Programme 2025
Organized by Oikia
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.
MEETING IN MOTION - Body, Psyche, Spirit
In English
Opening space to connect in our humanity through movement and somatic practices.
6 days of of movement, connection, and immersion in nature, diving into the practices of Contact Improvisation, Authentic Movement and voice work.
Stay tuned: more information and registration details coming soon.
For more information and in order to express your interest in participation, please click here.
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
SUBSTANCE AND SPACE Body-Mind Centering® into Contact Improvisation
In English
Movement alone and with a partner, specific anatomical details and clear touch, will take us into the dance. Basic Contact Improvisation aspects will be deepened and provide the ground for more physically challenging dances that can develop from the supposedly “simple”. We will explore fluids, organs and our nervous system and integrate them into the research of the dances.
Nina Wehnert is a certified Practitioner and Teacher of Body-Mind Centering® (BMC®). She is part of the core team of moveus, the licensed BMC® Training Program in Germany. She lives in Berlin and teaches BMC® internationally at Contact Improvisation Festivals, in Workshops and Trainings since many years. She has studied Contemporary Dance and Yoga, is dancing Contact Improvisation since about 30 years. Next to teaching BMC® in dance education programs (axis syllabus, Tanzfabrik) she is offering her own BMC® Training Programs in Berlin and Italy. Since 2020 she is offering online classes, which can be found at her website.
More information and registrations HERE
All 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 : SHAMANIC RETREAT
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.
MEETING IN MOTION - Body, Psyche, Spirit
In English
Opening space to connect in our humanity through movement and somatic practices.
6 days of of movement, connection, and immersion in nature, diving into the practices of Contact Improvisation, Authentic Movement and voice work.
Stay tuned: more information and registration details coming soon.
For more information and in order to express your interest in participation, please click here.
YOGA WITH ELENA
In German
YOGA Retreat 2025 in the beautiful Oikia Karapanou!
In the morning, flow with the Power of Hatha YOGA, in the evening with the Silence of YIN YOGA and Breath!
Namaste! Enjoy!
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
YOGA WITH MARIA
In Greek
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
WRITING RETREAT
In German
During this week we invite you to write in silence in an enchanting ambience and experience appreciative discussions about what is being created. The award-winning and best-selling author Andreas Schaefer accompanies you through this intensive writing week and answers your questions in group or individual coaching sessions. In between: swimming in the sea, walks through olive groves or to the main town of the island. At the end of this retreat the texts can be presented in a reading.
For further information and booking: HERE
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
In German
"Individual and free like a tree, brotherly like a forest"...Nazim Hikmat
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
SUBSTANCE AND SPACE Body-Mind Centering® into Contact Improvisation
In English
Movement alone and with a partner, specific anatomical details and clear touch, will take us into the dance. Basic Contact Improvisation aspects will be deepened and provide the ground for more physically challenging dances that can develop from the supposedly “simple”. We will explore fluids, organs and our nervous system and integrate them into the research of the dances.
Nina Wehnert is a certified Practitioner and Teacher of Body-Mind Centering® (BMC®). She is part of the core team of moveus, the licensed BMC® Training Program in Germany. She lives in Berlin and teaches BMC® internationally at Contact Improvisation Festivals, in Workshops and Trainings since many years. She has studied Contemporary Dance and Yoga, is dancing Contact Improvisation since about 30 years. Next to teaching BMC® in dance education programs (axis syllabus, Tanzfabrik) she is offering her own BMC® Training Programs in Berlin and Italy. Since 2020 she is offering online classes, which can be found at her website.
More information and registrations HERE
EMBODIED SOUL-SOULFUL BODY
In English
Embodied Soul - Soulful Body is a residential retreat specifically designed for therapists. The aim of this retreat is to provide nurturing and resourcing (for both body and soul) for those in 'helping professions' - who spend most of their time caring for others.
We will be connecting to body, mind, heart and soul through movement, embodiment, meditation, sound and voice work, active imagination and visualisation, ritual, creative arts, and journaling.
We will explore what it means to be fully awake to our innate BodySoul wisdom and our life force and how to start moving from a 'survival mode' into creativity, flow and thriving. All of the practices offered on this retreat are designed to help us re-connect with our authentic Soul/Self.
Info: http://www.embodiedpsychotherapy.org.uk/embodied-retreats-greece
IPSA-MINDFULNESS
In Greek
Στα Ελληνικά
Ενσυνειδητότητα (Mindfulness): Ανακαλύψτε την Ηρεμία Μέσα Σας
‘Ένα διήμερο εισαγωγικό retreat που απευθύνεται σε όσους επιθυμούν να
γνωρίσουν την ενσυνειδητότητα (mindfulness) και να διερευνήσουν πώς μπορεί
να εφαρμοστεί στην καθημερινή ζωή. Mε την καθοδήγηση έμπειρων εκπαιδευτών
από τον χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, βασισμένο στις αρχές του Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction (MBSR), περιλαμβάνει καθοδηγούμενο διαλογισμό, τεχνικές
διαχείρισης του στρες, και πρακτικές αυτοσυμπόνιας σε ένα υποστηρικτικό και
φιλόξενο περιβάλλον. Το πρόγραμμα απευθύνεται σε όσους κάνουν τα πρώτα
τους βήματα στην ενσυνειδητότητα και δεν απαιτείται προηγούμενη εμπειρία.
Με το Μιχάλη Χατζούλη και τη Σίλια Μπατρακούλη - Ινστιτούτο Ψυχοκοινωνικής
Ανάπτυξης (Ι.Ψ.Α.)
Info: www.ipsa.gr
E- mail: ipsa.larissa@gmail.com & ipsa.athens@gmail.com