Existential research is the embodied exploration and discovery through systematic experimentation of different experiences being alive human. experiments aim at exposing or altering (internalised) power structures (Foucault) that limit how we think feel speak move. Typical examples include a combination of: sensorial deprivation (e.g. darkness retreat) enhanced processing family constellations shadow work) time alterations week in slow motion) communication protocols radical honesty) movement scores authentic movement) body (function) durational fire breathing) intensified (dis)localised attention setting up self as infinite spaciousness) trying on unconventional views reality mind-created) In contrast with claim scientific to create objective/declarative knowledge existential produces primarily procedural (“how to”) knowledge. It designs implements spaces incubators allow for atypical subjective engender self-knowledge self-recognition from first person perspecti