The Slow Revolution

photo by @jp_photoshooting

I catch myself checking my phone every few minutes. Since it’s on silent 99% of the time, I feel the need to check — just in case I miss the opportunity of my life. I admit, I’m addicted.

Especially now, when everything feels urgent. Notifications, emails, meetings — all demanding immediate attention. Even meditation apps urge us to hurry up and relax.

But is it really urgent? Or are we just caught in the speed of technology?

This is why I lean more deeply into my practice. It reminds me again and again: the universe keeps spinning — even when I don’t respond right away.

We live in panic mode, but what if slowing down is a radical act? In a world addicted to speed, choosing slowness isn’t laziness — it’s rebellion.

Take a breath before replying. Pause before jumping into the next task. Delay that “urgent” message.

Most urgency is an illusion. That “critical” task? It can wait. The “must-have” meeting? Probably unnecessary.

During the last year, I stopped rushing. It felt uncomfortable at first, but then I felt clearer, more grounded — and nothing bad happened. Life actually got better.

Slow isn’t unproductive. It’s intentional. It’s power.

This is why I created the Athenian Oasis Retreats. A 3-night urban retreat in the heart of Northern Athens — one of the city’s most peaceful, green, and beautiful neighborhoods — designed for women ready to step off the treadmill of urgency and reconnect with themselves — gently, intentionally, and joyfully.

The first retreat will take place in September 2025, and it’s your chance to reclaim time and space for yourself before the rush of autumn begins.

These retreats are for anyone overwhelmed by the pace of modern life and longing for space to breathe, rest, and realign. Yoga, meditation, massage, slow meals, soulful conversations, and time to just be — all woven into a curated experience that helps you feel human again.

In a world that celebrates hustle, this is your invitation to pause. To slow down. To reset.

We need this now more than ever — not as a luxury, but as a necessity for our nervous systems, creativity, relationships, and joy. Try this now: Pick one daily activity this week — making coffee, walking the dog, eating lunch — and do it 20% slower. Notice what shifts. Let this be the start. Postcards from Zanzibar, with the hope you’ll join us this winter:

More offerings coming up:

 Paros Retreat – SOLD OUT

 Hypnotherapy Private Sessions – New Spots Just Opened! I’ve reopened availability for private sessions. Online appointments are available throughout July & August — in-person sessions resume in September. Spots fill quickly, so book soon if this is calling you.

Athenian Oasis Retreats- we start in September! Book your free consultation call today: https://www.vickytomskyoga.com/athenianoasis

Zanzibar Retreat – Only for those who want to escape the cold winter and enjoy meaningful connections with the sea view, and yoga, of course (:) Learn more & book here https://www.vickytomskyoga.com/zanzibar-retreat

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With love on this path, Vicky White Lotus Yoga – Athens  www.vickytomskyoga.com/yoga-athens