Stillness in motion

Welcome to the Collective

About Us

An international community of practitioners and teachers gathering in Greece to share practices that nourish body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in traditions such as Aikido, Yoga, Qi Gong, Meditation, Iaido, Shamanic work, Breathwork, Mindful Cooking, and more, our retreats are spaces of harmony, where people from different paths meet to practise, learn, and connect. 

The Collective

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  • Dimitris

    AIKIDO, IAIDO, QIGONG
    & ZEN

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  • Chrisoula

    QIGONG, BREATHWORK
    & MINDFUL COOKING

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  • Ida

    YOGA
    & MEDITATION

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  • Ibe

    MEDICINE
    WOMAN

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  • Frini

    YOGA
    & MEDITATION

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Upcoming

  • Sword of Awareness

    13.06-18.06 | Crete, Greece

    A reflective workshop exploring the philosophy of Aikido, Zen, Iaido, and Qigong as pathways to presence, clarity, and embodied awareness in everyday life.

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  • Sword of Awareness

    19.06-24.06 | Crete, Greece

    A reflective workshop exploring the philosophy of Aikido, Zen, Iaido, and Chi Kung as pathways to presence, clarity, and embodied awareness in everyday life.

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  • The Art of Qi

    22.05-24.05 | Syros, Greece

    A gentle weekend retreat in Syros centered on Qigong and breathwork, inviting balance, grounding, and a quiet return to your natural rhythm.

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Testimonials

  • "I feel deep gratitude for this unique seminar with Dimitri Farmakidis in Crete. A beautiful journey through Aikido, Iaido, Qigong, and Zazen, shared with open-hearted companions. A week of harmony, inspiration, and transformation that continues within me."

    — Ifigeneia Iliopoulou

  • "This workshop in Crete was a gift of transformation. With Dimitri’s guidance, each practice (Aikido, Iaido, Qigong, and Zazen) opened a path to harmony and awareness. An inspiring experience that continues to unfold within me."

    — Vicky Petratou

  • "The Sword of Awareness workshop 2024 was unforgettable. Stunning landscapes, warm people, and nourishing food. Sensei Dimitri Farmakidis guided us with wisdom, both on the journey through Greece and within ourselves. I am deeply grateful for his ability to see the diamond in everyone."

    — Reidar Hammerstad

योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोध

yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ
"Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind."

-Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras