Annual report of the first year of Deep U, an Awareness Based Human Flourishing program, that bridges Mindfulness, Heartfulness, Social Presencing Theater and Giftivism under the framework of Theory U. An experiential 3-day retreat that is carefully designed to help you become more aware, aligned and to flourish. A safe space to stop, go deep inside yourself, discover your higher purpose and to flourish by manifesting it.

1. O N E Y E A R
DEEP U PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 2017 – NOVEMBER 2018

2. DEEP U
Awareness-Based
Human Flourishing
An experiential retreat that is
carefully designed to help you
become more aware, aligned
and to manifest your whole Self.
It is a safe space to stop, go
deep inside yourself, discover
your higher purpose and to
flourish by manifesting it.
A transforming experience to
open the mind, the heart and the
will, founded on cutting-edge
awareness-based technologies
created by some of the world’s
greatest specialists in the fields
of Mindfulness, Heartfulness,
Presencing, Social Presencing
Theater and Giftivism.

3. T HE TECHN OLOGIES
P R E S E N C I N G /
T H E O R Y U
A framework for learning,
innovating, leading, and
profound systems change.
Theory U is the framework
that shapes the entire
Deep U program and
guides participants during
its three main phases:
“observe, observe,
observe”, “retreat & reflect”
and “act in an instant”.
M I N D F U L N E S S
Since the first moment,
participants are invited to
be fully aware of their
inner experience and
what surrounds them,
with an attitude of
kindness and curiosity.
Several practices done
during the program also
allow to anchor that
presence.
H E A R T F U L N E S S
Heartfulness is the “invisible
part” that “fuels” the whole
program, connecting
people to the Source. The
participants are introduced
to Heartfulness meditation
through three initial sittings
and also learn
complementary
techniques like Relaxation
and Cleaning.
S O C I A L
P R E S E N C I N G
T H E A T E R
A social technology that
uses body postures and
movement to access
intuition and awareness
that make visible
deeper layers of
interaction within a
system. SPT brings the
intelligence of the body
and the social body into
the dialogue.
G I F T I V I S M
Deep U is founded on Gift
Economy principles. It
appeals to decision-making
based on trust, sustainability
and multiple forms of capital
(e.g. money, time, etc.). The
price of the program is
defined by each participant
and each edition is
supported by the Deep U
alumni.

4. of participants reported
being positively impacted by
Heartfulness and Theory U
98%
of participants reported
being very positively
impacted by the gift
economy practices (100%
reported a positive impact)
84%
of participants reported
being very positively
impacted by Social
Presencing Theater (98%
reported a positive impact)
83%
recommendation rate above
8 on a scale on 1-10, with 95%
of people giving the
maximum score
100%

5. 01 02 03
C H A R A C T E R
S T R E N G T H S
M I N D F U L N E S S H E A R T F U L N E S S
“Reading the character strengths
survey answers from people that
really know us was very gratifying. I
had no idea that people already
recognize in me certain strengths; I
thought I had to develop those yet.”
“It was a confirmation that I am
aligned with who I am.”
“It reminds of the importance of
practicing being present.”
“All three sittings were very strong
and prepared the field for
something important to emerge.”
“I felt Heartfulness as very light and
genuine. It inspired me for being a
practice of ‘no effort’”. Felt very
connected.”
“Brought me peace.”
“Allowed an interior discovery.”
T H E I M PAC T

6. 04 05 06S O C I A L
P R E S E N C I N G
T H E A T E R
P R E S E N C I N G G I F T I V I S M
“It was very powerful! I always feel
amazed about this ‘invisible field’
that it’s part of our lives, and when
we get to sense it it’s a wonderful
gift.”
“Loved to ‘re-learn’ a new
‘language’.”
“It made me fully transparent to the
group and allowed me to drop
barriers and judgement.”
“Theory U allowed a coherent and
meaningful structure for these past
days. And it doesn’t stay inside only.
I am bringing it to the world.”
“The flow of the exercises becomes
a sequence that gives us several
insights about our emergent and
future life.”
“Loved creating maps with the
hands and discuss it with others.”
“I loved the overall atmosphere of
the program: from the little
handmade bags, to smiles and care
you gave us.”
“The Gift Ecology filled my heart
and gave me a path to follow.”
“Knowing that someone dedicated
their time to make me happy gives
me a wonderful feeling.”
T H E I M PAC T

7. 01 02 03
S E E I N G T H E WO R L D
D I F F E R E N T LY
S E L F O T H E R W H O L E
“I’ve gained a new perspective
about my path, aligned with the
source, and with the most
immediate step I can give in that
direction. I feel more confident
about the future. And I feel we have
gained a peer group to support
each other on the journey.”
“I feel I am closer to my best highest
future possibility, through more
awareness and a more integrated
understanding of ‘me’ and the
‘others’, as indeed we are all
connected.”
“I have left with renewed hope in
the human being.”
“I see the world in a more aware
and kind way.”
“The need to trust more in the flow
of life, be more attentive to what
the body tells you and to the
humanity of each person.”
“It is a light!.”

