Agistri island, Greece https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/ en Song Of The Dancing Heart https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/song-of-the-dancing-heart-october-2023 <span class="field field-name-title field-formatter-string field-type-string field-label-hidden">Song Of The Dancing Heart</span> <span class="field field-name-uid field-formatter-author field-type-entity-reference field-label-hidden"><span>Apostolia</span></span> <span class="field field-name-created field-formatter-timestamp field-type-created field-label-hidden">Mon, 27/03/2023 - 19:16</span> <div class="field field-node--field-watermark field-formatter-string field-name-field-watermark field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">October 27-29, 2023</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-image field-formatter-image field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden has-single"><figure class="field-type-image__figure image-count-1"><div class="field-type-image__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/retreat-covers/The-Happiness-Retreat-Song-of-the-Dancing-Heart-Agistri_0.jpg" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Agistri island, Greece" /> </div> </figure></div> <div class="field field-node--field-subtitle field-formatter-string field-name-field-subtitle field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">Embodied Spirituality &amp; Ocean Retreat for Women</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node-field-location field-entity-reference-type-taxonomy-term field-formatter-entity-reference-label field-name-field-location field-type-entity-reference field-label-visually_hidden"><div class="field__label visually-hidden">Location</div><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item field__item--agistri-island-greece"> <span class="field__item-wrapper"><a href="/taxonomy/term/102" hreflang="en">Agistri island, Greece</a></span> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-start-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-start-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2023-10-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">October 27th</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-end-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-end-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2023-10-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">- October 29th, 2023</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-duration field-formatter-string field-name-field-duration field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">3 days - 2 nights</div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--body field-formatter-text-default field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p>Join our warm-hearted October gathering, under the Full Moon and Eclipse energy, designed especially for Women, on a beautiful little island close to Athens, amidst lust green nature, and enter a space of true freedom and authenticity.</p><p>Through a unique blend of movement, breath, rhythm, movement sound, and voice practices, you will be empowered to unleash your creativity, and love to be seen and express yourself. You can shift from old paradigms and plant the new seeds for the transformation you want to see in your life.</p><p>And of course, you will nourish your body with organic homemade meals and your heart with water rituals, sunrise meditation, swimming, and sunbathing, being held by a loving community.</p><p>If you are longing to trust your own soul’s power and connect with like-minded women you are invited! </p><p>Apostolia Papadamaki<br />The Happiness Retreat Founder &amp; transformational teacher</p><p>Maria Papageorgiou <br />Singer, musician &amp; vocal teacher</p><p> </p><h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3></div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-details field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-details field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Women%20_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="fc78b8a9-4e7f-4e80-b548-b45a605416c6" data-entity-type="file" alt="Song of the dancing heart participants" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Meditation%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_1.jpg" data-entity-uuid="8c665a9a-81f6-4d0c-a233-58163026e628" data-entity-type="file" alt="Meditation" width="1198" height="1193" loading="lazy" /></p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/IMG-9496.JPG" data-entity-uuid="699b8354-e346-4ed0-86c2-957b21a03ee1" data-entity-type="file" alt="Sunrise Meditation" width="1075" height="930" loading="lazy" /></p><h2> </h2><h2>This retreat is a true gift for:</h2><p>Every woman who wants to tap into her primal source of power evoking creativity, self-love, sensuality, bliss, and be happy to share her gifts with the world.</p><p>Every female artist, singer, actress, dancer, musician, that have a burning desire to enrich her expressive potential, combine multiple means of expression, explore further possibilities in her art.</p><p>A Teacher and/or healer of any discipline that seeks for a unique opportunity to be inspired, to gain deep personal insights and to anchor her authentic wisdom.</p><p> </p><h2>Join us if you long to:</h2><p>Align with the rhythms and the elements of nature</p><p>Remember your birthright to be a free creative woman</p><p>Transform your “limitations” to infinite possibilities.</p><p>Sing and Dance your Heart Song!</p><p>Be held by and belong to an inspiring circle of women.</p><p>Have a really good time doing all the above!</p><p> </p><h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3><p> </p><h2>Meet your teachers</h2><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Apostolia-Papadamaki-9848%20copySONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020%20copy_0_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="7bb6aa5c-e804-430b-a7be-07a62c5a20e1" data-entity-type="file" alt="Apostolia our retreat founder and teacher" width="800" height="1200" loading="lazy" /></p><p> </p><p>I am Apostolia, an internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, and a transformational retreat leader and teacher.  I studied Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Yoga and Alexander Technique in New York. As a lover of healing arts, and spirituality, I am trained in Shamanism, Music, Voice, Diving, Craniosacral Therapy, and Rei-Ki collaborating with inspiring artists, healers, and teachers in many lands.</p><p>After 25 years of being a spiritual artist and a life changing teacher, I am honored to share with you the way to freedom, self-love, and creativity inviting Maria as a guest teacher to uplift the experience of vibrational movement and voice.</p><p>My highest intention is to keep opening the eyes of the soul and tuning into the frequency of Love no matter how life challenges me. The Happiness Retreat is an open-hearted invitation to share knowledge, experience, and joy with beautiful souls like you!</p><p> </p><p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/apostolia-papadamaki-your-teacher-facilitator">Learn more about Apostolia's journey</a></p><p> </p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maria%20papageorgiou%202.jpg" data-entity-uuid="671a5ff0-a605-4aa6-bc81-c35f5186288f" data-entity-type="file" alt="Maria Papageorgiou singer and voice teacher " width="1600" height="1068" loading="lazy" /></p><blockquote><p>I am Maria and I navigate through life with music. I sing, I compose songs and I love to teach people how to discover their own authentic voice. Although I am a very shy person, I transform when I go on stage, by connecting to my innermost instinct as a tool to harmonize my body, my vocal cords and my emotions.</p></blockquote><p>The voice for me is a mystical vibration through the spaces of our body and an amazing tool to connect with our deepest self expressing freely our emotions.</p><p>Up to now, I have released 6 personal albums, a collectible vinyl entitled “3 Degrees” writing my own lyrics and compositions and ”Correspondence”, my most recent work, collaborating with famous Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. </p><p>I have been collaborating with Apostolia for many years now and I can't wait to share our "alchemy" with you!</p><p><a href="http://mariapapageorgiou.com/videos/%ce%b1%cf%85%cf%84%cf%8c-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b2%ce%bb%ce%ad%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bd-%cf%84%ce%b1-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bb%ce%b9%ce%ac/">Here is one of my songs!</a></p><p> </p><h3>Our practices in the Beach front Yoga shala or in Nature:</h3><p>Water Healing &amp; Rebirthing</p><p>Movement of the Senses - Freeing the body</p><p>Voice Warming Up and Vocal Exercises - Freeing the Voice</p><p>Movement and Voice Improvisation</p><p>Women's Circle  - How we trust and support our femininity.</p><p>Fire Ritual, Water Ritual and New Moon Ritual</p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Colibri-Spirit-Festival-2022-Wari-Om-8991-2_0%20copy.jpeg" data-entity-uuid="5b29e604-0099-4cbe-b4eb-08da0431dfac" data-entity-type="file" width="887" height="684" loading="lazy" /><p> </p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Song%20of%20the%20Dancing%20Heart%201SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="b90c8da8-a7bc-47ed-837b-65166f48276e" data-entity-type="file" alt="Circle Beach The Happiness Retreat" width="1000" height="869" loading="lazy" /></p><p>Movement, breath, rhythm, pulse, sentient motion, sound, and voice practices will create a heartfelt space where mind forms and borders are not leaders anymore, where freedom of expression is unconditional.</p><p>We will guide you on how to be happy to be seen, to be heard and to be free to express your self through voice and movement, harmonizing body, mind, and soul so you can embody your true loving nature.