The price includes:
- Accommodation in a shared room with en-suite bathroom
- 2 meals a day
- All practices from the schedule
- Parking space
Creative Awakening Retreats
CREATIVE ART SESSIONS - YOGA - SOUND HEALING - MEDITATIONS - DYNAMIC MEDITATION - CHAKRA CHANTING - HANDPAN DRUM LESSONS - NEUROGRAPHY - SCULPTURE-MAKING - BRAINWAVE ENTRAINMENT
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 and Growth
From neurography 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-Expression and GrowthFrom neurography 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 schedule
Day оne
check-in, acquaintance, dinner and initial practice
*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
- 15:00 – Arrival: Settle into the serene retreat center and feel at home.
- 17:00 – Welcoming Circle, Start your personal Art Project: Connect with facilitators and fellow participants to begin the creative journey.
- 18:30 – Dinner: Enjoy a nourishing vegetarian meal.
- 20:00 – Welcome Jam
*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
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Start the day with renewed energy.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Stretch and energize your body for the creative day ahead.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Neurographic Art: Explore the subconscious and creativity through mindful drawing techniques.
- 11:00 – Brunch: Indulge in a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- 15:00 – Sculpture-Making: Collect natural materials to create unique sculptures.
- 18:30 – Dinner: Savor a delicious evening meal.
- 20:00 – Meditation: Guided session to wind down and reflect on the day.
Day three
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Begin the day mindfully.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Grounding practice to awaken creativity and focus.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Finger Painting in Darkness: Create art intuitively, connecting with your inner emotions.
- 11:00 – Brunch: Replenish with a rejuvenating meal.
- 13:00 – Ceramic Pottery: Let your hands shape art in a new and mindful way.
- 15:00 – Handpan Drum Lesson: Learn the art of handpan drumming
- 18:30 – Dinner: Enjoy a wholesome evening meal.
- 20:00 – Brainwave Entrainment: Immerse yourself in an electronic ambient soundscape and tune your brain waves to deep meditative frequencies.
Day four
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Start the day refreshed.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Energize your body and mind.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Painting Session: Dive into colors and express your creativity freely.
- 11:00 – Brunch: A fulfilling vegetarian meal.
- 15:00 – Dynamic Meditation: Release emotional tension, reawaken your energy, and step into freedom with this active and transformative meditation practice.
- 18:30 – Dinner: Relish a delicious meal with the group.
- 20:00 – Chakra Chanting: Awaken and cleanse your energy centers by chanting sounds that activate and unblock your chakras.
Day five
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Greet the final day with gratitude.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Explore your practice one last time in the retreat setting.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Free Time: finish your personal art project.
- 11:00 – Brunch: Share a meal with new friends.
- 13:00 – Sharing Circle: Reflect on the retreat and celebrate the creative connections made.
Meal is served 2 times a day to keep you light for practices. You will alway have tea nuts and fruits available. We don’t recommend coffee or sweets.
Retreat schedule
Day оne
Check-in, acquaintance, dinner and initial practice
*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
- 15:00 – Arrival: Settle into the serene retreat center and feel at home.
- 17:00 – Welcoming Circle, Start your personal Art Project: Connect with facilitators and fellow participants to begin the creative journey.
- 18:30 – Dinner: Enjoy a nourishing vegetarian meal.
- 20:00 – Welcome Jam
*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
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Start the day with renewed energy.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Stretch and energize your body for the creative day ahead.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Neurographic Art: Explore the subconscious and creativity through mindful drawing techniques.
- 11:00 – Brunch: Indulge in a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- 15:00 – Sculpture-Making: Collect natural materials to create unique sculptures.
- 18:30 – Dinner: Savor a delicious evening meal.
- 20:00 – Meditation: Guided session to wind down and reflect on the day.
Day three
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Begin the day mindfully.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Grounding practice to awaken creativity and focus.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Finger Painting in Darkness: Create art intuitively, connecting with your inner emotions.
- 11:00 – Brunch: Replenish with a rejuvenating meal.
- 13:00 – Ceramic Pottery: Let your hands shape art in a new and mindful way.
- 15:00 – Handpan Drum Lesson: Learn the art of handpan drumming
- 18:30 – Dinner: Enjoy a wholesome evening meal.
- 20:00 – Brainwave Entrainment: Immerse yourself in an electronic ambient soundscape and tune your brain waves to deep meditative frequencies.
