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Vilnius, Lithuania

"The Art of Caring" Retreat, Efi Kontaxi, Lithuania

Caring for the Caregiver (GREEK SPEAKING AUDIENCE ONLY)

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Overview

If your heart has led you to work as a professional in the fields of mental health, coaching, therapy, healing, or personal development, then you already know the deep sense of purpose, fulfillment, and joy that this work can bring. But do you also know how to care for yourself? How deeply do you trust? How visible are you willing to be? How much are you able to receive, rather than always give? How comfortable are you with allowing yourself to be supported? This retreat was created especially for you. Its purpose is to support those who dedicate themselves to supporting others, helping you continue your work with greater presence, clarity, sustainability, and effectiveness. Through archetypal constellations, experiential practices, guided reflections, and meditations, you will be invited into a new relationship not only with your professional identity and your clients, but also with life itself. This is an opportunity to pause, reconnect with your own needs, and explore what it truly means to be a caregiver without losing yourself in the process.

Accommodations

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Siaurys resort

Enjoy 4 nights at Siaurys Resort, a secluded lakeside retreat set on a private peninsula in the heart of Labanoras Forest. Surrounded by tranquil waters and ancient pines, it offers the perfect setting for rest and renewal. Relax in the sauna, unwind in cozy wooden houses, and soak in the serenity of nature—a peaceful haven to recharge between your practices and adventures.

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Siaurys resort

Enjoy 4 nights at Siaurys Resort, a secluded lakeside retreat set on a private peninsula in the heart of Labanoras Forest. Surrounded by tranquil waters and ancient pines, it offers the perfect setting for rest and renewal. Relax in the sauna, unwind in cozy wooden houses, and soak in the serenity of nature—a peaceful haven to recharge between your practices and adventures.

Lithuania

Siaurys resort

Enjoy 4 nights at Siaurys Resort, a secluded lakeside retreat set on a private peninsula in the heart of Labanoras Forest. Surrounded by tranquil waters and ancient pines, it offers the perfect setting for rest and renewal. Relax in the sauna, unwind in cozy wooden houses, and soak in the serenity of nature—a peaceful haven to recharge between your practices and adventures.

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St. Palace hotel

Enjoy 1 night at St. Palace Hotel, a charming boutique property in the heart of Vilnius Old Town. Blending historic elegance with modern comfort, it offers cozy rooms and warm hospitality, just steps away from the city’s Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and festive atmosphere.

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St. Palace hotel

Enjoy 1 night at St. Palace Hotel, a charming boutique property in the heart of Vilnius Old Town. Blending historic elegance with modern comfort, it offers cozy rooms and warm hospitality, just steps away from the city’s Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and festive atmosphere.

Lithuania

St. Palace hotel

Enjoy 1 night at St. Palace Hotel, a charming boutique property in the heart of Vilnius Old Town. Blending historic elegance with modern comfort, it offers cozy rooms and warm hospitality, just steps away from the city’s Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and festive atmosphere.

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Efi Kontaxi

Hosts

Efi Kontaxi

Mental Health Counsellor

With extensive expertise in Integrative Counseling, Trauma Therapy, and Systemic Constellation, Efi Kontaxi is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to self-awareness, helping them unlock their true potential and live a fulfilling life.

🙋‍♀️ Personal Empowerment

Tap into the wisdom of your ancestors.

Break free from limiting inherited patterns.

Embrace your true self by understanding your family’s influence.

Set goals that honor your legacy.

Create a life filled with purpose, love, and strength.

🔑 Unlock Your True Potential

Understand and reshape the narrative guiding your life.

Face challenges with inherited resilience.

Embrace a mindset focused on growth and betterment.

Move forward with confidence, supported by your ancestral roots.

Efi is here to help you unlock your true potential and live the life you truly deserve. Through every step of your journey, she will guide you with systemic archetypal constellation, empowering you to connect with the blessings and strength of your ancestors.

Schedule

Day 1 - December 18

Arrival & Authenticity

7:00 - Meeting at the Airport El. Venizelos 

9:00 - Flights to Vilnius 

14:00 - Arrival Vilnius (VNO)

15:00 - Exit airport & meet private bus

15:00–17:00 - Private transfer to Siaurys Resort

17:00 - 18:00 - Check in & Light lunch 

18:30 - 20:30 - Opening Circle with Efi "From Authority to Authenticity"

Who is really working when I work? Exploring the difference between professional identity and authentic presence.

