New Beginnings

With KONSTANTINA KOSMA

21.4–26.4

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MY RETREAT

New Beginnings welcomes you to the gentle unfolding of spring—a season filled with renewal and opportunities for growth. Set in the serene landscapes of Kea, this retreat offers a nurturing sanctuary where you can immerse yourself in yoga, meditation, and creative practices, all designed to rejuvenate and inspire. Here, amidst the natural beauty, you will find the space to reflect deeply, foster love, and build trust within yourself and with others.

As the days lengthen and nature bursts forth in vibrant life, we invite you to embrace this season of fresh starts and new possibilities. Join us on a journey to recalibrate our spirit, deepen connections with our inner voice, and rediscover the joy of being present in a community that values heartfelt presence and genuine relationships.

Morning Offering:

Start your day centered and energized with Traditional Hatha Yoga, Conscious Vinyasa, and Yang to Yin practices. Each session includes Pranayama and meditation techniques to enhance your focus, balance, and inner calm as you embrace the day ahead.

Evening Offering:

Conclude your day with practices that cultivate serenity and restoration. Our evenings feature Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and the soothing sounds of Tibetan Singing Bowls, all carefully chosen to promote deep relaxation and inner peace.

Special offerings

Fire Ceremony

Aligned with the Mayan calendar, this ceremony invites forgiveness and renewal. An opportunity to release past burdens into the flames, letting go of what no longer serves us and set intentions for what we seek to cultivate in our lives.

Ceramic Craft

In this hands-on session, each participant will craft a unique ceramic piece that reflects their personal journey. These individual creations will come together to form a collective circle, symbolizing the unity of hands, heart, earth, art, and community at our retreat.

Cacao Ceremony

A heart-opening Cacao Ceremony, where we’ll share in the ancient tradition of drinking ceremonial cacao to foster connection, set intention, and re-awaken a sense of gratitude through various somatic practices.

Foot Bath

Relax and reconnect during our Foot Bath Purification Practice. This soothing ritual uses Ayurvedic practices, herbal infusions and salts to cleanse and rejuvenate, grounding you in the nurturing energy of the earth while providing a moment of peaceful reflection.

Konstantina Kosma

Your teacher

Konstantina’s Greek heritage has instilled in her a lifelong interest in the connection between science, arts, spirituality, the Earth, and the body. Her early career as a university lecturer brought significant growth but ultimately led to burnout, which marked the start of her journey into healing and self-study. Since 2015, she has been deeply committed to exploring lineage-based ancient teachings, integrating practices such as traditional yoga, regenerative herbalism, and feminine and ancestral healing.

Her path led her to dedicated study with Ceremonial Cacao, and in 2023, she received initiation and permission from indigenous Maya spiritual leaders in Guatemala to share this sacred practice with her community. Konstantina values the integrity of lineage-based practices, honoring the teachings passed to her from her mentors, and strives to empower others with the same respect and authenticity.

Through her work, Konstantina envisions communities reconnecting to health and self-mastery, fostering harmony with their natural rhythms, the land, and their ancestral roots. She believes in our capacity to lead joyful, fulfilling lives by embracing practices that nurture a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us.

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WHAT YOU WILL TAKE HOME

Balanced Breath: Learn techniques for yogic breathing that calm and balance the nervous system.
Cleansing Practices: Discover methods to purify your body and mind, leaving you refreshed and revitalized.
Holistic Insight: Gain insights into the interconnectedness of your physical actions and spiritual well-being.

Community Spirit: Cherish the empowering experience of shared circles and the healing power of community.
Cacao Ritual Skills: Take home the knowledge to conduct your own Ceremonial Cacao rituals with respect and authenticity.
Renewed Perspective: Embrace new perspectives that will guide your life's focus and foster meaningful relationships and memories.

Retreating with us

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

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

Additional Activities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEACHER’S NOTE

"New Beginnings" is designed as a celebration of spring's transformative power, a season that naturally inspires growth and renewal. This retreat serves as a sacred space to explore the depth of our connections—to ourselves, to others, and to the natural world. By engaging in practices that foster inner clarity and communal harmony, we embrace the cycle of rebirth that spring offers.

It is a time to nurture the seeds of intentions we plant, to cultivate a grounded presence, and to cherish the unfolding of our individual and collective journeys. Through this retreat, we come together to share experiences, to heal, and to rejoice in the beauty of beginning anew.

EXTRA PRIVATE SERVICES:

For participants who would like to deepen the practices we share through the week, there is the option of having a:

• Massage Sessions with our in-house masseuse in our beachfront shala
• Kayaking and snorkeling in our private bay