metamorφosis
from breath to presence
Poretsou Monastery | Mountains of Achaia, Greece
17–20 July 2026
metamorφosis travels into nature — to Poretsou Monastery, beside the river and within a landscape of silence and natural force.
In a place where time slows down and breath naturally shifts rhythm, the workshop process unfolds in a more direct and embodied way.
Nature is not a backdrop, but an active part of the experience.
The Workshop
A three-day immersive field of body, voice, movement, and live music, where breath becomes a tool for presence, listening, and collective creation.
metamorφosis is a practice connecting body, voice, and inner experience into a unified process of expression and transformation.
Through breathwork, movement research, improvisation, and text-based practice, participants will be guided toward a deeper experience of presence and creative connection.
This year’s process draws inspiration from George Stefanakidis’ text “Here I am Known as a Woman”, as a starting point for the creation of personal and collective material around feminine nature, femininity, and its multiple expressions in both men and women.
Live improvised music continuously shapes the process, creating a sonic landscape that evolves together with the group.
The workshop culminates in a small performance by the participants and a short performance intervention by the facilitators.
Facilitators
Evelina Arapidis
metamorφosis practice & workshop facilitation
Ilias Bageorgos
Movement research & physical practice
Yorgos Stefanakidis
Live music, rhythm & vocal improvisation
Schedule
Friday, July 17
Arrivals from 19:00
20:00 – 21:00
Dinner
Saturday, July 18
09:00 – 10:00
Breakfast
10:30 – 13:30
Movement and vocal warm-up
14:00 – 15:00
Lunch
18:00 – 20:00
Text work, body and voice improvisation
Working with personal and collective material inspired by the workshop theme.
20:00 – 21:00
Dinner
Sunday, July 19
09:00 – 10:00
Breakfast
10:30 – 13:30
Movement and vocal warm-up
Rehearsal and composition of the material leading to the final performance.
14:00 – 15:00
Lunch
17:00 – 21:00
Performance presentation by the participants
Performance by the facilitators
20:00 – 21:00
Dinner
Δευτέρα 20 Ιουλίου
09:00 – 10:00
Breakfast
17:00
Departures
Sharing and reflection circles will take place at the beginning and end of each day.
Accommodation • Food • Transportation
Accommodation takes place in the monastery’s single, double, triple, and shared rooms.
All meals are vegetarian. Please let us know in advance about any dietary needs.
Participants will be able to coordinate shared transportation from Athens.
During free time, participants will also have the possibility to explore the river, walk toward the natural pools, and spend quiet moments in connection with the surrounding landscape.
Participation Fee
300€
Early Bird
until June 10
250€
The fee includes:
• workshop participation
• accommodation
• all meals
If finances are an obstacle, feel free to contact us.
Applications & Information
For applications and information:
Places are limited.
Please include a few words about:
• previous experience in theatre, movement, or voice work
• what brings you to this workshop
• what you are seeking through this experience