GREECE
The Feminine Rising – Women’s Retreat
with Dr. Betsy Rippentrop
October 5-12, 2025
SPACES FILLING FAST!
Feminine consciousness is rising and this force is one of healing, connection, creativity, compassion, flow, intuitive wisdom, and receptivity.
The island of Paros, Greece, tucked in the heart of the Agean sea, is a perfect backdrop to explore, experience and embody this powerful feminine life force through the study and embodiment or Goddess archetypes from the yoga tradition and beyond.
With a group of like-minded women, and led by Dr Betsy Rippentrop, you’ll have a chance to experience deep inner healing through the practices of yoga, meditation, breath work, contemplation, energy work, and ritual.
If you are ready for transformation through increasing trust in the feminine, this experience is for you.
Betsy Rippentrop is an amazingly gifted teacher. The way she integrates body, mind, and soul work through yoga and meditation is like nothing I’ve ever experienced and has become such a critical part of my healing journey. She has a unique ability to “feel the room” and compassionately guide a group through a powerful, and often transformative, practice. I feel so lucky to have her as my teacher!
– Kim C.
Our retreat center on tranquil Paros Island sits on the relatively untouched seaside of Santa Maria. The closeness to nature in its rawness and purity creates deeply nourishing conditions for your healing, rejuvenation and self reflection.
Built in harmony with nature, your eco-retreat home for the week offers the opportunity to take immerse youelf in nature, eat clean and live in harmony with the land and sea.
The Cycladic Island of Paros is seated in the crystal blue water of the Aegean, and is well known for its beaches and whitewashed traditional villages. Less touristy than its sister islands of Santorini and Mykonos, Paros is an idyllic island for our retreat.
Enjoy morning and afternoon yoga, swimming in the sea, visiting the village of Naoussa and immersing in Greek island life. A special excursion via boat is also being planned for the group.
Accommodations are simple and rustic, inspired by the elements and the muses of Greek Mythology, the rooms are open, naturally lit and purposefully minimal to simplify your experience on retreat. Most of the rooms face the seaside and are a stone’s throw away from Filizi beach, with unencumbered access to the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea. Perfect for a sunrise dip!
Rooms have ceiling fans, private bathrooms, towels, linens, a water kettle and small fridge. They do not have the option of AC, which shoudl not ba an issue this time of year (chosen specifically!) Wifi is available on the property for your convenience, but we encourage as much “unplugging” as possible!
Organic gardens supply the majority of ingredients to the on site vegetarian restaurant. Other ingredients are sourced locally (on Paros, or wider-Greece) with a low carbon footprint in mind. Meals are prepared based on ancient Ayurvedic principles, emphasizing wellbeing, balance and bliss in the body. Each meal, you’ll be offered a variety of plant-based dishes, fusing exotic Indian flavours with the tastes and character of traditional Greek cuisine.
The kitchen takes great pride in creating meals with complete taste profiles that tantalize the taste buds and leave the body and soul satiated, nourished and energized.
For something extra, the kitchen is available to serve you in between meals, with juices and smoothies, and a selection of healthy snacks and salads available for order throughout the day.
Daily yoga classes will be offered (morning and afternoon) in one of two beautifully appointed yoga shalas. (Shala’s do have the option of air conditioning as needed)
Sample schedule:
7:30am – coffee / teas / fruits available
8:30am – CLASS
10:30 – Brunch
Beach time, free time, massage time, visits to local villages or group outing
4:30pm – CLASS
6:30pm – Dinner
Travel, Additional Information & FAQ’s
Your retreat starts on Sunday. We’ll collect your travel plans and coordinate with the center to arrange some taxi shares to the center. (On small islands, there are no credit card machines on taxi’s, so please plan to have some Euro for these short jaunts!)
We anticipate that many of you will extend your travels before or after the retreat – adding some time in Athens or on other islands. We also anticipate that everyone’s main international flights will be to Athens, then hopping a short flight directly to Paros from Athens (available on Aegean Air and SkyExpress). Based on timing of flights, it may be necessary to add a night in Athens on the front and / or back end.
