ZEN & Mental Health Retreat
Serifos, Greece | 17th - 22nd MAY 2025
Where Your Journey to Wholeness Begins
‘Becoming Whole’ invites you to explore, accept and embrace different parts of yourself with compassion and non-attachment. At the heart of our Zen and Mental Health Retreat is a commitment to holistic healing. We believe that growth and wellness emerge from understanding the interplay of mind, body and ‘spirit’ – elements essential in fulfilling a purposeful life.
In today’s fast-paced world, the constant overload of stimuli often leads to a profound sense of disconnection—from ourselves, others, and the world around us. This relentless pace makes it difficult to slow down, turn inward, and acknowledge how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect us on a day to day basis.
Through experiential tools and practices, we aim to cultivate awareness of your values, needs, and defenses. Our hope is that these insights will continue to inspire you beyond our time together, empowering you to transform unhelpful patterns into more intentional and mindful ways of living.
Dive into Retreat Highlights
The Land:
Kaisanji—"the temple (ji) of the mountain (san) and the sea (kai)"—is Greece's first and only Zen monastery, nestled on the unspoiled Cycladic island of Serifos. Blending Japanese philosophy and Greek island aesthetics, it offers a space where meditation, breathwork, and yoga flow with the rhythms of nature and local culture. Serifos, with its untouched beaches and raw landscapes invites you to turn inward, embrace stillness, and attune to the whisper of the wind, the ebb waves and the quiet pulse of the earth.
Expert-Led Workshops:
Our workshops invite you to connect with your inner self, explore your body’s wisdom, and cultivate emotional well-being through integrative therapeutic tools. Sessions are tailored to provide you with actionable insights and strategies to sustain your growth long after the retreat ends.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation (zazen) practice, explore your mental health in a supportive environment, or simply unwind in a serene and unspoiled setting, our Zen and Mental Health Retreat provides a truly unique experience.
OUR TEAM
We are Sabrina, Anastasia and Alexandra your navigators to ‘Becoming Whole’.
Sabrina, a Registered Dietitian specialising in mental health and eating disorders therapy, invites you to re-explore your relationship with food and your body through compassionate curiosity. Her deep interest in the human experience led her to complete a 200-hour yoga teacher training in India, integrating a mind-body perspective into her practice. Driven by a passion for understanding the human psyche and supporting others, she is also training in integrative psychotherapy. Drawing from these experiences, Sabrina’s well-rounded approach meets each person where they are, honoring their whole self and empowering their journey of self-unfolding.
Anastasia, a Registered Counseling Psychologist specialising in addictions, trauma, and anxiety, adopts an integrative approach to therapy, with a particular focus on schema therapy. This allows her to tailor therapeutic sessions to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her compassionate, empathetic, yet direct stance empowers individuals to heal deep-rooted wounds, reconnect with different parts of themselves, and break free from unhelpful patterns, fostering meaningful change.
Alexandra, our Yoga Teacher, dedicated to yoga since 1996 and teaching since 2003. Alexandra specialises in Scaravelli-inspired yoga, a transformative practice emphasising gravity, breath, and spinal awakening. Her intuitive teaching fosters meditative awareness, helping students connect deeply with their bodies and minds. Through gentle and mindful movements, Alexandra will guide you to explore the profound beauty of yoga, promoting inner peace, balance, and healing.
Together, we aim to create a nurturing environment for your self-discovery and holistic well-being.
Here is a glimpse of your daY
05:30 | Rise Up
06:00 | Pranayama & Yoga
07:20–08:00 | Zazen Meditation
08:30–09:30 | Breakfast
09:30–10:00 | Break
10:00–12:30 | Samu (Work Practice)
12:30–13:00 | Snacks/Lunch
13:00–16:00 | Free Time/One-on-One Sessions
16:00–18:00 | Workshops
18:20–19:00 | Zazen Meditation
19:00–19:30 | Self-Care Break
19:30–20:30 | Dinner
20:30–21:00 | Closing Circle
21:30 | Lights Out
What's Included
6 days / 5 nights accommodation at Kaisanji Zen Monastery
6 days of practice with daily workshops and activities
Daily Yoga, Zazen, Psychotherapy Sessions
All vegan and vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Golden sandy beach within a walking distance
Group transport from Serifos Port
Yoga equipment, retreat essentials and goodie bags
Join Us
This intimate retreat is designed to foster a close-knit community, with a maximum of 15 participants to ensure a personal and enriching experience. This therapeutic retreat adheres to Zen Monastery rules and is not a commercial event. Ensure it’s the right fit for you by booking a Connection & Discovery Call with us.
Booking & Price
£1,350 (private accommodation, all-inclusive, flights NOT included).
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are only provided if another participant fills your spot.
For unforeseen circumstances, please contact us in writing to review your case.
Booking transfers to another person are allowed with organiser approval, notified at least 10 days before the retreat.
All cancellations or inquiries must be submitted in writing to us.
