Yoga retreat, Naxos island, Greece
September 27 – October 1, 2023
Naxos is one of the largest islands in Cyclades. It is famous for its white sandy beaches, lush nature, mountains, fresh produce and the typical Cycladic architecture.
During this retreat we will practice yoga by the sea, indulge in delicious home-made breakfast and explore the nature and local villages during a hike. We will also pay a visit to beautiful capital town Hora and you’ll have free time to relax by the sea.
Our accommodation and the practice will be at one of the nicest beaches of the island-at Plaka Beach. It has a white sandy beach, small fishing port and countless little beach restaurants and cafes to relax at.
ACCOMMODATION is offered in single ensuite rooms, twin rooms (available if you are 2 friends) or double rooms. All rooms are a studio type rooms equipped with a small fridge and a cooker.
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday
Arrival day
6-7pm yoga class
7.30pm welcome dinner
Thursday
8 – 9 am morning yoga followed by breakfast
Free day. You can book a massage or just laze by the sea.
6 – 7 pm yin yoga, pranayama and yoga Nidra
Friday
8 – 9 am morning yoga followed by breakfast
10 – 6pm full day tour which includes hiking (4 hours), visit to a local abandoned Monastery for a movement , pranayama and meditation session, sightseeing of a site of Ancient Kouros. At the end of the tour we will visit Chalki village where you will have time for late lunch and to explore.
Saturday
8 – 9 am morning yoga followed by breakfast
5 – 10 pm organised transfer to the capital town Chora. Free time in Chora where you can stroll through its narrow alleys, sit at numerous cafes or restaurants, admire local art bakeries and a castle ruins and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Sunday
8 – 9 am morning yoga followed by breakfast
Departure day
TYPES OF YOGA INCLUDED:
Hatha flow yoga (in the mornings)
Simple pranayama techniques.
Guided meditation, silent meditation.
Yoga Nidra
Yin yoga
Maximum number of participants is 8 people.
PRICE: 750 Euros for a single occupancy room or 670 Euros for a person in double occupancy rooms
The price includes
- 4 nights of accommodation in a single or twin room
- 7 yoga, pranayama or meditation sessions
- 4 vegetarian breakfasts
- 1 guided tour (meals on the tour not included)
- 1 afternoon return transfer to Chora (meals or guiding not included)
- 1 welcome dinner
Extras: airport /port transfer, massage, any meals except breakfast and a welcome dinner
FOOD:
The following food is included. Note, all the food is vegetarian.
- Vegetarian breakfast after every morning practice (includes local pastry, eggs, yoghurt, local products)
- Welcome dinner served at a local restaurant
ABOUT THE TEACHER:
I am Veronika, originally from Slovakia. I have been living in Santorini since 2010. I attended my very first yoga class on vacation in Philippines, this was in 2009. I became a yoga teacher in 2012, I completed a 200 hours mindful yoga therapy course with Kathy Ward. Every year I work on deepening my education. I have a diploma in perinatal and baby yoga with Birthlight, I attended a training in yin yoga and numerous courses in yoga related to physiotherapy. In 2022 I competed my 500 hours certification with Jason Crandell.
I have been teaching retreats since 2013, usually at Caveland in Santorini as it is the place that I manage as a boutique hostel.
I usually teach slowly flowing hatha flow classes with an accent on alignment and eccentric strength.
APPLICATION:
100 Euros deposit is required with the application. The rest of the payment is due 3 weeks before the start of the retreat.