Holistic Yoga Holiday in Greece
One Week Yoga Holiday, in the Peloponnese: July 22 – 29th 2017
Create comfort, peace and energy in your body and mind. Join experienced yoga teacher, Julia Moore, on yoga holiday in Southern Greece at Spirit of Life in the beautiful unspoilt area of Mani in Southern Greece.
Venue
The Spirit of Life is a holistic retreat centre in the Mani a mountainous area on the southern tip of the Greek mainland. It’s a place rich in ancient history, myth and stunning natural beauty. Up until just 40 years ago the only method of travel into the Mani was by sailing boat. For this reasons the area retains the unspoilt, truly laid back atmosphere of authentic Greece. This is the perfect place for yoga, rest and deep relaxation. You’ll be surrounded by mountains, sea and sky; breathe air fragrant with herbs; swim in crystal clear sea and be nourished by delicious locally grown food.
Yoga
The day starts with morning meditation and breath practice, following this is an hour and a half long yoga class in the beautiful studio with a panoramic view of sea and the mountains. The rest of the day is free for you to explore, swim or rest. In the evening there is a deeply relaxing restorative practice to ease every last bit of tension from your body and mind. You will see improvements in your strength and flexibility. A one hour private yoga lesson is included in the price. All classes are optional so you can rest or practice as much as you feel to.
Sound
Sound as vibration affects the mind and physical body at a deep level, allowing deep-seated tension, anxiety and stress to gently and easily melt away. Sound and movement work very well together, as sound reaches the parts of our being that movement cannot. Musician and sound Healer Alistair Smith will lead at least two sound baths on this retreat as well as providing meditative sound accompaniment to the evening restorative yoga classes. Also included in the holiday is a private sound healing treatment with Alistair.
Other Delights
Kerry and Wendy are our hosts at the Centre, they have been hosting retreats for over twenty years and have a deep knowledge of the nature, historical sites and mythical stories of the surrounding land. There is a local swimming platform about fifteen minutes from the Centre and the nearest beach is another 20 minutes walk beyond the local fishing village of Agios Nikolaos. If you wish there are opportunities to go horse riding, visit historical sights or go walking further afield. However, most people choose to simply relax, unwind and “just be” in nature.
Food
A delicious brunch spread is provided at Spirit of Life after the morning yoga class every day. On our first and last evenings of the retreat, we’ll have dinner at Spirit of Life as well. On the other evenings you are free to explore the lovely tavernas of the local harbour town Agios Nicolaos or further afield if you wish to explore.
Accommodation
You stay either at the Spirit of Life or in one of the specially selected apartments and shared villas within walking distance of the Centre. All accommodation has cooking facilities and an en suite bathroom. The villas have a private swimming pool, which is available for everyone on the retreat to use.
What is included on this holiday?
- Shared or single occupancy in a self-catering apartment
- Brunch every day of the retreat
- Evening meal for the first and last day of the retreat
- All yoga, meditation and sound baths
- A private one to one yoga lesson
- A private one to one sound healing session
What is not included?
- Evening meals on five days of the retreat
- Travel to the Spirit Of Life (a taxi or shared transport can be arranged from Kalamata airport if you wish). See here for travel information.
- Car hire or taxi fares
- Extra excursions or trips
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance
Registration and Booking
To book your place on this Yoga Holiday please email Julia. It is £250 to reserve your space, which is non returnable but transferable to another person. The remaining amount is to be paid before June 14th 2017
Prices:
One person in shared accommodation with one other: £695
One person in single room: £795
Non participating partners and children are welcome to come at a lower price, please email Julia for details of prices.