20:30 – Dinner / Fireside Tea & Snacks


Recommended airline flights
A3 LO5604  W  18DEC  ATH   WAW    09.00 - 10.40
      LO 771  W  18DEC  WAW   VNO    11.55 - 14.00

Forest Connection, Presence & Light

07:30–09:30 – Breakfast

9:30 - 11:30 -  Morning Session with Efi "From Action to Presence"

How important are my techniques, really? Discovering the power of being versus doing.

12:30–15:30 – Guided Hike in Labanoras Forest (nature connection and winter forest energy)

15:30 – Lunch & Rest

17:30–19:30 – Afternoon Session with Efi "From Shadow to Light"

What am I helping to reveal and what am I unconsciously excluding. Bringing awareness to hidden dynamics within the helping relationship.

20:00 – Dinner

Sauna-Ice Ritual & Going with the Flow

07:30–09:30 – Breakfast

 9:30 - 11:30 Morning Session with Efi "From Burnout to Flow"

What if overexertion gives less than it takes? Exploring sustainable ways of serving without depletion.

12:00–15:00 – Sauna & Ice Ritual (alternating hot sauna sessions and ice water immersion, energy release, deep reset, Wim Hof style breathing) – First group, free time for the rest

14:00 - 16:00 - Lunch & Rest

16:00–19:00 –  Sauna & Ice Ritual (alternating hot sauna sessions and ice water immersion, energy release, deep reset, Wim Hof style breathing) – Second group, free time for the rest

20:00 – Dinner

Sound Healing & The right to be Held

07:30–09:30 – Breakfast

9:30 - 12:00 - Morning Session with Efi "From Loneliness to Support" 

How much do I allow myself to be held ? Reclaiming the right to be seen and heard as a human being.

12:00–15:00 – Free Time

15:00 – Lunch

17:30–19:00 – Gong Therapy Journey (immersive sound healing with ~50 instruments, chakra balancing)

20:00 – Dinner

Transition to Vilnius & The Permission to Prosper

07:30–09:30 – Breakfast

09:30–11:30 – Closing down the circle with Efi "From Guilt to Abundance" 

How much do I allow myself to receive? Transforming beliefs around wealth, success, and receiving.

11:30 – 12:30  Packing & Check out 

12:30 – 13:30 Light Lunch 

14:00 Departure by Private Bus to Vilnius

15:30– Check-in at St. Palace Hotel

16:30 – Vilnius City Tour (Old Town, Christmas Markets, Cultural Highlights)

20:00 – Dinner at Traditional Vilnius Restaurant (not included in the package)

Farewell & Departure

07:30 – 9:30 - Breakfast

9:30 – 10:30 - Farewell Circle (final reflections, sharing intentions for the year ahead)

11:00 - Hotel Check-out 

11:00 - 14:00  Free time around the city

14:00 Transfer to Vilnius Airport


Recommended airline flights

   LO 798  W  23DEC  VNO   WAW    16.50 - 16.55
A3 LO5602  W  23DEC  WAW   ATH    18.20 - 21.50



What's included

Accommodation: 5 nights in Lithuania — 4 nights at Siaurys Resort, a peaceful lakeside retreat surrounded by pine forests, featuring cozy rooms, a sauna, and a serene winter setting ideal for reflection and renewal. Plus 1 night at St. Palace Hotel in the heart of Vilnius, offering boutique comfort and easy access to the city’s Christmas markets and Old Town highlights.
Daily Sessions with Efi Kontaxi held in Greek.
Transfers: All group transfers are included: – Arrival transfer from Vilnius Airport to Siaurys Resort (private bus). – Transfers to all scheduled activities and excursions. – Transfer from Siaurys Resort to Vilnius city. – Departure transfer from hotel to Vilnius Airport.
Meals: Daily nourishing breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners
Guided hike in Labanoras Forest (2–3 hours).
Gong Therapy Journey with ~50 instruments.
Sauna Ritual (3 hours) — cleansing and renewal practice.
Vilnius City Tour, including Old Town & Christmas Markets.
Gift Bags: Receive specially curated gift bags upon arrival.
Airfare Flights are not included. You may book your flights independently or through our trusted travel partner once you got informed and the group is completed
Flights partner phone: (+30) 210 9641 282
Flights partner email: info@cityplazatravel.gr (for faster assistance)
Travel medical insurance (including trip cancellation coverage for illness, accident, or Covid-19).
Tips, and personal expenses.
Anything optional or not specifically mentioned in the program.
The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions or local circumstances.

