FAQ

Questions before you come in.

Who the classes are for, how touch is handled, what to bring, booking and how to find the villa in Ghent. Your question is not here? Write to welcome@tribalys.be.

About the house

What is Tribalys Ghent?

Tribalys Ghent is a holistic center for deep embodiment, relational health and unconventional healing. It lives in a villa at Oudenaardsesteenweg 52 in Ghent, Belgium. Independent practitioners offer weekly classes, workshops and 1:1 sessions in the house. Tribalys was founded by Sacred Healing Arts (Veronique Van den Bossche and Robert Kosse).

Who leads the classes and sessions?

Independent practitioners: house members who work in the house regularly, and guest facilitators. Every class page shows who leads it, with a link to their profile. You can browse everyone on the practitioners page.

Is this therapy or medical treatment?

No. Classes and sessions at Tribalys are body-based practices for awareness, regulation and connection. They do not replace medical, psychological or psychiatric care, and we make no promises of healing. If you are in treatment, check with your doctor or therapist first, and tell the practitioner anything they should know.

Your first visit

I have never done anything like this. Can I come?

Yes. Every class page says who it is for: First-timers welcome, Some experience helpful or For practitioners and professionals. Start with a class marked “First-timers welcome”, or use the guide finder to find a practitioner who fits.

Will I be touched?

Only if you agree. Every class page states how touch is handled: no touch; touch optional, always by consent; only with your own partner; or touch as part of the practice, always by consent. In every room touch is asked first, and a no is always welcome.

Do I have to join every exercise?

No. You set the pace and nothing is expected of you. Sitting out is part of the practice, and you can stop at any time without giving a reason.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. If a class needs anything else, the class page lists it. Mats, yoga mats, mattresses and blankets are in the house. There is no shower in the house.

When should I arrive?

Classes and workshops start on time, and everyone begins together, so it is not possible to join once a class has started. The class description tells you when to arrive. Give yourself a few minutes to settle in.

In which language are the classes?

In English or Dutch. Each class page states its language.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. All classes, workshops and sessions at Tribalys are for adults aged 18 and over.

Is what I share kept private?

Yes. What is shared in a room stays in the room, and we ask the same discretion from everyone in the house. How we handle your personal data is described in our privacy policy.

Booking and payment

How do I book a class?

Open the class on the classes page and choose a date. Some classes only start once enough people have signed up. For those you pre-register for free and without obligation; as soon as the minimum is reached, you receive your ticket link by email. Other classes you book and pay directly.

How do I pay, and what does a class cost?

You pay online with a secure checkout on the class page. Prices are set by each practitioner and shown per session on the class page.

What if I cannot come to a class, or it is cancelled?

Class tickets are final. They cannot be cancelled, refunded, moved to another date or passed on to someone else, also if you cannot come. This applies to every class at Tribalys, and the teachers cannot make exceptions. Only if a class is cancelled by us or the teacher, or does not reach its minimum number of participants, you get a full refund.

Can I book a 1:1 session?

Yes. Many practitioners offer individual sessions in the quiet rooms of the house. You find their booking options on their profile pages.

How do I hear about new classes and workshops?

Subscribe to the Tribalys newsletter. Some workshops are only announced there.

Getting there

Where is Tribalys and how do I get there?

Oudenaardsesteenweg 52, 9000 Gent, Belgium. The bus stop Gent De Pintelaan is right in front of the house, and Gent-Sint-Pieters station is a 10-minute walk away. You can usually park in the surrounding streets, and there is plenty of space for bicycles.

Is the house wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately not. Tribalys is an old villa with steps and stairs. If you have questions about access, write to welcome@tribalys.be before you book.

For practitioners

I am a practitioner. Can I work at Tribalys?

Yes. Practitioners can join the house as members, rent rooms for 1:1 sessions and groups, and propose their own classes and workshops. Everything about membership is on Work in the house, and every room is described on Rooms.

How long does a house membership run, and how do I cancel it?

A house membership runs for three months and renews automatically for another three months. To end it, let us know in writing no later than 14 days before the current term ends. Details are in your membership agreement.

What happens if I cancel a workshop room booking?

For workshop room rentals: cancel up to 14 days before the workshop date and we keep the 50% non-refundable deposit and refund the other 50%. Cancel less than 14 days before and we keep 80% and refund 20%. Within the last 48 hours, or if you do not show up, the full fee is due. If Tribalys has to cancel because of a facility emergency or force majeure, you get all fees back right away. Your rental agreement is binding.

Still curious?

Have a look at the classes, find a practitioner with the guide finder, or write to us. We answer personally.