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Freedom Embodied
Ikaria, Greece - June 14-20
What Are The Movement Camps
I created The Movement Camps because I felt desperate to find a retreat that truly suited me. I love yoga, but I can’t imagine doing it for an entire week. I’ve practiced Pilates for over a decade, martial arts for half of my life, and explored countless movement disciplines—yet I couldn’t imagine joining a wellness retreat focused on just one thing.
I WANTED IT ALL. One breathtaking, off-the-radar location filled with people who crave diversity in movement, connection, and experience.
At The Movement Camps, we’ve built exactly that: a joyful playground for your body and soul. Together, we move, play, and explore—combining practices like yoga, Pilates, dance, and strength work with adventures that bring you closer to nature, yourself, and others. From surfing to mountain hikes, sunrise swims to shared meals, each day is a celebration of curiosity and connection.
This is more than a retreat. It’s an invitation to rediscover the freedom of movement, the joy of play, and the magic of living fully. Come join us and experience it for yourself.
Sending Love,
Lola
Ikaria Island
Nestled in the Aegean Sea lies Ikaria, a hidden gem and one of the world's five Blue Zones – rare places where people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Here, one-third of the population thrives well into their 90s, enjoying life’s pleasures: sipping local wine, dancing in tavernas until the early hours, and embracing the simplicity of Greek living.
Steeped in myth and history, Ikaria is named after Icarus, the legendary figure who soared too close to the sun before falling into the sea near its shores. Today, the island embodies his spirit of freedom and adventure – a perfect setting for the next Movement Camp, agree?
The Program
Own Your Schedule
In everyday life, we’re often bound by rigid time slots — work, train, eat, sleep, socialize — dictated by calendars rather than choice.
At The Movement Camps, we believe joy thrives in spontaneity. Imagine waking up and asking yourself: What do I feel like doing today?
Can you let your body guide you — deciding how intensely to move, or whether to move at all — trusting its wisdom over the mind’s demands?
Our schedule is intentionally full, but not to pressure you into attending everything. Some days, you’ll feel energized to dive into every activity, and that’s amazing. Other days, you might prefer a slower morning, a longer siesta, or simply relaxing by the beach or pool.
The choice is yours — try something new, embrace the movement, or just soak in the stillness without guilt.
Day 1
15:00 - Check In
17:00 - Opening Circle.
18:00 - Movement Games
19:30 - Welcome Dinner
Day 2
06:00 Sunrise Swim
08:00 Breathwork & Meditation at the beach
Breakfast until 10:00
11:00 Unlocking the shoulders and the spine
12:00 Floorwork flow dance sequence
14:00 Partner Acro Fundamentals
15:00 Free Time
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Ikarian Mountain Tea - Talks, Connection & Games
Day 3
06:00 Sunrise Swim
08:00 Breathwork & Meditation at the beach
Breakfast until 10:00
10:00 - 13:00 Livadi Beach - Agios Polykarpos trail hike
13:00 - 14:00 Break
14:00 Functional Flexibility Flow
15:00 Playful and Interactive Movement Games
16:00 Free Time
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Ikarian Mountain Tea - Talks, Connection & Games
Day 4
06:00 Sunrise Swim
08:00 Breathwork & Meditation at the beach
Breakfast until 10:00
11:00 - 13:00 Surfing at the epic Messakti Beach
13:00 - 15:00 Free time at Messakti Beach
16:00 Exploring Rhythm
17:00 Floorwork flow dance sequence
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Ikarian Mountain Tea - Talks, Connection & Games
Day 5
06:00 Sunrise Swim
08:00 Breathwork & Meditation at the beach
Breakfast until 10:00
11:00 Pilates Back Care - Upper Body, Neck and Back Tension Release
12:00 Bodyweight Strength
14:00 Free time at Messakti Beach
16:00 Surfing at the epic Messakti Beach
19:00 Dinner
21:00 Ikarian Mountain Tea - Talks, Connection & Games
Day 6
06:00 Sunrise Swim
08:00 Breathwork & Meditation at the beach
Breakfast until 10:00
11:00 Mindful integration of Breath and Movement
12:00 Floorwork Flow Dance Sequence
13:30 Zenthai Shiatsu Basics
15:00 Free time
16:00 Surfing at the epic Messakti Beach
19:00 Celebration Dinner
Day 7
06:00 Sunrise Swim
08:00 Breathwork & Meditation. Closing Circle
09:00 Breakfast
11:00 Checkout
*This is an example schedule - things might change, weather and waves might affect our plans :)
Freedom Embodied
The Movement Camps | Water Edition
Ikaria island, Greece - June 14-20
*impressions from our previous camps
