Tuesday, September 17th - Sunday, September 22nd, 2024

The retreat will begin with a dinner and opening circle at on Tuesday, September 17th. We will close with breakfast on Sunday, September 22nd before our departures. Please coordinate your arrival and departure accordingly.

Hotel rooms are not included in the retreat pricing. Hotel rooms are to be booked on your own - we recommend booking through Expedia or Hotel.com to ensure you are arriving early before the retreat start time. Most participants will arrive a day or two ahead of time to account for jet lag and to explore the island on their own. The retreat hotel is below where you can read about accommodations and more. We have a private area on the deck with beautiful ocean and mountain views.

The George Mykonos

https://www.thegeorgemykonos.com/

The George Hotel is a short walk away from beaches, hikes, restaurants and shops. Mykonos Town, or "Chora", is a short 10-minute ride away.

Spaces limited - please register soon!

No refunds after August 1, 2024****

Explore this magical Greek island while diving into daily myofascial release and energy medicine workshops, which will transform your energy and your flow. We invite you to join us to heal yourself from the inside out and to learn to release the energies that are blocked within you to create a positive energy shift in your life. Come away with optimized body function and feeling deeply restored! Discover transformation and rebirth as we realign with our essence and flow. This retreat is a space for you to immerse yourself with the local culture and experience the Greek way of living...slowing down and being present in the moment. Explore one of the most authentic Greek islands that has stayed "on the radar.” We are here to bring you home to your "roots" within yourself and share the warmth and hospitality that one can only experience in Greece!

*This is a healing retreat. This retreat is for all those who want to heal and release their “pain bodies.” This retreat invites all those who have “issues in their tissues,” diseases, and dysfunctions that keep them from living their best life. Please know that you will be releasing everything that is not of love from your body, mind, and spirit’s system.

Escaping to a place where you feel immediately at home....our breathtaking hotel has a view of the beautiful crystal blue Mediterranean Sea (a short walk to the beach). We are overjoyed to return to visit Greece, filled with history and uniqueness. Our bespoke retreat will be full of myofascial & self release workshop/learning, replenishing time in nature, tasty Mediterranean cuisine, and a community of travelers all called to revive and replenish their souls on this charming island. Discover personal transformation, combined with relaxing beach and pool days, sacred monasteries, downtown strolls, and soul-reviving hiking trips, where the island of Mykonos’ ethereal nature invites you to unwind and let yourself simply be. Return home feeling whole and awake.

Mykonos, one of the most charming of the cyclaid islands, has rich history and authentic Greek culture and hospitality. A true gem amidst the Mediterranean due to its natural beauty. This is a perfect energy-friendly destination to reconnect with nature and the sea. Enriched with crystal blue beaches, hiking trails, and an understated beauty, all awaiting for you to savor the moments and enjoy the slow life! 

In our myofascial classes, we will be teaching "hands on techniques" to learn to release fascia, in addition, we will also be using foam rollers for teaching self release. All classes will be practiced outside on one of our beautiful terraces, overlooking the blue Mediterranean sea. After our classes and meals, you have free time to relax, explore, or take part in optional excursions. 

Fascial release, is applying sustained pressure to our fascial restrictions in order to restore and enhance motion, eliminate pain, and to facilitate release of the fascia. Maria will be teaching "hands on techniques" on how to release fascia while in different positions and yoga postures, as well as to self release with the foam roller in many different positions and yoga poses. Get ready to "release your fascia" in this guided class using self-release and gentle movement with foam rollers.

CUEs for PTs, LMTs and OTs are available (please reach out to Maria via email to learn more - marinabee@aol.com).

Join Maria Alfieris for an unforgettable week of adventure, laughter, FUN and living the good life in Greece!

Maria Alfieris

www.magicalhandsphysicaltherapy.com

Maria Alfieris is a masterful teacher with a joyous spirit and open heart. Maria is down to earth and her humor sets the stage for easy learning. Her students trust her and take their learnings off their mat and into their LIFE. On paper, you will learn that Maria is a Physical Therapist, a Myofascial Master, & a Reiki Virtuoso. She brings her gifts and talents of healing thru fascial release which she has been teaching for 38 years. She has given a series of courses in myofascial mobilization & incorporates into her work the understanding of emotional causation of disease & dysfunction. Her healing workshops & one-on-one sessions are designed to blend her knowledge & experience of physical therapy, myofascial release, energy healing and her spiritual trainings. Through hands-on techniques, she guides you toward freeing your fascia which helps you release patterns of emotional & physical pain that have been holding you back from reaching your full wellness potential.

Winery - You will have the opportunity to drink, taste and connect your unique wine tastings with Greek Mythology through stories behind every wine that you are going to taste.

Monastery - Mykonos is known for its iconic landmarks and architecture, including its whitewashed windmills and blue-domed churches!

Mr. Petino's Greek Night - On Wednesday, we will coordinate a group dinner (optional) at Petino's Hotel (5-minute walk) which will include live traditional Greek dancing and singing.

8:30 - 9:00 AM Stretch + Foam Rolling

9:00 - 10:00 AM Breakfast (included in The George Hotel package)

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Myofascial Release Workshop

1:30 - 5:00 PM Lunch + Free Time

5:00 PM Energy Medicine Class (Inner Child Healing, Chakra Work, Past Life Work, etc.) or Optional Excursion (Winery, Monastery, Greek Night)

7:30 PM Dinner

Schedule is subject to change

If you or any member of your party, cancel your arrangements at any time, written notification from the person who made the booking must be received by email at marinabee@aol.com. If you must cancel your retreat, the required deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Due to our need to commit to accommodation and other arrangements in advance, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason. 

Travel Insurance is required for all international retreats. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. In addition to refunding your trip fees, it can also include medical evacuation coverage, medical expense coverage (remember that your USA based health insurance will not apply out side of USA) and reimbursement for lost, damaged or stolen luggage and personal effects. 

Travel insurance that includes medical coverage is mandatory. Unfortunately, we cannot allow participation unless proof of travel insurance is sent to us in advance. We suggest that you include “cancel for any reason”  your policy. We recommend purchasing insurance within 1-2 weeks after making your first trip payment (ie. flight or retreat reservation) to secure the best price and best coverage. 

We suggest this policy from Travel Guard or similar: Travel Guard- Gold (Protect Assist) with Cancel for Any Reason.

https://www.travelguard.com

After You Register

You will receive a Welcome Email from release.rialign@gmail.com within 72 hours of registration. Please review the email carefully and plan to book your hotel and flights shortly after.

Reach out to Maria to set up a phone call to ask all of your questions! Her email in marinabee@aol.com and she can also be found on Instagram at @magicalhandsphysicaltherapy (she usually responds within 12 hours)! Her cell phonenumber is 732-740-5659.

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.