The Unleashed Retreat
KOUFONISIA, CYCLADES
Reclaim your innate feminine essence and expression by tapping into your body's wisdom.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Practices seamlessly blended with the natural elements of air, earth, water, and sun
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A nurturing and supportive experience throughout the entire retreat
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A diverse group of globally minded women from around the world
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The highest quality, locally produced and sourced Greek cuisine
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Beautiful soul-portraits captured by our professional photographer
What you will do...
The Unleashed retreat experience is blending a unique location, that is a wild, raw nature of Koufinisia islands with the program that facilitates (re)connecting and (re)claiming of the wild and tender feminine nature that is innate to every woman. Through the daily themes of rest, release, reset, reconnect and rewild, you will embark on a holistic journey to step deeper into your body and soul and come out standing stronger in your feminine power. This retreat is led by a trauma informed and somatic based professional and every single practice has the meaning and the particular spot in the sequence of events that unfold during the retreat. You can expect daily 2-3 embodiment practices, paced out in a way that gives lots of spaciousness and time for integration. We will also wander around the island exploring scenic views of cliffs, caves and sea rock pools, as well as taking a full day for the island hopping boat tour around small Cyclades.
What is included...
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6 island days / 5 nights - accommodation on our beachfront villa
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Daily embodiment and sensual practices: morning & afternoon sessions with Ana
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Daily island adventures, exploring hidden cliffs, caves and sea rock pools - all walking distance from the villa
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Greek-inspired vegetarian menu including 3 meals per day
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Boat tour day: island hopping, hidden beaches & lunch boxes packed on board
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Visit to the picturesque town of Koufonisia & dinner in our favourite fish tavern by the sea (extra cost for dinner)
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Group pickup & drop off from Koufonisia port
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Practice equipment (yoga mats, bolsters, lemons, etc.)
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Greek themed goodie bags
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Soul portraits photography by our co-host Jaime Lee Colyer
What is not included...
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Your travel to Greece - Athens (or to Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Naxos)
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Ferry ticket to the island and back
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Last evening dinner at our favorite local fish tavern
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Taxes (Climate Resilience tax etc)
Meet your local host...
Ana Kosta is a trauma informed and somatic based relationship coach. She helps women feel more magnetic, empowered and confident. By education she is a VITA certified Sex, love & relationship coach, Conscious Dating coach and Women's empowerment coach. She is also a certified womb circle facilitator by Womben Wellness. By academic qualifications she holds two Master's degrees in International Business and she used to work for 15 years in corporate holding global managerial positions, so she understands the perks of day to day life in an urban area and how to make the most of it. And this retreat will help you do that.
She currently lives in Athens, Greece, married to a wonderful Greek man that she met while living in Germany. They have 2 childrem, one of which they birthed together through hypnobirthing.
Location
The Koufonisia islands are a serene and enchanting escape tucked away in the Aegean Sea, offering pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a tranquil atmosphere that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of more well-known destinations in Greece. These islands remain a hidden gem, accessible only by boat, which adds to their allure and untouched charm.
For international travellers, flights can be arranged to major Greek airports such as Athens, Mykonos, Paros, or Santorini. From Athens, a quick domestic flight will take you to Naxos, the nearest island to Koufonisia, from where you can easily board a boat that will bring you to the island’s sole port.
Daily Activities
DAY 1
Arrival & Rest
As you disembark from your boat onto the wild and raw beauty of Koufonisia, you are welcomed into our spacious and luxurious villa with a nourishing lunch. The afternoon is reserved for rest and landing into space, getting accustomed to the beautiful colors and sceneries of the white sandy beach and turquoise waters that the villa overlooks. You can swim, walk, or sleep, whatever your version of rest for that day is. As the evening comes to a close we gather for dinner and are orienting towards the Opening Ceremony - Womb Circle - to get to know each other and start our journey together.
DAY 2
Rest and Release
Begin the day with an optional body oiling and grounding practice and slide deeper into the theme of rest after the breakfast. You can wash yourself off in the sea or simply lounge at our beautiful veranda. Take time to explore the island’s natural beauty with the group or simply relax. After lunch, in the afternoon, we move into the theme of release with body dearmouring practice and nourishing dinner to support the clearing. The evening will offer a community release party, where we’ll deepen our connections through sharing, dancing, sounding and ritual.
DAY 3
Reset
Start the day with an optional morning self-love breathwork at our beautiful shala. This practice is designed to re-calibrate you into alignment from within supported by gentle Aegean breeze, element of air. Rich breakfast awaits you and you have the rest of the morning to explore the theme of reset with nature's elements. We'll visit some scenic natural sites together and immerse ourselves into our new way of being. In the afternoon, join the adoration workshop for inviting more self-love and reset into your feminine body. The evening will bring us together again for dinner, a sharing circle to reflect on our journey so far and deepen our connection to ourselves and one another.
DAY 4
Reconnect
This is the day for the island-hopping boat tour, where we’ll explore nearby islands, secluded beaches, and tranquil coves. We’ll start with the sun-gazing practice to reconnect with the fire from within and embark on the full-day adventure. Enjoy the serene ocean atmosphere, lunch on the boat, and plenty of free time for swimming and exploring, reconnecting with the water, earth and the nature around us. After returning in the evening, we’ll gather for dinner and a Chilling Circle to share the day’s experiences, use face-masks to hydrate our skin and close the day.
DAY 5
Rewild
Start the day connecting with your root chakra through yoni breathing in wild nature. Immerse yourself in the raw surroundings of the island's hidden corners allowing for your wild side to express itself supported by all the natural elements. You will be guided and supported in a safe way to explore your wild side and fully unleash your feminine power. After that you will be guided into a soul portrait session and complete the day with a dinner out in our favorite local fish tavern at the sunset hour. We'll walk small alleys of the main village and check out cute little shops on our way back.
DAY 6
Integration & Departure
On the final morning before breakfast enjoy the last optional practice of conscious dance and after the meal join the Closing Ceremony in a Womb Circle. You will then have some time to reflect before checking out and departing. The retreat concludes with guests being taken together to the port where we will all wait for our boats and have the chance to do the last walk, have a coffee or a bite and say goodbye to the island, carrying with us the joy and insights from the journey.
* Itinerary may differ slightly, each guest receives a detailed schedule a few days before arrival. Giving them the option to decide which activities they'd like to join.