</p><p>Our circle will support you to be ridiculously creative, to express your self in ways you can never imagine, to find the courage to “fail” and create again and again and again until you are happy and free because you will feel this amazing trust to the beautiful unknown you! </p><p> </p><h2>Accommodation - <a href="http://www.rosyslittlevillage.com"><em><font style="font-size:14px;" face="Times" color="#444444"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#222222;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;white-space:normal;">Rosy’s  Little Village </span></font></em></a></h2><p>Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf and the fragrant pine forests of Agistri Greece, Rosy's Little Village is a tranquil retreat for relaxation, only 30 meters from a beautiful rocky and sandy private beach providing easy access to both shallow and deep clear water. </p><p>Surrounded by flourishing hibiscuses, oleanders, and geraniums, the light and airy accommodations at Rosy's are justly celebrated for their tasteful Greek simplicity. All rooms are individual, a perfect blend of comfort and down-to-earth charm, have air-conditioning, refrigerators, and balconies, commanding superb views over the emerald waters of the sea.</p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/rOSY.jpg" data-entity-uuid="443256ed-e4db-4d77-a36a-b64d4af6b832" data-entity-type="file" alt="Rosy's little village" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p><div style="text-align:start;"><div><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maisonette-balcony-4_0_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="1c747f18-8f71-4787-9522-ef0299c3763c" data-entity-type="file" alt="rosy s maisonette" width="1134" height="756" loading="lazy" /></div><div> </div></div><h3>Nutrition</h3><p>Our vegetarian nutrition will consist of pure therapeutic and delicious meals:Vegetarian delights, simple greek recipes, sunshine salads, and a variety of delicious vegetarian meals with organic vegetables and fruits from Rosy’s village garden, cultivated with love and care. We take special care of Vegetarians, Lactose and Gluten intolerant guests.</p><p> </p><h3>Prices</h3><p><span>Single Room Accommodation: 455</span>€<span> per person all-inclusive.</span></p><p><span>Family Room - two separate sleep areas and common bathroom / 2 single beds: 425</span>€<span> per person all-inclusive.</span></p><p><span>Double Room Accommodation / 2 single beds: 395</span>€<span> per person all-inclusive.</span></p><p> </p><h4><br /><span>Registrations &amp; Bookings</span></h4><p><span>A 125</span>€ <span>deposit is required upon booking to reserve your spot. Places are limited. The deposit is non -refundable but it can be used for future retreats, private sessions with Apostolia, or online workshops. In case this retreat is canceled due to our reasons, your deposit will be fully returned to you.</span></p><h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact"><span>You can contact us here</span></a></h3><p> </p><h3>Included in the price</h3><p>Accommodation for 2 nights in a Cycladic beachfront island resort.</p><p>Dinner on Friday, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, brunch on Sunday, all made with homegrown ingredients.</p><p>4 Authentic Movement + Voice Sessions </p><p>Daily Sharing Circle Sessions</p><p>Water Healing Session + Ritual</p><p>Hiking excursion to nearby beach and forest</p><p> </p><h3>Not included</h3><p>Transportation to and from Agistri island. ( About 26€ both ways from Piraeus-the Athens port)</p><p> </p></div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-options-and-prices field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-options-and-prices field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><h3> </h3><h3><span>Itinerary</span></h3><p><span><strong>Friday 27.10.2023</strong></span></p><p><span>12.00-15.00 / Arrivals </span><br /><span>16.00 / Session I (At the beachfront Yoga Shala)</span><br /><span>19.00 / Dinner</span><br /><span>20.30 / Sharing Circle  / Dance + Song </span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Saturday 28.10.2023</strong></span></p><p><span>08.00 / Session II ( Beach)</span><br /><span>10.00 /  Breakfast &amp; Free time</span><br /><span>12.30 / Forrest- Beach hike, Water Healing Session </span><br /><span>15.00 / Free time</span><br /><span>17.00 / Session III at the beachfront Yoga Shala</span><br /><span>19.00 / Dinner</span><br />20.30 / Fire Ritual</p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Sunday 29.10.2023</strong></span></p><p><span>07.00 / Sunrise Meditation at the beach</span><br />08.00 / Session IV <br /><span>11.00 / Brunch</span><br /><span>13.00 / Closing Circle </span><br /><span>16.00 / Departure </span></p><h3> </h3><h3><span>How to get there</span></h3><p>The island is close to Athens and there are ferries from Piraeus port that can take you to Agistri in 75'.</p><p>We will help you book your ferry ticket.</p><p> </p><p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/testimonials">TESTIMONIALS </a></p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/sONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART.jpg" data-entity-uuid="23f64130-232c-4958-a3fb-3f95ae4abe70" data-entity-type="file" alt="Retreat participants" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p><p> </p></div></div> </div> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:16:14 +0000 Apostolia 208 at https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr Song Of The Dancing Heart https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/song-of-the-dancing-heart-2024-eng <span class="field field-name-title field-formatter-string field-type-string field-label-hidden">Song Of The Dancing Heart</span> <span class="field field-name-uid field-formatter-author field-type-entity-reference field-label-hidden"><span>Apostolia</span></span> <span class="field field-name-created field-formatter-timestamp field-type-created field-label-hidden">Tue, 05/12/2023 - 09:20</span> <div class="field field-node--field-watermark field-formatter-string field-name-field-watermark field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">October 19-21, 2024</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-image field-formatter-image field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden has-single"><figure class="field-type-image__figure image-count-1"><div class="field-type-image__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/retreat-covers/The-Happiness-Retreat-Song-of-the-Dancing-Heart-Agistri_0.jpg" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Agistri island, Greece" /> </div> </figure></div> <div class="field field-node--field-subtitle field-formatter-string field-name-field-subtitle field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">Embodied Spirituality &amp; Ocean Retreat for Women</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node-field-location field-entity-reference-type-taxonomy-term field-formatter-entity-reference-label field-name-field-location field-type-entity-reference field-label-visually_hidden"><div class="field__label visually-hidden">Location</div><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item field__item--agistri-island-greece"> <span class="field__item-wrapper"><a href="/taxonomy/term/102" hreflang="en">Agistri island, Greece</a></span> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-start-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-start-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2024-10-19T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">October 19th</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-end-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-end-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2024-10-21T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">- October 21st, 2024</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-duration field-formatter-string field-name-field-duration field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">3 days - 2 nights</div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--body field-formatter-text-default field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p>Join our warm-hearted October gathering, designed especially for Women, on a beautiful little island close to Athens, amidst lust green nature, and enter a space of true freedom and authenticity.</p><p>Through a unique blend of movement, breath, rhythm, movement sound, and voice practices, you will be empowered to unleash your creativity, and love to be seen and express yourself. You can shift from old paradigms and plant the new seeds for the transformation you want to see in your life.</p><p>And of course, you will nourish your body with organic homemade meals and your heart with water rituals, sunrise meditation, swimming, and sunbathing, being held by a loving community.</p><p>If you are longing to trust your own soul’s power and connect with like-minded women you are invited! </p><p>Apostolia Papadamaki<br />The Happiness Retreat Founder &amp; transformational teacher</p><p>Maria Papageorgiou <br />Singer, musician &amp; vocal teacher</p><p> </p><h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3></div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-details field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-details field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Women%20_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="fc78b8a9-4e7f-4e80-b548-b45a605416c6" data-entity-type="file" alt="Song of the dancing heart participants" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Meditation%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_1.jpg" data-entity-uuid="8c665a9a-81f6-4d0c-a233-58163026e628" data-entity-type="file" alt="Meditation" width="1198" height="1193" loading="lazy" /></p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/IMG-9496.JPG" data-entity-uuid="699b8354-e346-4ed0-86c2-957b21a03ee1" data-entity-type="file" alt="Sunrise Meditation" width="1075" height="930" loading="lazy" /></p><h2> </h2><h2>This retreat is a true gift for:</h2><p>Every woman who wants to tap into her primal source of power evoking creativity, self-love, sensuality, bliss, and be happy to share her gifts with the world.