What Is a Human Design immersion and why join?

 

An immersion is not a training, a course, or a series of talks.
It is a lived experience.

For several days, you step into an environment where Human Design is not something you study, but something you live and feel. You are surrounded by people who understand the language, the respect for aura, timing and individuality. That alone changes everything.

Being immersed with other Human Design practitioners creates a field that cannot be replicated online or alone. There is a natural safety in being together with people who treat each other correctly, who honor boundaries, and who are open to real experimentation rather than performance or fixing. This is where the experiment accelerates.

 

Why an immersion goes deeper:

 

When you live together, eat together, move together and share space for several days, layers start to peel away naturally. Not through effort or analysis, but through presence.

In an immersion, you don’t just understand your design intellectually.
You begin to feel it.

You feel how your aura meets others.
You feel what your centers do in interaction.
You feel your lines coming alive in real situations.
You notice conditioning patterns surfacing and dissolving, simply by being in the right environment.

These are experiences that are almost impossible to access on your own.

 

The power of being together:

 

There is something deeply impactful about spending time with like-minded people who are on their own Human Design journey. Conversations become different. Silence becomes meaningful. Experiments feel safer. Insights land faster.

You are witnessed without being judged.
You are mirrored without being corrected.
You are allowed to explore without needing to explain yourself.

This collective field supports deeper awareness, faster recognition and a stronger trust in your own inner authority.

 

Even if you already know Human Design:

 

Especially then.

Many people understand Human Design very well, but still struggle to embody it fully in daily life. An immersion bridges that gap. It moves you from knowing to living, from thinking to sensing.

It sharpens your awareness, strengthens your confidence in your design and deepens your relationship with yourself and others.

The value of that experience is hard to put into words. It stays with you long after the immersion ends.

This is not about learning more.
It is about becoming more aligned, more embodied and more yourself.

 

Immersion Practical Information:

 

Dates: June 4 to June 8, 2026
Location: Alaya Retreat Centre Spain (close to Barcelona)
Language: The immersion will be held in English

 

Dates and flow of the Immersion:

 

Arrival is welcome on Tuesday June 4, at any time of the day.
The immersion itself takes place on June 5, 6 and 7, with three full immersion days.
Departure is planned for Monday June 8, at your own pace.

 

Immersion includes:
room for 4 nights, optional morning yoga sessions, healty brunches, immersion sessions, meditation with horses, waterfall walk and swim, campfire nights, all day coffee/tea/water, afternoon snacks, vegetarian dinner buffets, You'll find the detailed program in the section 'day to day shedule' down on this page.

 

Location and atmosphere

 

Alaya Retreat Centre is located about 45 minutes from Barcelona Airport, surrounded by vineyards and open nature. The setting is quiet, spacious and peaceful, designed for deep rest and focus.

 

Spectacular location

  • Ambiance of a 150 year old, recently renovated wine farm

  • Surrounded by vineyards and a large garden with fruit, olive and almond trees

  • In the middle of nature with hiking to nearby waterfalls

  • Close to 3 international airports

  • 25 minutes from the beach

  • Reachable by train and a short taxi ride from Barcelona

 

Top-notch aminities

  • 12 x 4 swimming pool 

  • 120 m2 roof terrace

  • Chill-out areas

  • Multiple cosy indoor and outdoor seating areas
  • Big library with books in multiple languages
  • Wide open views over nature and wine feelds
  • Warm early summer weather in June

 

Accommodation options:

 

Participants can choose between three different sleeping options:

 

  • Dorm Room with bunk beds
    Shared dorm-style accommodation
    Most budget-friendly option 

 

Price: €1060 for 5 days- 4 nights full accomodation with meals

  • Shared Room
    Shared with 2 to 4 participants
    Comfortable and social setting

 

Price: €1136 for 5 days - 4 nights full accomodation with meals

  • Single Room
    Private room
    More privacy and personal space


Price: €1324 for 5 days - 4 nights full accomadation with meals

Food and Drinks

 

During the immersion, we provide:

  • Fresh vegetarian buffet meals 
  • Afternoon snacks
  • All day coffee/tea/ water

 

All meals are prepared with local, seasonal products and served fresh. The kitchen focuses on nourishing, balanced food that supports the immersion experience.

