Somatic movement & Herbalism

About

The program will unfold as a field of interwoven practices — blending somatic movement inquiry with hands-on herbal exploration. 

Movement will be an ongoing invitation to engage deeply with the body’s wisdom through dance improvisation, somatic exploration, partnering, conscious touch, and attuned presence. This somatic dance exploration encourages noticing internal sensations, responding honestly, and moving in dialogue with oneself, others, and the environment. 

The movement workshops will be gently guided by Kyveli Kouvatsi and Yorgos Sioras Deligiannis, who bring their unique tools and perspectives from their somatic movement and dance practices Losing Ground and Bloom Inside.

Losing Ground™ is a partnering, hands-on practice emerging from extensive movement research into improvisation, co-movement, touch, empathy, and consent. It emphasizes shared decision-making and deep listening between partners, exploring the concept of togetherness through closed eyes and tactile connection. Combining somatic movement exploration with psychological self-observation and active listening, this practice encourages releasing deep tissue tension and building a collaborative dance rooted in presence, mutual respect, and emotional awareness. An invitation to move through a fluid, nonverbal dialogue that nurtures authentic connection, freedom, and creative discovery.

Bloom Inside is about embodied awareness and authentic self-expression through spontaneous, mindful movement—nurturing resilience, presence, and a deep connection between the inner self and the surrounding world. Inspired by both the tangible and intangible, it weaves somatic movement, hands-on practices, experiential anatomy, permaculture principles, and mindfulness into a field where practitioners shape their own unique practice through reflective dances, sensorial explorations, and creative practice. Rooted in this approach is a practice of unveiling—cultivating the ability to realize our naked, raw, ephemeral, eternal, fluid, present movement—our continuous, unique transformation. Within this framework, there are no mistakes or correct answers, only honest exploration through self-observation, active listening, and genuine interaction grounded in respect for the Other.

With the guidance and 25 years experience of herbalist Aris Kokotsis, we’ll be attuning not just to the medicinal properties of plants, but also to their presence and frequency — how they resonate with the body’s energetic landscape. We’ll gain practical skills like crafting our own tinctures and creams, while also deepening our connection to the plants through hands-on creation and care. Alongside this, we’ll explore the ancient myths and stories behind the plants—their names, their traditional uses, and the wisdom they’ve carried through generations. 

An excursion to Alexandros village to visit Aris’ workshop is included.

This work will be grounded in direct experience, supported by the rhythm of the day, and held in a spirit of attunement with the land and each other.

No previous experience in dance or herbalism is needed. Just your willingness to arrive, listen, and move. 

What to expect

⋗ Partnering practices rooted in empathy and based on a tangible relational exploration through the Losing Ground™ method. 

⋗ Somatic movement and dance improvisation to deepen body awareness, authentic expression, and connection with others—blending experiential anatomy, mindfulness, and nature-based principles

⋗ Hands-on herbal sessions where you’ll learn to craft your own tinctures, creams, and natural remedies using accessible, practical methods rooted in traditional plant wisdom

⋗ Excursion to Alexandros village to visit Ari’s workshop. 

⋗ Attunement to the energetic, emotional, and mythological dimensions of plants, exploring how they resonate with the body’s energy centers and carry ancestral stories and healing frequencies

⋗ Daily heart circles as a ritual of emotional sharing and collective regulation through deep listening

⋗ Shared care of the space, inviting presence, responsibility, and sustainability through small daily acts of communal maintenance

⋗ Nutritious vegetarian meals shared in rhythm with the day, supporting a grounded, nourishing group experience

⋗ Living close to nature in a temporary community of co-living, reflection, and connection—free of judgment, full of inquiry and care

Dates 

April 16 – 23, 2026 

Participation Fee

We invite you to choose the fee option that best reflects your current financial situation. Paleohori Eco-Art Space is an independent, self-funded, non-profit project sustained entirely through participation fees. Any contribution above the regular price helps make supported places possible for others – because we may all be in the same sea, but not in the same boat.

The sliding-scale participation fee is available until February 28, 2026:

“Supporting” range 

€821 – €1140 

Regular

€820

“Supported” range

€819 – €675 

From March 1, 2026, a standard participation fee of €920 will apply.

A payment plan in two installments is available. 

If none of the listed fee options feels accessible to you, or if you would like to support the project further, please contact us at paleohoriartspace@gmail.com.

Registration

Fill out the registration form and pay the first installment to secure your place.

You will receive a confirmation email within 5 days.

Due to the limited number of places, participation is confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you face any problem with registration through our website, as well as for any questions, please contact us at paleohoriartspace@gmail.com