Day 1 – Tuesday: Arrivals

• 2pm and 7pm Group transfers and arrivals throughout the day

• Settle into your villa, unpack, and orient yourself to the beautiful space

• Free time to rest, swim, or explore the surrounding nature

• Check-in 4pm

Evening
7:30 PM – Welcome Dinner & Circle

• Nourishing meal prepared by our Retreat Partner, Crete Chefs

• Early night encouraged to recover from travel and time changes

Day 2 – Wednesday: Grounding & Foundations

Morning
6:15 AM – Sunrise Meditation

• Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 

7:00 AM – Coffee, Tea & Silent Self-Serve Breakfast 

8:30 AM – Wrist Care & Shoulder Mobility / Grounding Mobility Practice

• Building understanding wrist care & Shoulder Mobility

10:00 AM – Break

11:00 AM – Brunch

Afternoon
2:00 PM – Handstand Fundamentals & Skill Building (All Levels)

• Foundational handstand preparation with an emphasis on grounding and straight hold alignment

• Coach Chase class on handstand kick-up

3:00 PM – Optional Advanced Handstand Training

• More individualized coaching 

4:00–6:00 PM – Free Time

• Swim, nap, journal, or explore scenery

Evening
6:30 PM – Dinner

• Optional sunset walk or quiet integration time

Day 3 – Thursday: Core & Tuck Strength

Morning
6:15 AM – Sunrise Meditation

• Mindful breathing and connecting to your breath

7:00 AM – Coffee, Tea & Silent Self-Serve Breakfast 

8:30 AM – Thoracic Opening & All About That Tuck (90 min)

• Creating space through the upper body and understanding the importance of the tuck 

10:00 AM – Break

11:00 AM – Brunch

Afternoon / Evening

• No practice for afternoon/evening excursion

• 2pm - Group Transfer Pick Up
  Beach Session & Sunset Hangout at Agios Pavlos Sandhills Beach

• Ocean time, free play, and group connection

Evening
6:30 PM – Dinner

Day 4 – Friday: Hip Mobility

Morning
Early Morning – “Monkey Mind” Meditation + Sunrise Ocean Dip (Optional)

• Working with distraction, curiosity, and presence

7:30 AM – Coffee, Tea & Silent Self-Serve Breakfast 

8:30 AM – Hip Opening & Front Splits

• Hip mobility and safe end-range exploration

• Coach Rebeca class on front splits

10:00 AM – Break

11:00 AM – Brunch

Afternoon
2:00 PM – Straddle Handstand & Handstand Transitions

• Exploring openness, balance, and transitions between shapes

3:00 PM – Optional Advanced Practice

4:00–6:00 PM – Free Time

• Massage, swimming, quiet reflection, or journaling

Evening
6:30 PM – Dinner

Day 5 – Saturday: Pressing, Play & Integration

Morning
6:15 AM – Sunrise Meditation

• Finding your edge and working with self-doubt

7:00 AM – Coffee, Tea & Silent Silent Self-Serve Breakfast 

8:30 AM – Pancake & Middle Split

• Compression and press preparation

10:00 AM – Break

11:00 AM – Brunch

Afternoon
2:00 PM – Final Handstand Session

• Press to handstand, creative entries, and integration

4:00 PM – Personal goals, breakthroughs, and supported challenges

• Pack, swim, rest, or enjoy final moments in nature

Evening
6:30 PM – Traditional Greek Celebration Dinner

7:30 PM – Sunset Closing Circle (Gym or meditation circle, depending on weather)

• Reflection, gratitude, and embodied takeaways

Day 6 – Sunday April 12: Departures

• 7am Light breakfast and morning coffee

• Final goodbyes, hugs, and group departures

• 8am Transfers back to Heraklion Airport

• Check-out at 10am

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Six Days of Strength, Connection, and Play!

We can’t wait to welcome YOU at SOMATIKA 2026!