Sail and (Re)connect
Sail and (Re)connect
Kos island marina, Λεωφόρος Γεωργίου Παπανδρέου, Kos 853 00, Greece
Up to 6 in group
October 12 - 19, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Sail the Greek Islands
- Live onboard a catamaran for a week and experience life on the water, carried by the wind
- Through daily movement/yoga, meditation and breathwork practices, rest, regenerate and reconnect to yourself
- Trough dedicated meditation practices and teachings on permaculture principles and intentional cooking learn ways to (re)connect to nature more deeply and harmoniously
- Learn how to cook nourishing food
- Enjoy communal meals together onboard
- Meet like-minded people
- Swim, snorkel and paddle board in the crystal clear Aegean sea
- Explore the Greek culture, cuisine and landscape
- Watch the sunrise and sunset on the water every day
- Stargaze
About this Retreat
For more 20 years as a trauma healer, I have been guiding people through their transformational processes. Always exploring and learning along my journey, I developed the Moving Stillness Meditation. In my work I combine various embodiment techniques with healing methods. I'm a Certified teacher of Non-Linear Movement Method (NLMM) and enthusiastic about the findings of quantum research (e.g. workshops/works of Jean Houston, Gregg Braden and others), which increasingly feed into my work.
For 10 years I have been following my love for sacred places in the Mediterranean and have been leading seminars/retreats in unique places. You can find more information about my work as a trauma healer here.
I’m very exited to now begin to pass on the knowledge I gained over the last decade in leading and facilitating unique retreats. My wish and calling is to help empower those ready to step into their unique purpose.
I have been practicing Yoga for almost 10 years and last year I completed my 200h Multi-style Yoga Teacher Training in India.
I deeply believe in the power of connecting conscious movement and breath to cultivate inner peace, presence and connection.
I hold a M.Sc. in Human Ecology and am fascinated about the interplay between inner and outer transformation. Only if we heal ourselves we can heal the earth and only if we heal the earth we can heal ourselves.
I’ve worked on and with various socio-ecological initiatives learning about permaculture, ecosystem restoration to pastoral agroecology in Spain and biodiversity centred organic agriculture on Vandana Shiva’s Navdanya farm in India.
I am deeply inspired by the teachings of many Indigenous cultures and wisdom traditions that have practised and advocated for an interconnected being-in-the-world for millennia. (Re)covering a sense of belonging and care for this world and ourselves within it is where I feel my calling.
In my daily life I love to cook and experiment with food, nourishing myself and others fulfils me and brings me a lot of joy. I’m also a passionate dancer and love to explore our beautiful planet on many small and big adventures.
The name is Ava, the spirit is free, the style is nomadic, and the light is bright. Learning and growing every step and stumble along the way, I have integrated my formal education in Therapeutic Recreation and Nutrition with my passion for travel. Through a decade of work exchange on organic farms across the globe I have cultivated skills and practices that allow me to live harmoniously with nature and accelerate its regenerative processes while supporting others in doing the same. Healthy soils, healthy humans!
As a global permaculture gardener and nature enthusiast, I look forward to sharing a different perspective of how we can interact with the natural world and deepen our connection to the environment we are a part of.
Details of this retreat
Sail & (Re)connect’ is a 7 Day Sailing and Holistic Living Retreat interweaving movement, nature connection and heart-body-soul nourishment.
This is an invitation to drop into to your body and ground through movement, to expand through breath and meditation and to cultivate a holistic and caring way of living and relating to nature and yourself.
The essence of this sailing journey is to return to a relational being.
Each day we will flow in joyful movement and sink into peaceful stillness creating a gentle rhythm that supports us on our personal and collective journey.We’ll nourish ourselves from the inside out, honouring the earth’s gifts through intentional cooking and eating but also through meditation, breath and movement practices that help us in (re)connecting more deeply and carefully to nature and our beautiful surroundings.
Sailing allows us to easily come into the present moment. Connected and held by the water day in and day out, we will embrace slowness and immerse ourselves in the beautiful nature of the Greek islands. Together we will explore hidden beaches and secluded bays and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea.
This is an invitation to drop into to your body and ground through movement, to expand through breath and meditation and to cultivate a holistic and caring way of living and relating to nature and yourself.
The essence of this sailing journey is to return to a relational being.
