qi medicine RETREAT GREECE

Stephanie Nosco | 20 - 25 Oct 2023 | EUPHORIA RETREAT, PELOPONNESE

THE euphoria EXPERIENCE

Qi (pronounced, Chee) is the chinese word for “energy”, used to describe the animating substance of universe. While Qi can be found moving through the five elements in nature, it is also found moving through our own heart, blood, and bones. The ancient’s believed that the human ecosystem, just like the earth’s ecosystems need to stay in balance for health to be maintained. When our Qi is in harmony, we experience strength of the body, clearly in the mind, and connection in the heart.

Join Stephanie Nosco on this 6 day retreat in the Peloponnese, where she will introduce traditional and modern practices to harmonize and balance your qi. The retreat is intended as a week of preventive medicine, where we will move through traditional and non-traditional practices to harmonize your energy. 

Each day, Stephanie will guide you through qigong, yin yoga, free movement, meditation and psychological inquiry sessions. Other healing energy practices, such as healing sounds, and guided imagery meditations will also be offered. Stephanie’s healing method is very much aligned to Euphoria’s immersive ecosystem of wellness and along with the historical land and wild nature of Peloponnese provide the perfect environment to experience this special retreat opportunity.

europe’s leading spa & wellness destination

Fykiada welcomes you to the exquisite universe of Euphoria retreat. An architectural wonder woven into 40 acres of private forest and built upon the healing philosophy of the 5 elements. Its unique method marries East with West, ancient Hellenic Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine and science with naturalism, positioning the resort amongst the world’s top wellbeing spa hotels.

An astonishing cosmos of spa facilities is spread over a four floor spiral structure that is connected with a 25m Waterwell introducing the guest into a world of deep relaxation and self exploration. Click for more images.

practice with stephanie

Stephanie Nosco is a registered yoga teacher (E-YRT500), Shamanic Chinese Medicine Practitioner (SQMP) and psychotherapist based in Calgary, Canada. Her classes blend movement, meditation, and personal inquiry that challenge the body, mind, and spirit. With over a decade of teaching experience, Stephanie is most interested in bridging the gap between ancient teachings and modern life to help people reconnect to what is meaningful.

Morning class: A combination fo gentle yoga, breath work, and qigong movements to challenge and enliven the physical and energetic body. Each class will end with a meditation to help us set intentions for the day.
Afternoon class: Slow classes that combine breath work, meditation and yin yoga. Guided visualizations, story telling, poetry reading and self-inquiry will be included to encourage deeper reflection.

What is Qigong? The oldest branch of Traditional Chinese Energy Medicine, dating back to over 5000 years. “Qi”, means energy, or life force, and “gong”, means skill, or mastery. Qigong, therefore helps us work with our energy skilfully in order to master our personal power and potential for healing. Sometimes called Chinese yoga, Qigong combines gentle movement, breath, and meditation to cultivate, balance and harmonize our energy.

FOOD AS MEDICINE

Euphoria’s approach to nutrition draws from Hippocrates famous quote ‘Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food’. The resort offers a scientifically proven healthy, Mediterranean diet based on balance and enjoyment. Its “Gaia” restaurant (inspired by the Greek word “earth”) serves pure, authentic food alive with the energy of the mineral-packed soil of the Peloponnese. Offering a blend of regionally inspired contemporary Greek and Mediterranean dishes, the emphasis is on simplicity, healthy living and full flavor.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS & retreat pricing

SHARED ACCOMMODATION | twin or double rooms

• Classic rooms only available as Double (25 to 32sqm): Designer furniture and luxurious bedding with one king size bed. They come complete with a marble bathroom and a patio. This room is ideal for besties, family members or couples -- 2.990€ per person — SOLD OUT

• Superior Deluxe rooms Twin or Double (32 to 49sqm): They come in two twin small double beds (130cm) or one king size bed. They have an adjoining sitting area, marble or wooden floors, a marble bathroom with shower, and a veranda overlooking the citrus groves, or the private forest -- 3.390€ per person — ONE SPOT LEFT

SINGLE ACCOMMODATION | double room

• Classic single room with king size bed (25-32sqm): Designer furniture and luxurious bedding. They come complete with a marble bathroom and a patio -- 3.790€ — SOLD OUT

• Superior Deluxe room with king size bed (32-49sqm): They come with a king size bed. They have an adjoining sitting area, marble or wooden floors, a marble bathroom with shower, and a veranda overlooking the citrus groves, or the private forest-- 4.290€ SOLD OUT

Room Benefits

• Safety Deposit Box

• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection

• Freestanding hairdryer (2000 WATT)

• In floor heating

• Tea making facilities

• Mini Bar

• Twice-daily housekeeping service

• Pillow menu

• Handmade mattresses containing fabrics processed with naturally therapeutic olive oil and 3,000 springs that embrace and follow the contours of your body

• Yoga Mat

• Bathrobe and slippers

• Euphoria signature bathroom amenities (ancient Greek recipes of herbal therapy and aromatherapy)

• Laundry service

• Iron and ironing board

• Complimentary indoor and/or outdoor parking is offered to all our guests

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—> The above prices include EU Tax VAT 24%

—> Guest Cancellation Policy | Depending on when you cancel, cancellation fees may apply.

• The six hundred Euros (600 €) booking fee is non refundable.

• If cancellation takes place more than forty five (45) days prior to retreat start date, then any payments made will be refunded minus your 600€ deposit.

• If cancellation takes place less than forty five (45) days prior to the retreat start date, then 100% of your trip price will be forfeited.

• Payment plans available.

  Read our full cancellation policy here.

TRAVEL INFO

Travelling to Euphoria Retreat at Mystras: Mystras is only 2.5hrs from Athens and less than an hour from Kalamata airport. We suggest that you fly directly to Kalamata airport (code KLX) or to the Athens airport (code ATH). 

*Fykiada Retreats arranges group pick-ups and drop-offs from either airport upon request. Our transfers will be arranged once the group is formed and we are aware of everyone’s itineraries so we can pair people up according to their arrival times. Please expect a 1-2 hours lay over at the airport. You will be picked up at a designated area by our driver. If you wish to have a private transfer to Euphoria Retreat then we can arrange this for you at the cost of 290€. Please contact reservations@fykiada.com for any further information.

Euphoria Retreat offers exclusive helicopter transfers from Athens and Mykonos airports at extra cost.

We advise our guests to book flexible or refundable plane tickets.