Programm 2025
Von Oikia organisierte
MEETINGS IN MOTION - Body, Psyche, Spirit
In Greek and in English
WEEKEND AND CLEAN MONDAY IN AEGINA
Opening space to connect in our humanity through movement and somatic practices.
Immerse yourself in three days of nurturing the connection to yourself, others, and the natural world. Dive deeply into the body, explore your inner landscape, and express it outward through motion. Using dance improvisation techniques such as the Underscore and Authentic Movement...
More information and and registrations HERE
RETURNING TO OUR TRUE HOME
In English
It is with great joy and pride that we are welcoming this year again a group of Monastics from Plum Village, amongst whom some senior Monastics, who will take us a step further in experiencing the nature of Reality.
“Returning to our true home” simply means recognising who we are and understanding ourselves in order to touch peace, joy and love.
This retreat is open to all publics and as last year it is an offering, from Plum Village of course, but also from Oikia, as our contribution to spreading the Light.
ADVANCED CONTACT IMPROVISATION TRAINING
In English
This one-week intensive is designed for experienced Contact Improvisation dancers (minimum 3 years of practice) who are ready to take the next step into teaching. Whether you’ve already started leading classes or are just beginning to explore this path, this training will focus on the technical, pedagogical, and practical tools to support your development as a teacher.
More information and and registrations HERE
PRAYERS AND ACTIONS BEYOND BOUNDARIES
In English
An ongoing community building time will take place with Gigi this season again. Our intention remains - community preparation for the times ahead - physical, emotional, mental, spiritual.
Please contact us if interested to continue, or to join us, in deepening into different forms of council and community practices, action and prayer as a life path way.
SINGING BEYOND MUSIC
In English
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.
Info: aigina.oikia@gmail.com
Alle Workshops
MEETINGS IN MOTION - Body, Psyche, Spirit
In Greek and in English
WEEKEND AND CLEAN MONDAY IN AEGINA
Opening space to connect in our humanity through movement and somatic practices.
Immerse yourself in three days of nurturing the connection to yourself, others, and the natural world. Dive deeply into the body, explore your inner landscape, and express it outward through motion. Using dance improvisation techniques such as the Underscore and Authentic Movement...
More information and and registrations HERE
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.
MYTHS AND CREATIVE WRITING
In French, English and Italian
"Dancing, singing, being enchanted by stories, and silence are the four universal healing salves". Gabriella Roth.
A precious place and time to immerse yourself in Greek mythology and be inspired to write, create, dance and be enchanted. A workshop to experiment various ways of creating to heal ourselves and the world around us.
RETURNING TO OUR TRUE HOME
In English
It is with great joy and pride that we are welcoming this year again a group of Monastics from Plum Village, amongst whom some senior Monastics, who will take us a step further in experiencing the nature of Reality.
“Returning to our true home” simply means recognising who we are and understanding ourselves in order to touch peace, joy and love.
This retreat is open to all publics and as last year it is an offering, from Plum Village of course, but also from Oikia, as our contribution to spreading the Light.
YOGA RETREAT WITH EMMANUELLE
In French
A week of returning to oneself, opening up to nature, through yoga practices: postural workshops, kriyas (cleansing) and pranayama (breathing control) sessions, meditation and yoga nidra.
Info: estimamiglio@gmail.com
INTEGRAL EXPRESSION AND DANCE THERAPY
Closed group for women
ADVANCED CONTACT IMPROVISATION TRAINING
In English
This one-week intensive is designed for experienced Contact Improvisation dancers (minimum 3 years of practice) who are ready to take the next step into teaching. Whether you’ve already started leading classes or are just beginning to explore this path, this training will focus on the technical, pedagogical, and practical tools to support your development as a teacher.
More information and and registrations HERE
EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP OF BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY
In Greek
Α three-day Group Psychotherapy where, through contact with the other, we will explore contact with our Self using the tools of Body Psychotherapy. This is a seminar to activate and cultivate our relationship with our Body Self.
