Retreats: SPRING SERENITY

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SPRING SERENITY

HAGAR SHACHAL

28.4–3.5

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MY RETREAT

Amidst the heart of spring, "Spring Serenity" beckons you to embark on a soulful journey within, surrounded by the healing beauty of nature in full bloom. Immerse yourself in an experience that blends the rejuvenating essence of the season with transformative practices like yoga, meditation, creative movement, breathwork, and rituals.

This retreat is an invitation to explore, enjoy, and express yourself, focusing on the reawakening of your true nature. As your guide, my aim is to create a safe haven for you to be exactly as you are, embracing this journey with love and playfulness. Picture yourself in a serene oasis, where the flourishing spring becomes a backdrop to your inner exploration and self-expression.

Join us at "Spring Serenity" for a harmonious blend of self-discovery and nature's embrace, where the unfolding beauty of spring mirrors the blooming potential within. This retreat is a sanctuary where you can blossom, reconnect with your true essence, and revel in the peace that comes with embracing yourself fully.

Morning Offerings

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Breathwork / Pranayama, Meditations.

Afternoon Offerings

Restorative Yoga, Guided Meditations, Rebirthing Breathwork, Guided Intuitive Movement.

Special offerings

Yogic Philosophy:

Yogic philosophy is defined as the spiritual teachings that surround the practice of yoga. The word yoga means to unite or to join, and yoga can be defined as the science of how to draw closer to what some may call oneness, god, or divine consciousness.

Walking Meditation to Ancient Temple:

We'll journey down one of Kea's ancient paths, immersed in abundant olive tress and sounds of nature, to a historic Apollo temple located on a secluded bay.

Guided Intuitive Movement:

A playground of movement, where our body is the vessel to explore and through which to express. Using imaginative guidance we are led into an embodied intuitive journey. Reigniting a sense of curiosity and presence through our sensations.

With HAGAR SHACHAL

Your teacher

Hagar Shachal is a meditative movement facilitator, who focuses on bridging between our physical and emotional movement.

Having spent the majority of her life as a professional contemporary dancer at some of the world’s leading companies, Hagar holds a breadth of expertise in various movement techniques including Ashtanga Yoga, guided intuitive movement, and dance.

Paired with her studies in focusing, meditative, and art therapy, yogic philosophy, and her love for and knowledge in movement and meditation, she guides individuals to connect with their bodies as a channel to connect with and express their authentic selves.

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WHAT YOU WILL TAKE HOME

Accessible self care tools to release blockages and access liveliness
A renewed appreciation and curiosity for your body and movement
A deepened yoga practice and understanding of the yogic sequences
Strong friendships and beautiful memories

Light and playful attitude towards life
Well nourished heart and stomach
A rejuvenated mind, body + spirit

Retreating with us

5 days/nights long, from Sunday to Friday
Full board in an upscale traditionally designed cottage with private balcony
Two yoga classes per day
One meditation or celebration/ceremony per day
3 abundant and delicious meals each day (by Uri, our Michelin trained chef)
One group dinner at Kea Retreat’s family’s taverna

Yoga equipment and accessories (mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, and blankets)
Pickup and drop off at ferry station
Swimming pool with in water lounging section
Vegetable garden
A private bay
Spontaneous dancing every night

Additional Activities:

Kayaks – venture into the sea with our kayaks, double or single, to discover caves and more isolated beaches.

Snorkeling – for those looking to discover what’s lurking under the surface and meet our local fish, or do some shell diving, snorkels and goggles are available.

Illoulida – walk down to the ancient capital, Ioulida, during sunset hours to explore the beautiful architecture and small shops (clothing, ceramics, local produce).

Island boat trip – set sail around the island on a calm ocean bed to uncover hidden corners of the island that can only be experienced by boat.

Hikes – the island is full of ancient trails that cross through farmlands and forests, up greeny hills, or down to secret shores with ruins from the 12th century BC.

Kastriani monastery – drive up the windy cliffs of the northern peak of the island to the breathtakingly beautiful blue and white Greek orthodox monastery that overlooks the Aegean sea.

Winery – have a picnic between the grape leaves of Kea Retreat’s vineyard while sipping on their locally grown wine.

Arts and crafts – feel free to use the art supplies situated on the shelf and let your creativity flow.

Music and Instruments – strum away at the guitar or play the tibetan bowls to the intoxicating sounds of nature.

Relax – unwind by picking a book off of the shelf and laying down on one of the outdoor beanbags, hammocks, or couches, or take a few more steps down to the beach and soak up some sun.

TEACHER’S NOTE

This retreat is about reconnecting to a deep sense of belonging both to ourselves, to each other and to the land. It will be a safe, healing space that will bring us together in community to connect to each other, celebrate, and cultivate joy and resilience.

By slowing down and reconnecting to the elemental wisdom and the rhythms of nature we will align with the beauty of the present moment. It’s a week of creating bliss, space to reflect and abundant self-love.