Creative Awakening Retreats
People Ocean Community
CREATIVE ART SESSIONS - YOGA - SOUND HEALING - MEDITATIONS - DYNAMIC MEDITATION - HANDPAN DRUM LESSONS - SCULPTURE MAKING - MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
Creative Awakening Retreats
CREATIVE ART SESSIONS - YOGA - SOUND HEALING - MEDITATIONS - DYNAMIC MEDITATION - HANDPAN DRUM LESSONS - SCULPTURE MAKING - MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
People Ocean Community
For whom?
5 Days of Creative Exploration: A transformative journey for self-expression and inner discovery
The Creative Awakening Retreat is perfect for anyone seeking to reconnect with their creativity, explore new forms of self-expression, and nurture their inner world. This retreat provides a safe and inspiring space to let go of daily stresses, awaken your artistic spirit, and find balance through mindful practices.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or someone new to creative exploration, this journey is designed for those who want to deepen their connection to themselves, embrace the healing power of art, and find inspiration in a supportive community.
The retreat can be facilitated in Russian and English
Whether you’re an experienced artist or someone new to creative exploration, this journey is designed for those who want to deepen their connection to themselves, embrace the healing power of art, and find inspiration in a supportive community.
The retreat can be facilitated in Russian and English
The benefits of the retreat
Reconnect with Your Creative Essence
This retreat provides the space and inspiration to rediscover your creative potential. Through art, meditation, and self-expression, you'll reconnect with your true self and unleash the creativity that lies within.
Enhance Emotional and Mental Well-Being
Engaging in mindful art practices, dynamic meditation, and reflective activities promotes emotional release and mental clarity. These techniques help reduce stress, balance your emotions, and foster a deep sense of inner harmony.
Cultivate Tools for Self-Expression
From painting to handpan drumming, you’ll explore unique creative practices that help you express yourself authentically. These tools and experiences can inspire lifelong transformation and ongoing self-discovery.
The benefits of the retreat
- Reconnect with Your Creative EssenceThis retreat provides the space and inspiration to rediscover your creative potential. Through art, meditation, and self-expression, you'll reconnect with your true self and unleash the creativity that lies within.
- Enhance Emotional and Mental Well-BeingEngaging in mindful art practices, dynamic meditation, and reflective activities promotes emotional release and mental clarity. These techniques help reduce stress, balance your emotions, and foster a deep sense of inner harmony.
- Cultivate Tools for Self-ExpressionFrom painting to handpan drumming, you’ll explore unique creative practices that help you express yourself authentically. These tools and experiences can inspire lifelong transformation and ongoing self-discovery.
Retreat program
- Morning Yoga to Awaken CreativityYoga is the connection between body, mind, and soul. Each session focuses on grounding your energy, opening creative pathways, and preparing you for the day’s artistic explorations.
- Painting and Expression Through ColorsDive into vibrant colors and let your emotions flow onto the canvas. This session is all about self-expression and freedom in creativity.
- Mindful PhotographySee the world through presence. Capture it through your heart. Through mindful walk and hands-on photography guiding you’ll learn to capture moments not just with your camera, but with your full awareness.
- Sculpture-Making and PotteryUse natural materials and clay to create unique pieces of art. These hands-on activities connect you with the tactile and grounding nature of creativity.
- Handpan Drum LessonsExplore rhythm and sound in a playful, mindful way. Learn the art of drumming on a handpan, an instrument that resonates deeply with the heart and spirit.
- Dynamic MeditationRelease emotional tension, reawaken your energy, and step into freedom with this active and transformative meditation practice.
Retreat program
- Morning Yoga to Awaken CreativityYoga is the connection between body, mind, and soul. Each session focuses on grounding your energy, opening creative pathways, and preparing you for the day’s artistic explorations.
- Painting and Expression Through ColorsDive into vibrant colors and let your emotions flow onto the canvas. This session is all about self-expression and freedom in creativity.
- Mindful PhotographySee the world through presence. Capture it through your heart. Through mindful walk and hands-on photography guiding you’ll learn to capture moments not just with your camera, but with your full awareness.
- Sculpture-Making and PotteryUse natural materials and clay to create unique pieces of art. These hands-on activities connect you with the tactile and grounding nature of creativity.
- Handpan Drum LessonsExplore rhythm and sound in a playful, mindful way. Learn the art of drumming on a handpan, an instrument that resonates deeply with the heart and spirit.
