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Dive into the transformative experience where free diving, yoga, and ocean sustainability converge to create a journey of self-discovery and environmental stewardship. Join us from May 28 to June 2, 2024, at Zen Rocks, and immerse yourself in the teachings of water as a sacred element. Led by expert facilitators including Verena Ledig, Nejc Likar and Vivi Letsou, this retreat offers a holistic approach to connecting with the rhythm of water.
"You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in one drop."
—Rumi
Our retreat, set against the serene backdrop of Zen Rocks, is a sanctuary for both the body and spirit, offering a unique blend of peak physical conditioning, hands-on ocean conservation efforts, and nourishment for the soul.
Explore the depths of the ocean through freediving sessions and train your mental and physical capacity to harmonize with the flow of water. Learn about sustainable practices and ocean activism to become empowered agents of positive change in your community. Engage in embodied spirituality practices, including yoga and meditation, to deepen your connection with nature and awaken to the interconnectedness of all life.
Whether you're new to free diving or an experienced practitioner, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds to join this transformative journey. Discover the serenity and wisdom of water, and together, let's make waves of positive change in the world.
🪸Immersive freediving experience:
🌍Sustainability & Ocean Activism:
🪷Embodied Spirituality:
Time to fall in Love & Enjoy: Dancing in the Sea!
Embracing freediving lifestyle and sharing his passion with others as an instructor, Nejc is an ocean lover since childhood. Following his father’s hobby, mask and fins were always part of his luggage when travelling to the coastline. Student of Umberto Pelizzari, he started training and competing in freediving in 2005, even he preferred only experiencing freedom and sensations of the big blue. Since, Nejc has been diving and working as instructor all around the globe. Located in Kalamata since 2019, he decided to realise his dream of opening his proper centre with the best diving conditions and safety standards in the Mediterranean.
A visionary and activist for positive change, Vivi returned to her homeland, Greece, in 2004 with a strong impetus to effect positive change through building enlightening communities. In her life and work she has been trying to integrate Yoga, Zen, and Tantric Philosophy, the spiritual paths she has sought to combine for over 20 years, while a filmmaker in California. Through her journey of teaching and practicing Yoga, Pilates, and meditation, Vivi has been able to find a way of practice that makes us strong in all levels and helps us to triumph even in challenging circumstances.
After years and years of meditation Vivi discovered in the powerful pithy teachings of her teacher, Sally Kempton, (https://www.sallykempton.com ), an immediate experiential path, a shortcut to enlightenment…
Zen Rocks is a place of beauty, community, and dedication to a deep practice for personal healing and global transformation. Sprawled within endless olive groves, with stunning views of mountains, sky, and sea, Zen Rocks was created as a center for deep practice, healing, community and harmonious inter-being.
Set against the dramatic expanse of the Mediterranean sea, this heavenly corner of the earth is beckoning us on a unique journey of personal growth.
Through mindfulness meditation and somatic practices we are invited to re-connect with our essential nature, rest, restore, and meet the most positive creative version of ourselves again.
Practice Areas:
There are several terraces on which yoga classes currently take place depending on the sun and the time of the day.One of our most unique attractions our newly build magnificent yoga deck. Large enough to accommodate 50-60 people with great views of the sea and horizon, our finely crafted Yoga Deck is actually one of the best places in the world to practice. You are up there in heaven practically, with mesmerising views and a very pleasant breeze even in the hottest summer days, our Yoga Shala makes your trip to Mani worthy and memorable.
Meals:
Home cooked, vegetarian and/or vegan meals may be prepared according to your needs and preferences. We use local seasonal produce grown from our land or neighboring gardens. Fresh goat milk, daily eggs, and hand picked fresh fruit can be added to your menu. Your meals are prepared by wonderful inspired cooks.
Full Retreat Package - 5 Night Stay (including Accommodations, Program & Meals). The prices are per person.
Zen Rocks will assign roommates in the shared rooms below, according to the registration type.
Note 1: If you are not Certified in Free Diving, you will have the option to obtain Free Diving Training and Certification through the Kalamata Diving Center for an additional cost (180 € as of summer 2023). It is not mandatory for our retreat program, but you do have to have the Certification if you want to join us in a Diving Excursion by boat in the Bay of Kalamata, which we will do a couple of times.
Note 2: You are encouraged to bring your own diving gear. If not possible, you can rent it in Kalamata Diving Center.
Additional Costs for Diving Trips:
Day 1 - "Hello and landing"
Day 2 - "Dive deeper, think greener"
Day 3 - "Splash and Learn"
Day 4 - "Explore and Reflect"
Day 5 - "Nature's rhythm"
Day 6 - "Farewell and future steps"
If you are not Certified in Free Diving, you will have the option to obtain Free-diving Training and Certification (AIDA - Level 1) through the Kalamata Diving Center: (Link here)
Additional Costs for Diving Trips:
Our aim is to make the course financially accessible whilst covering the costs involved in producing and running the course and, if possible, supporting our Thriving community here at Zen Rocks.
Together, we Thrive!
Join the program for a whole day. Meals included.
(2-5 scholarships available) For those in need of financial assistance, students & youth, feel free to attend the program and support us by donating without breaking the bank! (You will need to provide your own accommodations & meals)
You are welcome to join and camp at Zen Rocks by bringing your own tent. This rate helps us sustain the course, the creators, instructors and community that is offering it. (Including daily meals)
This rate helps us sustain the course, compensate the teachers & instructors, while you enjoy your stay in our Glamping Tents or Dorms. (Meals included)
This option helps sustain the course and enables us to offer more scholarships while enabling us organizing future events. (Room accommodations & meals included)
