same treatment?” open the conversation well.

(Un)fortunately, we had more topics for discussion planned than we could cover! Some workshops will move to Zoom, and the rest will wait for the next retreat.

Beyond the agenda

Between sessions, we enjoyed fresh meals from our in-house chef, lovely September sunshine, and a relaxed countryside setting. On Saturday evening, we gathered by the fireplace while Dr. Hedayat read from his Tao of Endobiogeny, a collection of poems inspired by Taoist principles. It was a quiet, reflective way to end the day.

Perhaps the most valuable part was simply being together. Whether you’ve practiced Endobiogeny for 10+ years, just started studying, or are a loyal supporter throughout, everyone was welcome and found connection with the group. In a time when real community matters more than ever, we hope this weekend brought new colleagues and true friendships. The only piece of feedback: retreat wasn’t long enough! Two days vanished so quickly that we hardly got to enjoy beautiful countryside and all the amenities the venue had to offer. Next time, pack an extra day (or two)!

We believe this retreat will become a tradition. If you weren’t with us this time, we’d love to see you next year!