- Dynamic MeditationRelease emotional tension, reawaken your energy, and step into freedom with this active and transformative meditation practice.
Retreat schedule
Day one (Opening the Doors)
15:00 – Arrival
17:00 – Welcoming Circle with Cacao Ceremony
18:00 – Metaphorical Cards
19:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Intuitive Painting
*transfer to the retreat center is not included in the price and is carried out independently by the retreat participants - write to us if you need help organizing it
17:00 – Welcoming Circle with Cacao Ceremony
18:00 – Metaphorical Cards
19:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Intuitive Painting
*transfer to the retreat center is not included in the price and is carried out independently by the retreat participants - write to us if you need help organizing it
Day two (Opening the Hearts)
06:30 – Wake Up
07:00 – Morning Yoga
08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Personal Art Project
11:00 – Brunch
11:30 – Walking to the Ocean
14:00 – Meditation of Inner Child
15:00 – Mandala Therapy
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Free time for Personal Art Project
07:00 – Morning Yoga
08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Personal Art Project
11:00 – Brunch
11:30 – Walking to the Ocean
14:00 – Meditation of Inner Child
15:00 – Mandala Therapy
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Free time for Personal Art Project
Day three (Embracing the Darkness)
06:30 – Wake Up
07:00 – Morning Yoga
08:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – Free time for Personal Art Project
11:00 – Brunch
12:00 – Free time
14:00 – Osho’s Dynamic Meditation
15:30 – Body Art Session
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Free time for Personal Art Project
07:00 – Morning Yoga
08:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – Free time for Personal Art Project
11:00 – Brunch
12:00 – Free time
14:00 – Osho’s Dynamic Meditation
15:30 – Body Art Session
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Free time for Personal Art Project
Day four (Creative Awakening)
06:30 – Wake Up
07:00 – Morning Yoga and humming
08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Ocean walk with Mindfulness Photo Practice
11:00 – Brunch
12:00 – Free Time
14:00 – Photo-therapeutic work
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Music Jam
07:00 – Morning Yoga and humming
08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Ocean walk with Mindfulness Photo Practice
11:00 – Brunch
12:00 – Free Time
14:00 – Photo-therapeutic work
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Music Jam
Day five (Entering the Doors)
06:30 – Wake Up
07:00 – Morning Yoga
08:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – Free Time
11:00 – Brunch
13:00 – Exhibition
07:00 – Morning Yoga
08:00 – Breakfast
09:30 – Free Time
11:00 – Brunch
13:00 – Exhibition
Retreat schedule
Day 1 (Opening the Doors)
15:00 – Arrival: Settle in, breathe out, and open yourself to the journey ahead.
17:00 – Welcoming Circle with Cacao Ceremony: Connect with others and awaken the heart through sacred cacao.
18:00 – Metaphorical Cards: Intuitive card reading to guide your inner landscape.
19:00 – Dinner: Enjoy a warm and nourishing welcome meal.
20:00 – Intuitive Painting: Express your soul’s language through color and flow.
*transfer to the retreat center is not included in the price and is carried out independently by the retreat participants - write to us if you need help organizing it
17:00 – Welcoming Circle with Cacao Ceremony: Connect with others and awaken the heart through sacred cacao.
18:00 – Metaphorical Cards: Intuitive card reading to guide your inner landscape.
19:00 – Dinner: Enjoy a warm and nourishing welcome meal.
20:00 – Intuitive Painting: Express your soul’s language through color and flow.
*transfer to the retreat center is not included in the price and is carried out independently by the retreat participants - write to us if you need help organizing it
Day 2 (Opening the Hearts)
06:30 – Wake Up: Greet the day with freshness and intention.
07:00 – Morning Yoga: Awaken the body and heart with gentle, energizing movement.
08:00 – Breakfast: Light nourishment to support your creativity.
08:30 – Personal Art Project: Dive into your individual creative expression which you will continue throughout the retreat.
11:00 – Brunch: Delight in a hearty vegetarian meal.
11:30 – Walking to the Ocean: Embrace the elements as you walk in silence or song.
14:00 – Inner Child Meditation: Reconnect with your essence through guided inner exploration.
15:00 – Mandala Therapy: Create sacred patterns to align the inner and outer worlds.
18:30 – Dinner: Share stories over a flavorful evening feast.
20:00 – Personal Art Project Time: Let inspiration flow into the night.
07:00 – Morning Yoga: Awaken the body and heart with gentle, energizing movement.
08:00 – Breakfast: Light nourishment to support your creativity.
