WISDOM OF THE WATER RETREAT

KALAMATA 2024

WISDOM OF THE WATER INTRODUCTION

Have you ever yearned to become a Mermaid? Have you been drawn to deepen your connection with Water?  Refine your freediving skills and develop greater confidence descending into the ocean? 

Give yourself the inspiring experience of being part of this exclusive retreat, set in luxurious Grecian waters from September 19-25, 2024.

      Join power houses Dominique Abraham and Tereza Delphina as they combine their expertise in Freediving, Mermaiding, Breathwork, Water Readings and Personal Transformation. Together they weave the internal world with the external to unlock greater joy and freedom in your self expression.

Wisdom of the Water Retreat is designed to help you find deeper confidence in the water, help you blossom in your creativity and remember that life is a wonderful experience when you just let go and celebrate who you are.

This retreat will be limited to an intimate group of maximum 12 participants. This so that we can ensure a supportive environment and a quality experience for everyone. 

Please note that this retreat is for certified freedivers. If you are not a certified freediver, please contact Dominique to discuss options. 

What do I walk away with after this unique retreat?

WATER READINGS

Nature is very much alive and conscious. Listen and it will show you everything.

Connecting with the element of Water is the same as deeply connecting to yourself.

You are connecting with the source of life itself, and we just happen to be the same thing. It can be a deeply moving, powerful reminder that we are all much more than the physical. The Water can help us restore the most joyful, empowering expressions of ourselves. 

As a psychic reader, Tereza works with the element of Water to become a conduit between the seen and the unseen. Through the water she is able to see where you are at with yourself, your life and help you navigate any challenges you may be facing so that you can restore the magnificent feeling of knowing that you’re wonderful just as you are. 

You will have the opportunity to have an hour reading to see what the Water wants to tell you!

BREATHWORK 

To breathe well is to live well. Most of us aren’t even aware of the quality of our breathing and how deeply it affects our mental/emotional/physical well being. Have you ever noticed your breath when you are super stressed? Have you ever noticed your breath when you are deeply relaxed?

During this retreat we will be showing you the beauty and simplicity of breath techniques to empower your life with!

We will be guiding and teaching you breathing for relaxation, breathing for more energy, breathing to facilitate deep transformation and, of course, breathing techniques for freediving. It’s ALL connected.

FREEDIVING

MERMAIDING

Mermaiding is a creative self-expression art form that allows individuals to embody the mythical mermaid or merman persona. It’s a unique blend of underwater performance, costume design, swimming with a mermaid tail and artistic expression. Becoming a mermaid starts with connecting to your inner calm, empowered self,  integrating the breath hold skills of freediving, embodying your unique mermaid persona & concluding with the complete magical transformation into an aquatic mermaid fantasy.

What’s truly captivating is that mermaids exist in the mythology, symbolism and folklore of cultures across the world. They are depicted as half- human, half fish-like beings with supernatural powers, connecting the land to sea life. Some even believe they are the guardians of the ocean, maintaining balance within the marine ecosystem.

Mermaiding is all about bringing the magical mermaid fantasy to life with your own personal flare. It’s a transformative journey where the boundaries of reality and fantasy intertwine. When fully immersed in the water, mind attuned to the present moment, and body relaxed, a magical energy unfolds. Imagination is unleashed, dreams take flight and the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary.

 SCHEDULE

Arrival Night September 18

• Mermaid HQ Registration at The Elysian Hotel
• Arrive Welcome Mermaids – including short grounding/relaxation breath flow
• Dinner ay The Elysian Hotel

Day 1 September 19

• MERMAID HQ – Breath flow for release and restoration
• POOL – Introduction to mermaiding, monofin & movement
• MERMAID HQ – Intention circle, build internal foundations & mindset
• MERMAID HQ – Psychic water readings & crafternoon session creating your own mermaid hair piece

Day 2 September 20

• OCEAN SUNRISE – Breath flow for relaxation and integration, mermaid mantras & connect to the Ocean
• KALAMATA FREEDIVERS – Personalized coaching session with your instructors
• POOL – Statics, relaxation, mermaid tricks
• MERMAID HQ – Finish psychic water readings & crafternoon session

Day 3 September 21

• KALAMATA FREEDIVERS – Stretches & Breath exercises
• KALAMATA FREEDIVERS – Personalized coaching session
• POOL – Underwater Modeling workshop
• OCEAN – Mermaid Play, no mask, tricks, performance

Day 4 September 22

• KALAMATA FREEDIVERS – Stretches & Breath exercises
• KALAMATA FREEDIVERS – Personalized coaching session
• MERMAID HQ – Guided relaxation journey through breath & meditation
• Integration of psychic water readings

