Embodied Woman Greece
Embodied Soul - Soulful Body:
Residential retreat on a beautiful island of Aegina, Greece
5-9 November
2026
Embodied Soul - Soulful Body is a residential retreat that aims to provide nurturing and resourcing for those in 'helping professions' - who spend most of their time caring for others.
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Something we have noticed from being in the psychotherapy profession for over 20 years is how many therapists suffer from some form of burnout after dedicating their time and energy to helping others. It is so common that those who are drawn to this profession are highly empathic, sensitive and caring human beings. However what that often means is that our attention is mostly turned outwards - towards nurturing and supporting others - while there is often not enough time, energy and space given for self nurture and support. This way of operating in the world usually ends up in burnout (and often chronic health conditions). We override the ‘signals’ that our body is sending - to pause, stop, rest and focus on caring for ourselves. 


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It is for this reason that we decided to offer this embodied retreat - which is designed for resourcing and nourishing therapists who have previously done one of our Embodied Psychotherapy training weekends, workshops or experiential groups and would like to go deeper with their own embodiment.
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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.
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We will explore how to start redirecting some of our energy from always nurturing others - towards nurturing ourselves. We will also 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​.
Some of the processes that we will offer on this retreat:
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Connecting to resourceful states through the body in order to recharge and renew
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Resourcing through voice and sound - for healing and realigning our Body and Soul
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Moving in and with nature - connecting to our instinctual body and offer space for self-nurture
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Transpersonal and shamanic approaches to healing (using creative imagination, visualisations, guided meditations and creating ritual)
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Working on re-aligning the energy centres in the body and practicing 'heart-brain coherence' meditation (based on neuroscience and ancient spiritual practices)
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The practice of authentic movement, working with soothing self-touch and much more​​
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We will be working both indoors and outdoors.
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There will be a balance between facilitated sessions and free time - where participants can enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, go for walks, swim in the sea, etc.
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*(Please note - all the photos on this page are from our previous retreats in 2023 and 2024 at the same place - Oikia Karapanou retreat centre in Aegina).
The retreat can be counted as CPD as it will be beneficial for both personal and professional development - and the learning will be from the ‘inside out’. (CPD certificate of 20 hours will be issued on completion).
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Date & Time:
Thursday 5th November 2026 5pm to
Monday 9th November 2026 3pm
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Fee:
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The fee for the retreat is split in two payments. The first payment is for the workshop fee (and is payable to IEP at the time of booking). The second payment for the accommodation and food is payable to the venue on arrival.
Workshop fee:
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Early Bird: £385 (before 5th September 2026) - otherwise £415
Greek nationals: Early Bird: €385 (before 5th September 2026) - otherwise €415
Workshop fee is payable to the Institute of Embodied Psychotherapy at the time of booking
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Accommodation and food: €301 (for staying in shared room) €358 (for single room)
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This includes half-board (breakfast and lunch for the whole duration of the retreat, plus 2 community dinners - on Thursday evening on arrival and on Sunday night). On Friday and Saturday night - dinner is self-catered at the retreat centre’s kitchen or you can go to Aegina town to a traditional Greek taverna or one of many delicious sea-food restaurants.
Please note that the above price €301 is for the accommodation is in shared rooms (all rooms are very spacious twin rooms). If you would like a single occupancy - you can make a request, but there would be an additional cost of €15 per night (€60 extra for 4-night stay - so €358) . After you book and we confirm your place, please email us to state your room preference, single or shared. Please note that there is a limited number of rooms available and they are allocated on first come first serve basis (and we cannot guarantee availability).
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We strongly suggest that you stay at least 1 extra night in Aegina after the completion of the retreat on Monday - and not travel back on the same day. You can arrange to stay at Oikia Karapanou (€55 per night for a single and €40 for the shared rooms) or you can stay at one of the many Air b&b's on the island.
Accommodation fee is payable separately - directly to the retreat centre: Oikia Karapanou (preferably in Euros in cash on arrival).
Early booking essential: limited to 12 places only (to book please complete the online booking form below)
* Please note: This retreat is offered for the community of embodied therapists. If you haven’t joined any of our IEP workshops or trainings but have experience of embodied work and somatic-based therapy, you’re still welcome to apply.
However, you will need to provide us with the telephone number (on the booking form) so that we can arrange a brief call with you and discuss if this retreat/workshop is suitable for you.
Previous ​​Participants Testimonials:
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"This retreat was exactly what I needed. As a therapist, I’m so used to holding space for others that I’d forgotten how much I longed to be held myself. From the moment I arrived on the island, I felt a deep exhale in my body. The setting was stunning, the facilitation was gentle and profound, and the practices helped me reconnect with parts of myself I hadn’t accessed in years"
"What stood out most was the balance- between depth and lightness, stillness and movement, solitude and community. Each day offered something different: nourishing embodiment work, rituals that touched my soul, and space to simply rest or float in the sea.
I left feeling not only recharged, but more fully myself- grounded, open, and alive.
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This wasn’t just CPD. It was soul work, in the most beautiful and supportive of containers. I’m already planning to come back next year." CA, Psychotherapist
Venue:
Oikia Karapanou Retreat Centre,
Perivola,
Aegina 18010,
Greece (map)
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Please note the island of Aegina is 40min by fast boat from Athens/Piraeus (1h 10min by ferry) and we will provide you with all travel information (from the Athen's Airport to the venue) after you book your place.
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Sample schedule:
Thursday 5th November:
3-5pm arrival and room allocation
5pm - group orientation
6pm - opening circle and introduction
7.30pm - community dinner
Friday 6th November
9am-10am - breakfast
10.30-2pm - workshop
2-3.30pm lunch
3.30pm - free time
7pm - dinner (self-catering)
Saturday 7th November
9am-10am - breakfast
10.30am - 2pm - workshop
2-3.30pm lunch
3.30- 5pm free time
5-6.30 restorative yin yoga (optional)
7pm - dinner (self-catering)
Sunday 8th November
9-10am - breakfast
10.30am - 2pm - workshop
2-3.30pm lunch
3.30- 5pm free time
5pm - 6.30pm - movement/soothing self-touch/ or breathwork practice (optional)
7pm - 8pm - community dinner
8pm-9pm - community evening: music/song/poetry - group ritual around fire/yurt
9pm - 10pm - conscious dance/movement
Monday 9th November
9-10am - breakfast
10.30am - 1.30pm - workshop
1.30pm - 2pm closing circle
2pm - 3pm lunch
