Retreat in Aegina 2023

What are the ingredients for an unforgettable experience?

• Good weather? Definitely –End of June in Greece – sunny, warm and not too hot
• Tasty food – fruits and vegetables grown in the local farms and delicious meals, prepared by a chef who knows the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine.
• A boutique hotel next to the beach, surrounded by gorgeous gardens, elegant and cozy so you can be at ease and feel comfortable.
• Meeting new people and having inspiring conversations.
• And last but not least, time for self-discoveries encouraged by carefully designed practices and creative endeavors.

Who can be empowered by the retreat:

• Every person who seeks self-improvement, freedom of expression and connection with themselves regardless of their profession.
• Those who are involved in energy and healing work (amateur or professional) and want to discover new expressive possibilities and meta-skills in Touch, Contact, Being with themselves and the others.
• Teachers, therapists, facilitators, who want to be inspired and enrich their knowledge.

We invite you in Aegina, Greece, a very high-energy place, an island located 45-minutes away from Athens by ferry. An ancient Olive Grove, the Apollo and Afaea temples, sacred sights are only a few of the many treasures on the island.

Aegina Photos

During this blissful, holistic retreat week, we will share with you ways of activating our inner light, we will nourish our inner strength with simple everyday actions, celebrating our natural connection with Water, Sun, Air and Fire. We will open a pathway to a more fulfilling life and meeting our True self.

In the mornings we will offer you Qigong and mindful movement practices. During the day we will create time and space for self-discovery by working with a partner and as a group. In a lighthearted and playful environment, we are creating a lovely opportunity to meet likeminded people and find new friends.

These seven days are going to be for rest, recharge and enjoying life – hiking, swimming, dancing, sunset meditations and free time.

Using Breath, Movement, special energetic techniques and optional activities (painting, sailing, organized visit of ancient holly places), we will create a vast of space of freedom and authentic expression.

The Aegina Retreat Itinerary

• Wednesday, 21 June / Arrival, Opening ceremony at 18.30 & Welcome dinner at 20.30
• Thursday, June 22 / Morning qigong, “Sharing the space & connection” practice
• Friday, June 23 / Morning & afternoon “Activate the Light Body” practices, sunset alignment and grounding practices
• Saturday, June 24 / Hiking to ancient olive grove-Meeting and connecting with our roots, swimming, lunch by the beach, sunset chakras meditation
• Sunday, June 25 / Morning qigong, optional activities, swimming, sunset meditation
• Monday, June26 / Work with 5 Tibetan rites, Polarities, optional activities, sunset dance meditation
• Tuesday, June27 / Sun gazing meditation, visit to local ancient monastery, mindful focusing & dancing sunset meditation
• Wednesday, June 28 / Closing circle, gratitude meditation & farewell breakfast.
• Departure after 14.00.

Timetable (Sample Day)

• 07:30 – Qigong, Tea
• 08:00 – Breath-Work, Meditation
• 10:30 – Breakfast
• 12:00 -Free time for the beach / excursions /experiences /optional activities
• 18:00 – Evening practice
• 19:30 – Sunset meditation
• 20:30 – Dinner
• 22:00 – Relaxing sharing circle

What is Included

• 8 days / 7 nights of stay
• 1 rich brunch +1 delicious fresh vegetarian meal per day
• 7 classes of Qi Gong and Breath Work
• Excursion to the Olive Grove
• Excursion to the other side of the island + visit to an ancient monastery
• Sunrise Meditation / Sun gazing practice/ sunset meditation
• Moon storytelling circle
• Moon sharing/listening
• Mindful living all day long
• Self-exploration practices

Participation in classes and activities is optional throughout the retreat.
All levels are welcome!
All meals are vegan/vegetarian, special dietary restrictions can be accommodated (e.g. gluten-free).

What is not Included

• Travel costs – Your flights to Athens and Aegina Island
• Your travel insurance
• Your optional activities during your free time

How to Get There

Transportation from the airport to Piraeus:
https://athens-international-airport.com/transportation/airport-transfer-to-piraeus-port/
you can see all the ways to Piraeus from Athens airport.

• By METRO – 9 EUR, duration 85 min
• By bus – 6 EUR, duration 90 mins
• By bus from the exit of the Athens Airport and take off at the last station which is in front of GATE 8, where the boats leave to Aegina Island.
  You can see the timetable of the buses here: https://www.athensairportbus.com/en/timetable/x96airporttopiraeusport.html
  From GATE 8 there are open little offices where you can buy your ticket to Aegina Island.

From Piraeus to the island of Aegina
During the summer, ferries are available daily from 07.00 a.m. to 21.00 p.m. almost every 30 minutes.

By Conventional Ferry Boat:
The trip to the island lasts approximately 70 minutes. Boats depart from the port Gate E8. Ticket per person costs approximately 12 EUR

By High-Speed Boat / Flying Dolphin:
The trip to the island lasts 40 minutes. Boats depart from the port Gate E8. Ticket per person costs approximately 18 EUR.

From the port of Aegina to Hotel Rastoni
Hotel Rastoni is located only within 700 meters walking distance from the port. In case you are carrying heavy luggage, the taxi option is the most convenient. The taxi station is located next to the ticket offices once you exit the port.
The cost is approximately 6 EUR. If you are travelling with your own vehicle, feel free to contact us for further directions.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. We will guide you step by step on how to book your trip.

Accomodation www.rastoni.gr

Rastoni is an elegant Hotel that overlooks the charming Ancient center of Aegina and is just a short distance from the beach, the market and main cultural attractions.

Rastoni is the ideal place to regenerate body and soul, or simply to relax and spend a romantic and unforgettable stay.

Your Hosts

Snezhana Stoeva

Snezhana was born and raised in Bulgaria. When she was 12 years old, she was introduced to the world of energy medicine. The following years were time for exploring world religions and other mystic teachings. She has a master degree in Psychology but her professional career was in the field of business development and project management until 2017 when she discovered Shiatsu.

Currently she has a busy private Shiatsu practice in the UK. She is also a teaching assistant at Shiatsu College London. For the last two years she has been working with the European Shiatsu Federation as a project manager at Shiatsu Resources Worldwide.

Her field of expertise involves energy management, burnout, stress management techniques, practices for development of self-awareness. She designs and leads workshops for stress management, meta-skills and quality of connection.

Details:

• The retreat is hosted by Antigoni Tsegeli & Snezhana Stoeva.
• No previous experience is required.
• Group size: maximum 16 people

Pricing:

Individual fee 1110 EUR (Early bird before March 25th, 2023 – 950 EUR)
Deposit: 570 EUR

The price includes:

• accommodation in a double or triple room (single beds)
• half board – with an organic vegetarian breakfast and a lunch or dinner depending on the day’s activities, prepared by a private chef
• daily practices, workshops and organized activities during free time

The price doesn’t include optional activities and transportation from airport to Aegina Island

Cancellation policy:
* Covid measurements are according the current rules
* Cancellation due to COVID of the participant is Refundable after verification
* Cancellation due to Covid measurements of Greek policy is refundable