Day 5 September 23

• FUN DIVE – Swim throughs at local dive site
• REST, RELAX, RESTORE

Day 6 September 24

• OCEAN – Mermaid Mantras, stretches & mermaid inspired breath flow
• OCEAN – Mermaid photo shoot (half the group)
• FUN DIVE- Swim throughs at a local dive site

Day 7 September 25

• OCEAN – Mermaid Mantras, stretches & mermaid inspired breath flow
• OCEAN – Mermaid photo shoot (half the group)
• MERMAID HQ – Closing Circle, gentle breath flow for grounding & relaxation
• Mermaid celebration dinner

YOUR FACILITATORS

DOMINIQUE

Dominique, the visionary founder of Apnea Art Freediving, leads a dynamic center dedicated to the art of freediving and mermaiding. Nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Byron Bay, Australia, Apnea Art Freediving offers a unique blend of ocean exploration, breath-hold mastery, and mermaid enchantment.

Dominique is the creator of the Molchanovs Mermaid Base Training Program available online & personal masterclasses. This innovative program empowers aspiring mermaids and mermen to explore the depths with graceful technique, confidence & style. With years of experience working as a Molchanovs Freedive Instructor, Dominique has honed her skills, teaching w1, w2, and w3 courses across Australia and other breathtaking locations worldwide. Dominique hosts and runs several freediving and mermaid events and retreats across the world including The Solomon Islands, Tonga, Bali and Thailand. 

Dominique excels in her relaxed, calm philosophy when teaching, she recognizes that each student faces unique challenges, thoughts & fears when venturing into the water. Her teaching style nurtures a positive mindset, trust, and safety, allowing individuals to delve inward, discover their true capabilities with self-confidence and have the courage to express their creativity underwater.

TERESA

Tereza, renowned psychic reader from Wisdoms of Water, is able to connect to the element of water and become a conduit between the seen and unseen. Incorporating her work as a certified breathwork instructor and her journey as a passionate Molchanovs Freediving Instructor, Tereza loves to help others embrace their humanity, their magic and their potential in all its messy, glorious expression. 

Her nomadic adventures and own life experiences have inspired her to develop a grounded, self-love based approach to facing fears, embracing softness and embracing your desires that help you remember that joy can be found everywhere and in everything. 

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED

INCLUDED:

NOT INCLUDED:

WHAT TO BRING:

Freediving gear – including wetsuit (2mm recommended), weight belt, mask and snorkel, lanyard, fins, gloves/socks. You can also bring weights, or hire weights from the dive shop.

NOTE: If you do not have equipment or prefer not to bring your gear, you can rent gear (except lanyards, due to safety) from Kalamata Freedivers at an extra cost . Please contact us for details. 

Bathing suit

PRICE/HOW TO BOOK/CONTACT

PRICE: 

Retreat Price $1500 AUD

HOW TO BOOK:

1. Non-Refundable Deposit:
   • A non-refundable deposit of $350 AUD is required to secure your reservation.
2. Balance Payment Schedule:
   • 50% of the remaining balance is due on July 1st.
   • The remainder of the balance must be paid no later than August 13th.
3. Bank Transfer Details:
   • Australia Bank Transfers: Contact Us For Details
4. International Bank Transfers Options:
5. Wise Tag: Dominiquea291
6. PayPal: [email protected]

Cancelation Policy: 

1. Initial Deposit:
   • The initial deposit is non-refundable.
2. Refundable Amounts (Paid by July 31st):
   • 50% of all monies paid by July 31st are refundable.
3. Non-Refundable Amounts (Paid after July 31st):
   • Any payments made after July 31st are non-refundable.
4. Communication:

COMMON QUESTIONS

Do I have to be a certified freediver to take part in this retreat? You must be at least Wave 1 certified (or the equivalent of) to participate in any of our water activities. If you would like to get certified please contact Dom to discuss options. 

If I just want to do the mermaiding and not the freediving depth training, do I still need to be a certified freediver? Yes, however talk to Dom about your situation and maybe we can work something out..

Can I carpool? We will create a WhatsApp group to connect all the participants so you can all discuss options together.

I’m not sure what kind of wetsuit to bring? 2mm wetsuit is generally sufficient for that time of year. Water temp is generally 27-29 degrees celsius

Is it mandatory to participate in everything? Everything is optional! You can participate as much or as little as you want. It’s YOUR experience.

Do I need to bring a yoga mat? Yoga mats are not provided but If you would like to bring your own, feel free.

Where do I fly to? Flying to Kalamata is best, but you can also fly to Athens and take a bus from Athens to Kalamata. The bus trip takes about 3 hours (with beautiful views).

Do I have to have any experience in mermaiding? No experience needed. All that is needed is your curiosity and joy.

Do I need travel insurance? Yes, we highly recommend this. Although these activities are very safe, they do come with risk. Also, taking out your own travel insurance is recommended in case there are unforeseen circumstances and you need to pull out of the retreat (please refer to our strict cancellation policy).

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