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Re-Treat Yourself on Paros Island | Sensit Yoga and 5 Rhythms | 27-31 July 2020

Miltos Pavlou — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 19:03:00 GMT

Sensit Yoga and 5 Rhythms - two conscious movement practices coming together at Tao's Center on the gorgeous island of Paros

With Maja Zilih, the embodied yoga somatics will journey us through our inner landscapes, inviting the mind and body to merge into oneness. With Thierry Francois we will embody a dynamic wave of energy, accesing the true nature of our being. Together, Sensit Yoga and 5 Rhythms will cleanse and rejuvenate the body, liberate the mind, and ground us in our essence!

More about Sensit Yoga

Sensit Yoga is a practice of being present to the arising feelings and sensations, while engaged in movement. It is an act of listening to ourselves on a deeper level, such as the level of our bones, organs, or fluids. Increased sensitivity enables us to see which places in our body have a pattern to store tension. We can then re-pattern by releasing this tension consciously through movement, breath and use of gravity. When the energy that was holding the tension gets freed up, what arises is a joyful, effortless and energized way of moving and being. The more we tap into the wisdom of the inner body, the mored we descover that inside us is the biggest source of strength, creativity and freedom.

More about 5 Rhythms

5 Rhythms is a movement meditation practice created and developed over many decades by Gabrielle Roth. The practice is a simple and practical movement map which consist of 5 energetic patterns that exist through ourselves. Put together in a sequence we embody a dynamic wave of energy. There are no steps to learn, no special technique, just the great exploration of discovering the dancer within you. Following the path of this simple practice can catalyse change, expand awareness, release creativity and activate healing and deep transformation. Like all effective practices the more you practice the more you become accessible to the true nature of your being. We all have a dancer within us and the map of this work will inspire the endless possibilities and the ever growing potential to express this.

Program:

7:00am Surnise meditation by the sea (for early risers)

9:00am Light breakfast

10:00-12:00 | 5 Rhythms with Thierry

19:00 Sensit Yoga with Maja

We will begin on the evening of the 27th with a session combining yoga and dance. The next 3 days will have two separate sessions daily - one Sensit Yoga, and one 5R. On the 31st there will be again only one, combined, morning session.

The rest of the time is for enjoying the mesmerizing nature of Paros Island, nourishing Mediterranean meals and hospitality of Taos Center.

Prices:

Yoga and dance sessions: 300 Euros

Accommodation for 4 nights From 270 to 670 Euros, depending on the room type.

	Shared room (price per person)	Single room
Miltiadis apartments	270	350
Christiana hotel	310	470
Margarita studios	410	670

Price also includes Tao's hosting and Yoga Hall, coordination and administration of all staying arrangements, welcome dinner on the 27th July, and light breakfast before morning practice (daily)

About Maja ZIlih and Sensit Yoga

About Thierry Francois and 5 Rhythms

RETREAT TESTIMONIALS:

What a wonderful experience! Thank you very much for a heart-opening week of becoming more of the person that I am. Thank you for your guidance that opened me to new experiences both on a physical and a mental/emotional level. I look forward to staying in touch

– Stefanie, Austria

Thank you so much for setting up such a fantastic week in such a magical place. It is amazing what happens when a group of wonderful people get together for a common purpose. You have taught us so much and I appreciate it.

– Bradley, Portland, USA

Maja’s knowledge is so vast; from pranayama to asana sequencing and alignment to meditation. Her teaching methods are so complete with no question going unanswered. Keep shining Maja, you’re a true treasure to yoga!!! See you again!

– Annika, J, Paros, 2016

Thank you so much for such an insightful week of learning, regenerating and healing. You are a gifted teacher and a talented leader and I hope the work you do will sustain and nourish you for a long time to come.

– Jennie L., Portland, USA

Being born and socialized in a country that produced and reproduced “followers”, I’ve never thought that I will wish one day to “follow” somebody. And here I am, happy to follow you and your spirit, happy to silent the mind and discover the truth around, and the truth within. In deep appreciation

– Rosalina, L., Austria

Thank you for organizing everything, thank you for bringing such a wonderful group together, thank you for transmitting us your knowledge, thank you for your energy!!! This place is indeed amazing and perfect for a retreat. It was my first retreat and I am so grateful for your help to make us go further in our practice. I really feel that I accomplished a lot in my body and mind.

– Mathilde, Austria

Sensit Yoga™ Somatics Retreat and Immersion with Maja Zilih | 26-31 May 2020

Miltos Pavlou — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:53:00 GMT

Sensit Yoga Retreat on Southern Crete

Sensit Yoga

Sensit Yoga Retreat is a unique experience of reaching new depths of awareness through a sensitive yoga practice. Surrounded by a mesmerizing natural environment and feeling our body on a deeper level, we start to feel truly at home with ourselves.

Sensit Yoga practice and movement

The program consists of twice daily practice of asana, pranayama and meditation. In each session you are guided into movement while exploring the body systems, such as skeletal, myofasical, organ, fluid and neuro-endocrine system.

In Sensit Yoga, moving into and through different shapes and postures, we always make sure that we move from the inner body, with sensitivity and awareness. As we become conscious in movement of the support coming from our relationship to gravity, and from the connections between our inner spaces and structures, our nervous system can relax and become receptive and open to new learning. This new learning is about honoring the body and breath, and listening to its guidance. It is about feeling connected to the earth and the environment around us, feeling its support.

The body communicates where it has been storing the unnecessary tension and we learn how to release this tension by directing our attention and breath, by initiating movement from certain areas, and by working with gravity in particular ways. It becomes much easier to tune into the body's signals, develop our intuition, recognise when we are falling into the unhealthy patterns and automatic reactions, and start to build new patterns of more conscious living.

Unleashing the energy that was used for holding the accumulated tension resultis in a grounded, energized, joyful and effortless way of moving and being.

Maja Zilih

Maja has been teaching yoga and meditation since 2007. Her method Sensit Yoga is a mindful and interoceptive practice that aims at expanding the awareness of all the levels of our being. The practice combines yoga asana infused with elements of body-mind centering, natural/primal movement, functional exercises, tension release techniques and movements that arise for each individual in their own way. The sessions always complete with meditation and a long relaxation. Expect to be continuously invited to feel, sense and move from and through your inner body. Sometimes you follow the instructions, other times you inquire into the needs of your unique body and let it take the lead. You explore and utilize your relationship with space and gravity. You play with different ways in which you can awaken fluidity and ease not only in the body and breath but also in the mind. By becoming conscious of your deep primal inner connections you find new source of support. Your body begins to release the unnecessary tension and each movement becomes an opportunity for a total body-mind-spirit integration.

More about Maja here

Location and getting there

Our retreat base is located at Agios Pavlos, an area at the Southern Edge of Crete, with a majestic 180° view of the Libyan sea.

Heraklion is the Crete’s region capital city and there are direct flights to and from all major cities in Europe and the world.

For additional 80 Euros, a taxi or a minivan will bring you from the airport (or port) of Herakleion to the place of the retreat and take you back from the retreat place to the airport. It is about 2 hour drive.

Many participants choose to rent a car at the airport (appx price 30 Euros per day), as this enables them to move around more, and visit many amazing beaches near Agios Pavlos. Those who wish to connect with other participants to share a ride, need to tell us at least 2 weeks before the retreat.

Heraklion is the Crete's region capital city and there are direct flights to and from major cities in Europe and the world.

You can reach the retreat location by car or taxi. You are encouraged to rent a car – eventually together with other participants – as it will help you greatly enjoy at the maximum the gorgeous and wild paradise of Southern Crete.

The family run hotel can be found on the southern coast of Crete, in a region of exceptional natural beauty. Rugged and unspoiled, the area offers breathtaking scenery and glorious beaches making this a very special place to visit. Overlooking the stunning bay the hotel has a fine restaurant, a relaxing café/bar, and a mini market so you don't have to leave for any of your holiday essentials.

On the high rock above the sea, there is another, night bar formed as a cave naturally inside the rock and overlooking the sea. Occasionally there are dance parties, or concerts with traditional Cretan music, African music and other. Thanks to the configuration of the cave bar acoustics and the rock surrounding it, there is no noise outside the complex.

