29.04.2022 – 05.05.2022
7-Days Relaxing Escape in Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki, Greece
We invite you to a great experience specifically organized for your personal development, combined with a spiritual and rejuvenation journey.
We offer a luxury urban accommodation in one of the most attractive touristic destinations of Europe, where you can relax, restore and enjoy the city vibes as well as natural beauty!
No previous skills or any kind of relevant experience is required to participate to the program and all activities.
By the end of the program, you will be fully equipped with a set of tools to preserve and improve your mental and physical health, so you can use them without any necessary further assistance and/or guidance.
PROGRAM
29.04.2022
Arrival at any time between 9:00 – 18:00
Arrival at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) Macedonia (https://www.skg-airport.gr/en).
A comfortable airport transfer to the hotel is offered with our vehicles. Check in to the hotel room, single or double, according to your reservation.
19:30 meeting in the hotel lobby for an evening walk around the city and dinner.
30.04.2022
09:00 meeting at the Spiralab area for beverages. Sessions offered upon request in our special area:
Ayurvedic massage treatment with herbal organic Ayurvedic oils, or stress relief session or decision-making session.
10:00 -12:00 QI GONG/TAI CHI practice (WU JI JING GONG) and meditation session (HUAN HAI) with Aris Papagiannopoulos.
12.30-14.30 Walk across the waterfront of Thessaloniki, outdoor exercise, and picnic
15: 00-17:30 Free time
17:30: 19:00 Workshop at Spiralab “Personal development part 1” including lecture, awareness games and meditation.
19:30 Night walk in the city and dinner.
01.05.2022
09:00 meeting at the Spiralab area for beverages. Sessions offered upon request in our special area:
Ayurvedic massage treatment with herbal organic Ayurvedic oils, or stress relief session or decision-making session.
10:00 -12:00 QI GONG/TAI CHI practice (WU JI JING GONG) and meditation session (HUAN HAI) with Aris Papagiannopoulos.
13:00 -15:00 Tour at the Sheih Shou paths. Wild flowers pick up and “May wreath” making (a traditional Greek custom). Light Lunch is offered.
15: 00-17:30 Free time
17:00-19:00 Workshop at Spiralab, “Personal development part 2” lecture, awareness games and meditation
19:30 Night walk in the city and dinner
02.05.2022
Meeting at 9:00 at Spiralab. Transfer with our own vehicles to Kopana Resort, Pefkohori, Chalkidiki (130 km, 1.5 hour)
10:30 -12:00 Arrival at Kopana Resort. Settling to your accommodation (as reserved) following by beverages and Greek traditional handmade brunch at Kopana.
12:30 -14:30 Walking to the natural paths near Kopana. Pick up your own fruit and nuts! Alternatively you can visit and swim in the thermal springs of Agia Paraskevi. Sandwiches and juices are offered.
14:30- 17:00 Free time (Ayurvedic massage treatments available upon request)
17:15 -18:30 Introduction to Ayurveda -The Ancient Holistic Medical System, part 1. Lecture and meditation with Xenia Bolomiti.
19:00- 21:00 Workshop in Greek culinary culture. Preparing our dinner with local products while experiencing meditational tasks such as silence or stops upon the gong rings.
21:00 Dinner
03.05.2022
08:30 -10: 00 QI GONG/TAI CHI practice (WU JI JING GONG) on the pool deck, with Aris Papagiannopoulos.
10:00. Traditional Greek breakfast in the outdoor dining area.
12:00 – 15:00 Walk on the beach, collection of critters, visit to a fishing boat for buying fresh fish. Light lunch is offered.
15:00 -17:30 Free time (Ayurvedic massage treatments available upon request)
17:30 -18:30 Ayurveda workshop, part 2. Lecture, meditation, and self-practice massage practice with Xenia Bolomiti.
19:00- 21:00 Guided exercises in Greek culinary culture. Preparing our dinner with local products while experiencing meditational tasks such as silence or stops upon the gong’s ring.
21:00 Dinner (seafood and greek salads)
04.05.2022
08:30 -10: 00 QI GONG/TAI CHI practice (WU JI JING GONG) on the pool deck with Aris Papagiannopoulos.
10:00. Traditional Greek breakfast in the outdoor dining area.
12:00 -15:00 Walk to a near beach. Picnic is offered.
15:00 -17:30 Free time (Ayurvedic massage treatments are available upon request)
18:00 -19:00 Ayurveda, part 3. Meditation and Q&N with Xenia Bolomiti.
19:00- 21:00 Workshop in Greek culinary culture. Preparing our dinner with local products while experiencing meditational tasks such as silence or stops upon the gong’s ring.
21:00 Farewell dinner – Greek party
05.05.2022
09:00 Breakfast and departure for Thessaloniki, Μakedonia airport
Note:
For extra days accommodation in Thessaloniki, necessary assistance regarding transfer to airport or hotel booking is included.
Includes:
3 nights accommodation in a single or double room at the 4* hotel, (next door building to Spiralab) Imperial Plus” in Thessaloniki, with american breakfast included in the price.
OR
3 nights accomodation at the Spiralab spot, shared space, shared brathroom and kitchen. Sofa- bed for sleeping or floor matress. A handmade breakfast is offered.
AND
3 nights accommodation in Kopana resort, Chalkidiki, for single or double use, depending on your booking. Private house with double bed separate room, kitchenet, small living room and bathroom with shower. All houses have their own balcony with chairs and table and the price is the same for single or double use.
All workshops and seminars with Aris Papagiannopoulos ad Xenia Bolomiti. Cullinary workshops with the hosts of the Copana resort, in Chalkidiki.
7 Breakfasts, and 7 dinners
All beverages, picnics and light meals, offered troughout day as well as tickets to visit places of interest.
Transfers from/to Thessaloniki airport
Transfers within the city and transfers to/from Chalkidiki.
Protocol for traveling in Greece https://travel.gov.gr/#/
All lectures and trainings will be performed in English.
For further information please contact: info@spiralab.gr
Participation fees
1150 euros (for standard double room and double use, in the 4* Hotel in Thessaloniki Imperial Plus, https://adhotels.gr/el/home-imperial-plus and a private house with separate bedroom with double bed in Kopana resort, Chalkidiki
https://www.halkidiki.com/kopana-resort/index_g.htm
1300 euros (for standard double room and single use, in the 4* Hotel in Thessaloniki Imperial Plus, https://adhotels.gr/el/home-imperial-plus and a private house with separate bedroom with double bed for single use in Kopana resort, Chalkidiki.
https://www.halkidiki.com/kopana-resort/index_g.htm
1000 euros (for accommodation in Spiralab, with shared bathroom and kitchen, with up to other tree persons and sleeping in a floor mattress or at a sofa- bed https://spiralab.gr/choros-dynatotites-chrisis/ and a private house with separate bedroom with double bed for single use in Kopana resort, Chalkidiki https://www.halkidiki.com/kopana-resort/index_g.htm
