Delphi Awakening Retreat: find your true self and inner wisdom

Taking place from 4-8 June, the transformative Delphi Awakening Retreat is informed by the latest advances in psychology and inspired by the timeless fundamentals of Ancient Greece.

Designed by two expert psychologists, Dr Tina Grigoriou and Dr Dimitri Spiliotis, the Delphi Awakening Retreat combines playful mind and body interventions with excursions to the majestic landscape of Delphi, to promote self-knowledge and teach the skills to live a truly meaningful life.

The aim of the retreat is to furnish you with tools to get to know your inner self and trust its wisdom. Through a combination of contemplative practices such as mindfulness and visualisation, sound healing and visits to sacred sites, as well as more dynamic expressive movement practices and hiking in nature, this immersive experience is designed to help you be open and curious about any communication coming through your body, the environment or your inner world.

Historically considered the centre of the world, the ancient Greeks would visit Delphi to consult with the oracle, find and discover internal truths and gain deeper understanding on how to move forward. Now’s your chance to travel to Delphi, find your centre and awaken your inner wisdom.

What does the retreat include?

Workshops and activities:

During your all-inclusive five-day retreat, you will have the opportunity to partake in a variety of activities and workshops, including dance and movement therapy, guided hikes, sound bath gong sessions, and mindfulness and breathwork classes. There will also be plenty of free time to eat, rest, meditate, walk, and simply be.

You’ll also be part of a Whatsapp-based preparation group leading up to the retreat, where you will receive useful psychoeducational material, and have the chance to ask any questions. After returning home, you will have the chance to reflect on your experience with a group video follow-up session.

Excursions:

Temple of Apollo: You will visit the Temple of Apollo, the ancient God of music, harmony, light and healing and explore how you can bring more of these qualities into our lives. The Temple of Apollo was, in myth, home to the Oracle of Delphi.

Corycian Cave: You will walk the ancient path through a beautiful forest of fir trees to visit the Corycian Cave which sits above the town of Delphi and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. You will practice mindful meditation on your way to the ancient cave where the Earth, the eternal mother, was once worshiped. According to Aeschylus the cave was a place that was visited by divine spirits.

UNESCO Ancient Olive Grove: You will also take a beautiful hike to visit a unique Olive Grove composed of more that 1.5 million ancient olive trees; some over 1000 years old. These olive trees stand resilient and strong can inspire you to discover new ways of grounding and trusting yourself. You will then enjoy a sound bath in nature under the whispers of the olive trees.

Click here to watch a video from last year’s magical retreat.