Day four
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Start the day refreshed.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Energize your body and mind.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Painting Session: Dive into colors and express your creativity freely.
- 11:00 – Brunch: A fulfilling vegetarian meal.
- 15:00 – Dynamic Meditation: Release emotional tension, reawaken your energy, and step into freedom with this active and transformative meditation practice.
- 18:30 – Dinner: Relish a delicious meal with the group.
- 20:00 – Chakra Chanting: Awaken and cleanse your energy centers by chanting sounds that activate and unblock your chakras.
Day five
- 06:30 – Wake Up: Greet the final day with gratitude.
- 07:00 – Morning Yoga: Explore your practice one last time in the retreat setting.
- 08:00 – Breakfast: Light, nourishing breakfast (optional).
- 09:30 – Free Time: finish your personal art project.
- 11:00 – Brunch: Share a meal with new friends.
- 13:00 – Sharing Circle: Reflect on the retreat and celebrate the creative connections made.
Meal is served 2 times a day to keep you light for practices. You will alway have tea nuts and fruits available. We don’t recommend coffee or sweets.
Retreat program
Morning Yoga to Awaken Creativity
Yoga 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.
Neurographic Art: Drawing from the Subconscious
Discover the healing and transformative power of mindful drawing. Neurography allows you to tap into your subconscious, release inner blocks, and unlock creative inspiration through flowing, intuitive lines.
Dynamic Meditation
Release emotional tension, reawaken your energy, and step into freedom with this active and transformative meditation practice.
Brainwave Entrainment
mmerse yourself in an ambient soundscape designed to guide your mind into deep states of focus and creativity. This practice uses sound to help you align your thoughts and energy for a more inspired flow.
Chakra Chanting
Activate and harmonize your energy centers through vocal meditation. Chanting is a powerful tool to unblock creative energy and find balance.
Handpan Drum Lessons
Explore 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.
Sculpture-Making and Pottery
Use natural materials and clay to create unique pieces of art. These hands-on activities connect you with the tactile and grounding nature of creativity.
Painting and Expression Through Colors
Dive into vibrant colors and let your emotions flow onto the canvas. This session is all about self-expression and freedom in creativity.
Retreat program
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Morning Yoga to Awaken Creativity
Yoga 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.
Neurographic Art: Drawing from the Subconscious
Discover the healing and transformative power of mindful drawing. Neurography allows you to tap into your subconscious, release inner blocks, and unlock creative inspiration through flowing, intuitive lines.
Dynamic Meditation
Release emotional tension, reawaken your energy, and step into freedom with this active and transformative meditation practice.
Handpan Drum Lessons
Explore 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.
Brainwave Entrainment
Immerse yourself in an ambient soundscape designed to guide your mind into deep states of focus and creativity. This practice uses sound to help you align your thoughts and energy for a more inspired flow.
Chakra Chanting
Activate and harmonize your energy centers through vocal meditation. Chanting is a powerful tool to unblock creative energy and find balance.
Painting and Expression Through Colors
Dive into vibrant colors and let your emotions flow onto the canvas. This session is all about self-expression and freedom in creativity.
Sculpture-Making and Pottery
Use natural materials and clay to create unique pieces of art. These hands-on activities connect you with the tactile and grounding nature of creativity.
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) - Tea KereselidzeSound healing masterAn experienced and inspiring sound therapy practitioner with in-depth knowledge and unique skills in working with singing bowls. She facilitates sound meditation sessions that help harmonize the body and mind, relieve stress and improve overall well-being. Through her practice you will be able to immerse yourself in a deep state of relaxation, discover new levels of inner peace and find balance.
- LukaYoga masterDr. Luka is a former radiation oncologist who transitioned into a holistic lifestyle centered around Bhakti yoga. With nine years of experience in yoga, Luka now passionately shares his knowledge of physical exercises, Pranayama, meditation, and Kriya, helping others achieve inner peace and holistic well-being. Through this journey from the medical field to spiritual practice, Luka combines scientific knowledge with ancient wisdom to guide students towards a balanced and harmonious life.
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)
Sound healing master
An experienced and inspiring sound therapy practitioner with in-depth knowledge and unique skills in working with singing bowls. She facilitates sound meditation sessions that help harmonize the body and mind, relieve stress and improve overall well-being. Through her practice you will be able to immerse yourself in a deep state of relaxation, discover new levels of inner peace and find balance.
