I invite you to a "paradise on earth" Greek island, in an Eco-luxury villa, to join me in a transformative warm-hearted journey. You will discover the miracle of your authenticity, cultivate the art of belonging, re-design your life’s purpose, having plenty of time to enjoy the beach and the sun.
During our blissful holistic retreat week, as the Moon’s silver light rises from the Aegean Sea, I will playfully share with you the secrets of my own pathway, practicing mindfully, Yoga, Breathwork, Dance and Meditation, detoxing with delicious vegan food. I will empower you to harvest the gifts of your inner beauty with simple everyday rituals, to celebrate your soul connection with Nature and to open the gate to a happier and more meaningful life.
If this call excites your spirit, join our Blue Bliss Retreat, lifetime experience of abundant love and happiness.
Apostolia Papadamaki
The Happiness Retreat Founder & Teacher
Embarking on the Blue Bliss Happiness Journey
You will refresh, recharge and restart in the blissful Greek island of Koufonisi.
Ano Koufonisi is an enchanting remote island with the finest emerald-turquoise waters of the Aegean. The perfect place to reset your clock, Koufonisi can be circled by foot in half a day on the blissfully endless coastal path. This peacefulness along with the white sugar cubed Cycladic houses, ascending from artists’ palettes, will recharge you, providing the perfect scenery for relaxation, sunbathing, swimming, star gazing. Our Happiness home is located on Pori beach, the highlight of the island, with satin white sand beaches, emblematic large caves and dazzling turquoise waters. From Pori, you will walk along sun-kissed trails and discover unique of dreamy spots.
Practices & Experiences
You will rejuvenate your body and connect with your soul.
Yoga
Our Hatha Vinyasa Yoga practice, in conjunction with the principles of Biomatic Anatomy, will bring harmony to your body, mind and emotional state. Apostolia is transmitting her knowledge gracefully through her heart, voice, and hands. Her Yoga class, a unifying blend of Pranayama, Asanas, Mantras, and Meditation is a powerful tool for self-transformation.
Creative Movement, Dance and Water Healing
Contact Improvisation intertwines with Meditative Dance as a form of communication between your inner spirit and the spirit of every other human and living being. A full sensory experience, that merges with the elements of Water, Earth, Air and Fire, Spirit Contact Dance technique will teach you how to follow your inner «impulses» with the innocence of a child, to overcome all restrictions and become free to "dance" your fear, happiness, passion, hope and many more as you reach a euphoric state of being.
The Water Healing Session will enable you to connect with your breath while floating effortlessly, embody the art of true belonging and trust oneness in the fluidity of the sea. We all come from the womb of our mother and we have experienced “water floating”. Water is conductive so it can help us remember our true nature, it can facilitate a rebirth experience.
Sharing Circle
We will sit in a circle as a tribe, holding a safe and sacred space for one another, sharing our intentions of what we are looking to gain during our Blue Bliss Happiness Retreat. By setting intentions we set the foundation for our soul to give us what we need at the present moment in time and connect with like-minded people, from all over the world.
Meditation & Mindfulness
You will wake up every morning to the sound of the sea, the healing softness of the sun, breathing the Aegean air, grounding your self on an island where time stands still. Sunset and Sunrise Meditations in breathtaking rock formations and secluded beaches, Mindful walks in unspoiled hikes, will support our practice while the gentle sounds of the waves embrace us unconditionally.
Time for you
You will plug into your essential source of life energy in a spectacular set up. You may sleep, relax, practice, enjoy a Thai massage or a private class with Apostolia or just swim in most turquoise waters, take long walks, read, disconnect from technology, but above all, follow your heart and do whatever makes you happy and free. You will have plenty of time to unwind and pamper yourself.
You will be gracefully guided by a very inspiring and charismatic teacher.
I am Apostolia Papadamaki, 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. I love to Dream and I believe in infinite possibilities. 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!
Our in-house chef/ food artist will indulge your palate with mouthwatering dishes prepared with love.
Our master chef invites you to a culinary feast! He carefully selects local organic products for their healing qualities and prepares three fresh vegan meals per day. Breakfast and dinner are served in a buffet-style while lunch can be carried out at the beach. He will captivate your senses, will share with you his recipes, and will inspire you to continue a healthy lifestyle after the retreat.
More info: http://www.thehappinessretreat.gr/retreat/blue-bliss-2
