EXA Retreats Cyclades aims to organize workshops, events, and week-long retreats that can:

  •  Improve coping strategies and stress relief

  • increase mindfulness, reduce rumination and lessen reactivity and increase self-awareness

  • deepen self identity, authenticity, and understanding of patterns and choices

  • reduce internal and external conflicts by increasing empathy

  • create community and a sense of belonging 

  • enhance self-esteem, self-confidence, self-image, self-efficacy 

  • introduce participants to unfamiliar techniques used for creative expression

  • create joy for the creative process 

  • enhance love of the natural world and sustainable living

 

What is Expressive Arts?

Expressive Arts (EXA) is a holistic approach to healing and self-discovery that utilizes various creative mediums like painting, movement, writing, and music. All five disciplines of the arts: visual, dance/movement, music, drama/theater, and writing/poetry can give you a richer vocabulary to work, play and grow a life you love living.

You do not need to be an artist, processes are simple and no previous art background is needed. Simple low skill art making in these different areas (visual art, music, movement, writing and drama) help open the senses and access our imagination so we can find our own resources that we hold within ourselves and that our art brings to us.

  • Trauma-Informed Care:

    • Our trained facilitators create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences with compassion and understanding.

  • Personalized Journey:

    • We design a retreat experience tailored to your needs and goals, allowing you to process emotions, connect with your authentic self, and find renewed strength.

  • Multi-modal approach:

    • by accessing more than one creative modality, EXA allows each participant to access sources of knowledge yet untapped to facilitate deeper healing and self-discovery. We start with the body in our EXA practice as it is often a forgotten source of wisdom with deep insights to share. Through dance, music, visual art, you will explore emotions and gain insights that might be difficult to access through words alone.

  • Nature's Embrace:

    • Immerse yourself in the healing power of the Greek landscape. We incorporate Eco-therapy principles and activities that foster connection with nature, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation.

  • Inclusive & Respectful:

    • Our retreats are open to individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our Orthodox Christian instructor fosters a sense of inclusivity and spiritual connection, while remaining respectful of each participant's unique journey.