An experienced and inspiring sound therapy practitioner with in-depth knowledge and unique skills in working with singing bowls. She facilitates sound meditation sessions that help harmonize the body and mind, relieve stress and improve overall well-being. Through her practice you will be able to immerse yourself in a deep state of relaxation, discover new levels of inner peace and find balance.
Yoga master
Dr. Luka is a former radiation oncologist who transitioned into a holistic lifestyle centered around Bhakti yoga. With nine years of experience in yoga, Luka now passionately shares his knowledge of physical exercises, Pranayama, meditation, and Kriya, helping others achieve inner peace and holistic well-being. Through this journey from the medical field to spiritual practice, Luka combines scientific knowledge with ancient wisdom to guide students towards a balanced and harmonious life.
Dr. Luka is a former radiation oncologist who transitioned into a holistic lifestyle centered around Bhakti yoga. With nine years of experience in yoga, Luka now passionately shares his knowledge of physical exercises, Pranayama, meditation, and Kriya, helping others achieve inner peace and holistic well-being. Through this journey from the medical field to spiritual practice, Luka combines scientific knowledge with ancient wisdom to guide students towards a balanced and harmonious life.
Where will we live
Ppl Ocean Art and Retreat Centre is located in the picturesque Portuguese village of São Bernardino, and is a short walk from the beach. Within 10 minutes reaching also Peniche and Baleal, world famous for beaches, surfing and delicious seafood.
The rooms are well equipped double rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
We have secured parking at the Retreat Centre.
For those who want an even greater connection with nature, there is the option of staying in tents. For details, contact the organizer, we will recalculate your payment and help you rent a tent if necessary.
The rooms are well equipped double rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
We have secured parking at the Retreat Centre.
For those who want an even greater connection with nature, there is the option of staying in tents. For details, contact the organizer, we will recalculate your payment and help you rent a tent if necessary.
Room 1 bottom floor, with terrace, sea view and en-suite bathroom.
The room is located on the ground floor with sea view and the garden is accessible directly from your private terrace. Two single beds that can be put together and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Room 2 bottom floor with terrace, garden view and en-suite bathroom
The room is located on the ground floor with direct garden access from your private terrace. Two single beds that can be put together and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Room 3 top floor with seaview, balcony, a working desk and en-suite bathroom
This room is the largest of our rooms and is located on the second floor with unobstructed sea is visible through your window and from your balcony. Two single beds that can be put together and an en-suite bathroom with shower. Possibility to ad an extra bed to accomodate a third person.
Room 4, sea view, balcony and en-suite bathroom
The room is located on the second floor with unobstructed sea view from your windows and from your balcony. Two single beds that can be put together and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
How to find us
PPL Ocean – Yoga & Retreat Centre
Dom Dinis Casa Buraco do Mocho, R. do Rei, 2525-524 Atouguia da Baleia
Dom Dinis Casa Buraco do Mocho, R. do Rei, 2525-524 Atouguia da Baleia
Creative Awakening Retreats
People Ocean Community
price from 890
€
1190
€
CREATIVE ART SESSIONS - YOGA - SOUND HEALING - MEDITATIONS - DYNAMIC MEDITATION - CHAKRA CHANTING - HANDPAN DRUM LESSONS - NEUROGRAPHY - SCULPTURE-MAKING - BRAINWAVE ENTRAINMENT
For any question – contact PPL Ocean
For any question – contact PPL Ocean
Creative Awakening Retreats
CREATIVE ART SESSIONS - YOGA - SOUND HEALING - MEDITATIONS - DYNAMIC MEDITATION - CHAKRA CHANTING - HANDPAN DRUM LESSONS - NEUROGRAPHY - SCULPTURE-MAKING - BRAINWAVE ENTRAINMENT
People Ocean Community
price from 890€
For any question – contact the organizer
All Creative Awakening Retreats
The price includes accommodation in shared double rooms with private bathrooms, 3 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.
Yes, we have a flexible refund policy. If you cancel more than 14 days before the retreat starts, you’ll receive a 100% refund. For cancellations made 7–14 days prior to the start date, we refund 50%.
Feel safe and book and pay your retreat place. We have a very liberal refund policy and refund 100% if you cancel earlier than 14 days from start date and 50% if you cancel earlier than 7 days.
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Dom Dinis Casa Buraco do Mocho, R. do Rei, 2525-524 Atouguia da Baleia
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