Closed group.
INTERNATIONAL LYRE SCHOOL 2025
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.
VOCAL WORK AND SACRED POLYPHONIES
In French
Ear training is a prerequisite for good vocal emission: what we hear well, we can then emit well. Then comes the work on our own timbre; refining our own sound to feed the sound of the group. Finally, with a good ear and a timbre rich in harmonics, sacred polyphonies take on their full dimension...
Body work (Qi Gong) Vocal work (Harmonics/audio-vocal loop) Sacred polyphonies (a capella, in several languages)
PRAYERS AND ACTIONS BEYOND BOUNDARIES
In English
An ongoing community building time will take place with Gigi this season again. Our intention remains - community preparation for the times ahead - physical, emotional, mental, spiritual.
Please contact us if interested to continue, or to join us, in deepening into different forms of council and community practices, action and prayer as a life path way.
INNER ODYSSEY
In French
A Soul-Stirring Shamanic Journey Towards a Radiant New You
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.
YOGA MIT ELENA
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
ROOTS AND WINGS: OSHO PAINTING GROUP
In Greek
Color and Water, Play, Meditation Exercises, Primal & Nature Painting, a Deep Magical Journey into the Self and its Unique Creativity...
Info: deepak@otenet.gr
WRITING RESIDENCY
In French
Come and write the book you carry within.
Info: info@etincelle.gr
RETREAT SATI DYNAMIC YOGA AND BEYOND
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
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: https://deepcalm.gr/dive-in-yoga
Contact: info@deepcalm.gr
INTO THE BLUE. RETREAT...AND ARRIVE
In English
Through Communion, Constellation and Creativity, our offerings will be spacious, nourishing, and at times, emergent. We invite you to drop into the magic of Aegina with the intention of fostering community as an essential way to know ourselves.
ECO SOMATIC MOVEMENT RETREAT
In English
Our movement focus is Eco Somatic, bringing intercultural and Indigenous perspectives to embody relationships with inner self, amongst humans, the natural world, the beyond human world, and the cosmos.
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.
With Frosso Beneti, Mental Health Counselor - Team animator
Info : Empsychosis - play - art - way of life
Center of Experiential Education & Counselling
EMERGENCE
In English
A SOMATIC PERFORMER- GEOPOETICS PERFORMANCE RESEARCH COLLABORATION
A work group bringing together Greek and International artists to investigate the intersection of experiential anatomy & Developmental Technique (TM), the mindfulness/awareness practices of Viewpoints, and site-specific performance.
A public performance will take place at the end of the practice period.
Further Information to be announced shortly.
YOGA WITH MATEUSZ
In German, English, Greek, Polish...
Info: mateusz@highonyoga.eu
SCHREIB-RETREAT
In deutscher Sprache
In dieser Woche laden wir Sie ein, in zauberhaftem Ambiente in Stille zu schreiben und wertschätzende Gespräche über das Entstehende zu erleben. Der preisgekrönte Bestsellerautor Andreas Schaefer begleitet Sie durch diese intensive Schreibwoche und beantwortet Ihre Fragen in Gruppen- oder Einzelcoachings. Am Ende dieses Retreats können die Texte in einer Lesung präsentiert werden.
Weitere Informationen und Buchung: HIER
SINGING BEYOND MUSIC
In English
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.
Info: aigina.oikia@gmail.com
DANSEXPRESSIE-WORKSHOP
Auf Deutsch
EineTanzreise für Frauen
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
EMBODIED SOUL-SOULFUL BODY
In English
We will be exploring what healing beyond trauma really means - and how to start moving from being in survival mode, into truly thriving in our lives. We will also explore what it means to be fully alive and awake to our innate wisdom and life force.
Info: http://www.embodiedpsychotherapy.org.uk/embodied-retreats-greece
IPSA-MINDFULNESS
In Greek