Summer Heat, Heartbeat: Greek Island Love Retreat

Retreat for Friends, Partners, Spouses & Family Members Featuring: Introduction Touching Essence,
​Embodied Somatic Arts (Yoga, Conscious Dance & QiGung), & Gestalt Communication Practice
Teacher: Ellen Watson & Paul Magoulas
Dates: May/June, 2022
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About Greek Island Love Retreat

Love, what a word!  When you read the word Love, what’s your experience?
The Greeks of antiquity used 4 words for Love:  
Agape - Love
Philia – Love between friends
Eros - Erotic or Sexually expressed Love
Storge - Nurturing love
Touching Essence™ is a multi-sensory, multicultural, Neo-shamanic healing art practice that combines the sense of touch, smell, sound and energetic vision. 
Developed over the last 30 years at Esalen and in Bali, Touching Essence engages both giver and receiver to deepen awareness and presence. Inspired and informed by Ellen’s practice and teaching of Esalen® Massage & Bodywork, Touching Essence uses visualization and affirmation in support of desired outcomes.

The philosophy of Touching Essence is combined with an exploration of the energetic centers of the chakras (wheels of energy).  These highly charged centers act as a conduit through which body, mind, and spirit interact as one holistic system.  Imbalances in the chakras correlate with physical tension and discomfort.  The intention of this course is to weave together a variety of techniques in order to address holding patterns in the body that result from these imbalances.

The focus is to access these powerful energy centers through a combination of touch, scent, and sound. Working with sound/vibrations, essential oils, and massage techniques; we will impact both subtle and deep layers of the body helping the individual to achieve a sense of integrated well-being..

Each morning, we’ll begin with an embodied Moving Meditation Practice, including Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, Vibrance Conscious Dance Practice, and Qi Gung. For those interested in Aquatic Bodywork, we’ll offer one or two classes in the Sea, when wind and weather permit.​

This program is perfect for

Come with a friend, a sister or brother, partner, spouse….someone with whom you want to explore the many facets of Love.  Due to the nature of this program AND the post Covid return to social contact, we require that you register with a friend, partner, spouse, or family member/s.  Ellen and Paul will weave together a program designed to give you just the right amount of time for shared group experiences.

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    Tuition for Program:  1.100.00 USD per person (includes course materials, massage lotions/oils, gift bag, and an outstanding program)
    Tuition paid in full before April 1, 2021. Early Bird  of 1000.00 Per person.  Click here to register and pay. July 2021, Regular Price.  

    Please register with your companion/s.  All participants must come with one or more people to share this experience with. Please, no individuals for this retreat.

    Lodging & Food: Your room choice determines the price paid. Choices are as listed below.  Room reservation and deposit paid directly to Okreblue. Click here to reserve you room: https://www.okreblue.com/

    Upon registration you will be sent your Welcome to Love Retreat Letter. This letter will include important details regarding travel, arrival, getting to Paros, what to bring, and other useful information.

  • More Info

    Tuition for Program:  850.00 USD per person (includes course materials, massage lotions/oils, gift bag, and an outstanding program)
    Tuition paid in full before July 4, early bird special of 750.00 Per person.  Click here to register and pay. July 5-15, regular price.  

    Please register with your companion/s.  All participants must come with one or more people to share this experience with. Please, no individuals for this retreat.

    Lodging & Food: Your room choice determines the price paid. Choices are as listed below.  Room reservation and deposit paid directly to Okreblue. Click here to reserve you room: https://www.okreblue.com/

    Upon registration you will be sent your Welcome to Love Retreat Letter. This letter will include important details regarding travel, arrival, getting to Paros, what to bring, and other useful information.

​Want to Register?

Early Bird
If you would like to participate in the Greek Island Love Retreat 2022 just fill in the info below and we'll get in touch as soon as possible! 
Places are limited so we advise registering interest at your earliest convenience.

Teacher Profile

Ellen Watson

Ellen Watson is a long standing member of faculty at the Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California. During her time at Esalen in combination with time spent teaching and learning around the world, Ellen has intensively studied and developed a broad range of wellness practicies and modalities.
Ellen is a teacher of Esalen® Massage & Bodywork, Gabrielle Roth's 5Rhythms®, Holotropic Breathwork, Vibrance, Touching Essence and Wake Up & Roar.
At 71 years old and continuously travelling the world to teach, Ellen's lifestyle and state of being is a true advocation of the wellness practices she shares.

Paul Magoulas

Paul has trained in massage and deep bodywork at the Esalen Institute since 2010. His work includes influences from all his teachers over the years and has been described as light and water-like to deep and strong. He is one of the new generation Esalen massage teachers and has an interest in exploring mind, body and heart consciousness thru the therapeutic medium of touch. Paul has a private clientele in Ojai, California, works with a spa and organizes massage trainings in Greece and the US.

Venue & Accommodation

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​Want to Register?

Early Bird
If you would like to participate in the Greek Island Love Retreat 2021 just fill in the info below and we'll get in touch as soon as possible! 
Places are limited so we advise registering interest at your earliest convenience.

Pricing & Payment

Greek Love Retreat

$1,100.00 $1,000.00
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Greek Island Love Retreat: For Couples, Friends, Partners and Families - Early Bird Before April 1, 2021
Program Costs & Payments:
Upon registration, you are in a binding contractual agreement with the terms expressed on this page.
Your place on a program is reserved and secured with payment of a deposit.  Required deposit may vary per program. This program required payment in full due to time registration.
Payments are to be made through our website.  If you are unable to pay online, Contact Us for other options to pay by Paypal or Wire Transfer.  Note that any additional fees for Paypal or Wire Transfers will be paid for by the client.  This is commonly $45 USD per wire transfer and 3.2% of the total via Paypal.

Participant Cancellation & Refund Policy:
No refunds/cancellation of participation in this program, unless there is an issue related to the Government Policies regarding COVID situation i.e the borders are closed by government to those attending from outside the EU.
Contact us with any questions you may have & we will be sure to get back to you within 48-Hours.