Things to do | Excursions and activities

Once you have reached this Southern edge the continent you can dive to a mesmerizing and reinvigorating landscape.

-Swim in the warm inviting waters of the beach neighbouring the hotel which is also ideal for families.

- Descend to one of the most amazing beaches of Crete, called St. Pavlos Sandhills, offering spectacular sunsets.

Take a tour of the area and rest your gaze on the long oceanic-type Triopetra beach for a swim, a walk, coffee, lunch or dinner at the fantastic taverns with a breathtaking sea view.

- Enjoy the sunset view from the comfort of your room or at the yoga veranda.

- Hike the beautiful gorges of Rethymno. Kourtaliotis (length: 3 km) is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Rethymnon.The huge cliffs of the canyon reach a height of - 600 meters and are full of caves, where significant fauna species live.

Or go further to the west, to the worldwide known Samariá Gorge. A National Park of Greece and a World's Biosphere Reserve. It will take 6 hours to cross it so plan wisely. There is a boat departing from Agios Pavlos to Samaria’s sea mouth (Agia Roumeli) and you can always visit without walking the gorge to its North exist.

- Visit Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix. During the 60s and 70s, it was a favorite destination for hippies. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of an African landscape. The river, forming a large lake, 1.5km long, before emptying into the sea, has water all year round. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm trees and other trees, and start ascending in the beautiful canyon

For more information on the area and the sightseeing choices you can check: http://www.cretanbeaches.com/

Accommodation

The Agios Pavlos hotel provides accommodation in a new complex - Varkotopi - with individual pools and fantastic sea view, one right above the sea and near the restaurant - Hotel - and another one on the Cavos Melissa rock on a higher panoramic spot and near the yoga platform. Usually retreat participants stay at Cavos Melissa, although depending on availability other options in the area are also considered. All rooms offer a breathtaking view of the beach or the panorama of the Libyan sea.

Varkotopi complex

Cavos Melissa complex

Cost

Yoga program: 300 Euros before 14 February, 350 Euros after.

Accomodation for 5 nights, daily brunch and dinner.

Prices vary according to the room type - Options:

Kavos Melissa (all rooms are looking over the sea, have air condition, private bathroom, shower, kitchenette, fridge, living room and a small balcony) - Distance from sea: 400m

Cavos Melissa 1 - One person - one room with double bed, living room, fridge and kitchenette, air condition, private bathroom and shower, balcony with panoramic sea view

360 Euros per person

Cavos Melissa 2 - two persons - one room with either two single beds or one double bed, living room, fridge and kitchenette, air condition, private bathroom and shower, balcony with panoramic sea view

260 Euros per person

Cavos Melissa 2x - Two persons - two separate rooms, living room, fridge and kitchenette, air condition, private bathroom and shower, balcony with panoramic sea view

360 Euros per person

Luxury apartments, Varkotopi (all rooms are looking over the sea, have air condition, private bathroom and shower, living room and a terrace with private pool) - Distance from sea 50m:

Varkotopi Luxury 1 - One person with a double bed, living room with a kitchen, private pool, terrace with panoramic view, air condition, private bathroom and shower

635 Euros per person

Varkotopi Luxury 2 - Two persons with a double bed, living room with a kitchen, private pool, terrace with panoramic view, air condition, private bathroom and shower

395 Euros per person

Varkotopi Luxury 2x - Two persons - two separate rooms, each with double bed and one adjustable 1.5 size counch couch, living room with a kitchen, private pool, terrace with panoramic view, air condition, 2 private bathrooms and showers

495 Euros per person

Varkotopi Luxury 3 - Three persons in two separate rooms, each with double bed and one adjustable 1.5 size couch, living room with a kitchen, private pool, terrace with panoramic view, air condition, 2 private bathrooms and showers

385 Euros per person

Varkotopi Luxury 4 - Four persons in two separate rooms, each with double bed and one adjustable 1.5 size couch, living room with a kitchen, private pool, terrace with panoramic view, air condition, 2 private bathrooms and showers

325 Euros per person

Prices include 5 nights stay and 5 rich dinners and brunches.

For taxi from and to the airport, additional 80 Euro charge applies

All tax included

Contact details in Vienna
+4369918365788
info@sensit.yoga

Contact details in Athens
Athens Yoga Center
Louissis Riankour 65-67
+302130383611
center@athensyoga.gr

Yoga retreat on Agistri Island, Greece | with Anna Petropoulou

Mariatina Kotsali — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:56:00 GMT

YOGA RETREAT ON AGISTRI ISLAND WITH ANNA PETROPOULOU (RYT 500, YACEP)

When the last spring month meets the first month of the summer, we have our meeting for a yoga retreat with Anna Petropoulou. Give yourself a long weekend of relaxation and tranquility on a small heaven on Earth with pine trees next to the sea, beautiful beaches with turquoise waters, just an hour away from Athens. There you will have the opportunity to work with your body dynamically but also more gently, calm the mind and listen to your heart.

Practicing yoga in nature where everything is well-suited and combined with relaxation acquires special value, is beneficial in multiple ways and Anna is well aware of this, as she makes sure that herself spends significant time of her holidays in yoga retreats. In her lessons, she combines the philosophy and the mythology of yoga with conscious breathing and movement as a means of exploring and understanding the soul, but also as a tool to relate better to the people, the joys and the challenges of life. At the same time, she remains spontaneous in her teaching, feeling at any moment the dynamics of the group and of the - natural - environment in which the lesson unfolds.

GENERAL LOCATION

Our excursion will take place from Friday, May 31^st, to Sunday, June 2nd in the picturesque island of Agistri, next to the beaches "Skleri" and "Chalkiada". We will stay at Rosy's Little Village, a small hospitable hotel that includes everything: rooms with sea views for accommodation, a small restaurant for the meals offered, a yoga deck overlooking the sea and the sunrise, a place by the sea with sunbeds for rest , pine trees and private beach access, offering the possibility of absolute relaxation with yoga, relaxation in nature ... and of course swimming.

ACCOMONDATION - FOOD

Rosy's Little Village is named after it looks like a small amphitheatric settlement on levels that provides all the comforts for a carefree long weekend. We will stay two nights in single or double rooms surrounded by pine trees and flowers, next to the sea. A few meters below and within the accommodation area is the restaurant where vegetarian breakfast and dinner are served, while a variety of food, drinks, fruits or snacks of your choice are available throughout the day. Please let us know about your preferences on accommodation and food.

INDICATIVE PROGRAM

Friday

18: 30-19: 00 Opening

19.00 - 20.30 Yoga, Meditation

21:00 Dinner

Saturday

07.30-08.00 Meditation (optional)

8.00-10.00 Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra

10.00 Breakfast

18.30-20.00 GentleYoga, Pranayama, Meditation

20.30 Dinner

Sunday

07.30-08.00 Meditation (optional)

8.00-10.00 Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra

10.00 Breakfast

In between practices and meals there will be plenty of free time to unwind, enjoy the wonderful beaches of the island, walk along its trails or do other sport activities

COST

Triple room occupancy 170€ (+ VAT 210€)

Double room occupancy 185€ (+VAT 230€)

Single room occupancy 241€ (+VAT 299€)

For reservations a minimum of 50 euros deposit is required

Price includes accommodation (2 nights), all yoga classes and 4 meals

HOW TO GET THERE

Ferry Boats depart from Piraeus Port for Agistri, arriving at Skala's Port in about 1 hour & 45 minutes. Ferry Boats carry passengers, cars and mopeds. From there, Rosy's Little Village is a few minutes' walk or you can request a transfer.

Piraeus Ferry Agency – Phone Numbers: 210-4117341 / 210-4171190 / 210-4126528

Agistri Ferry Agency: – Phone Numbers 22970-91171.