Allergies or dietary needs can be shared in advance. The kitchen team adapts accordingly, with a small additional cost when required.

Transportation

 

Despite its tranquil setting, the location is conveniently located just a short distance from Barcelona. This makes it easily accessible for international and local participants alike, whether you prefer to travel by public transport or car.

The location is easily reachable from Barcelona Airport.

 

Available options include:

1. By Taxi

The price from the airport to the retreat centre is €110 one way . You can share a transfer with other participants arriving around the same time. Coordination for shared rides happens inside the participant WhatsApp group.

2. By Train

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): From the airport, take Aerobus, A2 bus, train, or metro to Plaza Catalunya or Sants Train Station in Barcelona. From there, take Rodalies line R4 train (€5.40) to Vilafranca del Penedès and a taxi to Alaya Retreat Centre at Cal Pau Cruset (10 minutes, about €24-30). The train runs every 30 minutes.

3. By Bus

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): From the airport, take the R2N train to Sants Station. From Sants Station, take MONBUS E6 – Direct Bus Barcelona Sants Station to Vilafranca Station. This is a very good alternative to the train and generally faster.

For guests arriving by bus, please note that taxis are not available at the bus station. You will need to walk approximately 500 meters to the nearest train station, Vilafranca, where taxis are available to take you to Alaya Retreat Centre.

4. By Car

Want more freedom? You can easily rent a car at Barcelona airport, the drive is easy and beautifull.

Car rental starts from €150. You can safely book via www.sunnycars.com

Enter “Alaya Retreat Centre” into Google Maps and you will arrive directly at the gates.

 

WhatsApp Group

 

A dedicated WhatsApp group will be created for all participants before the immersion. Please add your phonenumber when you subscribe and we will add you to the group. This group is used for:

  • Practical updates
  • Arrival coordination
  • Sharing taxi or car rides
  • Connecting with fellow participants before and after the immersion

 

Arriving Earlier or Staying Longer

Participants who wish to extend their stay before or after the immersion are welcome to do so. These additional nights are arranged directly with Alaya Retreat Centre via their own booking system. It is also possible to enjoy Barcelona itself before or after the immersion.

Day to day shedule

Spain Immersion
(subject to small timing adjustments)

 

Thursday June 4 – Arrival & Landing

From 16:00
Arrival at the retreat centre
Welcome, check-in and room allocation
Guided tour of the location
Time to unpack and settle in

19:00
Dinner with the full group

20:00 – 21:30
Opening circle & introductions around the fire

 

Friday June 5 – Immersion Day 1

09:00 – 10:00
Optional morning yoga session

11:00
Brunch

12:00 – 15:00
Immersion Session 

15:00
Afternoon snack

15:30 – 18:00
Immersion Session 

19:00
Dinner

Evening free (connect, swim, read, dance, talk, sing, rest,...)

 

Saturday June 6 – Immersion Day 2

09:00 – 10:00
Horse meditation session
(embodied, silent, experiential)

11:00
Brunch

12:00 – 15:00
Immersion Session

15:00
Afternoon snack

15:30 – 18:00
Immersion Session

19:00
Dinner

Evening free. (connect, swim, read, dance, talk, sing, rest,...)

 

Friday June 7 – Immersion Day 3

09:00 – 10:00
Optional morning yoga session

11:00
Brunch

12:00 – 15:00
Immersion Session 

15:00
Afternoon snack

15:30 – 18:30
Guided walk to the waterfalls
(nature, movement and integration)

19:00
Dinner

20:00 – 21:30
Closing circle & integration

 

Saturday June 8 – Closing & Departure

09:00 – 10:00
Optional morning yoga session

11:00
Brunch

12:00

Departure at your own pace.

Get to know the organisors:

 

This immersion is guided and held by two organisers with clearly defined roles, each bringing their own strength, experience and energy into the field.