Highlights

01 Forest Connection at Siaurys Resort & Labanoras

02 Gong Journey & Sound Healing

03 Sauna Ritual of Renewal

01 Forest Connection at Siaurys Resort & Labanoras

Wake up at Siaurys Resort, a lakeside haven surrounded by pine forests, where tranquility and comfort set the tone for your retreat. From here, we step into the stillness of Labanoras Forest, one of Lithuania’s largest and most enchanting woodlands. On this guided hike, we’ll immerse ourselves in the rhythm of nature, reconnect with our senses, and draw fresh energy from the trees and crisp winter air — a true communion with the forest’s healing presence.

02 Gong Journey & Sound Healing

Experience a deeply immersive Gong Therapy Journey, where nearly 50 instruments create waves of sound that wash over body and mind. This powerful vibrational healing practice promotes relaxation, emotional release, and inner harmony, guiding you into profound states of meditation and renewal.

03 Sauna Ritual of Renewal

Discover the Lithuanian tradition of sauna as sacred ritual. Through heat, steam, and mindful silence, this 3-hour journey is both cleansing and transformative — a space to let go of old energies, invite renewal, and emerge with clarity and lightness. Perfectly timed on Christmas Day, it’s a celebration of warmth, rest, and rebirth.

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FAQs

1) A 30% deposit of the total retreat cost is required at the time of booking. 

To begin, you’ll need to log in or create an account on our booking platform. Please keep your login credentials safe and ensure your email address remains active, as important booking updates and retreat information will be sent there.

2) Book your flights according to the options we recommend for each retreat.

This ensures your arrival transfer will be fully arranged and covered by us, making your journey to the retreat smooth and worry-free.

3) Book your travel insurance for global coverage. 

Travel insurance is mandatory for all guests for peace of mind and coverage during your journey. If you want, we are happy to connect you with our trusted travel insurance partner to assist you. Please send us your travel insurance at bookings@myndretreats.com .

A3 LO5604  W  18DEC  ATH   WAW    09.00 - 10.40
   LO 771  W  18DEC  WAW   VNO    11.55 - 14.00
   LO 798  W  23DEC  VNO   WAW    16.50 - 16.55
A3 LO5602  W  23DEC  WAW   ATH    18.20 - 21.50


Approximate flights price: 395 euros per person

Please note that by booking the above flights, your transfer from/to the airport/hotel is included in the package cost. 

What’s the traveling group like?

Each MYND Retreat welcomes an intimate group of 15–20 like-minded participants, allowing for personalized attention, deep connection, and a nurturing, high-touch experience. You’ll be joining a premium community of high-end travelers, entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and thought leaders, individuals who have achieved success and are now seeking something deeper: authentic connection, emotional clarity, and personal transformation.

Is the retreat suitable for solo travelers?

Absolutely. Many guests come solo and leave with lifelong friendships, and in some cases, even love stories. Beyond the retreat itself, you’ll become part of the broader MYND network, a growing international community where you can connect, collaborate, and network with other purpose-driven professionals long after your journey ends.

Are flights included in the retreat package?

Flights are not included. However, we’re happy to connect you with our trusted travel agency partner to assist with booking and logistics.

Is Lithuania a safe destination?

Yes, Lithuania — and especially the tranquil forests and lakes around our retreat — is considered a safe, peaceful, and welcoming destination. Known for its unspoiled natural beauty, rich traditions, and warm hospitality, Lithuania offers the perfect setting for reflection, renewal, and inner growth. At MYND, your well-being is always our top priority. We partner with trusted local providers and experienced guides to ensure every detail is secure, seamless, and nourishing. From the moment you arrive, our team is available 24/7 to support your comfort and peace of mind, so you can fully relax into the serene rhythm of Lithuania and your own journey of transformation.

How will I be supported during the retreat?

From the moment you book until the day you return home, you’ll be supported with love and precision. We provide pre-arrival guidance, on-site assistance, and create an environment rooted in privacy, emotional safety, and genuine presence.

What’s included in a MYND retreat?

