Somatic movement & Herbalism

Dates 

April 16 – 23, 2026

About

The program blends somatic movement inquiry with hands-on herbal exploration, while being held through shared rhythms of collective living and relational care. Guided by Kyveli Kouvatsi and Yorgos Sioras Deligiannis (Losing Ground and Bloom Inside) and herbalist Aris Kokotsis, participants will work with:

⋗ Somatic movement inquiry, embodied awareness, and dance improvisation

⋗ Co-movement, partnering, consent-based touch, empathy, and active listening 

⋗ Mindfulness, attuned presence, sensorial exploration, and experiential anatomy

⋗ Hands-on herbal practice (crafting tinctures and creams), plant study (medicinal + energetic qualities), and plant stories/mythology

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

⋗ Collective care practices: shared meals, shared living, caring for the space, and tending to relationships through clear communication and mutual support

⋗ Nature-based sessions and an excursion to Alexandros village to visit Aris’ workshop

Grounded in direct experience and attunement with the land, the program welcomes all bodies and backgrounds. No prior experience in dance or herbalism is required—only the willingness to listen, explore, and participate.

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

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.

Herbal workshop 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.  

Participation Fee

The participation fee is €920 and covers the full program, including 35 hours of workshops, guided practice and collective activities across studio, natural and community environments.

As part of the program, participants take part in a guided session at Aris’ herbal laboratory in Alexandros.

Transportation for this activity is arranged as part of the program, with no additional cost to participants.

In addition, during the program, daily shared meals are offered and participants are hosted in shared living arrangements, at no additional cost.

If finances are a concern, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to explore options together.

Registration

To complete your registration, please fill out this form, pay the deposit within 24 hours and send a copy of your payment at paleohoriartspace@gmail.com

We’re happy to offer a free call at any time to answer your questions and support you with anything you need! 

*This program is open to learners funded through Erasmus+ Adult Education and Youth mobility schemes. Tripudium Collective is registered in the Erasmus+ system and can act as a receiving organisation for Erasmus+ participants. If you are eligible for Erasmus+ funding through a sending organisation, you may use your grant to participate in this program.