8. Heartfulness
Social Presencing Theater
Deep U Ecosystem
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
91%
80%
89%
A F T E R D E E P U PA R T I C I PA N TS
WA N T TO L E A R N M O R E A B O U T…

9. “Saying thank you seems too little. This is a ‘thank you’ of
light, heart, intention and gratitude that resonates in myself.”
ONE OF THE 85 DEEP U ALUMNI
2017/2018

10. F E E D B AC K
”The combination of Mindfulness,
Heartfulness and Presencing as well as the
great guidance of Vasco, and the support
of the group, allowed each participant to
connect quickly to inner depth, intuition
and knowing.
It allowed openness and trust within the
group so that each one could engage fully
in the process, release and let go of
obstacles and support each other into
revealing and uncovering their qualities and
highest potentials.”
Anne-Sophie Dubanton | November 2017
“It was one of the strongest
experiences of my life, and I am 73
years old.”
Jean-Jacques Maurice | November 2017
“The retreat was a wonderful voyage
of reinvention of our humanity, an
awakening of the senses, an open
path to hope, deep communication
and communion, as well as a vision of
possible futures.”
Edite Tavares | February 2018

11. F E E D B AC K
“It was wonderful, very enriching in
consciousness and clarity of who we are,
where we are and where we are heading,
and how we want to go for it.”
Anabela Garrido | February 2018
“Wonderful! An unforgettable path that
helps participants connect with others
and to their inner and most profound
knowledge.
Manuel Laranja | June 2018
“A really well-designed program
where every exercise (Mindfulness,
Heartfulness, Social Presencing
Theater…) allows, almost without you
noticing it, to live a process of total
opening of your being, and that
surprises us at the end by what was
achieved and by the door of the
future that opens up.
Jorge Anselmo | June 2018

12. F E E D B AC K
“Warm-hearted space to reconnect with
what really matters.”
Mercedes Carenzo | June 2018
“A profound and serene 3-day
experience, with an interesting and
diverse group of people, that helped
me create new possibilities and know
new practices that integrate body,
heart and mind.”
Paulo Dias | June 2018
“An experience that connects you with
your true wisdom, essence and
humanity. A reconnection with your
true potential.”
Silvia Dias | Junho 2018

13. F E E D B AC K
”The most efficient and inspiring orientation
of existence that I was given and that I am
forever thankful for.”
Cristina Sousa Uva | July 2018
“The best 3-day travel that I have ever
done. I saw incredible landscapes and
had the ability to design the best future
possible for myself and for the world. A
powerful experience, with the perfect
combination of Mindfulness,
Heartfulness and Presencing
techniques, that elevate us to an
unbeatable clarity.”
Luciana Caseiro | Julho 2018
“A unique experience to stop, and
give the opportunity to our inner self
to surprise, inspire and guide us.”
Helder Rodrigues | July 2018

14. F E E D B AC K
”It was 3 days of interior renewal and
strengthening of long forgotten
connections: body, soul and heart.
Fabulous time spent on learning, sharing
and giving.”
Ana Afonso | September 2018
“Deep U was, without doubts, the best
journey of my life. I’ve learned that my
body is intelligent and that it is possible
to live in the future that emerges.”
Graziela Vanni | November 2018
“True belief in a better world. Belief in
myself and in the enormous wisdom
that was shared and put into practice
in an intelligent, caring and simple way
during the program.”
José Pedro Cobra | Novembro 2018

15. M O M E N TS

16. M O M E N TS

17. T H A N K Y O U !

18. Vasco Gaspar
I work as a Human Flourishing Facilitator, trying to inspire
change and transformation in organizations worldwide for a
more human and compassionate world. I believe that a
"new world" is possible in organizations. A world where wise
and compassionate leaders are really able to "lead from the
future as it emerges" and to inspire people to flourish into
their highest potential, igniting a real evolution in people,
teams and organizations.
HUMAN FLOURISHING FACILITATOR
Contacts
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/vascogaspar/
Skype:
vascogaspar79
Email:
info@vascogaspar.com