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Programm 2024

Von Oikia organisierte

3. April - 7. April

TOUCHING THE ISLAND OF PEACE WITHIN

A Mindfulness Retreat with Monastics from Plum Village
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.

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30. Mai - 5. Juni

UNITING IN OUR HUMANITY

A Gathering of Palestinian and Israeli people, rooted in body-based practices
UNITING IN OUR HUMANITY

In English

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.

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31. August - 4. September

DANCE YURT : OPENING CELEBRATION

A 5 day dance and movement festival to celebrate Oikia’s newest space
DANCE YURT : OPENING CELEBRATION

We are composing (and co-composing) a mixed offer of CI, somatics, improvisation dance sessions, impro-formance, jams, labs, deep rest and sharings, councils, poetry, concert... One session a day will be led by experienced teachers and facilitators in the fields of art and movement. The rest of the programme will be co-created by all of us. Come join us!

For more info and to register click Here

16. Oktober - 20. Oktober

SINGING BEYOND MUSIC

with Ulrik Barfod from the Roy Hart Theater
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.

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25. Oktober - 28. Oktober

PRAYERS AND ACTIONS BEYOND BOUNDARIES

with Gigi Coyle
PRAYERS AND ACTIONS BEYOND BOUNDARIES

Gigi is a community activist, council carrier and rites of passage guide for 45 years. She will be coming to Aegina to offer story, council, different exercises and time in nature, eliciting collective wisdom around: How are we as individuals and community preparing for the times ahead? How are we each practicing peacemaking within ourselves as well as in our troubled world?...

http://waysofcouncil.net, http://Walking-Water.org, https://livebeyondboundaries.net/

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31. Oktober - 3. November

MEETING(S) IN PRESENCE// AVAILABILITY FOR TOUCH

with Nina Wehnert
MEETING(S) IN PRESENCE// AVAILABILITY FOR TOUCH

A 5 day immersive workshop of BMC®- Body Mind Centering into Contact Improvisation. Nina Wehnert is a dancer and a certified BMC® Teacher, Practitioner and IDME (Infant Developmental Movement Educator). She is especially interested in moments during the dance in which we feel "being met" profoundly by our partner and by the shared moment; curious about places in our bodies that are available for receiving and letting go of contact.

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3. April - 7. April Oikia

TOUCHING THE ISLAND OF PEACE WITHIN

A Mindfulness Retreat with Monastics from Plum Village

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.

Read more

13. April - 20. April

YOGA AND MYTHS

with Hildegard Wiedemann and Pascale Brun

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.

Info: h.maria.wiedemann@googlemail.com

21. April - 3. Mai

WRITING RESIDENCY

With Maud Vidal Naquet

In French

Come and write the book you carry within.

Info: info@etincelle.gr

3. Mai - 6. Mai

WALKING IN BEAUTY

With Yla

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

6. Mai - 12. Mai

INNER ODYSSEY A Soul-Stirring Shamanic Journey Towards a Radiant New You

With Miroslava

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.

Info: https://hikarioselection.com/

hikario.net

16. Mai - 19. Mai

A 3DAY QIGONG RETREAT

With Chrissy Berou

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

www.berou.gr

19. Mai - 27. Mai

WRITING RESIDENCY

with Natacha Sels

In French

Move on with your personal writing project through individual and collective follow-up.

Info: natacha.sels@hotmail.fr

30. Mai - 5. Juni Oikia

UNITING IN OUR HUMANITY

A Gathering of Palestinian and Israeli people, rooted in body-based practices

In English

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.

Read more

7. Juni - 14. Juni

INTERNATIONAL LYRE SCHOOL 2024

with Sikilos

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.

Info: https://lyreacademy.com/​camp/

15. Juni - 22. Juni

YOGA MIT ELENA

Mit Elena Baer

Auf Deutsch

YOGA Retreat 2023 in der wunderschönen Oikia Karapanou!
In den morgendlichen Flows mit Schwerpunkt Hatha und Aktivierung des Körpers und in den abendlichen eher ruhigen YIN Flows im Prinzip des Los Lassens! 
Namasté! Hab viel Freude dabei!

Info: contact@elenabaehr.de

22. Juni - 24. Juni

A WEEKEND OF YOGA AND PILATES

In Greek

We invite you to a three-day exploration, with the aim of approaching body and mind, through Pilates and Yoga methods.

We will focus on rediscovering the body, motor skills and connecting movement and breath.

At the same time, we will have free time to get to know each other, get inspired, connect with the nature around us, unwind and relax.

The retreat is aimed at all levels of practitioners, with no previous experience necessary.

Info: https://facebook.com/events/s/yoga-and-pilates-retreat-in-ae/391397633721273/

28. Juni - 4. Juli

ROOTS AND WINGS

with Aloka and Deepak

In Greek

Primal & Nature Painting, Color and Water, Game, Dance, Meditation Exercises… Painting becomes our Mirror, an encounter with ourselves, a deep and colorful search for the "Roots and Wings" of Creativity….

Painting and creativity, as Deepak and Aloka have guided and inspired for many years in their summer retreats at the Oikia.

