Euphoria Retreat, a luxury destination spa and transformational center in Greece’s mystical Peloponnese, reopened on May 26 with a new program focusing on recovery and renewal. The retreat’s unique wellness ethos is rooted in Greek and Chinese philosophies, based on the Five Elements, and seamlessly integrated into the personalized wellness and fitness programs. 

Spa and Retreat Profile: Euphoria Retreat in Mystras, Greece

The award-winning destination spa, which can be reached in just 45 minutes by private car transfer from Kalamata Airport, is surrounded by ancient forests, valleys, castles, churches, and the magical Byzantine village of Mystras. 

Centered on recovery and renewal, the new “Feel Alive Again” concept is about processing the past, releasing the negative, feeling safe and secure, reconnecting with people, and harnessing both inner strength and flexibility.

Whether enjoyed as an immersive scheduled program, as an add-on to Euphoria’s other existing retreat programs, or dipped into and absorbed by community osmosis–the Feel Alive Again movement is about walking into the future with passion, positivity, and purpose. 

Throughout the summer, guests can enjoy varying Feel Alive Again components, which will be held across the resort—including picnics and sunset gatherings, breath work classes by the swimming pool, and nutritional workshops.

Five Elements meditations, and fun and expressive dance and performance work rooted in the Greek myths and tragedies (with a whole new purpose to ‘mask’ wearing and the release of emotions) will all be on offer, as well as journaling, forest treasure hunts, music, and mandalas. Feel Alive Again is for anyone looking to step into the new, feel like themselves again, reintegrate and reignite.

A more immersive and new four-night Feel Alive Again Group Retreat, hosted and run by effervescent founder Marina and the wonderfully wise Mary Vandorou, is recommended to those who might be feeling exhausted, lethargic, lost, lonely or in need of extra support.

With a maximum of nine participants, scheduled sessions incorporate everything from emotional expression work and theatrical improvisations to creating your personal mandala incorporating a vision of your future. This is a journey designed to help guests purge and process the negative emotions that have built up, perhaps even subconsciously, during the time of the pandemic. It is a chance to reconnect and re-energize. 

Feel Alive Again Group Retreats will run at the beginning of July, September, October, and November. Prices for the four-night retreat start from €950 and include a minimum of 3-hour daily sessions with two mentors each morning (accommodation and meals are extra). Participants will undergo “peace-of-mind” Covid tests to ensure the safety of the group.  

From the incredible array of therapies to the extensive spa facilities (which include the legendary Sphere Pool as well as steams, saunas, yoga and pilates studios), a stay at Euphoria Retreat is all about encouraging a fresh approach to living.  Whether you opt for the full Group Retreat program or layer just a couple of the Feel Alive Again components into your stay, leave with your body and mind in connection, your heart open. Relight your fire!

As we gently pivot into acceptance about the new realities of traveling in 2021, and all the emotional and practical burdens this now entails, Euphoria Retreat remains a haven of 360-degree well-being support. Renowned for offering ancient healing methods combined with cutting edge science, holistic therapies, healthy food, and open-hearted Greek hospitality—Euphoria is dedicated as its name suggests to the rediscovery and experience of joy in life.

For bookings and more information, visit euphoriaretreat.com

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