Programme 2024
Organized by Oikia
TOUCHING THE ISLAND OF PEACE WITHIN
We have the great joy and honour to announce that this spring, 4 monks and 3 nuns will come all the way by van from Plum Village in France to offer us a 4-day long Mindfulness Retreat.
The retreat is open to all publics and all ages, seasoned practitioners as much as newcomers to mindfulness. Ongoing through the retreat there will be a special Wake Up section, specifically addressed to young adults up to 35 years old.
UNITING IN OUR HUMANITY
In English
We have initiated this Gathering, believing in the ripple effects of small, good action, in healing the divide between individuals and nationalities. Together, we can go a long way.
This is a heartfelt invitation to Israelis and Palestinians, to come together, witness, listen, and acknowledge one another’s pain; give room to needs, emotions and stories; create threads of connection.
Using practices of movement, sharing and listening, somatic healing and grief work, we will move and be moved together.
We are creating a bravely safe space to meet, with our bodies before our minds and with movement before discussion.
To participate: READ MORE
To donate HERE
Your contributions are SO valuable to us. By donating a few dollars, euros, shekels, dinars, you will help:
✪ Funding Visas for participants joining us from the West Bank.
✪ Providing scholarships to individuals from a low-income background, so that they can travel to Greece and join our Gathering.
✪ Covering the expenses of the facilitating team: amazing individuals who are volunteering their precious time, energy and gifts, Uniting in our Humanity for a greater cause: to sow seeds of understanding and compassion between individuals from Israel/Palestine (You can see their bios by visiting our webpage).
In Gratitude, and Love
VOICE WORKSHOP - "Singing beyond music"
The voice is the muscle of the soul.
An in-depth workshop for freeing and developing our voice. Through breathing, movement, voice exercises, and improvisation, and thanks to Ulrik Barfod's perceptive, powerful and ever so delicate touch, we will be guided in the empowerment of our inner being through discovering and strengthening our own unique voice.
Guest Workshops
YOGA AND MYTHS
In French
A group of French women will dive into the Greek spirit through myths and dances with Hildegard Wiedemann, while their yoga daily practice with Pascale Brun will open their bodies, minds and hearts to fully receive this initiation.
WRITING RESIDENCY
In French
Come and write the book you carry within.
Info: info@etincelle.gr
WALKING IN BEAUTY
In English and Greek
Celebrating togetherness the weekend of Easter !
Celebrating the sacredness of life. On unity and hope.
Yoga classes and mindfulness walks in the wonderful nature of the island in Spring.
"There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people"
Info: ancientbodywork@gmail.com
INNER ODYSSEY A Soul-Stirring Shamanic Journey Towards a Radiant New You
In French
If you are seeking inner peace, longing to shed past burdens and embrace clarity, then our transformative retreat awaits you. Discover profound techniques to relax deeply and cultivate resilience, emerging with newfound wisdom to navigate life's journey with serenity and empowerment.
A 3DAY QIGONG RETREAT
In Greek
We all know life through our experiences. However, we gather information through external experiences. What is it like to shift our experience internally?
In our three-day spring retreat, we'll explore how it's possible to heal on a physical, emotional and spiritual level – all by simply changing the way we think.
So break away from old thought patterns and open yourself up to every possibility…
The potential of life awaits you!
Info: HERE
WRITING RESIDENCY
In French
Move on with your personal writing project through individual and collective follow-up.
Info: natacha.sels@hotmail.fr
INTERNATIONAL LYRE SCHOOL 2024
In English
A 7-day summer camp for lyre players, full of face-to-face lessons and hands-on experiences, a deep dive into the world of the lyre and ancient Greek music. Meet in person and have meaningful interactions with the forefront of lyre innovation today: virtuoso players, lyre instructors, academics, senior luthiers, filmmakers, etc.
YOGA WITH ELENA
In German
YOGA Retreat 2024 in the beautiful Oikia Karapanou!
In the morning, flow with the Power of Hatha YOGA, in the evening with the Silence of YIN YOGA and Breath!
Namaste! Enjoy!
Info: contact@elenabaehr.de
TAI CHI WITH LIDIA
Tai Chi
In Greek
4 days tai chi chuan retreat with senior instructor in Dong Tai Chi chuan Lydia Tillianaki.
