A Cycladic getaway...
Unwinding, slowing down and replenishing on the shores of the emerald-green Aegean Sea.
6 day yoga retreat on the unspoiled Cycladic island of Koufonisia
Our island home is Villa Dias, on the southern coast of the tiny, unspoiled Cycladic island of Koufonisia.
Never heard of it? Neither have the crowds who visit the busy neighbouring islands of Santorini and Mykonos!
Koufonisia combines unspoiled and uncrowded sandy beaches, glittering, turquoise sea and the traditional Cycladic white architecture these islands are famous for. The entire island can be explored on foot or by bike, offering you an idyllic island paradise to discover or to simply appreciate, unwinding, lingering and falling under this magical little island's spell.
Villa Dias offers a private retreat of comfortable rooms in the traditional Cycladic architecture and a pool, garden terrace area, all a short walk away from beaches and the main village.
Comfortable and ambient rooms are a mix of twins or doubles, suitable for shared or solo occupancy. The villa a 5 minute walk from Pori Bay, has a private pool, a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ dining area and indoor and outdoor living areas, and is fully air conditioned. The villa is cleaned daily and a linen change is offered on day 3. There is also a safety deposit box.
Yoga sessions will be offered each morning and evening, allowing you free time throughout the day to explore or simply unwind.
Mornings will begin with gentle movement and guided meditation, awakening and rising in harmony with our beautiful surroundings, and evening practices will offer a blissful transition from day to night, including movement practices, yin + restorative practices and guided yoga nidra (yogic sleep meditations).
Sessions are suitable for all levels of experience - my classes are always inclusive, whether you have practiced for years or it is your first ever yoga experience. No previous experience is necessary, the only goal of our yoga sessions is to connect body, mind and spirit in a blissful union, strengthening and soothing the body, calming the mind, and nurturing the spirit, finding our yoga bliss.
A daily brunch is included, along with daily fruits, veg and bread from the garden, and evening meals will be a mix of eating out or ordering in from local tavernas, offering us the opportunity to sample local Greek cuisine.
The villa is has a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ area if you prefer to cook.
Yoga retreat days are designed to go with the flow and our schedule can ebb and flow like the tides... To give you an idea of an island day :
8:30 Morning meditation and yoga
10:30 Brunch
Free time to explore the island and neighbouring beaches, adventure, walk, cycle or simply enjoy the views
18:00 Evening yoga and yoga nidra
20:00 Dinner at the villa or at a local taverna
Moonlit beach walks or early nights with a good book
Sound tempting? Get in touch and let's plan our Cycladic summer getaway...