Each MYND Retreat is a premium, thoughtfully curated experience. Your journey includes daily wellness sessions, breathwork, sound healing, mindful movement, as well as sacred ceremonies, nourishing meals, and intentional time for reflection and integration.

We explore authentic local destinations with the guidance of certified, trusted local experts, ensuring both cultural depth and your safety. You’ll enjoy exclusive excursions, soulful bonding moments, and the kind of meaningful stillness that renews you from the inside out.

Is the retreat physically demanding?

Our experiences are accessible to most fitness levels. All activities (like hiking or horseback riding) are optional and adapted to your pace.

Are dietary preferences accommodated?

Yes. With advance notice, we can provide meals that align with your dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and more.

Clothing (for 6 Days / 5 Nights)

  • 3–4 warm, comfortable outfits (layers are essential — long-sleeve tops, wool sweaters, leggings, or thermal pants)

  • 2 casual-chic outfits for group dinners in Vilnius or cozy evenings at the resort

  • 1 set of comfortable clothes for sauna rituals (swimwear + lightweight robe or cover-up)

  • 1 warm winter coat (waterproof if possible, for outdoor walks and transfers)

  • 1 scarf, hat, and gloves (for forest hikes and city walks in the cold)

  • 1–2 thermal base layers (for layering under clothes during outdoor activities)

  • 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes/boots (waterproof with good grip, suitable for forest trails and city cobblestones)

  • 1 pair of indoor slippers or warm socks (for use inside the resort and hotel)

  • Sleepwear, underwear, and enough socks for the full stay

Well-Being & Inner-Growth Sessions

  • Yoga clothes (2–3 comfortable sets for morning and evening practices)

  • Journal & pen (for daily reflections, circles, and integration)

  • Eye mask & earplugs (helpful for deep rest and relaxation)

  • Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated during sessions and excursions)

  • Personal talismans, crystals, or grounding objects (optional — for ceremonies and inner work)

Personal Care Essentials

  • Moisturizer & nourishing face cream (cold air can be very drying)

  • Lip balm with SPF (to protect lips from cold wind and sun)

  • Body lotion or oil (to restore moisture after sauna and cold exposure)

  • Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Natural remedies or supplements you may need (vitamins, immune support, etc.)

  • Personal hygiene products (for the full duration)

Travel Documents & Essentials

  • Passport (valid for at least 6 months from entry)

  • Printed or digital copies of:• Flight itinerary• Travel insurance (required)• Emergency contacts

  • Credit/debit cards & some cash in Euros (EUR)

  • International adapter plug (Lithuania uses Type C or F, 230V)

  • Phone, charger & power bank

  • Small day backpack (for city tours and forest excursions)

Extras for Magical Moments

  • Swimwear (for sauna sessions and possible cold plunge)

  • Wool blanket or shawl (for warmth during circles or outdoor meditation)

  • Book or Kindle (ideal for quiet evenings at the resort)

  • Herbal teas or favorite healthy snacks (nuts, bars, dried fruit)

  • Compact thermos (perfect for carrying tea on winter walks)

  • Mini first aid kit (band-aids, electrolytes, personal medication, etc.)

Deposit:

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your booking. This deposit may not be credited to other events or retreats.

Balance Payment:

The remaining balance is due no later than 60 days (2 months) before the retreat start date. Failure to pay on time will result in cancellation of your booking without refund.

The following payment schedule applies:

1. Deposit – 30% (Non-Refundable) at the time of the booking

A 30% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. This deposit secures your place and is not transferable or refundable under any circumstances.

2. Remaining Payment – 70%

The remaining 70% balance due must be paid no later than 60 days (2 months) before the retreat start date.

Cancellations by the Client:

All cancellations must be made in writing via email. 

Refunds are issued according to the timeline below:

---> Deposit is Non Refundable in any case.

---> Refund Entitlement:

* Up to 60 days (2 months) before the starting day of the retreat: 100% refund (excluding deposit & bank fees)

* Less than 60 days (2 months) from the starting day of the retreat: No refund available

Cancellation by the Company:

The Company reserves the right to cancel any retreat due to force majeure, insufficient registrations, safety concerns, or other uncontrollable events. In such cases:

* No refund will be given for travel costs or external bookings

* You will be offered a credit or transfer to a future retreat, subject to availability. 

 

"The Art of Caring" Retreat, Efi Kontaxi, Lithuania

Lithuania 18 - 23 December 2026 5 nights

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