Each day we will flow in joyful movement and sink into peaceful stillness creating a gentle rhythm that supports us on our personal and collective journey.We’ll nourish ourselves from the inside out, honouring the earth’s gifts through intentional cooking and eating but also through meditation, breath and movement practices that help us in (re)connecting more deeply and carefully to nature and our beautiful surroundings.
Sailing allows us to easily come into the present moment. Connected and held by the water day in and day out, we will embrace slowness and immerse ourselves in the beautiful nature of the Greek islands. Together we will explore hidden beaches and secluded bays and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea.
Schedule
Sunrise Energising Practice with meditation, pranayama/breathwork and asana/movement
Morning swim if time allows
Breakfast on board
Group Session
Set sail to new destination (will vary on schedule and weather)
Drop anchor
Lunch on board
Time to swim, relax...
Continue journey to evening anchorage or stay in same spot
Afternoon session
Coffee/Tea break
Early evening hike or exploration of surroundings - connect to nature
Sunset Restorative Practice with mediation, pranayama/breathwork and asana/movement
Dinner on board OR at local taverna depending on location
Stargazing, making connections, reflecting the day together or for yourself
Morning swim if time allows
Breakfast on board
Group Session
Set sail to new destination (will vary on schedule and weather)
Drop anchor
Lunch on board
Time to swim, relax...
Continue journey to evening anchorage or stay in same spot
Afternoon session
Coffee/Tea break
Early evening hike or exploration of surroundings - connect to nature
Sunset Restorative Practice with mediation, pranayama/breathwork and asana/movement
Dinner on board OR at local taverna depending on location
Stargazing, making connections, reflecting the day together or for yourself
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sailing Your Inspiration, Kos island marina, Λεωφόρος Γεωργίου Παπανδρέου, Kos 853 00, Greece
Directions
The nearest Airport is Kos Airport. There's also an overnight ferry from Athens. From ferry port to marina it's is only a 6 min drive or a 20 min walk. Kos airport is a 30 min drive from the marina. From the airport you can either join our free shuttle or take a taxi. Please note that the shuttle will only be for the whole group and those arriving around a similar time, if you arrive much earlier or later than everyone else we suggest taking a taxi.
Accommodation
Each double cabin is equipped with linen, sheets and towels. There are windows (with built-in sunshade) as well as hatches to the side and top that can be opened for airflow. There's cabinets and space to store your belongings but please w e recommend avoiding big suitcases if possible.
Double Cabin Shared Occupancy
Single Cabin
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The 'Petalida' Lagoon 42 Catamarn is a 42ft Luxury Sailing Yacht. It offers 4 double cabins, two single (crew) cabins and 4 toilets with showers.
Boat equipment features classic mainsail, electric winches, solar panels, generator, salon GPS plotter and bimini. It also boasts a heating, air conditioning, audio system, outside speakers and stand up paddle. The fully-equipped galley includes a freezer, coffee machine, oven, cooker and sink.
Boat equipment features classic mainsail, electric winches, solar panels, generator, salon GPS plotter and bimini. It also boasts a heating, air conditioning, audio system, outside speakers and stand up paddle. The fully-equipped galley includes a freezer, coffee machine, oven, cooker and sink.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
All food on board will be as fresh and locally sourced as possible. Meals will mainly be vegan with vegetarian option centring Mediterranean flavours an seasonal produce.
What's Included
- 6 Days and 7 Nights on a Luxury 'Petalida' Lagoon 42 ft Sailing Catamaran
- A shared or private cabin with ensuite bathroom
- Daily Yoga and Movement Practices
- Daily Pranayama (Breathwork) and Meditation sessions
- Daily Nature Connection Practices
- Intentional Cooking Classes
- Pre-retreat 1:1 session (online)
- Post-retreat group session (online)
- All-inclusive fresh and nutritious meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (except for nights when we will eat at a local taverna)
- Water, Tea, Coffee
- Snorkelling equipment
- Stand up Paddle Board
- Sheets and Towels
- Transfer from Kos Airport or Kos Harbour
- All boat fees (boat, skipper, marina fees, fuel, tourist taxes)
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Yoga Mat
- Taxi
- Visa, if required
- Travel insurance
- Any meals or drinks off-board (e.g. at the taverna)
- Paid activities outside our program
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