</p><p>Every female artist, singer, actress, dancer, musician, that have a burning desire to enrich her expressive potential, combine multiple means of expression, explore further possibilities in her art.</p><p>A Teacher and/or healer of any discipline that seeks for a unique opportunity to be inspired, to gain deep personal insights and to anchor her authentic wisdom.</p><p> </p><h2>Join us if you long to:</h2><p>Align with the rhythms and the elements of nature</p><p>Remember your birthright to be a free creative woman</p><p>Transform your “limitations” to infinite possibilities.</p><p>Sing and Dance your Heart Song!</p><p>Be held by and belong to an inspiring circle of women.</p><p>Have a really good time doing all the above!</p><p> </p><h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3><p> </p><h2>Meet your teachers</h2><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Apostolia-Papadamaki-9848%20copySONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020%20copy_0_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="7bb6aa5c-e804-430b-a7be-07a62c5a20e1" data-entity-type="file" alt="Apostolia our retreat founder and teacher" width="800" height="1200" loading="lazy" /></p><p> </p><p>I am Apostolia, an internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, and a transformational retreat leader and teacher.  I studied Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Yoga and Alexander Technique in New York. As a lover of healing arts, and spirituality, I am trained in Shamanism, Music, Voice, Diving, Craniosacral Therapy, and Rei-Ki collaborating with inspiring artists, healers, and teachers in many lands.</p><p>After 25 years of being a spiritual artist and a life changing teacher, I am honored to share with you the way to freedom, self-love, and creativity inviting Maria as a guest teacher to uplift the experience of vibrational movement and voice.</p><p>My highest intention is to keep opening the eyes of the soul and tuning into the frequency of Love no matter how life challenges me. The Happiness Retreat is an open-hearted invitation to share knowledge, experience, and joy with beautiful souls like you!</p><p> </p><p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/apostolia-papadamaki-your-teacher-facilitator">Learn more about Apostolia's journey</a></p><p> </p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maria%20papageorgiou%202.jpg" data-entity-uuid="671a5ff0-a605-4aa6-bc81-c35f5186288f" data-entity-type="file" alt="Maria Papageorgiou singer and voice teacher " width="1600" height="1068" loading="lazy" /></p><blockquote><p>I am Maria and I navigate through life with music. I sing, I compose songs and I love to teach people how to discover their own authentic voice. Although I am a very shy person, I transform when I go on stage, by connecting to my innermost instinct as a tool to harmonize my body, my vocal cords and my emotions.</p></blockquote><p>The voice for me is a mystical vibration through the spaces of our body and an amazing tool to connect with our deepest self expressing freely our emotions.</p><p>Up to now, I have released 6 personal albums, a collectible vinyl entitled “3 Degrees” writing my own lyrics and compositions and ”Correspondence”, my most recent work, collaborating with famous Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. </p><p>I have been collaborating with Apostolia for many years now and I can't wait to share our "alchemy" with you!</p><p><a href="http://mariapapageorgiou.com/videos/%ce%b1%cf%85%cf%84%cf%8c-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b2%ce%bb%ce%ad%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bd-%cf%84%ce%b1-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bb%ce%b9%ce%ac/">Here is one of my songs!</a></p><p> </p><h3>Our practices in the Beach front Yoga shala or in Nature:</h3><p>Water Healing &amp; Rebirthing</p><p>Movement of the Senses - Freeing the body</p><p>Voice Warming Up and Vocal Exercises - Freeing the Voice</p><p>Movement and Voice Improvisation</p><p>Women's Circle  - How we trust and support our femininity.</p><p>Fire Ritual, Water Ritual and New Moon Ritual</p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Colibri-Spirit-Festival-2022-Wari-Om-8991-2_0%20copy.jpeg" data-entity-uuid="5b29e604-0099-4cbe-b4eb-08da0431dfac" data-entity-type="file" width="887" height="684" loading="lazy" /><p> </p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Song%20of%20the%20Dancing%20Heart%201SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="b90c8da8-a7bc-47ed-837b-65166f48276e" data-entity-type="file" alt="Circle Beach The Happiness Retreat" width="1000" height="869" loading="lazy" /></p><p>Movement, breath, rhythm, pulse, sentient motion, sound, and voice practices will create a heartfelt space where mind forms and borders are not leaders anymore, where freedom of expression is unconditional.</p><p>We will guide you on how to be happy to be seen, to be heard and to be free to express your self through voice and movement, harmonizing body, mind, and soul so you can embody your true loving nature.</p><p>Our circle will support you to be ridiculously creative, to express your self in ways you can never imagine, to find the courage to “fail” and create again and again and again until you are happy and free because you will feel this amazing trust to the beautiful unknown you! </p><p> </p><h2>Accommodation - <a href="http://www.rosyslittlevillage.com"><em><font style="font-size:14px;" face="Times" color="#444444"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#222222;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;white-space:normal;">Rosy’s  Little Village </span></font></em></a></h2><p>Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf and the fragrant pine forests of Agistri Greece, Rosy's Little Village is a tranquil retreat for relaxation, only 30 meters from a beautiful rocky and sandy private beach providing easy access to both shallow and deep clear water. </p><p>Surrounded by flourishing hibiscuses, oleanders, and geraniums, the light and airy accommodations at Rosy's are justly celebrated for their tasteful Greek simplicity. All rooms are individual, a perfect blend of comfort and down-to-earth charm, have air-conditioning, refrigerators, and balconies, commanding superb views over the emerald waters of the sea.</p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/rOSY.jpg" data-entity-uuid="443256ed-e4db-4d77-a36a-b64d4af6b832" data-entity-type="file" alt="Rosy's little village" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p><div style="text-align:start;"><div><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maisonette-balcony-4_0_0.jpg" data-entity-uuid="1c747f18-8f71-4787-9522-ef0299c3763c" data-entity-type="file" alt="rosy s maisonette" width="1134" height="756" loading="lazy" /></div><div> </div></div><h3>Nutrition</h3><p>Our vegetarian nutrition will consist of pure therapeutic and delicious meals:Vegetarian delights, simple greek recipes, sunshine salads, and a variety of delicious vegetarian meals with organic vegetables and fruits from Rosy’s village garden, cultivated with love and care. We take special care of Vegetarians, Lactose and Gluten intolerant guests.</p><p> </p><h3>Prices</h3><p><span>Single Room Accommodation: 455</span>€<span> per person all-inclusive.</span></p><p><span>Family Room - two separate sleep areas and common bathroom / 2 single beds: 425</span>€<span> per person all-inclusive.</span></p><p><span>Double Room Accommodation / 2 single beds: 395</span>€<span> per person all-inclusive.</span></p><p> </p><h4><br /><span>Registrations &amp; Bookings</span></h4><p><span>A 125</span>€ <span>deposit is required upon booking to reserve your spot. Places are limited. The deposit is non -refundable but it can be used for future retreats, private sessions with Apostolia, or online workshops. In case this retreat is canceled due to our reasons, your deposit will be fully returned to you.</span></p><h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact"><span>You can contact us here</span></a></h3><p> </p><h3>Included in the price</h3><p>Accommodation for 2 nights in a Cycladic beachfront island resort.</p><p>Dinner on Friday, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, brunch on Sunday, all made with homegrown ingredients.</p><p>4 Authentic Movement + Voice Sessions </p><p>Daily Sharing Circle Sessions</p><p>Water Healing Session + Ritual</p><p>Hiking excursion to nearby beach and forest</p><p> </p><h3>Not included</h3><p>Transportation to and from Agistri island. ( About 26€ both ways from Piraeus-the Athens port)</p><p> </p></div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-options-and-prices field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-options-and-prices field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><h3> </h3><h3><span>Itinerary</span></h3><p><span><strong>Saturday 19.10.2024</strong></span></p><p><span>12.00-15.00 / Arrivals </span><br /><span>16.00 / Session I (At the beachfront Yoga Shala)</span><br /><span>19.00 / Dinner</span><br /><span>20.30 / Sharing Circle  / Dance + Song </span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Sunday 20.10.2024</strong></span></p><p><span>08.00 / Session II ( Beach)</span><br /><span>10.00 /  Breakfast &amp; Free time</span><br /><span>12.30 / Forrest- Beach hike, Water Healing Session </span><br /><span>15.00 / Free time</span><br /><span>17.00 / Session III at the beachfront Yoga Shala</span><br /><span>19.00 / Dinner</span><br />20.30 / Fire Ritual</p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Monday 21.10.2024</strong></span></p><p><span>07.00 / Sunrise Meditation at the beach</span><br />08.00 / Session IV <br /><span>11.00 / Brunch</span><br /><span>13.00 / Closing Circle </span><br /><span>16.00 / Departure </span></p><h3> </h3><h3><span>How to get there</span></h3><p>The island is close to Athens and there are ferries from Piraeus port that can take you to Agistri in 75'.</p><p>We will help you book your ferry ticket.