TO BE HELD
Restoring Safety and Trust in the Body and in Relationship
A 4-Day Land and Warm Water Retreat in NapMajor · Budapest with
Ekaterina Podoprigora &Sophia Michalopoulou
There comes a moment when pushing no longer works.
When the body asks for softness.
When connection must feel safe, not demanding.
When rest becomes essential, not optional.
TO BE HELD is a four-day retreat designed to restore nervous system safety and rebuild trust — within yourself and in relationship with others.
In a quiet natural setting, surrounded by forest, we will slow down. Through guided rest, somatic practices, gentle movement, warm water immersion, silence, and intentional connection exercises, you will explore what it truly means to feel held — without pressure, performance, or expectation.
This retreat is not about fixing yourself.
It is about remembering that safety is possible.
You will learn to:
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Recognize what safety feels like in your body
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Strengthen boundaries without isolation
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Experience connection without losing yourself
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Recalibrate your nervous system through rest and attunement
This space is for those who are sensitive, thoughtful, and ready to move from survival into softness.
No forcing. No emotional pushing. Just a carefully held environment where your system can settle.
You are not meant to do this alone. And you are not meant to override yourself anymore.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if:
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You feel highly sensitive and easily overwhelmed by environments or relationships
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You long for deeper, more conscious connection
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You are tired of pushing yourself past your limits
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You want to strengthen boundaries without isolating yourself
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You are in a life transition and need space to recalibrate
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You are a leader, facilitator, caregiver, or thoughtful human who gives a lot
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You sense that softness is strength, not weakness
You don’t need to be “in crisis.”
You simply need to be ready to slow down and listen.
When?
The retreat will start on Thursday 14th at 10:00 a.m. and end on Sunday 17th of May 2026 by 18:00.
Where?
NapMajor, a house in the middle of the forest where you can be yourself.
It is located 60 km south of Budapest.
How much?
Cost for 4 days retreat is 650 Euro
Early Bird Price - 3 places if booked before February 28th 580 Euro and paid in full.
Price includes shared accommodation and vegetarian food.
Deposit to reserve your place (non-refundable): 80€
The deposit is non-refundable, however, it can be used for another retreat or online course with Ekaterina or Sophia. Please confirm your intention to attend with either of your facilitators so that they can forward payment details to you.
CONTACT
If you would like to chat briefly online or on the phone for more clarity please contact:
Sophia Michalopoulou
(+30) 6983 751891
or
Ekaterina Podoprigora
(+36) 3049 99167
REGISTRATION FORM
https://forms.gle/NqprGD1UK7S1bxs39
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Ekaterina Podoprigora is a psychotherapist with more than 15 years of professional experience helping individuals and couples to have a joyful and meaningful life experience. She is experienced in working with traumatic events and responses through somatic approach and water therapy. Ekaterina is also a dancer, a movement and meditation practitioner, during our time together she will offer contemplative practices in the water, on land and in the nature. Her focus in therapeutic work is in helping to find safety and pleasure in connection with other people.
Sophia Michalopoulou is an aquatic therapist and educator who specializes in pre and perinatal trauma release, a newborn and baby swimming instructor as well as a pregnancy and birth doula. Sophia supports the entire birth experience from conception, pregnancy, and birth with water in order to create a more gentle, conscious, and fluid continuum for future generations. She facilitates the remembering of all human beings so that we can embody more of who we are, overcome a sense of separation and live our lives to our fullest capacities while expressing our unique human potential.
PROGRAM * may vary due to weather conditions and group needs.
Day 1 — Arrival & Safety
“I am allowed to arrive slowly.”
Theme: Grounding, orientation, nervous system settling
Day 2 — Being Held by the Body & Nature
“I don’t have to try. My body knows.”
Theme: Self-holding, softness, regulation
Day 3 — Being Held in Relationship
“I can meet without losing myself.”
Theme: Trust, attunement, safe togetherness
Day 4 — Integration & Re-Entry
“I can take this with me.”
Theme: Integration, clarity, continuation
What you need to bring: a Bathing Suit, Towel, Hat, Bottle of Water, comfort blanket or item.
We are very much looking forward to this experience with you.