Helene Hartmann

Human Design Analyst | 5/1 Sacral Manifesting Generator

Helene Hartmann has been working professionally with Human Design since 2014, and has been deeply involved with the system since 2008. Her work is rooted in one essential question: how do we penetrate to our own core of being, so we can live a life that truly corresponds to who we are?

 

For decades, Helene has completed numerous training programs and also works psychotherapeutic with a professional approach to trauma.

 

Her approach is experiential, precise and embodied. Decision-making plays a central role in her work. Rather than collecting and comparing external information, Helene guides people back to their own inner compass, where coherent and correct decisions naturally arise.

 

Helene is a pure Manifesting Generator with only one channel activated three times. The 34-20 is the only Generator channel that is able to manifest energy directly. 

 

The strength, combined with 7 open centers and a 5/1 profile, enables her to perceive her surroundings very precisely while maintaining a clear position. This is further enhanced by her single definition and straightforward design. Out of a single mould, like Peter Schöber once described her design.

 

IHDS Professional for Basic Readings and Cycle Readings, Living-Your-Design-Guide, Training with Peter Schöber, Mary Ann Winiger,  Nisarg Nikiel, Austria

Her astrology training with Ernst Seelbach allows her to understand Human Design even more in depth. - since 2002.

Ineke

3/5 Splenic Manifestor | Practical Organisation & Holding the Container

Ineke is a 3/5 Splenic Manifestor with a strong gift for initiation, speed and practical clarity. Where Helene holds the depth of the work, Ineke holds the structure that allows the work to unfold with ease.

She is fully responsible for the practical organisation of the immersion. Within this immersion, Ineke holds the container and structure that allows the Human Design experiment to unfold smoothly. Her role centers around creating clear structure and rhythm, holding practical and energetic stability, supporting correct timing and flow during the days
and initiating when movement is needed and allowing space when it is not

Her strength lies in creating smooth, grounded structures so participants can relax and focus fully on their own process. Clear, efficient and intuitive, she makes sure everything around the immersion supports the experience rather than distracting from it.

She has been living her Human Design experiment for several years, with a strong focus on embodiment and real-life application. As a 3/5 Splenic Manifestor with Single Definition, her experiment centers on trusting instinct, initiating when something is correct, and learning through lived experience rather than theory.

Her defined Spleen, Throat, Ego and Root give her a grounded, decisive presence. She experiences intuition as something immediate and physical, a quiet but clear knowing in the moment. Decision-making happens fast, without mental deliberation, guided by what feels aligned in the body.

With Gate 53 in her conscious Sun, beginnings and initiation are a natural theme in her life. There is an inherent drive to start new cycles and move energy forward.

Her fully open G Center has been a major learning field in her experiment. Rather than fixing an identity or direction, she has learned to move fluidly with people, places and environments, allowing direction to emerge naturally instead of forcing it.

Through multiple courses, retreats, immersions and conferences, her understanding deepened through lots of hands on experiences.

At the core of her experiment lies one conviction: Human Design only becomes real when it is felt. Through interaction, presence and daily life, alignment reveals itself far more clearly than through analysis alone.

Working Together

Helene and Ineke met in Oslo, during a Human Design conference. From the very first conversation, there was a strong sense of calm, ease and mutual recognition. The collaboration grew organically from that moment.

Helene shared that she had always loved organising Human Design immersions. Ineke instinctively initiated a collaboration, offering to take full responsibility for the practical side so Helene could focus entirely on the content and therapeutic work.

The result is a partnership where both roles are clear, complementary and aligned. Knowledge and structure, depth and flow, expertise and execution. Together, they create a space that feels safe, focused and alive for real experimentation.

This immersion is held with care, respect and clarity, allowing participants to fully drop into their own Human Design experiment.

They work perfectly together. Helene, who carries the professional Human Design analysis and therapeutic guidance. Ineke, who holds the space through clear structure, timing and grounded presence. Together, they create a balance between depth and structure, intuition and clarity, safety and exploration.

For participants, this means an immersion where the environment supports relaxation, trust and embodiment. When the container is correct, the body feels safe enough to experiment, sense and integrate at a deeper level.

We've loved to inform you and really like to invite you there with us.
Do you feel like joining?

 

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