</p><p> </p><p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/testimonials">TESTIMONIALS </a></p><p><img src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/sONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART.jpg" data-entity-uuid="23f64130-232c-4958-a3fb-3f95ae4abe70" data-entity-type="file" alt="Retreat participants" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p><p> </p></div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-video field-formatter-video-embed-field-video field-name-field-video field-type-video-embed-field field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video element-container-wrapper"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CLvS31W2Tpw?autoplay=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=0"></iframe> </div> </div></div> </div> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:20:20 +0000 Apostolia 221 at https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr Song Of The Dancing Heart https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/song-of-the-dancing-heart-may-2023 <span class="field field-name-title field-formatter-string field-type-string field-label-hidden">Song Of The Dancing Heart</span> <span class="field field-name-uid field-formatter-author field-type-entity-reference field-label-hidden"><span>Apostolia</span></span> <span class="field field-name-created field-formatter-timestamp field-type-created field-label-hidden">Thu, 26/01/2023 - 09:34</span> <div class="field field-node--field-watermark field-formatter-string field-name-field-watermark field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">May 19-21, 2023</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-image field-formatter-image field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden has-single"><figure class="field-type-image__figure image-count-1"><div class="field-type-image__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/retreat-covers/The-Happiness-Retreat-Song-of-the-Dancing-Heart-Agistri_0.jpg" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Agistri island, Greece" /> </div> </figure></div> <div class="field field-node--field-subtitle field-formatter-string field-name-field-subtitle field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">Embodied Spirituality &amp; Ocean Retreat for Women</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node-field-location field-entity-reference-type-taxonomy-term field-formatter-entity-reference-label field-name-field-location field-type-entity-reference field-label-visually_hidden"><div class="field__label visually-hidden">Location</div><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item field__item--agistri-island-greece"> <span class="field__item-wrapper"><a href="/taxonomy/term/102" hreflang="en">Agistri island, Greece</a></span> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-start-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-start-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2023-05-19T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">May 19th</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-end-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-end-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2023-05-21T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">- May 21st, 2023</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-duration field-formatter-string field-name-field-duration field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">3 days - 2 nights</div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--body field-formatter-text-default field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p>Join our warm hearted Spring gathering, designed especially for Women, on a beautiful little island close to Athens, amidst lust green nature, and enter a space of true freedom and authenticity.</p> <p>Through a unique blend of movement, breath, rhythm, movement sound, and voice practices, you will be empowered to unleash your creativity, love to be seen and express yourself. Under the New Moon energy you will be guided to plant the new seeds for the transformation you want to see in your life.</p> <p>And of course, you will nourish your body with organic homemade meals and your heart with water rituals, sunrise meditation, swimming, and sunbathing, being held by a loving community.</p> <p>If you are longing to trust your own soul’s power and connect with like-minded women you are invited! </p> <p>Apostolia Papadamaki<br /> The Happiness Retreat Founder &amp; transformational teacher</p> <p>Maria Papageorgiou <br /> Singer, musician &amp; vocal teacher</p> <p> </p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3> </div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-details field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-details field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p><img alt="Song of the dancing heart participants" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fc78b8a9-4e7f-4e80-b548-b45a605416c6" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Women%20_0.jpg" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><img alt="Meditation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8c665a9a-81f6-4d0c-a233-58163026e628" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Meditation%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_1.jpg" width="1198" height="1193" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><img alt="Sunrise Meditation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="699b8354-e346-4ed0-86c2-957b21a03ee1" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/IMG-9496.JPG" width="1075" height="930" loading="lazy" /></p> <h2> </h2> <h2>This retreat is a true gift for:</h2> <p>Every woman who wants to tap into her primal source of power evoking creativity, self-love, sensuality, bliss, and be happy to share her gifts with the world.</p> <p>Every female artist, singer, actress, dancer, musician, that have a burning desire to enrich her expressive potential, combine multiple means of expression, explore further possibilities in her art.</p> <p>A Teacher and/or healer of any discipline that seeks for a unique opportunity to be inspired, to gain deep personal insights and to anchor her authentic wisdom.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Join us if you long to:</h2> <p>Align with the rhythms and the elements of nature</p> <p>Remember your birthright to be a free creative woman</p> <p>Transform your “limitations” to infinite possibilities.</p> <p>Sing and Dance your Heart Song!</p> <p>Be held by and belong to an inspiring circle of women.</p> <p>Have a really good time doing all the above!</p> <p> </p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3> <p> </p> <h2>Meet your teachers</h2> <p><img alt="Apostolia our retreat founder and teacher" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7bb6aa5c-e804-430b-a7be-07a62c5a20e1" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Apostolia-Papadamaki-9848%20copySONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020%20copy_0_0.jpg" width="800" height="1200" loading="lazy" /></p> <p> </p> <p>I am Apostolia, an internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, and a transformational retreat leader and teacher.  I studied Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Yoga and Alexander Technique in New York. As a lover of healing arts, and spirituality, I am trained in Shamanism, Music, Voice, Diving, Craniosacral Therapy, and Rei-Ki collaborating with inspiring artists, healers, and teachers in many lands.</p> <p>After 25 years of being a spiritual artist and a life changing teacher, I am honored to share with you the way to freedom, self-love, and creativity inviting Maria as a guest teacher to uplift the experience of vibrational movement and voice.</p> <p>My highest intention is to keep opening the eyes of the soul and tuning into the frequency of Love no matter how life challenges me. The Happiness Retreat is an open-hearted invitation to share knowledge, experience, and joy with beautiful souls like you!</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/apostolia-papadamaki-your-teacher-facilitator">Learn more about Apostolia's journey</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Maria Papageorgiou singer and voice teacher " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="671a5ff0-a605-4aa6-bc81-c35f5186288f" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maria%20papageorgiou%202.jpg" width="1600" height="1068" loading="lazy" /></p> <blockquote> <p>I am Maria and I navigate through life with music. I sing, I compose songs and I love to teach people how to discover their own authentic voice. Although I am a very shy person, I transform when I go on stage, by connecting to my innermost instinct as a tool to harmonize my body, my vocal cords and my emotions.</p> </blockquote> <p>The voice for me is a mystical vibration through the spaces of our body and an amazing tool to connect with our deepest self expressing freely our emotions.</p> <p>Up to now, I have released 6 personal albums, a collectible vinyl entitled “3 Degrees” writing my own lyrics and compositions and ”Correspondence”, my most recent work, collaborating with famous Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. </p> <p>I have been collaborating with Apostolia for many years now and I can't wait to share our "alchemy" with you!</p> <p><a href="http://mariapapageorgiou.com/videos/%ce%b1%cf%85%cf%84%cf%8c-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b2%ce%bb%ce%ad%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bd-%cf%84%ce%b1-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bb%ce%b9%ce%ac/">Here is one of my songs!</a></p> <p> </p> <h3>Our practices in the Beach front Yoga shala or in Nature:</h3> <p>Water Healing &amp; Rebirthing</p> <p>Movement of the Senses - Freeing the body</p> <p>Voice Warming Up and Vocal Exercises - Freeing the Voice</p> <p>Movement and Voice Improvisation</p> <p>Women's Circle  - How we trust and support our femininity.