Participant Stories

Real reviews from those who have already been to MAYAK

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What Participants Say

Short reviews about what happens at MAYAK

I came here to rest and clear my head. It worked 90%. Everything was comfortable and wonderful. Thank you!
I loved that you could leave whenever you didn't feel like staying.
The coolest thing is that people start to like themselves here.
I came here to rest and clear my head. It worked 90%. Everything was comfortable and wonderful. Thank you!
I loved that you could leave whenever you didn't feel like staying.
The coolest thing is that people start to like themselves here.
I came here to rest and clear my head. It worked 90%. Everything was comfortable and wonderful. Thank you!
I loved that you could leave whenever you didn't feel like staying.
The coolest thing is that people start to like themselves here.
I came here to rest and clear my head. It worked 90%. Everything was comfortable and wonderful. Thank you!
I loved that you could leave whenever you didn't feel like staying.
The coolest thing is that people start to like themselves here.
I'm in a state of delight. This weekend I managed to "walk out" the man, woman, and child inside me. It's a huge gift.
This is my second time at MAYAK. And I want to come back even more. This place expands you. You shed roles and masks and dive into play.
Every time I think it will be the same. But something new always happens — because of the people.
I'm in a state of delight. This weekend I managed to "walk out" the man, woman, and child inside me. It's a huge gift.
This is my second time at MAYAK. And I want to come back even more. This place expands you. You shed roles and masks and dive into play.
Every time I think it will be the same. But something new always happens — because of the people.
I'm in a state of delight. This weekend I managed to "walk out" the man, woman, and child inside me. It's a huge gift.
This is my second time at MAYAK. And I want to come back even more. This place expands you. You shed roles and masks and dive into play.
Every time I think it will be the same. But something new always happens — because of the people.
I'm in a state of delight. This weekend I managed to "walk out" the man, woman, and child inside me. It's a huge gift.
This is my second time at MAYAK. And I want to come back even more. This place expands you. You shed roles and masks and dive into play.
Every time I think it will be the same. But something new always happens — because of the people.
This is my fifth time here. And every time something new happens. People open up, create, become children. This is happiness.
My inner child is happy. He had a blast and is glad there are so many like-minded people.
This experience reminded me that you can be yourself, do whatever you want, and it's safe. Childishly joyful and sincere.
This is my fifth time here. And every time something new happens. People open up, create, become children. This is happiness.
My inner child is happy. He had a blast and is glad there are so many like-minded people.
This experience reminded me that you can be yourself, do whatever you want, and it's safe. Childishly joyful and sincere.
This is my fifth time here. And every time something new happens. People open up, create, become children. This is happiness.
My inner child is happy. He had a blast and is glad there are so many like-minded people.
This experience reminded me that you can be yourself, do whatever you want, and it's safe. Childishly joyful and sincere.
This is my fifth time here. And every time something new happens. People open up, create, become children. This is happiness.
My inner child is happy. He had a blast and is glad there are so many like-minded people.
This experience reminded me that you can be yourself, do whatever you want, and it's safe. Childishly joyful and sincere.

Participant Reviews

Stories from those who have already been to MAYAK

I'm an introvert, it's always been hard for me in new groups. I was afraid they'd make me perform. To my surprise, everything went great — I made a ton of new friends and got a push in emotional growth. After the camp I'm ready to move forward.

Roma, 30
Developer
Portugal

These were wonderful three days that in terms of richness can be compared to at least a week of vacation. An absolutely safe and accepting space where you can be anyone.

Dasha
Product Manager
Czech Republic

Nowhere else will you get 15 friends in a couple of hours! Recommended for fatigue, depression, stress, and just for variety!

Dima, 39
Developer
Austria

The best place to find truly deep connection, friends, support and a safe atmosphere. The best place to be yourself and fear nothing. The best place to shine.

Yulia
Dog Sitter
Portugal

The last few months I've been feeling burnout at work. I wanted to try something new to rest and get to know myself better. The camp let me forget all my problems for 3 days and dive into childhood. I didn't even suspect how much I needed it.

Dima Khovrich
Developer

The camp fell on my birthday. It's one of the best birthdays I've ever had!

Yulia
IT Holding Owner
Munich

I feel like at least a week has passed. I have extensive experience attending weekend events. There was time to work and rest. And also the fact that there was no alcohol and it wasn't needed. And that you could attend classes, or you could take time for yourself.

Natasha
Artist, Mentor, Mindfulness Instructor
Lisbon

I spent two days without my phone in my hands, which is practically unbelievable for me.

Anya
Editor, Copywriter
Lisbon

How nice it is when someone has thought everything through to the smallest detail for you: when and where to go and what to do, when to eat and where to sleep. It switched me very well from all kinds of responsibility and allowed me to focus on communication and activities.

Galya
Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Mother of Four
Coimbra

I'm generally a snob — this doesn't interest me. But here it's almost the first event where every person is interesting and deep, at that level of awareness where everyone can create a safe space. And you can mess up!!!

Lera
Coach, HR Specialist
Lisbon

We really had a blast!

Galiya Berdnikova
Entrepreneur, Writer, Business Mentor

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