Sailing • Your • Inspiration

A soulful journey of self-discovery

Immersive 7-day Sailing & Holistic Living retreats through the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea. Interweaving movement, nature connection, and heart-body-soul nourishment… embody your soulful transformation.

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Sailing Your Inspiration

Sailing & Holistic Living Retreats designed for soulful transformation — come deeper into presence and experience the beauty and magic of life at sea.
Sailing Your Inspiration
Your Guides: Ava & Clara

Offered twice a year — in spring and autumn — Sailing Your Inspiration is a 7-day soul-deep journey of self-discovery, regeneration, and reconnection.

More than a retreat, this is a return home — to your body, your heart, and the healing power of the sea. Together, we sail from island to island, navigating the turquoise waters of the Aegean while exploring the inner tides of life, held in a safe and heart-centered group.

Blending the art of sailing with yoga, breathwork, meditation, and embodiment practices, each journey invites you to anchor into presence and the joy of simply being. Through daily movement, nature connection, and heart-body-soul nourishment, we awaken a deeper sense of vitality, aliveness, and embodiment.

Guided by the wind, we learn to dance with nature’s rhythm — discovering the ease, beauty, and unexpected moments of awe that unfold when we surrender to the flow of life.

Whether you’re called to Regenerate, (Re)connect, or simply remember the magic within you — this experience stays with you long after the sails are lowered. Are you ready to answer the call of the sea? 

Sail & Regenerate

Spring Sailing (May 2026)

This retreat is an invitation to enter your own cycle of regeneration — supported, seen, and held in a nurturing and transformative space.

We’ll begin each day in sacred silence, moving through intentional morning practices — breath, movement, meditation — guided by a daily theme rooted in nature’s cycles. From sprouting seeds to composting wisdom, we embrace the ebbs and flows, trusting the process of renewal.

Alongside shared meals, group circles, and restorative evening practices, we create fertile ground for inner growth. Sailing with the elements, we return to the joy of simply being — together, with nature, and in ourselves.

Sail & (Re)connect

Autumn Sailing (October 11-18th 2025)

 This retreat invites you to return to a more conscious way of relating and being. 

 Each day a different element guides us on a journey of self-exploration and embodiment as we align with nature’s rhythms and return to inner balance and harmony. 

Through breath, movement, and meditation, we reconnect to the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and deepen our capacity to embody all elements of self.

Held by the water day in and day out, we’ll honor the Earth's gifts through intentional cooking, immerse ourselves in the beauty of the Greek islands and gently (re)connect more deeply with nature and ourselves.

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  • Soulfood

    Ava and Clara offer creative, vibrant, and wholesome soul food.

    Each dish honoring our bodies and the Earth — fostering a deeper connection with land and heartfelt nourishment for body-mind-soul.

    Ingredients: as local, organic, and seasonal as possible. Veg/Vegan.

    In the tavernas, we can enjoy Greek specialties and dishes.

  • The Mother Ship

    Navigate life at sea with comfort and ease aboard our 42ft luxury catamaran.   

    4 spacious cabins (en-suite bathrooms) with plenty of space for you to relax, unwind, and simply be.

    Come deeper into presence and appreciation for the beauty, connection, and magic of life at sea.

  • Daily Rhythm

    Each day we’ll move in a gentle rhythm — energizing yoga/flow in the mornings and grounding yin/embodiment in the evenings. Meditations and nature-based practices are interwoven throughout the framework.

    **Keep in mind, we have a plan but the wind likes to dance… best to stay flexible and go with the flow.

Voices of Participation

Words from those who’ve walked this path and sailed these waters — may their stories stir something in you and offer a glimpse into the essence of the journey.
  • ~ Sail & (Re)connect ~

    This Sailing retreat was not only a beautiful journey through the Greek Sea, but also towards a deeper connection with myself. 

    Ava, Clara and Constance created a magical space outside my perspectives of my everyday life, which allowed me to step into a new version of all encompassing self compassion and trust into the process of my life. Through a unique combination of exercises to connect with the fluid element of water, groundedness of the earth and the fire of my own body, awakened in yoga sequences, I was able to deeply understand myself more.

    Fina

  • ~ Sail & Regenerate ~

    I first experienced Ava and Clara during an online yoga and meditation session, and even though that moment was already beautiful, stepping into their shared space on this retreat was like jumping into the unknown — and I was deeply, positively surprised.

    Both Ava and Clara hold space with such deep presence, gentleness, and grounded clarity. Their way of guiding — whether through movement, meditation, or simply by being — is both nurturing and powerful. I felt how harmoniously they complement each other: soft yet strong, intuitive yet structured, joyful yet deeply present.

    What impressed me most was the flow — everything was so well-integrated. From morning to evening sessions, the rhythm was beautifully varied and intentional, ranging from embodiment practices to yoga, meditation, and shared meals that nourished body and soul. They brought joy, laughter, and lightness, while holding space for real transformation.

    You can tell they truly enjoy what they do — and that radiance reaches everyone. The crew felt integrated, seen, appreciated. We all felt part of something alive, sacred, and yet playful.