We will be working also with chi gong. Open for beginners as well. Tai Chi Chuan is a gentle, slow exercise that cultivates body and mind, helping build health and internal energy.
Info: http://www.taichi.gr/
https://www.taichi.gr/en/front-page-events/4-day-tai-chi-retreat-in-aegina-island-1-6-july/
FREE DIVING AND YOGA
In Greek, translated to English-speaking participants
Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuation of the mind
Patanjali yoga sutra 1.2
A meeting where yoga and free diving unite their related characteristics with the goal of peace of mind.
A meditation workshop with breathing exercises - pranayama, physical positions- asana, and free diving.
Info: info@deepcalm.gr
'DIFFERENT SPECIES, ONE COMMUNITY' YOGA WITH DONOVAN LORENZO FARQUHARSON
In English
A rendition of traditional Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and his own methodologies create a language of yoga everyone can understand.
As Donovan’s spiritual and philosophical approach to life is connected to all sentient beings, he was invited to share his teachings by Aegina locals to support Vrouva Farm. This animal sanctuary saves countless animals that were abused, neglected, abandoned or overworked.
Through compassion for all forms of life, the spirit and the soul could reach deeper state of consciousness and awareness on wildlife and animal welfare.
Donavan says « if one can breathe, one can pursue the path of yoga ». Animals might then be the most relevant example of physical and spiritual practice through their natural ability for resilience, forgiveness, empathy and innate need for movement and organic breathe as a way to communicate, soothe and care for themselves.
Info: Meryem Messaoudi
WhatsApp: +32 487 530 728
Vrouva Farm-Animal Sanctuary
SATI DYNAMIC YOGA AND BEYOND RETREAT
In Italian and English
A welcoming summer retreat to energize, regenerate and take you closer to your forgotten nature! Dynamic yoga sessions, Functional Workouts, dancing, active, sitting meditations and communication games to deepen your interactions and understanding throughout a mindful journey within!
Info: www.satidynamic.com
YOGA WITH MATEUSZ
In German, English, Greek, Polish...
Info: mateusz@highonyoga.eu
SYNTHETIKI PAIGNIODRASI
In Greek
Intensive training of Team Animators & Mental Health Counselors in the method of Synthetiki Paigniodrasi. The aim of the workshop is to strengthen the concept of 'connecting', to strengthen the sense of community, to exchange experiences and to get in touch with the members of our Community.
Info : Frosso Beneti, Mental Health Counselor
THEROS
In Greek
Louiza and Kleio are inviting you to a yoga retreat for the end of the summer, the experiences of it and the pleasure we take in the fruits of our efforts. Tools include yoga asana (exercise), breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and the experience of art.
More information coming soon.
ASHTANGA MEETS YIN YOGA
In English
This 6 days retreat offers a deep dive into the Yoga practice including theory & practice of Meditation and wisdom of Ayurveda (ancient Indian medicine system) in the form of workshops. The daily program combines two yoga traditions: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the mornings and Yin Yoga in the afternoon, allowing you to explore two complementary aspects of the practice.
Information and registration: https://www.bodymind.network/offer/yin-yang-retreat-greece
DANSEXPRESSIE WORKSHOP
In German
This year we will explore the topic of "TRUST" intensively through dance.
Rilke writes: "To love from person to person is perhaps the hardest thing that we are forced to do, the ultimate, the final test, the work for which all work is only preparation."
A dance journey for women
Info: rosemarie.anton@gmx.de
CREATIVE WRITING & CERAMICS
In French
Creative writing and ceramics "Our hands have the floor!". Let our hands play with words and the earth and listen to what they have to say. Co-hosted by ceramist Théodora Chorafas
Info : info@etincelle.gr
ERASMUS +
To be announced soon.
EMBODIED WOMAN
In English
Embodied Psychotherapy draws on a range of techniques from the practices of body-oriented psychotherapy, dance movement psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, somatic trauma therapy, neuroscience, creative arts, transpersonal psychotherapy and somatic mindfulness.
During the weekend we are going to be working with connecting to resourceful states through the body, in order to re-charge, renew and offer space for self-compassion and self-care. We'll be exploring through embodiment, creative arts, dance, sounding and movement to give expression to emotions and what we might ‘hold’ in our bodies.