</p> <p>Fire Ritual, Water Ritual and New Moon Ritual</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Circle Beach The Happiness Retreat" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b90c8da8-a7bc-47ed-837b-65166f48276e" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Song%20of%20the%20Dancing%20Heart%201SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0.jpg" width="1000" height="869" loading="lazy" /></p> <p>Movement, breath, rhythm, pulse, sentient motion, sound, and voice practices will create a heartfelt space where mind forms and borders are not leaders anymore, where freedom of expression is unconditional.</p> <p>We will guide you on how to be happy to be seen, to be heard and to be free to express your self through voice and movement, harmonizing body, mind, and soul so you can embody your true loving nature.</p> <p>Our circle will support you to be ridiculously creative, to express your self in ways you can never imagine, to find the courage to “fail” and create again and again and again until you are happy and free because you will feel this amazing trust to the beautiful unknown you! </p> <p> </p> <h2>Accommodation - <em><a href="http://www.rosyslittlevillage.com"><span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><font face="Times"><font color="#444444"><font style="font-size:14px">Rosy’s  Little Village </font></font></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></em></h2> <p>Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf and the fragrant pine forests of Agistri Greece, Rosy's Little Village is a tranquil retreat for relaxation, only 30 meters from a beautiful rocky and sandy private beach providing easy access to both shallow and deep clear water. </p> <p>Surrounded by flourishing hibiscuses, oleanders, and geraniums, the light and airy accommodations at Rosy's are justly celebrated for their tasteful Greek simplicity. All rooms are individual, a perfect blend of comfort and down-to-earth charm, have air-conditioning, refrigerators, and balconies, commanding superb views over the emerald waters of the sea.</p> <p><img alt="Rosy's little village" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="443256ed-e4db-4d77-a36a-b64d4af6b832" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/rOSY.jpg" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p> <div style="text-align:start"> <div><img alt="Rosy's little village garden" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4a716a72-19dc-4d07-af6e-14bc8badbd53" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/room33_0.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3>Nutrition</h3> <p>Our vegetarian nutrition will consist of pure therapeutic and delicious meals:Vegetarian delights, simple greek recipes, sunshine salads, and a variety of delicious vegetarian meals with organic vegetables and fruits from Rosy’s village garden, cultivated with love and care. We take special care of Vegetarians, Lactose and Gluten intolerant guests.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Prices</h3> <p><span><span><span><span>Single Room Accommodation: 455</span></span></span></span>€<span><span><span><span> per person all-inclusive.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Family Room - two separate sleep areas and common bathroom / 2 single beds: 425</span></span></span></span>€<span><span><span><span> per person all-inclusive.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Double Room Accommodation / 2 single beds: 395</span></span></span></span>€<span><span><span><span> per person all-inclusive.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><br /><span><span><span>Registrations &amp; Bookings</span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span>A 125</span></span></span>€ <span><span><span>deposit is required upon booking to reserve your spot. Places are limited. The deposit is non -refundable but it can be used for future retreats, private sessions with Apostolia, or online workshops. In case this retreat is canceled due to COVID19, your deposit will be fully returned to you.</span></span></span></p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact"><span><span><span>You can contact us here</span></span></span></a></h3> <p> </p> <h3>Included in the price</h3> <p>Accommodation for 2 nights in a Cycladic beachfront island resort.</p> <p>Dinner on Friday, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, brunch on Sunday, all made with homegrown ingredients.</p> <p>4 Authentic Movement + Voice Sessions </p> <p>Daily Sharing Circle Sessions</p> <p>Water Healing Session + Ritual</p> <p>Hiking excursion to nearby beach and forest</p> <p> </p> <h3>Not included</h3> <p>Transportation to and from Agistri island. ( About 26€ both ways from Piraeus-the Athens port)</p> <p> </p> </div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-options-and-prices field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-options-and-prices field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><h3> </h3> <h3><span>Itinerary</span></h3> <p><span><strong>Friday 19.5.2023</strong></span></p> <p><span><span>12.00-15.00 / Arrivals </span></span><br /><span><span>17.00 / Session I</span></span><br /><span><span>20.00 / Dinner</span></span><br /><span><span>21.00 / Sharing Circle  / Dance + Song </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Saturday 20.5.2023</strong></span></p> <p><span><span>08.00 / Breakfast</span><br /><span>10.00 / Session II<br /> 12.00 / </span></span><span><span>Water Healing Session &amp; Ritual</span></span><br /><span><span>13.30 / Lunch</span><br /> 16.00 / Beach time</span><br /><span><span>18.00 / Session III<br /> 20.00 / Dinner</span></span><br /> 21.00 / Song Circle (Optional)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span>Sunday 21.5.2023</span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span>07.00 / Sunrise Meditation</span></span><br /> 08.00 / Session IV <br /><span><span>11.00 / Brunch</span><br /><span>13.00 / Closing Circle at the beach</span></span><br /><span><span>16.00 / Departure </span></span></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span>How to get there</span></h3> <p>The island is close to Athens and there are ferries from Piraeus port that can take you to Agistri in 75'.</p> <p>We will help you book your ferry ticket.</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/testimonials">TESTIMONIALS </a></p> <p><img alt="Retreat participants" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="23f64130-232c-4958-a3fb-3f95ae4abe70" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/sONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART.jpg" width="1080" height="1080" loading="lazy" /></p> <p> </p> </div></div> </div> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:34:18 +0000 Apostolia 198 at https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr Song Of The Dancing Heart https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/Song-of-the-dancing-heart-may-EN <span class="field field-name-title field-formatter-string field-type-string field-label-hidden">Song Of The Dancing Heart</span> <span class="field field-name-uid field-formatter-author field-type-entity-reference field-label-hidden"><span>Apostolia</span></span> <span class="field field-name-created field-formatter-timestamp field-type-created field-label-hidden">Sat, 14/08/2021 - 16:50</span> <div class="field field-node--field-watermark field-formatter-string field-name-field-watermark field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">May 13-15, 2022</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-image field-formatter-image field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden has-single"><figure class="field-type-image__figure image-count-1"><div class="field-type-image__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/retreat-covers/The-Happiness-Retreat-Song-of-the-Dancing-Heart-Agistri_0.jpg" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Agistri island, Greece" /> </div> </figure></div> <div class="field field-node--field-subtitle field-formatter-string field-name-field-subtitle field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">Embodied Spirituality &amp; Ocean Retreat for Women</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node-field-location field-entity-reference-type-taxonomy-term field-formatter-entity-reference-label field-name-field-location field-type-entity-reference field-label-visually_hidden"><div class="field__label visually-hidden">Location</div><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item field__item--agistri-island-greece"> <span class="field__item-wrapper"><a href="/taxonomy/term/102" hreflang="en">Agistri island, Greece</a></span> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-start-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-start-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2022-05-13T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">May 13th</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-end-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-end-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2022-05-15T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">- May 15th, 2022</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-duration field-formatter-string field-name-field-duration field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">3 days - 2 nights</div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--body field-formatter-text-default field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p>Join our late Spring gathering, designed especially for Women, on a beautiful little island close to Athens, amidst lust green nature, and enter a space of true freedom and authenticity.</p> <p>Through a unique blend of movement, breath, rhythm, pulse, sentient motion, sound, and voice practices, you will be empowered to unleash your creativity, love to be seen and express yourself.</p> <p>And of course, you will nourish your body with organic homemade meals and your heart with water rituals, sunrise meditation, swimming, and sunbathing, being held by a loving community.