1. HELLENIC SEAWAYS Flying Dolphins / Agistri Phone Numbers: 22970-27462 / Piraeus Phone Numbers: 210-4199000 ROUTES

2. AEGEAN Flying Dolphins / Agistri Phone Numbers: 22970-91171 / Piraeus Phone Numbers: 210-4221766

FOR RESERVATIONS: (+30) 2130383611 & center@athensyoga.gr

Cancellation Policy:

2 months before the event, 100% refund (excluding bank commission)

1 month before the event, 50% refund (excluding bank commission)

Less than a month before the event, no money is returned

Sensit Yoga Retreat on Crete | with Maja Zilih | 22-29 July 2018

Miltos Pavlou — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:09:00 GMT

Sensit Yoga Retreat on Southern Crete

22-29 July 2018 with Maja Zilih

Maja's vision

The Sensit Yoga Retreat with Maja Zilih

The Sensit Yoga practice and movement

The program consists of twice daily practice of asana, pranayama and meditation. Each session guides us into our inner sources of strength, creativity and freedom, by journeying us through different tissues and inner spaces like fascia, bones, organs, fluids, and diaphragms. We cultivate whole-body awareness by experiencing how every single part of the body is weaved into a greater whole. We become conscious of different connections of our inner spaces and structures, which brings forth an optimally supported inner alignment, to be expressed in the outer motion and yoga postures.

We do not impose or manipulate the body into postures, but rather use the asana practice as a platform for listening to the signals that the body communicates. The movement is mainly slow, with relaxed presence and increased sensitivity. This enables us to recognize the places in the body that accumulate unnecessary tension. We learn how to release this tension by initiating movement from different points, by directing our attention and breath, and by relying on gravity in particular ways. When the energy that was holding the accumulated tension gets unleashed, the result is an energized, joyful and effortless way of moving and being.

Feeling and sensing our body

The state of listening to our inner body called interocepetion (or Pratyahara in yogic terms) makes our practice physically more simple, yet awareness-wise a much deeper experience. Meditation comes easily as a natural continuation in stillness of the meditative state that was already present in the movement.

Sensit Yoga contributes immensely to our process of healing and growth. We begin to create a new habit of honoring the body and listening to its guidance. It becomes much easier to tune into its signals, develop our intuition, recognise when we are falling into the habitual unhealthy patterns and automatic reactions, and start to build new patterns of more conscious living.

Maja Zilih | The Teacher

Maja Zilih

Maja's method Sensit Yoga is a slow, mindful and interoceptive practice that aims at expanding the awareness of all the levels of our being. The practice combines yoga asanas, natural/primal movement, functional and strengthening exercises, tension release techniques and movements that arise for each individual in their own way. The sessions always complete with meditation and a long relaxation. Expect to be continuously invited to feel, sense and move from and through your inner body. Sometimes you follow the instructions, other times you inquire into the needs of your unique body and let it take the lead. You explore and utilize your relationship with space and gravity. You play with different ways in which you can awaken fluidity and ease not only in the body and breath but also in the mind. By becoming conscious of your deep primal inner connections you find new source of support. Your body begins to release the unnecessary tension and each movement becomes an opportunity for a total body-mind-spirit integration.

Location

Our retreat base is located at Agios Pavlos, an area at the Southern Edge of Crete, with a majestic 180° view of the Libyan sea.

Things to do | Excursions and activities

Once you have reached this Southern edge the continent you can dive to a mesmerizing and reinvigorating landscape.

-Swim in the warm inviting waters of the beach neighbouring the hotel which is also ideal for families.

- Descend to one of the most amazing beaches of Crete, called St. Pavlos Sandhills, offering spectacular sunsets.

Take a tour of the area and rest your gaze on the long oceanic-type Triopetra beach for a swim, a walk, coffee, lunch or dinner at the fantastic taverns with a breathtaking sea view.

- Enjoy the sunset view from the comfort of your room or at the yoga veranda.

For more information on the area and the sightseeing choices you can check: http://www.cretanbeaches.com/

Click here to see the Hotel

How to get there

Heraklion is the Crete’s region capital city and there are direct flights to and from all major cities in Europe and the world.

Flights Vienna – Heraklion 22-29 July

Car rentals from Heraklion 22-29 July

Car rentals from Chania 22-29 July

Driving by car from Heraklion or the Chania airport it takes about 2 hours to reach Agios Pavlos Hotel. Itinerary from Heraklion airport here | Itinerary from Chania airport here

- There is a taxi or bus service you can contact prior to the trip with Ms Maria the local taxi driver who will bring you - and take you back - safely and comfortably with her Mercedes to and from this paradise.

More information here: www.taxiagpaulos.gr

Cost

Early bird price, until May 1st Price after May 1st

Single room occupancy: 1170,00 Single room occupancy: 1250,00

Double room occupancy: 950,00 Double room occupancy: 1050,00

Triple room occupancy: 850,00 Triple room occupancy: 950,00

Special discount 5% is valid on all prices for very early payments before February 1st

Price includes accommodation, all yoga classes, and rich breakfast and dinner daily.

Prices include VAT

Contact details in Vienna
+4369918365788
info@mayayoga.at

Contact details in Athens
Athens Yoga Center
Louissis Riankour 65-67
+302130383611
center@athensyoga.gr

Sensit Yoga™ Retreat on Southern Crete | with Maja Zilih | 14-21 July 2019

Miltos Pavlou — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 12:31:00 GMT

Sensit Yoga Retreat on Southern Crete

14-21 July 2019 with Maja Zilih

Sensit Yoga

Sensit Yoga Retreat offers a unique experience of reaching new depths of awareness through a conscious and embodied yoga practice. Supported by a mesmerizing natural environment, we start to feel truly at home with ourselves.

The method is based on Hatha yoga and non-dual Tantra yoga, highly influenced by experiences attained in Body-Mind Centering courses, as well as ATM Feldenkrais and natural/primal movement modalities.

Sensit Yoga Practice

The program consists of daily morning practice (8:00-10:00) and an evening practice every second day (19:00-20:30)

Morning practice consists of

20-30 minutes of anatomy learning through images provided, video-viewing, awareness through subtle movement and sense of touch, and

70 minutes of a medium-paced yoga practice that embodies the thematic covered

20 miutes of meditation, pranayama and relaxation

Evening practice consists of slower, more gentle asana movements, breath practices, restorative yoga, yoga therapeutics, meditaton, and deep relaxation

Each Sensit Yoga session guides us into the exploration of our inner landscapes such as muscles, bones, fascia, organs and other. And yet we are continuously experiencing how every single part of the body is weaved into a greater whole. Regardless of speed or intensity of movement, we always move from the inner body, with sensitivity and awareness.

Listening to our inner body is called interoception (or Pratyahara in yogic terms). It makes our practice physically more simple, yet awareness-wise a much richer experience. We discover ways to release the energy that is invested in holding tension, which results in feeling more energized, coordinated and comfortable in one's own body.

Detailed yoga program:

In the first days our focus is on connecting the foundations to the ground. Mostly in standing and seated asana seqences, we will interact with gravity through the fundamental actions of yielding and pushing, until the bones come into their natural alignment and muscles can safely release tension.
You will explore interesting things about
- what it means to come fully into your body and receive the natural support from gravity
- how having the limbs “serve” the spine (instead of pull it off towards periphery) brings a feeling of safety and ease to the spinal muscles, and the spine itself can maintain an unobstructed energy flow even in more "demanding" asana practice (inspired by John Stirk - The Original Body)
- skeletal connections that help you find comfort and coordination in movement, such as heels to sitting-bone and head to tail connection
- the central front body connections: continuity between the hyoid, xyphoid and pubic bones for graceful movement and ease in the lower back (inspired by Bonnie Bainbridge - Axial Skeleton)
- arm weight bearing asanas like Downward facing dog or Plank made easy through the upper body skeletal connections

As the density of our bones begins to relate to the solidity of Earth, we can recognise our common source, and feel fully received by this majestic warm rock above the sea.

Over the next sessions we will shift our focus to the organs. Our organs constitute a highly intelligent internal system that nourishes, maintains and balances all life. As a response to our refined attention, organs can relax, revitalize, and awaken to their innate wisdom. We can sharpen our intuition by learning to “listen to our gut”

In our yoga practice we are nurturing the organs with gentle inner movements, light bouncing, sound vibration and touch. Furthermore, when our attention is placed on the inner spaces occupied by the organs, we feel an expansion of our internal volume, and this gives strong support to the external structures of muscles and bones. We descover that we can practice asana sequences without causing the habitual strain and without forcing.
In organ sessions you will explore interesting things about the heart, lungs, organs of digestive as well as the urogenital systems.

Recommended viewing before the retreat
Respiratory system
Diaphram and the organs

In the next sessions we will focus on the fascia. In our body fascia is the all-pervasive connective tissue. We find fascia under the skin, throughout and around the muscles, enveloping each one of our organs and more. It reminds us that all the distinct parts of our body that we explore are also always interconnected, and that through their tissues and fibres, they are continuous. How we stand our left foot will influence what goes on in the right shoulder. Nothing depicts this inner continuity better that the fascia does.
In this session we will be moving, stretching, toning and relaxing our fascia. We will look for places where fascia is tense and work to free the inhibitions, using asana, light jumping, bouncing, tennis ball pressure and restorative yoga. When the fascial knots soften, the breath deepens and the whole body feels both integrated and liberated. A sense of fragmentation dissipates and of wholeness of being can arise.

A great book on yoga, the anatomy of fascia and functional movement

Recommended viewing on fascia

Recommended viewing on diaphragms

During the evening practices we will explore the subtle body - the Chakra system, the endocrine glands and the nervous system. We will also look into the states and transitions of the nervous system through the practice of pranayama, restorative yoga, yoga Nidra and meditation. We will use techniques for stimulating the Vagus nerve and the relevant relaxation response.

As we approach the end of the retreat, everything we learned will be weaved into a greater whole for the experience of body-mind-spirit integration. Our learning all throughout the sessions will be supported by the ancient teachings and meditations from the Tantra Yoga and the Upanisads on the awakening Self, and all-pervasiveness of consciousness.

Maja Zilih

Maja has been teaching yoga and meditation since 2007. Her method Sensit Yoga is a mindful and interoceptive practice that aims at expanding the awareness of all the levels of our being. The practice combines yoga asanas infused with elements of body-mind centering, natural/primal movement, functional and strengthening exercises, tension release techniques and movements that arise for each individual in their own way. The sessions always complete with meditation and a long relaxation. Expect to be continuously invited to feel, sense and move from and through your inner body. Sometimes you follow the instructions, other times you inquire into the needs of your unique body and let it take the lead. You explore and utilize your relationship with space and gravity. You play with different ways in which you can awaken fluidity and ease not only in the body and breath but also in the mind. By becoming conscious of your deep primal inner connections you find new source of support. Your body begins to release the unnecessary tension and each movement becomes an opportunity for a total body-mind-spirit integration.

More about Maja here

Location and getting there

Our retreat base is located at Agios Pavlos, an area at the Southern Edge of Crete, with a majestic 180° view of the Libyan sea.

Heraklion is the Crete’s region capital city and there are direct flights to and from all major cities in Europe and the world.

Many participants choose to rent a car at the airport, as this enables them to move around more and visit many amazing beaches near Agios Pavlos. Those who wish to share the car rental with other participants need to tell us at least 2 weeks before the retreat.

If you want a hotel's taxi to bring you from the airport (or port) of Herakleion to the place of the retreat, the cost is 80 Euros. It is a 2 hour drive. If you want to share a ride with another student, let us know in time.

Heraklion is the Crete's region capital city and there are direct flights to and from major cities in Europe and the world.

Flights Vienna – Heraklion 14-21 July

Car rentals from Heraklion 14-22 July

Things to do | Excursions and activities

Once you have reached this Southern edge the continent you can dive to a mesmerizing and reinvigorating landscape.

-Swim in the warm inviting waters of the beach neighbouring the hotel which is also ideal for families.

- Descend to one of the most amazing beaches of Crete, called St. Pavlos Sandhills, offering spectacular sunsets.

Take a tour of the area and rest your gaze on the long oceanic-type Triopetra beach for a swim, a walk, coffee, lunch or dinner at the fantastic taverns with a breathtaking sea view.

- Enjoy the sunset view from the comfort of your room or at the yoga veranda.

For more information on the area and the sightseeing choices you can check: http://www.cretanbeaches.com/

Cost

Price for yoga: 25 Euros per session, or 230 for all 10.

Accomodation: from 45 Euros per night in a single room. Contact Agios Pavlos Hotel. Please inform them that you are coming for the retreat.

If you want to share a room with another participant for a lower price, contact Athens Yoga - info@athensyoga.gr

Testimonials

Maja's knowledge is so vast; from pranayama to asana sequencing and alignment to meditation. Her teaching methods are so complete with no question going unanswered. Keep shining Maja, you're a true treasure to yoga!!! See you again!
Annika, J, Paros, 2017

Thank you so much for such an insightful week of learning, stretching, regenerating and healing. You are a gifted teacher and a talented leader and I hope the work you do will sustain and nourish you for a long time to come.

Jennie, Portland, USA, 2017

You, your family, your enormous passion, have made this retreat an unexplainable, yet fully acknowledged and felt necessity – for the unknown it leads to, as well as the answers and still deeper questions and truths. Thank you for organizing everything, thank you for bringing such a wonderful group together, thank you for transmitting us your knowledge, thank you for your energy!!! This place is indeed amazing and perfect for a retreat! It was my first retreat and I am so grateful for your help to make us go further in our practice. I really feel that I accomplished a lot in my body and mind. I love your philosophical beginnings of the class. They make me think a lot and apply it in my daily life.

Mathilde, 2016

Jennie, Portland, USA, 2017

Thank you for a wonderful week in Crete, for showing me new approaches as well as for sharing your views on yoga philosophy and spirituality. I really enjoyed the lectures and the meditations and I will certainly take these experiences home with me
Louisa, Vienna, Austria

Thank you warmly for this unique, interesting and rewarding week. Thank you for your spiritually guided lessons thanks to which I am a bit nearer to myself. Thank you for all your support from my heart!
Nadia, Italy

I enjoyed this week a lot. I learned so much about yoga and experienced my body and myself in new ways. All our yoga classes were a lot of fun and made me want to learn and practice yoga even more.
Markus, 2016

Contact details in Vienna
+4369918365788
info@mayayoga.at

Contact details in Athens
Athens Yoga Center
Louissis Riankour 65-67
+302130383611
center@athensyoga.gr

Υοga Retreat with Georgia Georgoni | 17-19 March

Olga Paraskeva — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:17:00 GMT

The Flow of Life

“May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke

As we are slowly entering sprin and day and night start balancing and nature blooms we invite you to get inspired by nature's changes, be open and let ourselves flow with life.

Experience the flow of life by following the rhythms of nature and practicing yoga. Georgia Georgoni will combine Asanas, Partner yoga, thai massage, pranayama and meditation with therapeutic techniques for lower back and neck, helping us to re-establish our contact and trust to the flow of life. Through yoga practice we will invite our inner healer to manifest and to provide relief and healing where we need it most.

Our package includes:

- Accommodation for 2 nights in the four star hotel and spaThermae Platystomou.
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
- 4 two-hour yoga classes
- Daily use of the indoor swimming pool
- Daily use of the thermal spring.
- 10% discount in the Spa services

* The program in detail:

Friday
12:00 Arrivals
12.00-17.00 Free time
17.30-18: 00 Welcome
18: 00-20: 00 Gentle relaxing evening practice with focus on relieving back and neck areas
20:00 Dinner - group activity

Saturday
8: 00- 10:00 Pranayama, dynamic Morning practice, meditation
10: 00-12.00 Breakfast
12.00-13.00 Meditation in nature
13.00-14.00 Thermal pools use - free time
14.00-15.00 Lunch
15.00-18.00 Free time
18: 00-20.00 Evening practice with Partner yoga, Thai massage and stress relief
20:00 Dinner

Sunday
8: 00- 10:00 Meditation, Pranayama, Dynamic Morning yoga practice
10: 00-12.00 Breakfast
12: 00-13.00 Thermal pools use
17:00 Free time

* The program is indicative and may change according to the wishes and preferences of the group.

Cost

-In Triple room: 197 Euro

-In Double room: 213 Euro

-In Single room: 296 Euro

Reservations: 2130383611 and center@athensyoga.gr

Paros Yoga Retreat with Maja Zilih | 26 May - 1 June 2017

Miltos Pavlou — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:33:00 GMT

Energize you body, calm your mind, and explore the voice of your soul, in a place of mesmerizing natural beauty, with long sandy beach and crystal clear waters just a breath away from your room. Rich organic meals and plenty of free time to explore the beautiful island of Paros.

The retreats with Maja go way beyond mere relaxation in the wonderful natural surrounding. They nourish the soul, and plant the seeds of clarity and wisdom. So many of her students choose to come again and again because, as they say, “the retreats charge their batteries for a full year of ups and downs.”

Expect sessions with a unique combination of dynamism with an introspective approach to asana, along with various meditation and pranayama techniques, that will help you connect with nature, and arrive at your own natural state of being, a state of peace and relaxed openness.

Maja is a passionate explorer of yoga as a process of growth. She is most interested in ways that physical alignment, breath attention, mental observation and yoga philosophy can all be combined to help us navigate through life’s challenges with greater skill and ease. She aims at raising an understanding that yoga is here to equip us with strength and strategies that we need in order to unfold the process of healing the relationship with ourselves, with others and with the planet.

Maja Zilih (E-RYT 500), founder of Maya Yoga and Athens Yoga Center, currently living and teaching in Vienna, Austria, teaches yoga and educates yoga teachers on both basic and advanced levels.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

5:45-6:30 Sunrise meditation (optional)
8:00-10:00 Morning yoga session
10:15-12:00 Brunch
18:00-19:30 Evening yoga session
19:45-21:15 Dinner

Yoga:

The days begin with sunrise meditation and an uplifting 1,5 – 2 hour yoga practice that brings about vitality, joy and clarity, laying the foundation for a wonderful day to unfold.

In the afternoon, the practice is more calming, grounding and centering, focused on gentle yoga, yoga therapeutics and restoratives, pranayama and nurturing relaxation time.

All yoga sessions are suitable for everyone, thanks to the Maja’s decade long experience of teaching mixed level classes, her broad knowledge of the students‘ physical requirements, and skillful adaptation of all poses for the benefit of each individual. Okreblue premises have the following props – blocks, straps, blankets and meditation cushions. You are advised to bring your own mat.

Location:

Nestled in the magical Filizi beach, overlooking the blue Aegean sea and amidst the beautiful cedar forest, Okreblue Seaside Retreat Center is ideally located for those looking to reconnect with mind, body, and nature. It is a place of exceptional natural beauty, with gorgeous outdoor yoga halls, amongst the trees and sounds of nature. The rooms are just a breath away from gorgeous sand beaches with crystal clear waters. The whole environment is ideal for mind-body-spirit practices, for learning, resting and rejuvenation. The food is organic and healthy, most of it coming from Okreblue’s own garden. Visit Okreblue website.

Prices:

Single room occupation: €1100
Double room occupation: €940
Triple room occupation: €890

All prices including accommodation, two rich vegetarian meals a day and the yoga program with Maja Zilih.

VAT is included in the prices.

Transportation:

Here are the details about how to get to Okreblue: h ttp://www.okreblue.com/location/

Upon arrival, we strongly recommend that you rent a car.

Arriving earlier/leaving later:

For participants who decide to spend a night or two in Athens before going to Paros, we have the following recommendations:

Accommodation: Alexandros Hotel – approximately 80 Euros per night

http://www.airotel.gr/en/Alexandros-Hotel-791.htm

Food: Nikiforos restaurant: fantastic Cretan food

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g189400-d1027066-Reviews-Nikiforos-Athens_Attica.html

Visit to Acropolis and to the Acropolis museum. A walk around the area under Acropolis called Plaka

Yoga session at Athens Yoga Center – 13 Euros drop-in

www.athensyoga.gr

Participants who decide to arrive on Paros earlier that the 26th, or leave later than Jun 1st, need to make the relevant arrangements directly withthe owner of the Okreblue rooms – Sassy Hasomeri info@okreblue.com

RETREAT TESTIMONIALS:

-Stefanie, Austria

-Bradley, Portland, USA

-Annika, J, Paros, 2016

-Jennie L., Portland, USA

Thank you for a wonderful week, for showing me new approaches and correcting my poses as well as for sharing your views on yoga philosophy and spirituality. I really enjoyed the lectures and the meditations and I will certainly take these experiences home with me.

-Louisa, Austria, 2016

-Rosalina, L., Austria

Thank you for organizing everything, thank you for bringing such a wonderful group together, thank you for transmitting us your knowledge, thank you for your energy!!! This place is indeed amazing and perfect for a retreat J It was my first retreat and I am so grateful for your help to make us go further in our practice. I really feel that I accomplished a lot in my body and mind. I love your philosophical beginnings of the class, already from before. They make me think a lot and apply it in my daily life.

-Mathilde, Austria

Yoga Retreat on Southern Crete | with Maja Zilih | 15-29 July 2017

chris prifti — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:06:00 GMT

Yoga Retreat on Southern Crete

Week 1: 15-22 July 2017 with Maja Zilih

Week 2: 22-29 July 2017 with Maja Zilih and Anna Petropoulou

Beyond mere relaxation in the wonderful natural surrounding, our retreats take you into an experience of a deep nourishment for the body, mind and heart. A full week of daily practice of yoga and meditation enables you plant the seeds of clarity and wisdom for a long time to come.

Practicing yoga in the most amazing natural surrounding, combined with nourishing Mediterranean meals and company of great yoginis and yogis, all combine to support your experiential understanding of the different layers of your existence. Based on this understanding you can grow stronger connections with your source of strength, creativity, inspiration and freedom.

Location

The family run hotel can be found on the southern coast of crete, in a region of exceptional natural beauty. Rugged and unspoilt, the area offers breathtaking scenery and glorious beaches making this a very special place to visit. Overlooking the stunning bay the hotel has a fine restaurant, a relaxed café/bar and a mini market so you don't have to leave for any of your holiday essentials!

Teachers

Maja Zilih

Retreats with Maja nourish the soul, and plant the seeds of clarity and wisdom for a lifetime. Practitioners become more skillful in navigating through life's difficulties. So many of her students choose to come again and again each summer because, as they say, “it charges their batteries for a full year of ups and downs”. Combining strong asana practice with teachings of yoga philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism and other, she helps the students gain wiser and clearer perspective of themselves and their lives, helping them in this way to become their own life guides.

Anna Petropoulou

Anna has experienced the multiple benefits of yoga practice in the nature and close to the sea in all the previous retreats of Athens Yoga which have been the turning points in her personal practice and her decision to become a teacher herself. Her teaching focuses on alignment and draws inspiration from everyday life, indian philosophy and mythology.

"The question I had when I first came to yoga is now my primary concern in teaching: to encourage students to discover their potential and expand the qualities of their practice in their everyday life."

SCHEDULE

07:30-09:00 Morning yoga session

09.30-11.00 Breakfast

Free time

19:00-20.30 Evening yoga session

21:00: Dinner

The above schedule is valid for all days except

-July 15th = only evening session,

-July 22nd = morning session for participants of week 1 and evening session for participants of week 2,

- July 19th and 29th = free day

Experience the magical and transformative energy of Southern Crete

YOGA:

All yoga will be suitable for everyone, thanks to the teachers' years of experience with mixed level classes, their broad knowledge of the students' needs, and skilful adaptation of all poses so that they benefit each student.

FOOD:

- Delicious breakfast with local products, fresh juice, fruit, yoghurt, cheese, eggs, bread and honey.

- Homemade dinner with mediterranean recipes, choices for vegetarians and fresh fish.

THINGS TO DO

-Swim in the warm inviting waters of the beach neighbouring the hotel which is also ideal for families.

- Descend to one of the most amazing beaches of Crete, called St. Pavlos Sandhills, offering spectacular sunsets.

- Enjoy the sunset view from the comfort of your room or at the yoga veranda.

For more information on the area and the sightseeing choices you can check: http://www.cretanbeaches.com/

Click here to see the Hotel

HOW TO GET THERE

Cost

Price for 1 week

Single room occupancy: 1090,00 Euros

Double room occupancy: 900,00 Euros

Triple room occupancy: 850,00 Euros

Price for 2 weeks

Single room occupancy: 2150,00

Double room occupancy: 1750,00

Triple room occupancy: 1650,00

Price includes 7 nights' accommodation, 11 yoga classes, and rich breakfast and dinner daily.

Prices include VAT

Contact details in Vienna
+4369918365788
majayogawien@gmail.com

Contact details in Athens
Athens Yoga Center
Louissis Riankour 65-67
+302130383611
center@athensyoga.gr

Yoga Retreat with Georgia Georgoni, 11-13 November 2016

chris prifti — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:17:00 GMT

The Yoga Retreat '"Reflecting the Light: A boost from the inside out" with Georgia Georgoni will be conducted in Greek.

For more information, visit our greek page or contact us at 213 038 36 11 and center@athensyoga.gr.

Paros retreat - advanced yoga with Maja Zilih & Yannis Gerou, 28 May-4 June, 2016

Miltos Pavlou — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:07:00 GMT

Workshop & Teacher Training Module - Yoga Alliance certified - Yoga retreat on Paros Island

Advanced yoga poses require advanced teaching techniques.

REGISTER

- Learn how to sequence and teach advanced poses effectively, safely and without over-exhausting your students. Get your own practice highly upgraded as well.

- Practice how to safely lift students up in inversions, how to precisely hold them for drop-backs, and how to help them achieve deeper stretches and openings.

- Learn how to deconstruct advanced poses into their key challenging elements, and design an optimal strategy for each part, always keeping in mind the different body types of your students. This will enable you to teach amazing mixed-level classes, where every student will experience progress, regardless of their level of practice.

- Safe alignment, effective sequences, creative the use of props and pose-as-project approach, will make Natarajasana, Visvamitrasana, Mayurasana, Adho Mukha Vrksasana press-ups, Drop-backs, Eka Pada Galavasana, Vrischcikasana, Pincha Mayurasana variations and other postures and transitions more accessible and fun.

- Improve your vision, and assessment about how your students need to refine their existing poses, and what variation of a pose they are ready for.

- Whether you are a new teacher, or an experienced one, you will benefit from this workshop immensely, as long as you are dedicated to learning and increasing the quality of your teaching.

- You will gain more and more confidence as a teacher, leaving the training with lots of enthusiasm and ready to take your students to the next level.

The hours of study count towards continuing Yoga Alliance education.

About Maja
Maja is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer based in Vienna. For many years she lived in Athens, Greece, where she founded Athens Yoga Center that she still runs.

The life and teachings of Maja are dedicated to connecting with people with devotion and care, offering the wisdom of yoga in a dynamic way that respects the needs of each individual, inviting them at the same time to unfold their true and full potential.

Location
The training will take place in Okreblue Seaside Retreat Center on Paros island. Nestled in the magical Filizi beach, overlooking the blue Aegean sea and amidst the beautiful cedar forest, Okreblue is ideally located for those looking to reconnect with mind, body, and nature. It is a place of exceptional natural beauty, with gorgeous outdoor yoga halls, amongst the trees and sounds of nature. The rooms are just a breath away from gorgeous sand beaches with crystal clear waters. The whole environment is ideal for mind-body-spirit practices, for learning, resting and rejuvenation. The food is organic and healthy, most of it coming from Okreblue's own garden. Visit Okreblue website

Specific Program Structure

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday	Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
7:30-10:30 Advanced yoga practice followed by the Teaching and sequencing advanced yoga poses (with a 10-min break for a snack)	6:00-6:30 Sunrise meditation
brunch	7:00-8:30 Yoga all levels
free time	breakfast
18:00-18:45 Teaching and sequencing advanced yoga poses	free time
18:45-20:00 Yoga all levels, pranayama and meditation	18:45-20:00 Yoga all levels, pranayama and meditation
dinner	dinner

*The first class will be held on Saturday 28 May at 6.45 pm and the last class on Saturday 4 June at 7.00 am.

The fees - Including 8 day-stay, daily brunch and dinner, and the whole yoga program

1125 Euros in a single room in Okreblue

1120 Euros per person in a double room in Okreblue

985 Euros per person in a triple room in Okreblue

915 Euros per person in a bungalow in a Camping site a few minutes walk from Okreblue.

Discount for Athens Yoga members and for residents of Greece will apply.

Spots are quickly filling up. Book a spot, by depositing 300 Euros. The remaining amount needs to be paid by April 20th. Travelling costs are not included in the above fees.

For more information contact Athens Yoga at center@athensyoga.gr and +302130383611.

Testimonials:

"I always find it difficult to express myself in words when it comes to describe my experience of participating in Maja's trainings and workshops. This training has been amazing and more than fulfilling in terms of knowledge and experience thanks to a wonderful teacher and a super supportive group of co-trainees. It' definitely been for me a big step towards feeling more confident and inspired both as a yoga teacher and practitioner. Looking forward for the next step in May!"
Anna Petropoulou - October 2015

"A unique seminar for the teachers of yoga. An exceptional teacher Maja Zilih taught us how to lead our students to advanced poses with safety but also with lots of creativity. It was incredibly useful to me for preparing my classes, but also for sequencing my personal yoga practice! I am so excited that we will do it again, with more poses and transitions, with the view on the Aegean see, in summer 2016 on Paros." Georgia Georgoni - October 2015

"If you are a yoga teacher, you REALLY don't want to miss this!!! Maja Zilih is pure gold!" Wanda Pierri - October 2015

8 days yoga retreat with Maja Zilih, Paros, Greece, May 28 - June 4 2016

Miltos Pavlou — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:07:00 GMT

8 days yoga retreat with Maja Zilih
Paros, Greece, May 28 - June 4 2016

Combining strong asana practice with teachings of yoga philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism and other, she helps the students gain wiser and clearer perspective of themselves and their lives, helping them in this way to become their own life guides.

The insights people experience have the potential to completely transform the old unneccesary and undesired patterns and habits.

Stretch and strengthen your body and mind and bring yourself back into balance with a unique blend of yoga, breathing and meditation techniques. Enjoy mouthwatering meals with organic homegrown vegetables, an amazing sandy beach with clear waters and immerse yourselfinto the healing energy of this beautiful place.

What to expect

- Daily yoga practice for all levels of practicioners (refer to program below for more details) on a beautiful wooden yoga hall
- Pranayama, Meditation and deep Relaxation
- An advanced yoga session practice every second day
- Accommodation for 7 nights, 8 days
- Delicious food

Enjoy the exceptional teaching of Maja Zilih who combines dynamism with meditative and mindful approach to asana. Through a diverse and full schedule combined with free time to swim, explore the island or just be, take the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate!

About Maja

Maja is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer based in Vienna. For many years she lived in Athens, Greece, where she founded Athens Yoga Center that she still runs.

More about Maja here

Location

The retreat will take place in Okreblue Seaside Retreat Center on Paros island. Nestled in the magical Filizi beach, overlooking the blue Aegean sea and amidst the beautiful cedar forest, Okreblue is ideally located for those looking to reconnect with mind, body, and nature. It is a place of exceptional natural beauty, with gorgeous outdoor yoga halls, amongst the trees and sounds of nature. The rooms are just a breath away from gorgeous sand beaches with crystal clear waters. The whole environment is ideal for mind-body-spirit practices, for learning, resting and rejuvenation. The food is organic and healthy, most of it coming from Okreblue's own garden. Visit Okreblue website

Accommodation

Options include accommodation at Okreblue (see option A) with brunch or breakfast and dinner.

You can also stay at Santa Maria Surfing Beach Camping in bungalows, wooden huts or your own tent. The camping is situated very close to the yoga classes' location on the beach of Santa Maria. The camping also offers lunch at Nava Restaurant in case you choose a plan without meals (see options B and C).

Okreblue premises and rooms (option A and yoga location) - from 905 Euros

Surfing Beach bungalows (option B or C) - from 693 Euros

Surfing Beach huts and camping space (option B or C) - from 605 Euros

Specific Program Structure

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday*

7:30-9:00 Advanced yoga practice

6:00-6:30 Sunrise meditation

brunch

7:00-8:30 Yoga all levels

free time

breakfast

free time

18:45-20:00 Yoga all levels, pranayama and meditation

dinner

*The first class will be held on Saturday 28 May at 6.45 pm and the last class on Saturday 4 June at 7.00 am.

The fees

Option A: All inclusive (8-day stay at Okreblue, daily brunch or breakfast and dinner, the whole yoga program)
1045 Euros in a single room in Okreblue
940 Euros per person in a double room in Okreblue
905 Euros per person in a triple room in Okreblue

Option B: All inclusive (8-day stay at camping, daily brunch or breakfast and dinner at Okreblue, the whole yoga program)
990 Euros in single bungalow at Santa Maria Surfing Beach
938 Euros in double bungalow at Santa Maria Surfing Beach
871 Euros in twin beach hut at Santa Maria Surfing Beach
850 Euros in your own tent at Santa Maria Surfing Beach

Option C: Camping stay and yoga (8-day stay at camping, the whole yoga program)
745 Euros in single bungalow with private bathroom at Santa Maria Surfing Beach with buffet breakfast
693 Euros in double bungalow with private bathroom at Santa Maria Surfing Beach with buffet breakfast
626 Euros in twin beach hut at Santa Maria Surfing Beach
605 Euros in your own tent at Santa Maria Surfing Beach

How to get there

Arrival by airplane from Paros National Airport (PAS)
Book a flight to Paros National Airport (PAS). A taxi pick-up may be arranged for an additional cost.

Arrival by airplane from Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK)
Book a charter flight to Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK). From there, take a 45-minutes boat ride to Paros island.

Arrival by ferry from Rafina port
Sail to Paros through Rafina port. From there, a taxi pick-up may be arranged as well for an additional cost.

Arrival by ferry from Piraeus port
Sail to Paros through Piraeus port. A taxi pick-up may be arranged for an additional cost.

Arrival by bus from Parikia port
If you are already in Paros, you can catch the bus from Parikia (port of Paros) to Naousa and then a taxi to Okreblue, or a taxi straight to Okreblue. A taxi pick-up may be arranged for an additional cost.

Booking conditions

Spots are quickly filling up. Book a spot, by depositing 300 Euros. Travelling costs are not included in the above fees. All prices include 23% VAT tax.

In case of cancellation:

2 months prior to the event, 100% refund (except possible money-transfer fees)
1 month prior to the event, 50% refund
Less than a month prior to the event, no refund

For more information contact Athens Yoga at center@athensyoga.gr and +302130383611.

Yoga retreats on Southern Crete with Maja Zilih and Maria Soemardi & with Maja Zilih and Anna Petropoulou

Miltos Pavlou — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 08:42:00 GMT

Yoga Retreat on Southern Crete

Week 1: July 24-30 2016 with Maja Zilih and Maria Soemardi

Week 2: July 31-August 6 2016 with Maja Zilih and Anna Petropoulou

Location

Teachers

Maja Zilih

Retreats with Maja go way beyond mere relaxation in the wonderful natural surrounding. They nourish the soul, and plant the seeds of clarity and wisdom for a lifetime. Practitioners become more skillful in navigating through life's difficulties. So many of her students choose to come again and again each summer because, as they say, “it charges their batteries for a full year of ups and downs”. Combining strong asana practice with teachings of yoga philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism and other, she helps the students gain wiser and clearer perspective of themselves and their lives, helping them in this way to become their own life guides.

Maria Soemardi

Maria's studies and teaching of yoga focus on aligning body, mind and heart with integrity. It is her intention to support every student who steps into the classroom in their respective journey towards healing and growth.

Anna Petropoulou

Treat yourself to either 7 or 14 days of yoga and meditation. Take the time to find your inner rhythm and nourish yourself. Enjoy the classes open air on the beautiful veranda overlooking the breathtaking view of the Libyan Sea.

Experience the magical and transformative energy of Southern Crete

YOGA:

The program will consist of a series of practices that strengthen the body, calm the mind and lead us to experience a more harmonious and balanced state of existence. It includes plenty of meditation and pranayama, both easy and more challenging asana sessions, therapeutics for lower back, neck, shoulders, wrists and ankles, kriya practices, chakra awareness, and deep relaxation.

All yoga will be suitable for everyone, thanks to the teachers' years of experience with mixed level classes, their broad knowledge of the students' needs, and skilful adaptation of all poses so that they benefit each student.

FOOD:

- Delicious breakfast with local products, fresh juice, fruit, yoghurt, bread and honey.

- Homemade dinner with mediterranean recipes, choices for vegetarians and fresh fish.

THINGS TO DO

-Swim in the warm inviting waters of the beach neighbouring the hotel which is also ideal for families.

- Descend to one of the most amazing beaches of Crete, called St. Pavlos Sandhills, offering spectacular sunsets.

- Enjoy the sunset view from the comfort of your room or at the yoga veranda.

For more information on the area and the sightseeing choices you can check: http://www.cretanbeaches.com/

Click here to see the Hotel

HOW TO GET THERE

A yoga retreat allows you to pamper yourself from the inside out.

This summer indulge in a divine destination: Southern Crete- a mediterranean gem near the Libyan Sea.

A unique 7-day immersion of YOGA, MEDITATION, RELAXATION, COMMUNITY AND NATURE.

Register now

Early bird price for July 24-30 or July 31-August 6 for payments by June 1st

904 Euros per person in a triple

950 Euros per person in a double room

1358 Euros per person in a single room

For price for two weeks, July 24-August 6 please contact us at center@athensyoga.gr

Prices include 6 nights-7 days stay, breakfast and dinner, and all 10 yoga and meditation sessions.
Travelling costs are not included in the above fees.
Prices include VAT 23%.
Discount for Athens Yoga members and for residents of Greece will apply.

Booking conditions
In case of cancellation:
2 months prior to the event, 100% refund (except possible money-transfer fees)
1 month prior to the event, 50% refund
Less than a month prior to the event, no refund

Contact details in Vienna
+4369918365788
majayogawien@gmail.com

Contact details in Athens
Athens Yoga Center
Louissis Riankour 65-67
+302130383611
center@athensyoga.gr

Yoga Retreat on Evoia Island with Yiannis Gerou, May 30th-June 1st 2015

chris prifti — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 12:37:00 GMT

Eleonas, the Greek olive grove, stands on a hill surrounded by trees planted 100 years ago by the owners' family, in the fertile and naturally sheltered river delta. Situated in northwest Evia, Eleonas is a three hour drive from Athens. The accommodation has been designed to be relaxed, informal, contemporary and of the highest quality, maximizing the advantages of the beautiful rural setting. Indoor or outdoor seating areas give you the setting for relaxing moments in both winter and summer. Unspoiled by tourism, northern Evia is an area of outstanding natural beauty, steeped in ancient history.

YOGA:
In this weekend the various yoga techniques will hepl us delve into the positive qualities of ourselves. We will practice basic breathing exercises and learn how to use them to manage stress and increase the energy in our day-to-day life. We will connect with the true qualities of ourselves and we will invite them to our life through meditation. The program will include dynamic morning asana practice and mild evening practice.

All practices are especially designed to suit everyone regardless of their experience.

We will also learn simple and beneficial relaxation and rejuvenation techniques from the tradition of Thai Yoga Massage.

Yiannis Gerou -Yoga Alliance International Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT-200)
Yiannis teaches Hatha Yoga since 2007. His classes are dynamic, focusing on constant awareness of body and breath, proper alignment and the therapeutic elements of yoga. In 2014 was one of the main teachers in the teacher training program of Athens Yoga with Maja Zilih. He practices also Thai yoga massage and reiki.

Tentative Progam:

Saturday

12:00 Guests arrival from morning to afternoon, welcome, getting to know each other

12:30-19:00 Free time

19:00-21:00 Yoga, Meditation

21:00 Dinner

Sunday

8:30-11:00 Meditation, Pranayama, Dynamic Yoga

11:00 Breakfast

19:00-21.00 Gentle Yoga, Τhai massage, Meditation

21:00 Dinner

Monday

8:30-11.00 Meditation, Pranayama, Dynamic Yoga

11:00 Breakfast

17:00-18:00 Yoga and closing

ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA:

Learn about olive trees, regarded as sacred by the ancient Greeks, a symbol of wisdom and peace in a land of turbulent history. Some of the oldest trees are over 1,000 years old!

For bird watchers there are soaring eagles and peregrine falcons among the many rare species

Pick bunches of fragrant herbs and discover the countless exotic wild flowers

Woods and the protected olive grove allow for great walks and cycle rides in magnificent surroundings

Beaches fringe the shore for 27km from Limni all the way to Ilia. The secluded pebbled beaches in front of Eleonas are invariably empty, so it won’t be hard to find a beach to yourself

Hikers and climbers can enjoy Mt.Candili and Mt. Dirfis, Evia's highest mountain

For more information on the area please visit: http://www.eleonashotel.com/en/activities/

How to get there

The drive to the retreat place can be shared among participants with car so that transport cost is reduced for everyone.
Discover and appreciate the positive qualities of yourself through yoga, meditation and massage.

Contact details
Athens Yoga Center
L. Riencourt 65-67
+302130383611
center@athensyoga.gr

The nature within - restore the balance, November 2014

chris prifti — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 13:07:00 GMT

Καθώς ο καιρός αλλάζει και η φύση ντύνεται την χειμερινή της περιβολή είναι ευκαιρία να προετοιμαστούμε για αυτή την μετάβαση και μέσα μας. Στις 21, 22 και 23 Νοεμβρίου ελάτε μαζί μας στο Καντήλι για ένα μοναδικό τριήμερο εναρμόνισης με την φύση γύρω μας και μέσα μας.

Κατά την διάρκεια του retreat θα ενισχύσουμε την ύπαρξή μας με τεχνικές αποτοξίνωσης, mantras, διαλογισμό και θα φροντίσουμε σώμα και πνεύμα με αγιουβερδικά θρεπτικά γεύματα διατηρώντας πλήρη επίγνωση όλων μας των αισθήσεων με την καθοδήγηση της Γεωργίας και της Ελένης.

Ένα σαββατοκύριακο για να παίξουμε με τις δονήσεις, να θυμηθούμε ξεχασμένες αισθήσεις και να φροντίσουμε το καταπληκτικό όχημα που μας μεταφέρει στην καθημερινή μας ζωή.

Τα μαθήματα θα είναι κατάλληλα για όλα τα επίπεδα μαθητών.

Το πακέτο μας περιλαμβάνει:

-Διαμονή για 2 νύχτες σε δίκλινο δωμάτιο (μονόκλινο κατόπιν συνεννόησης) στο Καντήλι

-2 Πρωινά, 2 Γεύματα και 2 Βραδινά

-4 μαθήματα γιόγκαΚτήμα Καντήλι

Μια μοναδική εμπειρία στη φύση: η γιόγκικη εκδρομή σας

Το πρόγραμμα περιλαμβάνει 4 μαθήματα γιόγκα με τις Γεωργία Γεωργόνη και Ελένη Τόλια, διαμονή στα 12 άνετα και παραδοσιακά επιπλωμένα δωμάτια του ξενώνα και πλήρη αγιουρβεδική διατροφή. Το πρόγραμμα θα εμπλουτιστεί με πολλές δραστηριότητες που θα αυξήσουν την επίγνωσή μας, πραναγιάμα και μάντρας. Θα μάθετε τεχνικές φροντίδας του εαυτού σας που μετά μπορείτε να εντάξετε στην καθημερινή σας ζωή.

Ενδεικτικό Πρόγραμμα

Παρασκευή
17:00 Συγκέντρωση της ομάδας, γνωριμία, mantras
18:30-20:00 Γιόγκα
20:00 Δείπνο

Σάββατο
7:00 Πραναγιάμα, mantras, διαλογισμός
8:00-10:00 Γιόγκα
10:00 Πρωινό
12:30 Γεύμα
17:00 Εισαγωγή στην Αγιουρβέδα
18:00-20:00 Γιόγκα
20:00 Δείπνο

Κυριακή
7:00 Πραναγιάμα, mantras, διαλογισμός
8:00-10:00 Γιόγκα
10:00 Πρωινό
12:30 Γεύμα
15:00 Συγκέντρωση της ομάδας & κλείσιμο

Κτήμα Καντήλι
Το παραδοσιακό κτήμα Καντήλι βρίσκεται σε μια καταπληκτική τοποθεσία στην καρδιά του ιδιαίτερα χαρισματικού βορείου τμήματος της Εύβοιας, στην κοιλάδα του ποταμού Κηρέα ανάμεσα στο Όρος Καντήλι και το Όρος Πυξαριάς σε απόσταση 2 ωρών με αυτοκίνητο από την Αθήνα. Το κτήμα αποτελείται από μια τεράστια έκταση εξαιρετικής φυσικής ομορφιάς με βουνά και λόφους όπου φύονται πεύκα και βελανιδιές. Το χωριό Προκόπι απέχει λίγα λεπτά με τα πόδια.
Πατήστε εδώ για να δείτε τον ξενώνα Καντήλι

Βόρεια Εύβοια
Θα υπάρξει αρκετός ελεύθερος χρόνος για βόλτες στα διάφορα ορεινά και παραθαλάσσια χωριά της περιοχής, όπως το γραφικό ψαροχώρι Λίμνη με τα στενά δομάκια. Επίσης, πολύ κοντά βρίσκονται η πόλη της Ερέτριας.
Το χωριό Προκόπι απέχει λίγα μόλις λεπτά με τα πόδια και είναι γνωστό για την εκκλησία του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Ρώσσου.
Η μετάβαση στον χώρο του retreat θα γίνει κατόπιν συνενόησης μεταξύ των συμμετεχόντων, ώστε να μοιραστούμε στα διαθέσιμα ΙΧ και να μειωθεί το κόστος μεταφοράς για όλους μας. Αν διαθέτετε αυτοκίνητο ενημερώστε τη Γραμματεία!

Πώς να έρθετε

Μια εκδρομή με γιόγκα σε έναν υπέροχο τόπο που θα μας επιτρέψει να καθαρίσουμε τη ματιά μας, να αναπνεύσουμε ξανά και να αποτοξινωθούμε από ο,τι δεν χρειαζόμαστε πια.

Στοιχεία επικοινωνίας
Athens Yoga Center
Λ. Ριανκούρ 65-67
+302130383611
center@athensyoga.gr

Yoga Retreat on Agios Pavlos, Crete, with Maja Zilih, August 2013

chris prifti — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:04:00 GMT

Days will begin with morning meditation and an uplifting yoga practice that will increase clarity and energy flows as well as lay down the foundation for a wonderful day to unfold.

In the afternoon the practice will be more calming, grounding and centering, ending with much pranayama and nurturing relaxation time.

There will be plenty of free time to visit different places of the beautiful Southern Crete or to relax on the gorgeous beaches of St. Pavlos.

YOGA:

All yoga will be suitable for everyone, thanks to Maja's years of experience with mixed level classes, her broad knowledge of the students' needs, and skilful aation of all poses so that they benefit each student.

Agios Pavlos

The family run Agios Pavlos hotel can be found on the southern coast of crete, in a region of exceptional natural beauty. Rugged and unspoilt, the area offers breathtaking scenery and glorious beaches making this a very special place to visit. Overlooking the stunning bay of agios pavlos the hotel has a fine restaurant, a relaxed café/bar and a mini market so you don't have to leave for any of your holiday essentials!

Click here to see Agios Pavlos Hotel

HOW TO GET THERE

A yoga retreat is much more than a holiday.

It is a journey of joy, self discovery and transformation. It is a chance to deeply renovate oneself in a group of like-minded yogis, to detoxify the body and the mind, and to open to new dimensions in life!

Early bird price, payments by Jun 15th

Prices include 6 nights-7 days stay, breakfast and dinner, and all 10 yoga and meditation sessions.
885 Euros per person in a single room
695 Euros per person in a double room
After Jun 15, the regular price is 15% higher

Athens Yoga members enjoy a discount. Contact the secretariat for details.

Contact details in Vienna
+4369918365788
majayogawien@gmail.com

Contact details in Athens
Athens Yoga Studio
Louissis Riankour 65-67
+302130383611
studio@athensyoga.gr

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Energize you body, calm your mind, and explore the voice of your soul, in a place of mesmerizing natural beauty, with long sandy beach and crystal clear waters just a breath away from your room. Rich organic meals and plenty of free time to explore the beautiful island of Paros.

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