8 Day Journey Through Breath Retreat in Karpathos, Greece
Where Inner Change Begins
There comes a moment when you need to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. This 8-day retreat is a gentle yet powerful journey through breathwork, yoga, sound healing, and shamanic practices. Held in a peaceful sanctuary by the sea, you’ll be supported in releasing tension and restoring inner balance. With space to rest and reflect, transformation unfolds naturally. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply renewed.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- A powerful focus on Rebirthing Breathwork as a tool for deep emotional and energetic release
- Daily guided practices combining breathwork, gentle yoga, sound healing, and shamanic journeys
- A balanced program of inner work, rest, and integration — allowing real, lasting shifts
- Optional one-to-one healing sessions for a more personal and in-depth experience
- 7 nights accommodation at a peaceful, nature-surrounded sanctuary by the sea
- Time to rest, reflect, enjoy hammocks, swim in the sea, and simply be
- A special beach excursion with lunch, combining relaxation, connection, and island beauty
- Nourishing homemade meals prepared with care using fresh, local ingredients
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
Comfortable Sea-View Accommodation
The rooms are designed to offer comfort, simplicity, and a calm atmosphere throughout your stay. Each room features a private bathroom and a terrace with beautiful views of the sea, creating a relaxing space to unwind. Guests can choose between single occupancy for added privacy or shared twin rooms, depending on their preference. Surrounded by nature and the soothing sound of the waves, the accommodation provides a peaceful setting for rest and relaxation.
Program
Sunday: Arrival day
- 19:00 - Dinner and short introduction
Monday
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 13:30 Sharing, introduction, and breathwork
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Free time or optional therapies
- 17:30 - 18:30 Restorative yoga
- 19:00 Dinner
Tuesday
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 13:30 Shamanic journey (connecting to your power animal)
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Free time or optional therapies
- 17:30 - 18:30 Yoga nidra
- 19:00 Dinner
Wednesday
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 13:30 Breathwork
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Free time or optional therapies
- 17:30 - 18:30 Yoga nidra
Thursday: Excursion day
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Travel to Lefkos
- 14:00 Lunch by the sea
- 16:00 Travel back to the retreat
- 17:30 Soft sound healing
Friday
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 13:30 Shamanic journey (connecting to your inner wisdom)
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Free time or optional therapies
- 17:30 - 18:30 Evening restorative yoga
Saturday
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 13:30 Breathwork
- 17:30 - 19:00 Closing circle and sharing
- 19:00 Dinner and celebration
Sunday
- 08:30 Breakfast
- Check-out by 09:00
Integration Zoom call
- Wednesday, 15 July — a gentle follow-up gathering to support your return home and integration
During this week, you will have the opportunity to:
- Release old tension, stress, and emotional blocks
- Reconnect with your inner clarity, vitality, and sense of self
- Transform your relationship with your body, mind, and emotions
The power of breath
Rebirthing breathwork is a deeply nurturing and transformative practice that supports inner renewal. Throughout the retreat, you are guided through a journey of self-discovery, offering space to release what no longer serves you.
This practice supports detoxification on mental, emotional, and energetic levels, encouraging clarity, healing, and intention-setting while opening the door to new possibilities.
Each day is balanced between movement, rest, and reflection, allowing your body and nervous system to integrate insights and experiences.
Daily practices include:
- Gentle yoga to support body, breath, and energy flow
- Sound healing sessions to harmonize mind, body, and spirit
- Shamanic-inspired journeys for deep inner exploration
- Optional energy and healing therapies to restore balance
All optional sessions are designed to support your personal journey, allowing you to choose what resonates most with you.
By the end of the retreat, you will leave feeling lighter, renewed, and equipped with tools and insights to integrate into daily life.
Included excursions
Island excursion
During the week, you’ll take a special trip to the beautiful coastal village of Lefkos. Here, you’ll have time to swim in crystal-clear waters, relax on the beach, and enjoy a long, leisurely lunch by the sea. This day offers a light, joyful contrast to the deeper inner work of the retreat — a chance to simply enjoy, connect, and experience the natural beauty of Karpathos together.
Instructors
Kathrine Brustad
Kathrine is the founder of Kathy’s Island Retreat and comes from Oslo, Norway. In 2010 she moved to Karpathos, Greece. She is an open-minded, spiritual person, always looking to learn new things about herself and personal growth is very important to her. She loves running Kathy’s Island Retreat and practicing yoga as these experiences give her the chance to meet new people, practice yoga, and learn from others. As a yoga teacher, she is humble and open and she loves the challenges teaching offers and to see people grow with the practice.
Matoula Piscopani
Matoula Piscopani Matoula’s work is rooted in compassion, presence, and deep care. Her approach is gentle yet powerful — walking beside you as you navigate your own healing journey. With a background in Reiki (Master), Shamanic traditions, Breathwork facilitation, and Integrative Psychology, she offers a grounded and heart-centered space for transformation. Her gift lies in creating a safe and nurturing environment where real change can unfold — through connection, awareness, and the wisdom of the heart.
Retreat location
A Hidden Sanctuary in Nature
Located on the island of Karpathos in Greece, this retreat takes place in a peaceful seaside setting surrounded by mountains and the deep blue of the Aegean Sea. Far from crowds and busy tourist areas, the location offers a quiet and natural environment ideal for rest, reflection, and reconnection. Guests can enjoy the simplicity of island life, with time to swim, relax by the sea, and fully unwind in a calm and supportive atmosphere. The untouched surroundings and gentle rhythm of nature create the perfect space to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Exclusive Gifts
Kathy's Island Retreat has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
1 x Reflexology Session
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation in a peaceful sea-view room with a private bathroom
- Daily guided Rebirthing Breathwork sessions
- Daily gentle yoga practices to support body and energy flow
- Sound healing sessions for deep relaxation and balance
- Shamanic-inspired journeys and sharing circles
- Three nourishing, homemade meals each day, prepared with fresh, local ingredients
- Coffee is served with breakfast, and herbal teas are available throughout the day
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- A special day by the sea, including an island excursion and a relaxed lunch
- Full access to retreat spaces and the surrounding natural sanctuary
- Plenty of time to rest, swim, enjoy hammocks, and simply be
- A post-retreat integration Zoom session to support your transition home
- A warm, supportive space held by experienced facilitators throughout your journey
Included Exclusive Gifts
1 x Reflexology Session
Enjoy a complementary reflexology session during your stay
What's not included
- Flights to and from Karpathos
- Optional private sessions and additional healing therapies
- Massages, sauna, cold plunge, and other treatments
- Beverages outside of breakfast coffee and daily tea
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Karpathos Island National Airport
15 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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