</p> <p>If you are longing to trust your own soul’s power and connect with like-minded women you are invited! </p> <p>Apostolia Papadamaki<br /> The Happiness Retreat Founder &amp; transformational teacher</p> <p>Maria Papageorgiou <br /> Singer, musician &amp; vocal teacher</p> <p> </p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3> </div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-details field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-details field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p> </p> <p><img alt="Meditation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8c665a9a-81f6-4d0c-a233-58163026e628" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Meditation%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_1.jpg" width="1198" height="1193" loading="lazy" /></p> <h3> </h3> <p><img alt="Sunrise Meditation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="699b8354-e346-4ed0-86c2-957b21a03ee1" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/IMG-9496.JPG" width="1075" height="930" loading="lazy" /></p> <h2> </h2> <h2>This retreat is a true gift for:</h2> <p>Every woman who wants to tap into her primal source of power evoking creativity, self-love, sensuality, bliss, and be happy to share her gifts with the world.</p> <p>Every female artist, singer, actress, dancer, musician, that have a burning desire to enrich her expressive potential, combine multiple means of expression, explore further possibilities in her art.</p> <p>A Teacher and/or healer of any discipline that seeks for a unique opportunity to be inspired, to gain deep personal insights and to anchor her authentic wisdom.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Join us if you long to:</h2> <p>Align with the rhythms and the elements of nature</p> <p>Remember your birthright to be a free creative woman</p> <p>Transform your “limitations” to infinite possibilities.</p> <p>Sing and Dance your Heart Song!</p> <p>Be held by and belong to an inspiring circle of women.</p> <p>Have a really good time doing all the above!</p> <p> </p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Meet your teachers</h2> <p><img alt="Apostolia our retreat founder and teacher" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7bb6aa5c-e804-430b-a7be-07a62c5a20e1" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Apostolia-Papadamaki-9848%20copySONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020%20copy_0_0.jpg" width="800" height="1200" loading="lazy" /></p> <p> </p> <p>I am Apostolia, an internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, and a transformational retreat leader and teacher.  I studied Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Yoga and Alexander Technique in New York. As a lover of healing arts, and spirituality, I am trained in Shamanism, Music, Voice, Diving, Craniosacral Therapy, and Rei-Ki collaborating with inspiring artists, healers, and teachers in many lands.</p> <p>After 25 years of being a spiritual artist and a life changing teacher, I am honored to share with you the way to freedom, self-love, and creativity inviting Maria as a guest teacher to uplift the experience of vibrational movement and voice.</p> <p>My highest intention is to keep opening the eyes of the soul and tuning into the frequency of Love no matter how life challenges me. The Happiness Retreat is an open-hearted invitation to share knowledge, experience, and joy with beautiful souls like you!</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/apostolia-papadamaki-your-teacher-facilitator">Learn more about Apostolia's journey</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Maria Papageorgiou singer and voice teacher " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="671a5ff0-a605-4aa6-bc81-c35f5186288f" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maria%20papageorgiou%202.jpg" width="1600" height="1068" loading="lazy" /></p> <blockquote> <p>I am Maria and I navigate through life with music. I sing, I compose songs and I love to teach people how to discover their own authentic voice. Although I am a very shy person, I transform when I go on stage, by connecting to my innermost instinct as a tool to harmonize my body, my vocal cords and my emotions.</p> </blockquote> <p>The voice for me is a mystical vibration through the spaces of our body and an amazing tool to connect with our deepest self expressing freely our emotions.</p> <p>Up to now, I have released 6 personal albums, a collectible vinyl entitled “3 Degrees” writing my own lyrics and compositions and ”Correspondence”, my most recent work, collaborating with famous Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. </p> <p>I have been collaborating with Apostolia for many years now and I can't wait to share our "alchemy" with you!</p> <p><a href="http://mariapapageorgiou.com/videos/%ce%b1%cf%85%cf%84%cf%8c-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b2%ce%bb%ce%ad%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bd-%cf%84%ce%b1-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bb%ce%b9%ce%ac/">Here is one of my songs!</a></p> <p> </p> <h3>Our practices in the Beach front Yoga shala or in Nature:</h3> <p>Loving the breath</p> <p>Movement of the Senses - Freeing the body</p> <p>Voice Warming Up and Vocal Exercises - Freeing the Voice</p> <p>Authentic Movement and Voice Improvisation</p> <p>Circle Improvisation - How we embody creativity as a tribe </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Circle Beach The Happiness Retreat" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b90c8da8-a7bc-47ed-837b-65166f48276e" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Song%20of%20the%20Dancing%20Heart%201SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0.jpg" width="1000" height="869" loading="lazy" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Movement, breath, rhythm, pulse, sentient motion, sound, and voice practices will create a heartfelt space where mind forms and borders are not leaders anymore, where freedom of expression is unconditional.</p> <p>We will guide you on how to be happy to be seen, to be heard and to be free to express your self through voice and movement, harmonizing body, mind, and soul so you can embody your true loving nature.</p> <p>Our circle will support you to be ridiculously creative, to express your self in ways you can never imagine, to find the courage to “fail” and create again and again and again until you are happy and free because you will feel this amazing trust to the beautiful unknown you! </p> <p> </p> <h2>Accommodation - <em><a href="http://www.rosyslittlevillage.com"><span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><font face="Times"><font color="#444444"><font style="font-size:14px">Rosy’s  Little Village </font></font></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></em></h2> <p>Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf and the fragrant pine forests of Agistri Greece, Rosy's Little Village is a tranquil retreat for relaxation, only 30 meters from a beautiful rocky and sandy private beach providing easy access to both shallow and deep clear water. </p> <p>Surrounded by flourishing hibiscuses, oleanders, and geraniums, the light and airy accommodations at Rosy's are justly celebrated for their tasteful Greek simplicity. All rooms are individual, a perfect blend of comfort and down-to-earth charm, have air-conditioning, refrigerators, and balconies, commanding superb views over the emerald waters of the sea.</p> <p> </p> <div style="text-align:start"> <div><img alt="Room1 " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="73834dbb-513f-4d50-801a-8cac66d11a21" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maisonette-balcony-4_0.jpg" width="1500" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Bedroom" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="462b2a5e-4164-412c-8361-d036465b74dd" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/ROOMS%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0_1.jpg" width="800" height="800" loading="lazy" /></p> <h3> </h3> <h3>Nutrition</h3> <p>Our vegetarian nutrition will consist of pure therapeutic and delicious meals:Vegetarian delights, simple greek recipes, sunshine salads, and a variety of delicious vegetarian meals with organic vegetables and fruits from Rosy’s village garden, cultivated with love and care. We take special care of Vegetarians, Lactose and Gluten intolerant guests.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Prices</h3> <p><span><span><span><span>Single Room Accommodation: 455</span></span></span></span>€<span><span><span><span> per person all-inclusive.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Double Room Accommodation / 2 single beds: 395</span></span></span></span>€<span><span><span><span> per person all-inclusive.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><br /><span><span><span>Registrations &amp; Bookings</span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span>A 124</span></span></span>€ <span><span><span>deposit is required upon booking to reserve your spot. Places are limited. The deposit is non -refundable but it can be used for future retreats, private sessions with Apostolia, or online workshops. In case this retreat is canceled due to COVID19, your deposit will be fully returned to you.</span></span></span></p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact"><span><span><span>You can contact us here</span></span></span></a></h3> <p> </p> <h3>Included in the price</h3> <p>Accommodation for 2 nights in a Cycladic beachfront island resort.</p> <p>Dinner on Friday, 3 organic meals on Saturday, brunch on Sunday, all made with homegrown ingredients.