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  • Yoga Retreat in Crete

Pause in a week of rest in nature, yoga, meditation, breathing exercise, chanting, the Mediterranean Sea and the local vegetarian food on the spectacular Cretan South coast.

Yoga Retreat in Crete.

  • 28 August - 2 September 2022
  • Crete

I invite you to a unique holistic yoga week in the beautiful island of Crete to regenerate your body and mind, take care of your health and feel better than ever. 


Join me and treat yourself to a yoga week in Crete. This week you’ll slow down, disconnect yourself from the world for 6 days in the beautiful surroundings, the beaches, the Mediterranean Sea, the peace and the wilderness of the spectacular Cretan South coast. You’ll relax physically and mentally and nourish yourself with freshly prepared local and seasonal foods. You will be immersed and guided with a daily yoga routine, including meditation, breathing exercises, chanting, silent walks, relax. We will enjoy local vegetarian healthy food and herbal teas.


Beautifully, yoga classes take place on the patio to the sounds of the birds and the sea each morning and evening. After the delicious brunch, you take a dip in the sea with a quick trip down the beach or maybe just relax in our lovely Casa Doria, our homestay for one week. You may also wish to explore the surrounding area. All levels are welcome and everyone will benefit from the natural environment we will be sharing together these days.



The Flow of your Days


7:15 – 8:00 Meditation & Chants / morning walk
8:00 Herbal tea or fresh drink served
8:30 - 10 a.m. Morning yoga stretch and loosen up
10 - 11 a.m. Free time
11 a.m. – 12 Brunch
10 – 5 p.m. Group adventure on Tuesday (optional)
12 - 4 p.m. Free Time Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
4:30 – 6p.m. Sharing circle / Yin yoga /asana workshop/sound bath
6:15 - 7 p.m. Dinner on the patio
8:15 - 9:30 p.m. Meditation / kirtan / relaxation

*Timing and program may slightly vary.
Summer 2022

Instructor

Marina Kalyani Pieri

 Marina has practiced yoga for 10 years and the last 6 years teaching as a certified yoga teacher around the world. Her training in India, Italy, Greece and US include Hatha Yoga, Sivananda, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, Yin Yoga. She teaches Hatha-based Vinyasa flows that are safe, varied, empowering and accessible. Her classes combine pranayama (breath control), asanas and meditation. She offers variations of the postures and alternatives to encourage you to truly connect with the wisdom of your own mind-body-soul system.

Bhakti yoga, the devotional aspect of yoga, is another great passion of hers that she integrates into her retreats and workshops.

Kalyani is the name she received in the ashram which started her spiritual journey. Yoga has given Marina the confidence to make big life changes that she is so grateful for and embrace a life that is more suited to the way she wants to live. She lives between India, Italy and Greece. Language skills: Italian (fluent), English (fluent), French (fluent).





Paco Rodriguez

A professional musician since his adolescence, head of the musical projects SITARSONIC and KUNDALINI AIRPORT, began studying the sitar in 1994 in Varanasi, India. During the 1990s he passed a lot of time with sadhus (nomadic mystics) between Varanasi and the Himalayas, practicing yoga and learning Hindu mythology and Vedanta. He then lived 10 years in a Buddhist Vipassana meditation centre. For twenty-five years, he has been leading kirtan in yoga and meditation centres between India and Europe. He also offers sound baths for yoga classes with his sitar. He lives between India and Greece. Language skills: French (fluent), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent) Hindi (basic).

Yoga Retreat Dates:

  • Date: 28 August - 2 September 2022
  • Location: Crete

Retreat prices:

  • Single 900
    Before July 31 850
  • Double (shared) 650
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What's included in the package:

  • • 5 nights’ accommodation
    • 5 morning energizing yoga classes (including 2nd Sept)
    • 5 evening yoga, pranayama, meditation sessions (including 28th August)
    • 1 Posture workshop
    • 2 daily meals: brunch and dinner
    • Daily meditation, chanting, breathing and cleansing exercises
    • Water, tea, coffee, nuts served throughout the day
    • Nature hikes
    • Pre and post-retreat support
    • Optional Group adventure trip

What's not included:

  • • Flight
    • Transfer
    • Group adventure – optional
    (about 50,- including lunch)

The Venue:

  • Casa Doria is a lovely little hideaway in a beautiful, quiet location in South Crete.

    A stunning environment with a terrace facing the sea, and just the sounds of nature, delicious food, beautiful beaches around.

    The rooms are facing the sea or the overwhelming canyon and the hills. A chilled place to enjoy and relax, full of positive energy which will make your stay very special

BENEFITS

  • • The ideal place to unplug, slow down that fast pace, and get back in touch with nature
    • Be more relaxed and refreshed than you’ve ever been
    • Become stronger mentally and find inner peace
    • Decompress from the city life and remind yourself about healthy habits for body and mind
    • Disconnect from routine life while connecting with nature and yourself
    • A beautifully peaceful and calm beach location
    • A Beach holiday full of relaxation and activities at the same time

How to get there:

  • ARRIVAL BY AIRPLANE Our place is about 90 minutes’ drive from Heraklion International Airport (HER - Nikos Kazantzakis Airport).

    TAXI Arrive individually by taxi from Heraklion airport. We can help to connect guests arriving at the same airport who would like to share a taxi. If you need help arranging a taxi, please let us know. Taxi fare is approximately 100,- one way.

    OUR CAR Alternatively, from Heraklion airport, we offer car transfers for 140,- EUR roundtrip. Please contact us to arrange.

    CAR HIRE If you decide to rent a car to explore the island, you can arrange to collect it at the airport when you arrive and drop it off at the airport when you leave.

Check IN-OUT

  • Retreat starts on August 28th at 6 p.m. and ends on September 2nd after breakfast at 10 p.m

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Payments

  • Limited space.
    The cost includes the morning and evening yoga sessions, nourishing brunches and dinners. By booking a room we kindly ask you for a deposit of 40% ** and the balance to be paid two weeks before your arrival, within August 15th. For cancellation until 1month before there is a refund of 50% on the deposit.


    **Name:
    Jlenia Siganaki
    Bank:
    Eurobank Ergasias A.E.
    Leoforos 62 Martiron (Xanioporta) Iraklio 71304
    Iban:
    GR3502601340000010201166963
    Swift/bic
    ERBKGRAA

    Address:
    CasaDoria
    70400 Lentas,
    Crete