Info: deepak@otenet.gr

5. Juli - 9. Juli

TAI CHI WITH LIDIA

With Lidia Tilianaki

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/

11. Juli - 14. Juli

FREE DIVING AND YOGA

With Dimitris

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: https://deepcalm.gr/dive-in-yoga
Contact: info@deepcalm.gr

14. Juli - 21. Juli

'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

messaoudimeryem@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +32 487 530 728

Vrouva Farm-Animal Sanctuary

https://www.vrouvafarm.org/

22. Juli - 28. Juli

SATI DYNAMIC YOGA AND BEYOND RETREAT

with Evi Choutou

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

5. August - 10. August

YOGA WITH MATEUSZ

In German, English, Greek, Polish...

Info: mateusz@highonyoga.eu

23. August - 28. August

SYNTHETIKI PAIGNIODRASI

With Frosso Beneti

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

www.empsychosis.com

28. August - 31. August

THEROS

With Louisa Ouranou and Kleio Nikolopoulou

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.

Info: https://marialouizaouranou.com/session/theros/

mlouranou@gmail.com

31. August - 4. September Oikia

DANCE YURT : OPENING CELEBRATION

A 5 day dance and movement festival to celebrate Oikia’s newest space

We are composing (and co-composing) a mixed offer of CI, somatics, improvisation dance sessions, impro-formance, jams, labs, deep rest and sharings, councils, poetry, concert... One session a day will be led by experienced teachers and facilitators in the fields of art and movement. The rest of the programme will be co-created by all of us. Come join us!

For more info and to register click Here

5. September - 7. September

4 WOMEN 4 WAYS 4 SOULS ONE HEART

In English and Greek

Our intention is to create a safe environment to be able to face, connect and express our Soul, through Kundalini and Hatha yoga, meditation , deep relaxation , sound therapies, visualizations and group excursions .

Info:

Ilena Kostandinidi yoga instructor -thai/crystaltherapist

insta:pathofinnerself, +30 6988149054

Oikonomopoulou Ifigeneia Nanda Yoga & Healing

info@nandayoga.gr, +30 6944151656

Sophia Navjiwan Kaur Kundalini yoga and meditation instructor

+30 6934029276

Marie Anoop Kaur Mytilineou

yogaforthepeople.gr@gmail.com +30 6988084505

8. September - 21. September

YOGA WITH KASIA

With Kasia Bem

In Polish

Info: happy@kasiabem.com

23. September - 29. September

ASHTANGA MEETS YIN YOGA

With Nikoleta and Justyna

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

29. September - 6. Oktober

GREEK VACATIONS WITH ANNA KRASUCKA

In polish

Info: www.piecsmakow.com.pl

piecsmakow@piecsmakow.com.pl

7. Oktober - 14. Oktober

DANSEXPRESSIE-WORKSHOP

Mit Rosemarie Anton und Sabine Treichel-Pohl

Auf Deutsch

In diesem Jahr werden wir das Thema" VERTRAUEN" intensiv tänzerisch  erforschen.

Rilke schreibt dazu: "Liebhaben von Mensch zu Mensch, das ist vielleicht das Schwerste, was uns auferlegt ist, das Äußerste, die letzte Prüfung, die Arbeit, für die alle Arbeit nur Vorbereitung ist".

EineTanzreise für Frauen

Info: rosemarie.anton@gmx.de

16. Oktober - 20. Oktober Oikia

SINGING BEYOND MUSIC

with Ulrik Barfod from the Roy Hart Theater

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.

Read more

21. Oktober - 27. Oktober

ECRITURE CREATIVE ET CERAMIQUE

avec Maud Vidal Naquet et Theodora Chorafa

In French

La terre, l'eau, l'air, le feu... autour des cinq éléments, un dialogue entre l'encre et l'argile.

Info : https://www.etincelle.gr/​stage-de-juin-2022-a-egine

25. Oktober - 28. Oktober Oikia

PRAYERS AND ACTIONS BEYOND BOUNDARIES

with Gigi Coyle

Gigi is a community activist, council carrier and rites of passage guide for 45 years. She will be coming to Aegina to offer story, council, different exercises and time in nature, eliciting collective wisdom around: How are we as individuals and community preparing for the times ahead? How are we each practicing peacemaking within ourselves as well as in our troubled world?...

http://waysofcouncil.net, http://Walking-Water.org, https://livebeyondboundaries.net/

Read more

31. Oktober - 3. November Oikia

MEETING(S) IN PRESENCE// AVAILABILITY FOR TOUCH

with Nina Wehnert

A 5 day immersive workshop of BMC®- Body Mind Centering into Contact Improvisation. Nina Wehnert is a dancer and a certified BMC® Teacher, Practitioner and IDME (Infant Developmental Movement Educator). She is especially interested in moments during the dance in which we feel "being met" profoundly by our partner and by the shared moment; curious about places in our bodies that are available for receiving and letting go of contact.

Read more

7. November - 11. November

EMBODIED WOMAN

With Katarina Gadjanski and Tasha Colbert

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.

Info: iembodiedpsychotherapy@gmail.​com

www.​embodiedpsychotherapy.org.uk/​embodied-woman-greece

12. April - 19. April

YOGA AND MYTHS

with Hildegard Wiedemann and Pascale Brun

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.

Info: h.maria.wiedemann@googlemail.com