</p> <p>4 Authentic Movement + Voice Sessions </p> <p>Daily Sharing Circle Sessions</p> <p>Water Healing Session + Ritual</p> <p>Hiking excursion to nearby beach and forest</p> <p> </p> <h3>Not included</h3> <p>Transportation to and from Agistri island. ( About 26€ both ways from Piraeus-the Athens port)</p> <p> </p> </div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-options-and-prices field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-options-and-prices field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><h3><img alt="Circle" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="459abd87-0f25-493c-b953-120d8aed38e5" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/1%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0.jpg" width="800" height="601" loading="lazy" /></h3> <h3> </h3> <h3><span>Itinerary</span></h3> <p><span><strong>Friday 13.5.2021</strong></span></p> <p><span><span>12.00-15.00 / Arrivals </span></span><br /><span><span>17.00 / Session I</span></span><br /><span><span>20.00 / Dinner</span></span><br /><span><span>21.00 / Sharing Circle  / Dance + Song </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Saturday 14.5.2021</strong></span></p> <p><span><span>08.00 / Breakfast</span><br /><span>10.00 / Session II<br /> 12.00 / </span></span><span><span>Water Healing Session &amp; Ritual</span></span><br /><span><span>13.30 / Lunch</span><br /> 16.00 / Beach time</span><br /><span><span>18.00 / Session III<br /> 20.00 / Dinner</span></span><br /> 21.00 / Song Circle (Optional)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span>Sunday 15.5.2021</span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span>07.00 / Sunrise Meditation</span></span><br /> 08.00 / Session IV <br /><span><span>11.00 / Brunch</span><br /><span>13.00 / Closing Circle at the beach</span></span><br /><span><span>16.00 / Departure </span></span></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span>How to get there</span></h3> <p>The island is close to Athens and there are ferries from Piraeus port that can take you to Agistri in 75'.</p> <p>We will help you book your ferry ticket.</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/testimonials">TESTIMONIALS </a></p> <p> </p> <h3>Information about Covid-19 and our retreats:</h3> <p>The Happiness Retreat commits to follow and keep up to date the official health protocols released by the Greek Ministry of Health to ensure the health &amp; safety of our guests.</p> <p>During our retreats, we will caution our participants and our colleagues to keep social distance and to wash their hands often. In the dining areas, we will avoid crowding and keep good hygiene with simple routines. We are limiting the number of retreat participants so that we can follow all recommendations. Every person will get a disinfected yoga mat and keep it for the duration of the retreat. </p> <p>There will be clear and easily understandable instructions during the sessions in order to avoid physical contact between teacher and student. Although our retreats are heart-opening and soul nourishing we will keep safety distances from our physical bodies.</p> <p>For those who will be sharing rooms ( except people who join together), we request that they have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their arrival at the retreat.</p> <p> </p> </div></div> </div> Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:50:03 +0000 Apostolia 163 at https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr Song Of The Dancing Heart https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/Song-of-the-dancing-heart-october-EN <span class="field field-name-title field-formatter-string field-type-string field-label-hidden">Song Of The Dancing Heart</span> <span class="field field-name-uid field-formatter-author field-type-entity-reference field-label-hidden"><span>Apostolia</span></span> <span class="field field-name-created field-formatter-timestamp field-type-created field-label-hidden">Sat, 14/08/2021 - 16:50</span> <div class="field field-node--field-watermark field-formatter-string field-name-field-watermark field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">October 7-9, 2022</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-image field-formatter-image field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden has-single"><figure class="field-type-image__figure image-count-1"><div class="field-type-image__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/retreat-covers/The-Happiness-Retreat-Song-of-the-Dancing-Heart-Agistri_0.jpg" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Agistri island, Greece" /> </div> </figure></div> <div class="field field-node--field-subtitle field-formatter-string field-name-field-subtitle field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">Embodied Spirituality &amp; Ocean Retreat for Women</div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node-field-location field-entity-reference-type-taxonomy-term field-formatter-entity-reference-label field-name-field-location field-type-entity-reference field-label-visually_hidden"><div class="field__label visually-hidden">Location</div><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item field__item--agistri-island-greece"> <span class="field__item-wrapper"><a href="/taxonomy/term/102" hreflang="en">Agistri island, Greece</a></span> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-start-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-start-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2022-10-07T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">October 7th</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-end-date field-formatter-datetime-default field-name-field-end-date field-type-datetime field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><time datetime="2022-10-09T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">- October 9th, 2022</time> </div></div> </div> <div class="field field-node--field-duration field-formatter-string field-name-field-duration field-type-string field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item">3 days - 2 nights</div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--body field-formatter-text-default field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p>Join our Autumn gathering, while the weather is still summery, designed especially for Women, on a beautiful little island close to Athens, amidst lust green nature and enter a space of true freedom and authenticity.</p> <p>Through a unique blend of movement, breath, rhythm, pulse, sentient motion, sound, and voice practices, you will be empowered to unleash your creativity, love to be seen and express yourself.</p> <p>And of course, you will nourish your body with organic homemade meals and your heart with water rituals, sunrise meditation, swimming, and sunbathing, being held by a loving community.</p> <p>If you are longing to trust your own soul’s power and connect with like-minded women you are invited! </p> <p>Apostolia Papadamaki<br /> The Happiness Retreat Founder &amp; transformational teacher</p> <p>Maria Papageorgiou <br /> Singer, musician &amp; vocal teacher</p> <p> </p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3> </div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-details field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-details field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><p> </p> <p><img alt="Meditation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8c665a9a-81f6-4d0c-a233-58163026e628" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Meditation%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_1.jpg" width="1198" height="1193" loading="lazy" /></p> <h3> </h3> <p><img alt="Sunrise Meditation" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="699b8354-e346-4ed0-86c2-957b21a03ee1" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/IMG-9496.JPG" width="1075" height="930" loading="lazy" /></p> <h2> </h2> <h2>This retreat is a true gift for:</h2> <p>Every woman who wants to tap into her primal source of power evoking creativity, self-love, sensuality, bliss, and be happy to share her gifts with the world.</p> <p>Every female artist, singer, actress, dancer, and musician, has a burning desire to enrich her expressive potential, combine multiple means of expression, and explore further possibilities in her art.</p> <p>A Teacher and healer of any discipline that seeks a unique opportunity to be inspired, gain deep personal insights and anchor her authentic wisdom.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Join us if you long to:</h2> <p>Align with the rhythms and the elements of nature</p> <p>Remember your birthright to be a free creative woman</p> <p>Transform your “limitations” into infinite possibilities.</p> <p>Sing and Dance your Heart Song!</p> <p>Be held by and belong to an inspiring circle of women.</p> <p>Have a really good time doing all the above!</p> <p> </p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact">Inquire/Book</a></h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Meet your teachers</h2> <p><img alt="Apostolia our retreat founder and teacher" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7bb6aa5c-e804-430b-a7be-07a62c5a20e1" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Apostolia-Papadamaki-9848%20copySONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020%20copy_0_0.jpg" width="800" height="1200" loading="lazy" /></p> <p> </p> <p>I am Apostolia, an internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, and transformational retreat leader and teacher.  I studied Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Yoga, and Alexander Technique in New York. As a lover of healing arts, and spirituality, I am trained in Shamanism, Music, Voice, Diving, Craniosacral Therapy, and Rei-Ki collaborating with inspiring artists, healers, and teachers in many lands.</p> <p>After 25 years of being a spiritual artist and a life-changing teacher, I am honored to share with you the way to freedom, self-love, and creativity by inviting Maria as a guest teacher to uplift the experience of vibrational movement and voice.</p> <p>My highest intention is to keep opening the eyes of the soul and tuning into the frequency of Love no matter how life challenges me. The Happiness Retreat is an open-hearted invitation to share knowledge, experience, and joy with beautiful souls like you!