PRACTICE

Are you feeling the call for a sacred adventure before the fall settles in? 

Consider joining me and Alan Alcid (LA-based yoga teacher) with special guest Jaya Lakshmi (an internationally-celebrated yoga musician) for a yoga pilgrimage to Tinos, Greece in September. 

 Yoga Pilgrimage to the Island of the Divine Mother
with Kate Daughdrill and Alan Alcid 

with special musical guest Jaya Lakshmi 

 September 22-28, 2022
Tinos Island, Aegean Sea, Greece
 

Overview:
 

Tinos is one of the most spiritual, authentic islands in Greece. It is the pilgrimage place to the Mother Mary in Greece—and it’s known all over the Aegean that she has a special connection to the island.
 

The nature is breathtaking and incredibly diverse. We will be going to the island in late September when there are less tourists so it is truly a spiritual travel experience.
 

We will mediate in natural sacred places, on beautiful beaches, in a cave, and on a mountain top. We will chant together to open our ability to sense the sacred nurturing of the land and the sea all around us.
 

We will work with vinyasa, pranayama, and meditation each morning to ground our bodies and bring ourselves into a posture of openness and invitation for the day.
 

We will also journey to many of the traditional Greek villages, eating at local tavernas and talking with lifelong residents about the Greek ways of connecting with and caring for the land and sea. We will swim and hike most days—and will have several sacred meals prepared by local chef/mystic/artists and served in the landscape.
 

Our aim is to open our hearts and minds to really *feel* the divine mother within us and all around us. We open to the land and sea of Greece as our guide. We give thanks to the sacred island of Tinos for guiding us deeper into this vibration of authenticity, unconditional love, and nurturing.
 

Schedule:
 

6-6:30am: Optional Meditation
6:30-8:30am: Pranayama, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Meditation - Integrated/Balanced Sadhana
9am-10am: Peaceful Breakfast on your Balcony
10am: Hike or Sacred Site Visit
12:30pm: Lunch at a Greek Taverna or Cafe
2pm: Beach Visit or Village Tour
6pm: Sacred Dinners in the Landscapes Most Evenings
 

**Most nature/pilgrimage visits will include a meditation or chanting experience to attune to and more deeply listen to and connect with the place. Our aim is to really honor the feminine within and all around.

**We are beyond blessed to have internationally-respected yoga musician Jaya Lakshmi joining us to provide sonic landscapes and music during practices and meditations. Jaya's music is infused with a devotion to the feminine that will truly heighten our pilgrimage experience. 

 What’s Included:
 

• 6 nights in a Greek apartment with a balcony and view to the sea
• 6 morning yoga practices incorporating pranayama, vinyasa, kundalini, and meditation
• 1 to 2 meditation and chanting experiences a day during nature/pilgrimage adventures with musical accompaniment by Jaya Lakshmi
• Healthy breakfast supplies to make breakfast daily in your personal kitchen
• 3 chef/artist/mystic-created meals catered and enjoyed in the landscape
• Talks by several local farmer/chef/artists on how they care for and commune with the land
• Guided hikes through the landscape on beautiful paths
• Guided tours of the island’s highlights—including its most beautiful beaches, traditional villages, and sacred sites
• Van transportation all over the island  
• Van transportation to and from the port upon arrival and departure from Tinos
• Additional offerings such as restorative yoga, a cacao ceremony with Greek plants, nature-based alter making, and soulful group reflection
• A sacred welcome gift

Travel:
Please plan to arrive at the Athens airport on September 22 around 12pm.
You will take a taxi from the taxi stand to Rafina port.
Take the 5:30pm ferry from Rafina port to Tinos.
(There are cafes and restaurants at the port for resting and enjoying a Greek meal.)
You will arrive in Tinos at 7:20pm and will be picked up by Kate and Alan.
 

For departure, you will take a ferry on September 28 around 12pm to either Athens or another island if you are continuing your Greek journey!
 

Additional Info:
We ask that you take a self-test for Covid before your flight to Greece.
There are currently no vaccination or testing requirements to enter Greece.
Alan and Kate will provide a thorough Travel Prep Document and will connect you with other participants in case you would like to travel together. 

Exchange:
$2,000 for a shared room in an apartment with balcony and sea view 

$2,222 for a private room in a shared apartment with a balcony and a sea view 

$2,500 for a private apartment with a balcony and sea view
 

Exchange does not include plane flight and ferry to/from Tinos (approx. $35 each way).
Three elegant/intentional dinners are included. Plan to pay for one meal a day at a taverna or cafe.
On two days, you’ll cover an additional meal or snack as well. (Think big Greek salad from a cafe on the beach. There are also souvlaki stands where you can get a robust stuffed pita for $3.) 

If you live in Greece, inquire for day rates to join us for part of the pilgrimage. 

 To Secure Your Spot: 

Spaces are almost filled. Send us a quick email if you are considering the trip, and we can hop on a short Zoom or call to answer questions and hear/share intentions for the pilgrimage. When you are ready to commit, send a deposit of $777 to secure your spot.
 

Half of remaining payment is due by July 31.
Final payment is due by August 15.
 

Deposit can be sent to Alan via 

Venmo : @alan-alcid or
https://alanalcid.com/ola/services/yoga-pilgrimage-to-the-greek-island-of-the-divine-motheror to Kate via PayPal using the Friends and Family option at:
kate.daughdrill@gmail.com
 

If cancellation is necessary, a full refund is available until August 15. We highly suggest you have travel insurance to cover it in case cancellation is desired after that time. 

For more information, visit:
 

Kate Daughdrill:
https://www.kdaughdrill.com/Pilgrimage-to-the-Divine-Mother

Alan Alcid:
https://alanalcid.com/ola/services/yoga-pilgrimage-to-the-greek-island-of-the-divine-mother
 

Tinos, Greece:
https://tinos-about.gr/en/
 

The Church of Panagia Evangelistria:
https://greekcitytimes.com/2019/08/14/church-panagia-evangelistria-tinos/

Bella Vista Apartments: 

https://www.aegeandreambnb.com/bella-vista

This yoga pilgrimage is going to be an intentional journey to really *experience* and *honor* an authentic sacred place and the presence of the feminine there. Join Alan, Jaya Lakshmi, myself, and a growing group of yogis for some joy, devotion, and adventure this September.