Torsunov Festival in Spain: My Third Year Behind the Mic
In Short
In 2026, I, Vova Azarov, hosted Oleg Torsunov's health festival in Spain for the third year in a row. Ten days, around 140 participants and a packed programme: cold water, two 17 km runs, yoga, lectures, concerts and a KVN comedy contest. I was the host, ran the sound and mentored the men's team, the Bananas (21 people).
Where and How the Torsunov Festival in Spain Took Place
The festival took place at the cosy Azahar Beach apartment hotel on Spain's Costa del Azahar. It is a health festival built on Oleg Torsunov's method: daily routine, cold-water hardening, movement, lectures and spiritual practice.
Detail | Value |
Format | Health festival based on Oleg G. Torsunov's method |
Venue | Azahar Beach apartment hotel, Alcossebre, Spain (about the venue) |
Duration | 10 days |
Participants | About 140 people |
Teams | "Fruit" teams; the men's team was the Bananas (Plátanos), 21 people |
Host | Vova Azarov, third festival in a row |
Participants were split into teams, each named after a fruit. The men's team, of course, became the Bananas — plátanos in Spanish.
My Role: Host, Sound and Mentor of the Men's Team
This was my third invitation to host the festival. For a host, that's the best review there is: when they invite you back, they trust you.
At the festival I had three jobs:
Host. I opened and connected every event of the day: lectures, concerts, movie night and KVN.
Sound. I ran the sound at every venue, so every speaker and performer could be heard clearly.
Mentor of the Bananas. I led the men's team of 21: supporting them, rallying them for team tasks and preparing them for performances.
Three roles at once means 10 days of non-stop work. But that is exactly what lets you see the whole festival: from the stage, from the sound desk and from inside the team.
The Programme: Cold Water, 34 km of Running and KVN
The programme combined health practices, learning and celebration. Every day started with cold water and ended with creativity.
Practice | How much and how often |
Cold water and hot pool | Every day |
Runs | Two runs of 17 km each |
Lectures | Healthy living according to Torsunov's method |
Yoga | Group classes |
Prayer retreats | Three retreats in different traditions |
Evening programme | Movie night, concerts and KVN (a team comedy contest) |
I follow Oleg Torsunov's healthy-lifestyle practices myself. So austerities and his methods are second nature to me. I could not only host the programme but also go through it with everyone else.
A Men's Dance and Celentano's "Confessa" with a Hoarse Voice
With the Bananas we staged a men's dance. Twenty-one men of different ages and backgrounds — and one shared number on stage. Dancing together is one of the best ways to bond a men's team quickly.
At the concert I sang Adriano Celentano's "Confessa". By then my voice was hoarse from days on the mic, but the song still came off well. On stage, sincerity sometimes matters more than perfect vocals.
What Trips Like This Give You: My Takeaways After 10 Non-Stop Days
Honestly, by the end of the festival I was a little tired. But it was a good kind of tired — from work you love and people you do it for. I'm very happy to have been part of this team for the third year running.
From experience, I know that trips to places of power give you five things:
Energy — it lasts long after you get home.
Strength — routine and austerities show you what you're capable of.
Inspiration — for work, creativity and new projects.
New connections — with people who share your values.
Growth — personal and professional.
That's exactly why I organise trips like this myself.
What's Next: a Corporate Event in Riga and a Retreat in Mtskheta
After Spain, the next season starts straight away. On 3 October I host a corporate event in Riga for 30 people, and then I fly to Georgia.
From 7 to 14 October 2026, I co-organise the eco-retreat in Mtskheta. We hold it in the village of Saguramo near Tbilisi, together with psychologist Sergey Sotnikov and the EkoRetreat team.
Detail | EkoRetreat retreat in Mtskheta |
Dates | 7–14 October 2026 |
Location | Saguramo, Mtskheta Municipality, Georgia |
Duration | 7 days |
Group | Up to 30 people |
Price | From €710 |
Programme | Gentle practices, lectures, vegetarian meals, trips to places of power |
If this article makes you want a reset like this, join us. Spain showed me once again: trips like these change people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the Torsunov festival in Spain take place in 2026?
At the Azahar Beach apartment hotel on Spain's Costa del Azahar. The festival lasted 10 days.
How many people took part in the festival?
About 140 participants. They were split into "fruit" teams, and the men's team, the Bananas, had 21 members.
What is included in a Torsunov health festival programme?
Cold water and a hot pool every day, two 17 km runs, lectures and yoga. Also three prayer retreats in different traditions, a movie night, concerts and KVN.
Who hosts the Torsunov festival in Spain?
The host is Vova Azarov, who has hosted the festival three years in a row. He also runs the sound and mentors the men's team.
How can I book Vova Azarov as a host for my event?
Send a request via VovaAzarov.com. Vova hosts festivals, retreats and corporate events in Latvia and abroad.
Where can I go after the festival to continue the practices?
To the eco-retreat in Mtskheta, 7–14 October 2026. Vova Azarov is one of its organisers.
About the Author
Vova (Vladimir) Azarov is an event host and event producer based in Riga, Latvia. He has hosted Oleg Torsunov's health festival in Spain three years in a row and follows the method's healthy-lifestyle practices himself. He co-organises the EkoRetreat transformational retreats in Georgia.
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