Our workshops are short format Labs—usually one to three days in length—and intended for those who are new to the Physical Lab methodology or looking to brush up on their performance training.
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A 2-hour Fitness & Embodiment workshop in London blending strength training with embodied movement, breathwork, and meditation. Inspired by the Fitness & Embodiment Retreat in Crete, it offers a powerful introduction to integrating body awareness with effective training. The session concludes with reflection and Q&A, leaving participants feeling energised, grounded, and more connected to their bodies.
This six-day residency explores scenes from an early 20th-century Russian play that traces the arc of a human life as a poetic allegory. Using physical theatre tools, participants investigate presence, impulse, energy, and the body as an active force in storytelling. Through movement exercises, improvisation, and scene work, actors engage the text as a living landscape, uncovering meaning through the body and imagination. Rooted in the Physical Lab methodology, the residency emphasizes embodiment as a pathway to truthful, instinctive performance. The process unfolds as a collaborative laboratory where performers explore, experiment, and create together.
A four-day embodied exploration of the language of Federico García Lorca, focusing on desire, resistance, and physical presence through intensive scene and movement work. Using physical theatre tools and embodiment practices, participants investigate how Lorca’s imagery and rhythm can be activated through the body. Through exercises, improvisation, and focused scene exploration, actors develop greater awareness of impulse, tension, and emotional energy in performance. The lab invites performers to approach the text as a living force, allowing physical presence and instinct to shape the storytelling.
Return to the core principles of Fitness and Embodiment with Alex & Yorgos for our first-ever June retreat. This special edition returns to the roots of the programme, focusing on connection, presence, and personal growth. Through fitness workshops and embodiment practices, participants deepen awareness and explore more intentional ways of relating to themselves and others. Each day blends movement, reflection, and shared experience in a supportive environment. Meals and accommodation are included, with time for excursions to the beach and nearby local hotspots.
An immersive three-day workshop dedicated to cultivating presence and authenticity in performance. This work is a journey toward uncovering one’s most authentic self and embodying a free, uninhibited artistic spirit. Through embodiment practices, participants explore how the body can serve as a gateway to deeper awareness, expression, and connection on stage. We will also work directly with the text, treating it as a living partner that invites curiosity and personal discovery. Guided by the tasting principle, artists are encouraged to experiment and stay open to what emerges in the moment.
Our September 2026 retreat honors the standing tradition with Alex & Yorgos returning for the fourth consecutive year. Through fitness workshops and embodiment practices, participants cultivate greater presence, awareness, and more intentional communication in movement and daily life. Each day blends physical training, reflection, and meaningful connection. Meals and accommodation are included, with time for excursions to the beach and nearby local hotspots. The retreat offers practical tools and moments of renewal that extend well beyond the experience.
The Physical Lab Retreat is our flagship annual event for actors—a six-day immersive experience on the beautiful island of Crete where performers from around the world come together to deepen their craft. Participants receive in-depth one-to-one coaching on a chosen piece of text while developing a professional performance reel. Each day blends embodiment practices, reflection, and creative exploration to strengthen presence and expressive range. The retreat fosters a vibrant artistic community, with shared meals, time by the sea, and the inspiring landscape of Crete.
Sometimes, we may find ourselves in sync with our natural rhythm, feeling more attuned to our needs and moving at an organic tempo. These are moments of bliss and at times we might feel that we have it all worked out. However, there will be moments when we stumble, encounter unexpected challenges, and feel as if everything has gone astray.
Sometimes we forget the power of patience and allowing things to happen naturally. We are often told that time is running out and that we must seize every opportunity immediately. However, in the midst of this rush, it is important to take a step back and reflect on our own personal journey.
When we work with our minds, and bring awareness to our constraining patterns, our goal is to delve into the space of unique freedom in expression, breaking free from imitation, frustration, and negativity.
“What I’ve loved about [the retreat] is meeting people from various countries.”
“Absolute. Radical. Transformation.”
“Magical—a moment of sharing, exchange, and self-discovery within an extraordinary group. Tatiana guided us through those four days of exploration with her energy, kindness, and gentleness. Simply brilliant!”
“The Lab has been a great and safe place to research, try things out, not know, fail and get out of my comfort zone. After each session, I feel empowered to keep working on my acting and on myself for the days, months and years to come.”
“I didn’t realise how forcefully that lock was going to burst open and how the work that we’re doing is just so important — not just for you as an actor, as an artist, but as a person!”
“Yorgos’ work is in perfect continuity with what Crete awakens in me: a deeper anchoring in the body, access to buried emotions, the courage to take risks, and the pursuit of a sincerity that can only enrich the creative process. More than an artistic approach, it is a true journey into the depths of the soul — one that seeks to serve art in its most authentic form.”
“It was such a transformational experience for me. Everyone should experience this.”
“I feel able to conquer the world… It’s just the best ever experience.”
“Anyone who met me in the following days saw a more aware and determined look on my face both professionally and personally. I recommend it to everyone.”
“Every minute—every second of this retreat has been great. I’m grateful to Yorgos and Alex.”
“Reconnecting with my essence via Yorgos’s guidance is a tool I’m not only excited to bring into my artistry, but also into my life as a whole. It’s truly been a priceless discovery.”
“I learned in [this] retreat how to slow down in every possible way.”
“Tatiana’s attention and philosophy create trust in each person so they can let go and free themselves in the work. This atmosphere is very precious and enjoyable to work in; everything becomes a pleasure!”
I absolutely loved the workshop. It was an incredibly meaningful two days. [Yorgos] held the space so gently and I felt so safe and contained even though we were exploring work that could make one feel vulnerable and exposed. I felt such a shift exploring text after the very physical dancing with the masks on—it was very liberating going from that almost delirious state into the text because I was completely connected to the emotional story and not even thinking about lines. It was a very powerful experience.
I wish I could remember every moment, every exercise but I guess I have to trust that I have absorbed it and it’s there to access.
“This year they had a special guest, Lena, and she made the whole trip complete.”
“Yorgos has such an understanding and knowledge of how to take care of ourselves on a personal level when we’re doing this kind of work and living this kind of life.”
“An extraordinary experience. Three days of happiness, tears, magic in the heart. Three days where I said to myself, ‘You have the right to breathe, you have the right to exist. You have the right to let yourself be. To be seen as you are. To express yourself.”
I have found my joy in acting again. I remembered why I wanted to do it in the first place. I feel more present, warm and embodied in my own body, less self-conscious […] A weight was lifted from me through this workshop, a lot of pressure I have put onto myself and onto the craft. […] Also, I learned, that I can pour all my personal experiences into my performances, without revisiting traumatic events of the past, but rather use acting as an outlet for my emotions to come through and release. And through that reach catharsis.”
“Working with Yorgos for 10 days in Crete, preparing for a TV part was an amazing experience! Even in moments of self-doubt and fatigue, when you face your own wall, he was always there fully present with me, both with great care and rigour! I have been working with Yorgos for about 8 years, and he always gives me strength and tools to keep going forward.”
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