08:30 – Personal Art Project: Dive into your individual creative expression which you will continue throughout the retreat.
11:00 – Brunch: Delight in a hearty vegetarian meal.
11:30 – Walking to the Ocean: Embrace the elements as you walk in silence or song.
14:00 – Inner Child Meditation: Reconnect with your essence through guided inner exploration.
15:00 – Mandala Therapy: Create sacred patterns to align the inner and outer worlds.
18:30 – Dinner: Share stories over a flavorful evening feast.
20:00 – Personal Art Project Time: Let inspiration flow into the night.
Day 3 (Embracing the Darkness)
06:30 – Wake Up: Rise slowly and honor the silence within.
07:00 – Morning Yoga: Ground yourself through mindful movement.
08:00 – Breakfast: Gentle morning nourishment.
09:30 – Personal Art Project Time: Continue your artistic journey.
11:00 – Brunch: Enjoy wholesome food in a mindful space.
12:00 – Free Time: Rest, reflect, or wander.
14:00 – Osho’s Dynamic Meditation: Shake off the layers and feel fully alive.
15:30 – Body Art Session: Paint your truth with your skin in ritual form.
18:30 – Dinner: Relax and replenish.
20:00 – Personal Art Project Time: Let the darkness inspire your creation.
07:00 – Morning Yoga: Ground yourself through mindful movement.
08:00 – Breakfast: Gentle morning nourishment.
09:30 – Personal Art Project Time: Continue your artistic journey.
11:00 – Brunch: Enjoy wholesome food in a mindful space.
12:00 – Free Time: Rest, reflect, or wander.
14:00 – Osho’s Dynamic Meditation: Shake off the layers and feel fully alive.
15:30 – Body Art Session: Paint your truth with your skin in ritual form.
18:30 – Dinner: Relax and replenish.
20:00 – Personal Art Project Time: Let the darkness inspire your creation.
Day 4 (Creative Awakening)
06:30 – Wake Up: Feel the pulse of a new day.
07:00 – Morning Yoga & Humming: Vibrate into presence through breath, voice, and flow.
08:00 – Breakfast: A quiet and light start.
08:30 – Ocean Walk with Mindfulness Photo Practice: Merge with the elements and capture a moment of stillness.
11:00 – Brunch: Nourish the body and spirit.
12:00 – Free Time: Rest, play, or dream.
14:00 – Photo-Therapeutic Work: Step into your image with depth and intention.
18:30 – Dinner: Connect around the table with joy and gratitude.
20:00 – Music Jam: Surrender to rhythm and collective expression.
07:00 – Morning Yoga & Humming: Vibrate into presence through breath, voice, and flow.
08:00 – Breakfast: A quiet and light start.
08:30 – Ocean Walk with Mindfulness Photo Practice: Merge with the elements and capture a moment of stillness.
11:00 – Brunch: Nourish the body and spirit.
12:00 – Free Time: Rest, play, or dream.
14:00 – Photo-Therapeutic Work: Step into your image with depth and intention.
18:30 – Dinner: Connect around the table with joy and gratitude.
20:00 – Music Jam: Surrender to rhythm and collective expression.
Day 5 (Entering the Doors)
06:30 – Wake Up: Open your eyes with clarity and peace.
07:00 – Morning Yoga: One last dance of breath and body.
08:00 – Breakfast: A soft beginning to the closing day.
09:30 – Free Time: Reflect, journal, or simply be.
11:00 – Brunch: A farewell feast of warmth and connection.
13:00 – Exhibition: Share your creations and witness the beauty that unfolded.
07:00 – Morning Yoga: One last dance of breath and body.
08:00 – Breakfast: A soft beginning to the closing day.
09:30 – Free Time: Reflect, journal, or simply be.
11:00 – Brunch: A farewell feast of warmth and connection.
13:00 – Exhibition: Share your creations and witness the beauty that unfolded.
Who facilitates?
Our community consists of a large number of masters from different countries, teachings and practices. In our retreats we collect the most effective tools for self-knowledge and spiritual and physical development. Katya Antoni, Daria Izvekova, Patrick Antoni and invited guests will be with you at this Silent Retreat.
