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Let Beauty Be Thy Name
Join Shakti Temple Arts in the land of Aphrodite
Where the silky jeweled sea caresses the earths crevices,
And her mountains reach like breasts to receive the moist kiss of the heavens breath,
Where the sun warms the soils in which the olive tree grows,
I have been engulfed in the majesty of the elements and made whole…
An Immersion into the Temple Arts
Since I was a young woman with vibrant sensuality and a deep longing in my heart for merger, I was always fascinated by the arts of the courtesan, or she who masters the arts of love and eros.
My favorite films were Kama Sutra, Dangerous Beauty, and Memoirs of a Geisha. I was moved by the elegance, poise and refinement of the main characters.
Some part of me remembered lifetimes in palaces mastering these arts, and while these paths cannot be fantasized about as certainly there was abuse riddled within them, there was a time when these professions and the women who held them were exalted the world over.
But it’s not that that moved me so. It was the permission to express the innate longing of the feminine heart through poetry, music, dance, lovemaking. I too yearned to master these crafts. I too yearned to be a master of love and eros both in my intimate relationships as well as my relationship to the Divine.
And so I set out on a journey of two decades to study the arts of the concubines of ancient China, the temple and court dances of India, and the Tantric arts, which took me far beyond my wildest dreams into a realm where the beloved is so much larger than the confines of the flesh.
The deep feminine heart cannot help but be drawn to express beauty and merge with love...
In this retreat we will dive into the deep arts and practices of the Divine Courtesan amidst a backdrop of exquisite elemental beauty to remember ourselves again.
Highlights Of Our Retreat
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A location of exalted elements with the mountains and the sea of Crete
Sauna and sea song circles of traditional songs for the beloved
Ayurvedic beauty rituals and self anointing with exquisite oils from AromaBliss
Practices with the elementals such as 5 Elements Qigong on the earth, sunrise chanting, dance offerings and more
Daily access to the Mediterranean sea
Optional but encouraged digital detox to reconnect with the self, one another and the elements
Deep feminine rituals of empowerment, union and sensuality
Incredible cuisine based on the world renowned Mediterranean diet
Study and experiential practice of the Temple Arts with 4 Tantra Yoga classes, 3 Jade Temple Taoist Feminine Arts sessions, and 3 Shakti Temple Dance classes
Lasting relationships with the other women participants from being immersed in a beautiful container together
The Temple Arts
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Tantra Yoga
Tantra Yoga is a profound spiritual science of awakening. In this system we “yoke” the energies of the sun (Ha) and moon (Tha) into Yoga, or union. Tantra Yoga is in essence Hatha Yoga. We use several techniques for our desired aim such as Asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), Mudra (energy seals), Bandha (locks), Kriyas (purifications), Mantra (sacred chants) and Meditation. In Tantra Yoga we use specific asanas to balance or activate different chakras or energy centers in the body.
In this Retreat:
Elemental Pranayamas
Chakra Nyasas, Kriyas & Mantras
Surya Namaskar with Mantras
Womb Yoga for buking Ojas
Asana and Vinyasas
Dharana and Dhyana Meditations
Yoga Nidra
Abhyanga Ayurvedic Self Massage
Maithuna Puja: Internal Union of Shiva and Shakti
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Shakti Temple Dance
Shakti Temple Dance is an alchemical fusion dance in which we explore the art of dance as a means of devotion. In ancient dance traditions, dance was used as a means of communing with the Beloved; the formless spirit that exists within the vessel of form that is the body. In Shakti Temple Dance we work with archetypal and elemental themes within ancient and modern dance forms in order to commune with the Beloved within and without, and to offer the beauty of our art in devotion to the Divine as a moving prayer.
In this Retreat:
Shakti Temple Dance Pranam
Mudras in Dance
Indian Fusion Techniques
Elemental Movement
Rasa & Bhava
Devotional Choreography
Tantric Dance Ritual
Taoist Feminine Arts
Jade Temple is an immersion into alchemical womb practices and sensual energy cultivation from the Taoist Feminine Arts. The womb is the beginning, and it is our cauldron of transmutation, creativity, and ecstasy. In this series we will explore lineage and mystery school practices to tend this inner Temple, arrive in our sovereignty and create greater coherency between our embodiment and our divinity; our spirit and our sensuality.