</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/apostolia-papadamaki-your-teacher-facilitator">Learn more about Apostolia's journey</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Maria Papageorgiou singer and voice teacher " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="671a5ff0-a605-4aa6-bc81-c35f5186288f" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maria%20papageorgiou%202.jpg" width="1600" height="1068" loading="lazy" /></p> <blockquote> <p>I am Maria and I navigate through life with music. I sing, I compose songs and I love to teach people how to discover their own authentic voice. Although I am a very shy person, I transform when I go on stage, by connecting to my innermost instinct as a tool to harmonize my body, my vocal cords and my emotions.</p> </blockquote> <p>The voice for me is a mystical vibration through the spaces of our body and an amazing tool to connect with our deepest self expressing freely our emotions.</p> <p>Up to now, I have released 6 personal albums, a collectible vinyl entitled “3 Degrees” writing my lyrics and compositions, and ”Correspondence”, my most recent work, collaborating with famous Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. </p> <p>I have been collaborating with Apostolia for many years now and I can't wait to share our "alchemy" with you!</p> <p><a href="http://mariapapageorgiou.com/videos/%ce%b1%cf%85%cf%84%cf%8c-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b2%ce%bb%ce%ad%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bd-%cf%84%ce%b1-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bb%ce%b9%ce%ac/">Here is one of my songs!</a></p> <p> </p> <h3>Our practices in the Beach front Yoga shala or Nature:</h3> <p>Loving the breath</p> <p>Movement of the Senses - Freeing the body</p> <p>Voice Warming Up and Vocal Exercises - Freeing the Voice</p> <p>Authentic Movement and Voice Improvisation</p> <p>Circle Improvisation - How we embody creativity as a tribe </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Circle Beach The Happiness Retreat" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b90c8da8-a7bc-47ed-837b-65166f48276e" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/Song%20of%20the%20Dancing%20Heart%201SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0.jpg" width="1000" height="869" loading="lazy" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Movement, breath, rhythm, pulse, sentient motion, sound, and voice practices will create a heartfelt space where mind forms and borders are not leaders anymore, where freedom of expression is unconditional.</p> <p>We will guide you on how to be happy to be seen, to be heard, and be free to express yourself through voice and movement, harmonizing your body, mind, and soul so you can embody your true loving nature.</p> <p>Our circle will support you to be ridiculously creative, to express yourself in ways you can never imagine, to find the courage to “fail” and create again and again and again until you are happy and accessible because you will feel this amazing trust in the beautiful unknown you! </p> <p> </p> <h2>Accommodation - <em><a href="http://www.rosyslittlevillage.com"><span style="font-size:small"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration-style:initial"><span style="text-decoration-color:initial"><font face="Times"><font color="#444444"><font style="font-size:14px">Rosy’s  Little Village </font></font></font></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></em></h2> <p>Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf and the fragrant pine forests of Agistri Greece, Rosy's Little Village is a tranquil retreat for relaxation, only 30 meters from a beautiful rocky and sandy private beach providing easy access to both shallow and deep clear water. </p> <p>Surrounded by flourishing hibiscuses, oleanders, and geraniums, the light and airy accommodations at Rosy's are justly celebrated for their tasteful Greek simplicity. All rooms are individual, a perfect blend of comfort and down-to-earth charm, and have air-conditioning, refrigerators, and balconies, commanding superb views over the emerald waters of the sea.</p> <p> </p> <div style="text-align:start"> <div><img alt="Room1 " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="73834dbb-513f-4d50-801a-8cac66d11a21" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/maisonette-balcony-4_0.jpg" width="1500" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></div> </div> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Bedroom" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="462b2a5e-4164-412c-8361-d036465b74dd" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/ROOMS%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0_1.jpg" width="800" height="800" loading="lazy" /></p> <h3> </h3> <h3>Nutrition</h3> <p>Our vegetarian nutrition will consist of pure therapeutic and delicious meals: Vegetarian delights, simple greek recipes, sunshine salads, and a variety of delicious vegetarian meals with organic vegetables and fruits from Rosy’s village garden, cultivated with love and care. We take special care of Vegetarians, Lactose, and Gluten intolerant guests.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Prices</h3> <p><span><span><span><span>Single Room Accommodation: 455</span></span></span></span>€<span><span><span><span> per person all-inclusive.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Double Room Accommodation / 2 single beds: 395</span></span></span></span>€<span><span><span><span> per person all-inclusive.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><br /><span><span><span>Registrations &amp; Bookings</span></span></span></h4> <p><span><span><span>A 124</span></span></span>€ <span><span><span>deposit is required upon booking to reserve your spot. Places are limited. The warranty is non -refundable but it can be used for future retreats, private sessions with Apostolia, or online workshops. In case this retreat is canceled due to COVID19, your deposit will be fully returned to you.</span></span></span></p> <h3><a href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/contact"><span><span><span>You can contact us here</span></span></span></a></h3> <p> </p> <h3>Included in the price</h3> <p>Accommodation for 2 nights in a Cycladic beachfront island resort.</p> <p>Dinner on Friday, and 2 organic meals on Saturday and Sunday, all made with homegrown ingredients.</p> <p>4 Authentic Movement + Voice Sessions </p> <p>Daily Sharing Circle Sessions</p> <p>Water Healing Session + Ritual</p> <p>Hiking excursion to nearby beach and forest</p> <p> </p> <h3>Not included</h3> <p>Transportation to and from Agistri island. ( About 26€ both ways from Piraeus-the Athens port)</p> <p> </p> </div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field-node--field-options-and-prices field-formatter-text-default field-name-field-options-and-prices field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden has-single"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item"><h3><img alt="Circle" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="459abd87-0f25-493c-b953-120d8aed38e5" src="/sites/thehappinessretreat.gr/files/inline-images/1%20SONG%20OF%20THE%20DANCING%20HEART%20OCTOBER%202020_0.jpg" width="800" height="601" loading="lazy" /></h3> <h3> </h3> <h3><span>Itinerary</span></h3> <p><span><strong>Friday 7.10.2021</strong></span></p> <p><span><span>12.00-16.00 / Arrivals </span></span><br /><span><span>17.30 / Session I - Orientation circle and embodied practices</span></span><br /><span><span>19.00 / Dinner</span></span><br /><span><span>20.30 / Sharing Circle  / Dance + Song </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Saturday 8.10.2021</strong></span></p> <p><span><span>08.00 / Session II</span><br /><span>10.30 / Breakfast Brunch<br /> 13.00 / Water Healing Session &amp; Ritual (Session III)                                                                                                 </span></span><span>17.00 / Free time</span><br /><span><span>19.00 / Dinner</span></span><br /> 20.30 / Song Circle and Full Moon Ceremony</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span><span>Sunday 9.10.2021</span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span>07.30 / Sunrise Meditation</span></span><br /> 08.00 / Session IV <br /><span><span>10.30 / Brunch</span><br /><span>12.30 / Closing Circle at the beach</span></span><span><span>                                                                                                                           </span></span><span><span>15.00 Free time</span></span><br /><span><span>16.00 / Departure </span></span></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span>How to get there</span></h3> <p>The island is close to Athens and there are ferries from Piraeus port that can take you to Agistri in 75'.</p> <p>We will help you book your ferry ticket.</p> <p> </p> <p><a class="join_button" href="http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/testimonials">TESTIMONIALS </a></p> <p> </p> <h3>Information about Covid-19 and our retreats:</h3> <p>The Happiness Retreat commits to follow and keep up to date the official health protocols released by the Greek Ministry of Health to ensure the health &amp; safety of our guests.</p> <p>During our retreats, we will caution our participants and our colleagues to keep social distance and to wash their hands often. In the dining areas, we will avoid crowding and keep good hygiene with simple routines. We are limiting the number of retreat participants so that we can follow all recommendations. Every person will get a disinfected yoga mat and keep it for the duration of the retreat. </p> <p>There will be clear and easily understandable instructions during the sessions in order to avoid physical contact between teacher and student. Although our retreats are heart-opening and soul nourishing we will keep safety distances from our physical bodies.</p> <p>For those who will be sharing rooms ( except people who join together), we request that they have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their arrival at the retreat.</p> <p> </p> </div></div> </div> Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:50:03 +0000 Apostolia 161 at https://www.thehappinessretreat.gr