- Katya AntoniFounder of PPL.Ocean CommunityInstructor of Hatha Yoga (Delhi, India 2016) and Sivananda Yoga (Dharamsala, India 2012)
Certified Animal Flow teacher (Russia, Portugal), Ayurveda consultant (Udupi, India. 2 levels of Gosval school), graduate of the Art Of Living program (Sri Ashram Sri Bangalore, India)
Author of the “Conscious Portrait” and “Art of Focus” course methodology (combining breathing practices with Olympic archery) - Daria IzvekovaTRANSFORMATIONAL FacilitatorOrganizer of retreats and trips around the world. She has been practicing yoga for more than 18 years, as well as mindfulness practices and psychology. Professional dancer, facilitator of ecstatic (intuitive) dance practice and dynamic meditations. Facilitator of the transformational game of self-knowledge “Leela”, certified and accredited graduate of the third stage of the OMKARA school.
Who facilitates?
Founder of PPL.Ocean Community
Instructor of Hatha Yoga (Delhi, India 2016) and Sivananda Yoga (Dharamsala, India 2012)
Certified Animal Flow teacher (Russia, Portugal), Ayurveda consultant (Udupi, India. 2 levels of Gosval school), graduate of the Art Of Living program (Sri Ashram Sri Bangalore, India)
Author of the “Conscious Portrait” and “Art of Focus” course methodology (combining breathing practices with Olympic archery)
Instructor of Hatha Yoga (Delhi, India 2016) and Sivananda Yoga (Dharamsala, India 2012)
Certified Animal Flow teacher (Russia, Portugal), Ayurveda consultant (Udupi, India. 2 levels of Gosval school), graduate of the Art Of Living program (Sri Ashram Sri Bangalore, India)
Author of the “Conscious Portrait” and “Art of Focus” course methodology (combining breathing practices with Olympic archery)
Transformational Facilitator
Organizer of retreats and trips around the world. She has been practicing yoga for more than 18 years, as well as mindfulness practices and psychology. Professional dancer, facilitator of ecstatic (intuitive) dance practice and dynamic meditations. Facilitator of the transformational game of self-knowledge “Leela”, certified and accredited graduate of the third stage of the OMKARA school.
Organizer of retreats and trips around the world. She has been practicing yoga for more than 18 years, as well as mindfulness practices and psychology. Professional dancer, facilitator of ecstatic (intuitive) dance practice and dynamic meditations. Facilitator of the transformational game of self-knowledge “Leela”, certified and accredited graduate of the third stage of the OMKARA school.
Where will it happen
Our retreat center in Portugal is a sanctuary of silence, nature, and inspiration, located just a 15-minute walk from a secluded Atlantic beach. Set on spacious green grounds with a fruit garden and a 25-meter natural pool, it offers a unique atmosphere of peace and privacy — an ideal place to rest, meditate, and practice in harmony with nature.
MORE DETAILS How to find us
PPL Ocean – Yoga & Retreat Centre
Rua Rei Dom Dinis, Casa Buraco do Mocho,
Geraldes, 2525-524,
Atouguia de Baleia
Rua Rei Dom Dinis, Casa Buraco do Mocho,
Geraldes, 2525-524,
Atouguia de Baleia
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Creative Awakening Retreats
Creative Awakening Retreats
Book your spot more than a month in advance and enjoy our Early Bird rate!
The price includes accommodation in shared double rooms with private bathrooms, 2 vegetarian meals a day, all creative and mindfulness practices within the program, and organizational expenses. The price does not include transfers to/from the retreat center or additional sessions not included in the program. Upon request, we can arrange massages (relaxing, Thai, or osteopathic) or Private Numerology sessions.
Absolutely! The retreat is open to all experience levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone exploring their creativity, the program is designed to inspire and encourage self-expression in a supportive environment.
Yes, of course! Couples are welcome to join. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to connect and grow together in a creative and supportive environment.
The retreat facilitation is offered in both English and Russian. Additionally, our team can communicate in Portuguese and Swedish.
Yes, we have secure parking available for guests who wish to arrive by car.
The retreat center is accessible by public bus from Lisbon, Torres Vedras, and Caldas da Rainha. The nearest bus stop is in Geraldes, just 700 meters from the center.
Not at all! We provide three delicious and balanced vegetarian meals a day that are both nourishing and satisfying.
Cancellation terms:
- Cancellation 60 days in advance 100% refund
- Cancellation 59-15 days in advance 50% refund of paid amount
- Cancellation 14 - 7 days in advance 25% refund
- 6 days and less 0%
- Cancellation 60 days in advance 100% refund
- Cancellation 59-15 days in advance 50% refund of paid amount
- Cancellation 14 - 7 days in advance 25% refund
- 6 days and less 0%
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