Another option to get to Paros from Athens or other Greek islands is by ferry. The ferry is 4.5 hours from Athens, but much closer if you’re coming from another island.
For ferry tickets and information visit:
https://www.ferriesingreece.com/ or
https://hellenicseaways.gr/en/ or
https://www.bluestarferries.com/en/
The retreat ends with breakfast on the following Sunday. We’re happy to arrange taxi shares to the port or airport.
We’ve scheduled this retreat in October to have the best of all worlds … you’re just AFTER high tourism season (and the hottest part of the summer). Pleasant temperatures arrive in October (typically 60-70F) while the Sea stays comfortable for swimming.
What to pack (generally!):
- Valid Passport (ensure that it does not expire within 6 months of your travel)
- Comfortable walking / hiking shoes as well as all purpose footwear like sandals, running shoes, etc.
- A bathing suit (or 2!), comfortable island clothing, light layers, yoga clothes. Laundry facilities are not available, but you can hand wash and hang to dry.
- A light wind and rain breaker (just in case, and for warmth if it cools at night)
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Adapters for electronics
- Other suggestions – consider water shoes if you have sensitive feet, some beaches are pebbles / rocky. Goggles if you like swimming. Swim shirt if you’re sensitive to sun or just like extra warmth. A waterproof bag for your phone that you can take into or near water.
Your Teacher
Dr. Betsy Rippentrop
Betsy Rippentrop, PhD is a licensed psychologist and certified yoga and meditation teacher who uniquely blends science, psychology, mysticism and spirituality into her classes. She courageously guides people into deeper awareness of their body and mind, and is especially adept at translating psycho-emotional concepts into somatic experiences in the body. She has been in clinical practice for nearly 20 years and has owned Heartland Yoga for 14 years. She has authored numerous academic papers on the mind-body connection and is author of Chakra Healing: Renew Your LifeForce. She teaches courses and retreats nationally and internationally and can be found weekly at her popular podcast Tend Her Wild. For more info on Dr Rippentrop, visit www.dryogamomma.com.
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Betsy has helped me find my way back to myself. After years and years of running away from my fears, my feelings, my body, Betsy has given me a safe space to turn back into myself through yoga, meditation and endless support.
– Jessica Z3
Accommodations
Our eco-center offers delightful rooms with private bathrooms. All rooms have been constructed sustainably and in harmony with nature. They have electricity and ceiling fans for comfort. Wifi is available throughout the property for those who cannot fully unplug.
Single Occupancy Room: $3695 per person
Last single room
Double Occupancy Room: $2795 per person
Space available. We are happy to match roommates
Triple Occupancy room: $2495 per person
Space available. We are happy to match roommates
Premium Apartment for 2: $3495 per person
SOLD OUT
The premium spacious “apartments” have 2 beds, indoor / outdoor seating areas and an ocean view.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 7 nights accommodations
- All yoga retreat classes and workshops
- Light breakfast, brunch and dinner on site daily
- A group boat excursion
- Unlimited swimming in the sea (at your doorstep!)
- The opportunity for a full physical and digital detox
NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel to Athens and the Paros, Greece
- Transfer to and from the retreat from the airport or port (we will assist in arranging taxi’s!)
- Extra explorations outside of the group activities (ex. visiting villages or beaches of interest in your free time)
- Massage (available on site)
- Gratuities you might like to offer drivers, guides and center staff
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended – see Travel Guard Link)
A $695 deposit will secure your space and we would be happy to try to match you with great roommates.
Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before June 15, 2025. No refunds after June 15, 2025. In case of emergency cancellation, you may transfer your reservation to a family member or friend, as long as you notify One Yoga Global 30+ days in advance. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy. Participants will be required to sign an application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.
If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through July 2025, unless other arrangements are made.
We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like TRAVEL GUARD offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