    The "Rejuvenate" process unfolded in all its phases — not just on the outside, but within. And I’m leaving this retreat changed, softened, and strengthened — all at once.

    Kim J.

  • ~  Sail & (Re)connect ~

    This Sailing retreat was much more than just beautiful days at sea in best company. It was a deep journey of connection- with the land, nature, the other participants, my body and myself. The support of Constance, Clara and Ava encourages you to let go. I was able to surrender to my inner process and trust that everything was just as it was meant to be.

    Nina O.

  • ~ Guided Meditation ~

    Ava, your voice is a key. Every meditation with you opens doors deep within me – gently, clearly, and freely. You’ve shown me how one can be on a soul’s journey and still feel whole – guided by ancient wisdom and carried by the quiet strength of a modern nomad. That’s what makes your presence so healing: timeless, intuitive, and deeply true.  💎  Thank you for just being  🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    Clara, you serve with deep truthfulness. There is such power in your presence! Wow! Wordlessly I recognized my work in you. Our sessions together have reconnected me with myself — thank you from the bottom of my heart!  💕 ☀️

    Anette / Soul Academy

What you'll get

When you step aboard 'Sailing Your Inspiration', you're entering a soul-nourishing journey across sea and self.  Here’s what’s included in your journey with us:
  • 7 nights / 6 days aboard a spacious 42ft Lagoon catamaran, sailing through the crystal waters of the Aegean
  • Daily embodiment practices — yoga, meditation, breathwork (pranayama), and nature-based movement
  • Creative soul food — 2–3 nourishing plant-based meals per day lovingly prepared onboard (vegan/vegetarian)
  • Guided meditations and inner journeys for deep reflection and soul nourishment
  • Nature connection and land-based practices to deepen your relationship with the Earth
  • Supportive group integration and connection circles held in a safe, heart-centered space for authentic sharing and relating
  • Space to rest, reflect, and simply be — with the wind, the waves, and yourself
  • Island-hopping adventures and time to explore, swim, and soak in the beauty of nature
  • Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and snorkeling equipment for off boat adventures
  • Hands-on sailing participation (if desired) — learn the basics or simply enjoy the ride
  • WhatsApp Group chat and Online Integration session post-retreat to stay connected
  • 1:1 online mentoring/coaching session with Constance (60 min) before the retreat to support your intention-setting and preparation

    What's included:

    • All onboard accommodation in shared or private cabins
    • All boat-related costs — including skipper, boat hire, fuel, port fees, and water
    • Pre-retreat 1:1 online session with Constance, founder of Sailing Your Inspiration (60 minutes)
    • Linen and towels provided onboard
    • Water, tea, and coffee available daily
    • Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and snorkeling equipment 
    • Group airport transfer (single car transfer provided for those arriving within the suggested time window; separate transport may be needed if arriving earlier/later)
    • Facilitation fee — covering all practices, guidance, and support throughout the retreat

    Double cabin: €1.950 / per person
    Early Bird (until 15.8.2025) only €1.850

    Single Cabin: €2.950

    Early Bird (until 15.8.2025) only €2.850

    Sail&Soul family (previous Retreat participants) get €100 off

    Bring a friend, partner, family member and get 300€ off when booking a double cabin together!

    Only 2 places left! Hurry up to get your place!

    ** If you feel the calling to join this journey but in a financially difficult position, reach out to us directly to discuss possible options.

    Not included:

    • Airfare or any travel expenses to and from the island of Kos

    • Yoga mats (please bring your own)

    • Meals and drinks at the taverna or when eating out/not on board

    Sailing Your Inspiration

    The women who guide and nourish you along your soul-sailing journey
    Retreat Leader Ava

    Ava

    Retreat Leader

     I hold space for self-exploration and heart-expansion through deep connection with nature. My work draws from decades of travel and teachings ranging from therapeutic recreation, permaculture, intuitive touch & movement, Theta Healing, Earth Healing and creative visualization. This is my third time co-facilitating this transformative sailing retreat. I offer a grounded, gentle presence to guide and support your unfolding into wholeness—restoring your natural state as a being of nature.

    Retreat Leader Clara

    Clara

    Retreat Leader

     I deeply believe in the power of connecting conscious movement and breath to cultivate presence and connection. With over 10 years of yoga practice and a 200h teacher training from India, it is my honour to guide you into moments of tuning into the wisdom and resource of your body. I'm also passionate about food! In 2024, I co-founded Studio Schlemmer, a plant-based culinary collective creating seasonal, nourishing experiences that reconnect us to body, earth, and culture.

    Founder Constance

    Constance

    'Sail Your Inspiration' Founder

    For over 25 years, I’ve supported people through trauma and deep healing processes. I lead transformational retreats in sacred sites throughout the Mediterranean and founded Sailing Your Inspiration in 2020. I work with Earth healing, including Gaia Touch practices learned directly from Marko Pogačnik (published through my company, Geniusloci Publishing). As a certified NLMM teacher, I weave movement, meditation, and quantum-based methods into a unique path of embodied transformation.

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