In this Retreat:
5 Elements Qigong
Spinal Warm Up & Self-Chi Massage
Inner Smile & Six Healing Sounds
Womb & Ovarian Clearing
Ovarian Breathing & Micro-Cosmic Orbit
Jade Gate Acupressure
Retreat Schedule & Center
Our center is right on the Mediterranean Sea on the South East part of Crete near the city of Ierapetra. This part of the island is a hidden gem with sacred mount Thrypti watching over the silky Turquoise seas and beautiful cliffs of Cypress trees. The closest airport is Heraklion about 1.5 hours away.
Our center features shared rooms (2 per room), a beautiful practice space and outdoor practice deck overlooking the sea, private access to swimming and beach, a sauna, and both indoor and outdoor communal areas.
Cuisine will be wonderful local dishes featuring the richness of the Greek Mediterranean diet such as Greek salads, dolmas, greek yogurt and fruits, and mains.
Daily Schedule
DAY 1 ~ Morning & Afternoon: Arrival & Settling In, Evening: Dinner & Yoga Nidra
DAY 2 ~ Morning: Opening Circle & Tantra Yoga, Afternoon: Shakti Temple Dance, Free Evening
DAY 3 ~ Morning: Tantra Yoga, Afternoon: Jade Temple Taoist Arts, Evening: Abhyanga Self Anointing Ritual
DAY 4 ~ Morning: 5 Elements Qigong, Afternoon: Free, Evening: Jade Temple Taoist Arts
DAY 5 ~ Morning: Tantra Yoga, Afternoon: Shakti Temple Dance, Evening: Tantric Dance Ritual
DAY 6 ~ Morning: Sunrise Chanting & Tantra Yoga, Afternoon: Closing Circle Maithuna Puja, Evening: Devotional Songs
DAY 7 ~ Breakfast & Checkout by 11am
Meals
Light Breakfast ~ 8am Greek Yogurt, Fruits, Nuts
Lunch ~ 1pm Greek & Mediterranean Specialties
Dinner ~ 6pm Greek & Mediterranean Specialties
Your Guide
Halo Seronko
Halo Seronko is a teacher of feminine embodied awakening who brings a deep wisdom and love of lineage and tradition onto the dynamic stage of the modern world. Halo has been teaching Tantra, Temple Dance and the Taoist Feminine Arts for over 10 years and in 2015 she founded the online and international school Shakti Temple Arts. She has led multiple international retreats including Tantra of Temple Dance in Guatemala, Path of the Mystica in Greece, Dragon & the Rose in Spain, Sublime Shakti Pilgrimage in India, Temple of Shakti Leadership Trainging in Peru and day long immersions in Australia, Italy, Costa Rica the USA and beyond. She has created many rich online programs and has initiated hundreds of women into the Temple Arts.
Halo has been passionate about the place where embodiment and spirit meet for as long as she can remember. This passion has lead her on a profound path of study, practice, pilgrimage and teaching.
Her first teacher in embodiment arts was her father Willow Seronko who introduced her to Taoism, Tai Chi and Qigong from the ripe age of 14. Since then she has never ceased her seeking and development in the sacred arts. Halo has lived between the holy land of India and the USA for the past decade. In her journeys she has sat at the feet of many masters and received initiation into both the Kaishmir Shaivist and Sri Vidya lineages of Tantra through Agama Yoga in 2011 and Devipuram in 2014. She continues to study and practice in Sri Vidya Shakta Tantra under the guidance of her current teacher. With dance as a central part of her journey, Halo has trained countless hours in a Classical Indian Dance form born of the Temples of East India called Odissi and was part of the sacred dance troupe Dakini Rose Devadasi for many years. These experiences infused her development of what she coined Shakti Temple Dance. During that time she was also initiated into the 13 Moon Mystery School under its founder, Ariel Spilsbury. In 2018 Halo officially received a Yoga Alliance certification as a teacher of Tantra Yoga from Satya Loka School of Traditional Tantra and Yoga. All of these threads weave into her unique flavor of teaching, building a bridge from the mundane to the mystical for all who attend her courses.
YOUR
INVESTMENT
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this Retreat
includes
Shared accommodations for 6 nights, 2 Beds per Room
All retreat sessions
3 Meals per full day, 1 meal on arrival and departure days
Ayurvedic oil bundle
Sauna and beach access
Shuttle arrangements from airport (travel cost not included)
Private WhatsApp Group
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Travel to & from Greece, Travel insurance, Arrival and departure shuttles, additional travel costs or personal shopping
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