Kythnos, Greece Yoga Retreat with Tania

Join Tania and me for our first Yoga Retreat in Kythnos, Greece. Together, we will host an Ashtanga and Yin Retreat at the remarkable K4Kastellas Villa, in a more secluded location than last year. The Yoga Shala looks out across the quiet beach at Kastellas.

This year’s retreat in Kythnos was such a success. With 92 beaches, the characteristically warm Greek welcome and easy access from Athens, the island is an ideal setting for annual Yoga retreats.

I am especially pleased to be leading this retreat alongside Tania Kemou, a fellow Yoga teacher who was born in Greece and now lives and teaches in Berlin.

Styles of Yoga

Each day will include two Yoga classes.

Tania will lead a morning Ashtanga practice centred on the primary series and the foundations of the Ashtanga method. Sessions will explore elements including breath, bandhas (locks), drishti (gaze) and vinyasa. Every class will finish with pranayama (breathing techniques) and a well-earned Savasana (final relaxation).

In the afternoon, I will teach a gentle Yin practice, designed to complement the Ashtanga-led session. In Yin Yoga, postures are held for 2–5 minutes, allowing practitioners to concentrate fully on the mental and breath bodies. This complementary practice draws on the principles of meridian lines to stimulate and improve the movement of energy throughout the body.

There will be ample time between classes to discover the stunning beaches, and a half-day excursion to Chora, Kythnos’s main town, is also included.

Typical Daily Schedule

• 8.30–10.00: Ashtanga practice with Tania
• 10.00–11.00: Brunch is served
• 11.00–16.30: Free time for swimming, booking a massage or walking to the beach
• 17.00–18.30: Yin Yoga with Theresa
• 19.00–20.00: Dinner

On the first day, we will begin with an opening ceremony to help everyone get to know one another a little better. On the final evening, a special closing ceremony will take place after the last Yin practice. The retreat is expected to finish at 10:00 am on the final day, following one last Ashtanga class and brunch.

Meals

Everyone knows how wonderful Greek cuisine can be. K4Kythnos serves what it describes as “Mediterranean food for the soul.” Meals use local, fresh and organic ingredients, and are vegetarian.

At the Villa, you will be served a generous, nutritious brunch, a midday snack and a delicious dinner each day.

Cost of the Kythnos Yoga Retreat

Early bird special 1190€ / regular price 1500€ per person in a shared double room

Book before 1st January 2020 to benefit from our early bird special!

Price includes:

• Morning and evening Yoga classes
• Yoga mats and props supplied
• Opening and closing ceremonies
• 6 nights’ accommodation at K4Kastellas
• Return ferry tickets from Piraeus to Kythnos
• Hotel transfers between the port in Kythnos and the Villa
• Daily morning brunch, snack and dinner
• Filtered water
• One half-day excursion to the main village, Chora
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the villas
• Pool access, with pool towels provided

Additional information:

• The maximum number of participants is 8
• Yoga styles taught: Ashtanga and Yin
• Levels: suitable for all levels – beginners, intermediate, advanced
• The language of instruction will be English
• Spoken languages: English, French, Italian and Greek

Terms and Conditions of Booking

The early bird offer is valid until 1st January 2020.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your place.

30% of this deposit is non-refundable should you choose to cancel your participation.

After you have requested a place and received the booking details by email, the deposit must be paid within two working days to confirm your reservation.

The outstanding balance must be paid in full one month before the retreat.

If K4Kythnos unfortunately has to cancel the retreat for any reason, you will receive a full refund of your deposit.

Insurance

Participants are responsible for arranging and ensuring adequate travel and health insurance for the full duration of the retreat. This insurance is not supplied by the organisers or K4Kythnos.

For more information or to book, click here

Images courtesy of K4Kythnos.