THE RETREAT

A Curated Mountain Experience

Movement, breath, forest and time of your own — in a small group and a place that naturally invites you to slow down.

Panoramic view of Tsintzina in Parnonas — Tsintzina – Polydroso, Parnonas · karidotsouflo.gr ↗

THE EXPERIENCE

Movement & Stillness

The retreat brings together Tai Chi, Qi Gong, breathwork, gentle movement, Shinrin Yoku, walking, nature observation, relaxation and personal time. Gentle moxa practices may be included when they suit the programme.

The focus is not intensity or performance, but release, mindful movement, deeper breathing and a meaningful encounter with the natural world.

SMALL BY DESIGN

Small is a mark of quality.

Our retreats are intentionally designed for a limited number of guests. A small group creates more personal space, thoughtful guidance, an unhurried pace and a more meaningful experience.

LIMITED TO 12 GUESTS

THE PRACTICES

Four paths into presence

TAI CHI

Gentle, mindful movement, balance and flow. Guidance connects posture, breath and weight transfer into one calm, integrated practice.

QI GONG

Breath, posture and simple energy practices. Short sequences support release and can be repeated easily at home.

SHINRIN YOKU

Slow, sensory connection with the forest and its living environment. The silence, sounds and textures of Parnonas become part of attentive practice.

MOUNTAIN WALKING

Gentle walks and a closer encounter with the Parnonas landscape. Pauses for breath and observation matter as much as the destination.

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THE TEACHER

Personal guidance with a clear teaching background

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Years of practice: [YEARS OF PRACTICE]
Years of teaching: [YEARS OF TEACHING]
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Experience: [TAI CHI / QIGONG / THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES]

THE TAI CHI WE TEACH

Release, structure and flow

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Practice emphasises release without collapse, sound structure, continuous flow, breath and awareness. The therapeutic dimension of movement grows through quality, precision and gentle repetition rather than performance.

THE THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

One method, not disconnected activities

Tai Chi, Qi Gong, healing meditation, breathwork, Shinrin Yoku, mindful walking, silence and rest are organised as one method of release. Movement awakens the body, breathing steadies attention, the forest widens perception and rest allows integration.

This wellbeing approach does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

THE TEACHING

Not performance. Understanding and personal practice.

Tai Chi and Qigong are not presented as competitive exercise, but as mindful movement practices. Teaching begins with posture, release and breath, then develops balance, weight transfer and continuous flow.

The aim is for each guest to leave not only rested, but with a short, practical sequence they can continue at home.

FULL PROGRAMME

Four Tai Chi sessions

Progressive learning from first principles to integrated movement.

Ba Duan Jin · 八段錦

An introduction to the Eight Pieces of Brocade and a simple daily Qigong flow.

Practice for every level

No previous experience is required. Guidance adapts to the group.

THE INNER JOURNEY

From release to presence

On the first day, the body gradually releases the tension of travel and daily life. Saturday deepens the practice through longer sessions, repetition and time outdoors. On Sunday, the principles come together in a simple personal sequence, so the experience continues beyond departure.

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A GENTLE RHYTHM