About Us.

Meet our founder

I understand the journey because I’ve lived it

Side-by-side comparison of the same man before and after weight loss and muscle gain, with the first image showing a man with a fuller face and body in a casual setting, and the second image showing the man shirtless with a muscular physique, wearing a cap, in an indoor setting.
A man wearing sunglasses and a dark long-sleeve shirt, sitting outdoors at a restaurant near the water, with a scenic ocean view, partly cloudy sky, and palm trees in the background.
A man with dark hair, wearing a white button-up shirt, standing indoors with closed double doors in the background.
“This retreat is the culmination of my own lived experience, designed to be the balanced, supportive place I wish had existed during my own transformation”
— Max

Max De Viet - My Story

I never thought I'd be the one who let fitness slip away. As someone who proudly represented Great Britain in university competitions, training wasn't just something I did, it was who I was.

Then full-time employment and London's financial district happened. Late night client dinners, endless deadlines, and the familiar "I'll start Monday" cycle buried my athlete identity under 35kg of weight and a life that left no room for self-care.

That breaking point led me to book a fitness retreat in Spain, half desperate, half hopeful. That single decision changed everything. Not just the weight loss, but discovering what genuine transformation looks like when you have the right environment and support.

My own 35kg transformation showed me the power of stepping away from daily distractions. But I also watched too many people, including myself initially, slide back into old patterns once home.

​I became a trainer at that same Spanish retreat, then dove deep into health coaching and behavioural change psychology. When a herniated disc forced me to discover yoga and meditation, I realised these weren't just "flexible people" practices, they were missing pieces of the wellness puzzle.

The Missing Element: After experiencing everything from military-style boot camps to silent meditation retreats, I identified what was lacking: a place that combines effective transformation with sustainable habit-building, delivered in an environment that feels like a wellness holiday, not punishment.

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My Promise to You

What I guarantee above all is results. The program delivers what I know works with hundreds of clients—a sanctuary where you can escape daily pressures and rebuild your relationship with your body and mind.

Somewhere that respects your individuality, and feels more like a wellness vacation than fitness boot camp but without taking away the intensity and benefits that come from pushing yourself to do hard things.

Whether you're at a major crossroads or just need to press the reset button, your Bodykhana experience awaits—come see what's possible when you give yourself the gift of time and space.

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