New Beginnings

With KONSTANTINA KOSMA

21.4–26.4

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MY RETREAT

Join us at "New Beginnings," a retreat where spring’s gentle unfolding invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves and each other. Nestled in nature’s embrace, we’ll move through grounding practices like yoga, meditation, creative movement, and breathwork, allowing us to witness and honor our personal growth alongside the earth’s renewal. In this nurturing space, we’ll find peace in simply being, deepening our connection with the season’s rhythms and with our own inner voice.

This retreat offers a time to refresh and recalibrate, exploring moments of quiet reflection and gathering in circle with others. "New Beginnings" is a sanctuary for embracing what’s ready to blossom within us, where the beauty of spring mirrors our own potential for growth and self-discovery. Together, we’ll find joy in this journey, supported by nature’s unfolding and by a community that celebrates the beauty of simply being present.

Morning Offering:

Traditional Hatha Yoga, Conscious Vinyasa, Yang to Yin (all practices include Pranayama and meditation techniques)

Evening Offering:

Yin Yoga, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Embodiment & Somatic Practices, Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Healing

Special offerings

Fire Ceremony

Themed around forgiveness and aligned with the energy of the Mayan Calendar, together we’ll release past burdens into the flames. An opportunity to let go of what no longer serves us and set intentions for renewal and what we seek to cultivate more of in our lives.

Ceramic Craft

Each participant will create a small, meaningful piece that embodies their unique essence or "medicine." Together, these personal creations will form a beautiful circle, symbolizing the retreat’s core elements: hands, heart, earth, art, and community.

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.

Foot Bath

Indulge in a soothing Foot Bath Purification Practice, a ritual rooted in Ayurveda, Western herbalism, and indigenous traditions. With herbal infusions and salts, this relaxing experience invites you to cleanse, ground, and release, connecting with the earth’s nurturing energy as you soak and unwind.

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

Yogic breathing practices to calm and balance the nervous system.
Techniques to purify and refresh your body, mind, and energy.
Insight into the relationship between your mind, heart, body, and hands, and the wisdom they hold.
A shared experience of the healing power of gathering in Circle and community.

Guidance on working with Ceremonial Cacao, honoring its indigenous roots and traditions.
Meaningful connections with others on a similar path.
New perspectives to help you reflect on your life’s focus and direction.
Lasting friendships and cherished 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

Like water, if we remain stagnant

EXTRA PRIVATE SERVICES:

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

• 1:1 Reiki session
• 1:1 thai yoga massage