MINDFUL HIKING

Secluded paths and coves set the tone for this 7-day retreat, beginning on 19.06. and inviting you into a slower, more present way of being. The week is shaped by the understanding that when we are fully here, the weight of uncertainty, stress, fear, and restless thinking can begin to soften. In that conscious state of presence, there is space to reconnect with the simple sense of “I am” and with the deeper mystery of life.

Throughout the retreat, the focus is on cultivating greater clarity, more meaningful relationships, less fear and stress, richer experiences, and a closer connection to the meaning of your life. You will be supported through simple guided exercises, open space for questions, and opportunities for genuine encounters.

Why this retreat?

• Deepen your understanding of what is happening around you by sharpening awareness of both outer impressions and inner sensations.
• Learn to consciously notice, observe, and name your thoughts and emotions, building self-awareness.
• Examine old thought patterns and habits to uncover the beliefs that have shaped your life so far.
• Explore the needs and desires hidden beneath everyday mental clutter.
• Create distance from limiting self-images and familiar identifications.
• Get to know your inner guidance and deeper longing, opening the way toward a more authentic life.
• Experience mindfulness in movement under the guidance of experienced therapist Michael Haid, where hiking becomes a meditative practice.
• Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Pelion on hikes through lush, fragrant forests and largely untouched nature, ideal for reflection and self-knowledge.

Program overview

Day 1 – Arrival and first introductions
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Presentation of the week, equipment discussion, questions and answers

Day 2 – Monday
Easy hike and exercises
Time for a swim

Day 3 – 5 Tuesday – Thursday
06.00 Sunrise sitting (optional)
10.00 – 17.00 Mindful walking, exercises and reflection
Also included: beach and swimming
7:00 p.m. – Dinner

Day 6 – Friday
06.00 Sunrise sitting together (optional)
Morning: “Going out”
Afternoon: group reflection and conclusion
6.30 p.m. – Open end, farewell, final dinner and relaxed evening

Day 7 – Saturday
Departure or further stay

Good to know

In addition to the hikes, you may also join “Rhythm & Rembetiko” sessions, with more information to follow soon. Immediately after this retreat, the workshop “GROWTH WITH BEHERZT” begins with Anna Maurer and Michael Haid.

Course language: German (translation upon request)

More about your guide

Michael Haid is a Gestalt therapist, alternative practitioner specialising in psychotherapy, and an experienced mountain and hiking guide. He is also a speaker on meditation and self-discovery, teaching an approach that brings together psychotherapy and spirituality. Michael lives and works in private practice in Schliersee, Germany.

He guides with warmth, depth, presence, and clarity.

The Peli Kastri Guesthouse

The guesthouse offers 8 double rooms, some with a balcony. Two of the rooms can also be arranged for 3 guests with an extra bed. Each room has a direct or indirect sea view, plus a kettle and mini-fridge. Lovingly furnished with Greek cotton, handcrafted details, and carefully selected pieces, the rooms are designed as a peaceful retreat where relaxation comes naturally.

On the ground floor, guests have access to a lounge and a spacious private terrace with stylish Greek touches, creating a welcoming setting for a quiet breakfast or a calm evening. Meals with vegan and vegetarian options can be prepared at the tavern just 50 metres away, right on the beach.