Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia—the art of flourishing—offers a profound foundation for our retreats at Delphi Awakening.

For Aristotle, true happiness arises not from fleeting pleasures but from living with purpose, cultivating values and virtues, and balancing all aspects of life.

There’s more to our dreams than we might realise: learn how to unlock their wisdom and healing powers with Delphi Awakening, in the January 2025 edition of Psychologies magazine.

There are moments in life that call us to transform—times when both challenges and joys prompt a deeper exploration of who we are.

The birth of a child, the loss of a loved one, relocating to a new country, a global pandemic, or other significant life transitions often compel us to look inward. These experiences invite us to uncover what we truly need to live authentically and fully as ourselves.

In our journey toward self-discovery, we often encounter the concepts of change and transformation. While they may seem synonymous, they represent distinct processes. Change often refers to external modifications, whereas transformation signifies a profound internal evolution.

Understanding the distinction between change and transformation is essential.

Is it simply an escape from the hustle and bustle of life?

Or, perhaps, it’s something more—a transformative experience that equips you with the skills to not only navigate life’s challenges but to uncover what truly matters to you, allowing you to thrive.

If it is the latter, then a wellness retreat might be what you need.

“I had the pleasure of experiencing motion release therapy for the first time earlier this month at a wellness retreat and it is difficult to convey how transformative it was for me.

Needless to say,  I am now quite a firm believer in the mind body connection and the importance of physically moving through emotions. I look forward to hopefully have many more sessions with Tina!”

In Delphi Awakening we are always fascinated to connect the dots between ancient and contemporary practices and rituals.

Here, I will discuss the relationship between the Corybantic rites in Ancient Greece and dance/ movement therapy (DMT) as it is practiced today.

-Dr Tina Grigoriou

“There were so many moments throughout the retreat where the combination of new knowledge delivered through workshops run by these renowned psychologists planted a seed. A new perspective on what I truly value, insight into the parts of me that I would usually judge and shy away from and the space for reflection started to enable me to see things more clearly. “

In the last few years, we had the chance to work with young people who had to leave their country of origin and move to western Europe because of war and other traumas. Our dance/movement workshops aimed at helping them to build their resilience and confidence within themselves. During our single 3-hour interventions, we danced, we painted, we wrote poetry, we laughed and cried.

Often, it can feel daunting to embark on a Retreat - on this year’s Retreat we were joined by Grace Nicholls, Career Coach, who kindly shared her diary of the week’s journey, for a peek into the Retreat format.

We were pleased to sit and speak with Pavlos Papadopoulos from Kathimerini on our journey to Delphi Awakening, and the riches we have found along the way.

Our team has recently developed a creative experiential workshop for a group of female leaders. The workshop, which combines psychology, mythology, and arts therapy, will take place in Athens, under the Acropolis. The theme focuses on the power of feminine archetypes as embodied by the Greek Goddesses for contemporary female leaders.

“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.”

It is rather unusual for certified professionals in the field of psychology to create and offer a program incorporating psychology, meditation, and philosophy. The complementary benefits of this mixed approach became clear to me throughout my career - there is no one-size-fits-all formula, and for some, methods such as CBT are not going to help them on their journey. 

For me the main pillars of Delphi Awakening are centred around connection. It is my connection to my embodied self, to others, to nature, to what existed before me such as the temples, the olive trees, the history and the myths, as well as what will continue to exist after I am gone.

Steph Cabrera is a breathwork coach and yoga teacher based in London. She is passionate about teaching people how to use their breath to heal emotional issues, improve physical health and connect with their bodies’ innate wisdom.

We wanted to get under the skin of Delphi, to understand more about everyone who visits feels it to be a special place, a place untouched by the ravages of the modern world and a place that seems to offer a deeper connection to oneself.

We reached out to the acclaimed museologist, and our Delphi Awakening tour guide, Penny Kolomvotsou to ask why - from her perspective - she considers Delphi to be special.

To anyone seeking a profound journey of self-discovery, I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat.

It is not just a retreat; it is a portal to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.

At Delphi Awakening, the setting of Delphi is as much a part of the retreat experience as the formal programme. Eleni Prablanc, our Outdoor Activities guide from Trekking Hellas Parnassos, tells us more.

In an unknown world of challenges and opportunities, the self becomes a compass that can offer guidance to those who have the knowledge.