YOGA RETREAT
WOULD YOU LIKE THAT TOO?
A relaxed body, peace of mind and daring to follow your heart without fear?
Yoga, mindfulness and being consciously present in nature make it possible for you to have a completely different attitude to life. During the NATURE, BODY & SOUL week of inspiration on the beautiful Greek island of Samos, you can experience this in person.
Samos is often described as a special power place with healing energy.
Together with Yoga and Mindfulness, this can help you to give full attention to your body and mind during this week, so that you can feel more relaxation in your body, feel more mentally connected to your own core and make choices for a life that suits you completely.
On a beautiful spot overlooking the Aegean Sea there is next to the substantive part of the stay plenty of time to enjoy nature, beach and sea.
Experience of participants:
“Thanks for the nice week with many (new) insights”
“Thanks for your intense interference and the starters for change”
“It gave me inner peace on one side and on the other hand new energy”
“For me it was all inspiring and very well matched”
“I got the insight that I have to go my own way”
Program (subject to change)
During this week full of inspiration we start every morning (except the free- and departure- day) with Hatha Yoga, breathing exercises and/or meditation. During the sessions we pay attention to the 7 important chakras ("energy wheels") along the spine.
In the evening it's time for Yin Yoga or a Yoga Nidra session. During the Yin Yoga sessions, the meridians (energy channels) are worked on.
In general Yoga can heal your mind and body. Through the slow, relaxed and conscious movements you gain the ability to internal harmony and balance. Your body is soft and thoroughly practiced, your emotions are calmed down and your mind is brought back in a peaceful state of wholeness.
During the two Mindfulness workshops you will learn to shift attention to the ‘here and now’ and leave other things to what they are. This way you can achieve some form of relaxation or discharge; in the head and in the rest of your body.
In addition, we will spend a morning "forest bathing" (consciously present) in the beautiful Nightingale Valley.
For a day we will go out by car/bus and visit a local olive factory and Ormos, a picturesque village on the south coast with wonderful "street art". After the visit, we will have lunch in the pleasant village square of Koumeika.
The last day we go into the mountains: through forest, olive groves and vineyards we walk to the village of Vourliotes. Once there, we have a lovely picnic under the olive trees.
The following optional activities are possible:
- personal coaching session
- Qi Gong workshop
- Thai Yoga Massage
Accommodation
During this week we will be staying on the green north coast of Samos in the Hotel Iro's Residence, located on the outskirts of the nice coastal town of Agios Konstantinos. A quiet village right by the sea with cozy taverns, nice terraces and friendly residents.
From the hotel you are within 2 minutes on the beach but also in the picturesque center. The well-known Nightingale Valley where you can walk for hours is located just behind the hotel. It is also the perfect base for exploring the rest of the island.
Iro's Residence is a small-scale hotel, friendly and welcoming. Kostas and Konstantina(brother and sister) are your host and hostess and will welcome you. The hotel has 11 rooms that are equipped with all kinds of conveniences. For example, you sleep in a spacious double box spring, there is air conditioning in the room (on request), a fridge and for fans also television and WiFi. The bathrooms have a bath and a shower. All rooms have a balcony with a seating area, overlooking the sea or the mountains. The hotel has a large swimming pool, and a bar. The stay is based on bed and breakfast.
Please take a look at the website of Iro's Residence to get an impression of this beautiful place.
Price and Period
The week of inspiration in 2025 are from:
Monday the 28th of April until Monday the 5th of May
Tuesday the 21th of Octobre until Tuesday the 28th of Octobre
In case of no direct flights, you can fly via Athens or Thessaloniki.
N.B. Reservation is based on availability. Check this before booking a flight ticket !!
Prices (including the full program):
-shared double room: € 695,- per person*
-single used room: € 895,- per person
*N.B. the shared double room can only be booked at the same time, so take a friend with you!
Including
-7 x overnight stay including breakfast
-1 x dinner
-3 x lunch
-11 x yoga classes
-2 x mindfulness-workshop
-1 x mindful walking
-1 x walking to Vourliotes
-visit to an olive factory and the village of Ormos, including transfer and entrance
Excluding
-Flight to Samos
-Transfer airport Samos-Iro's Residence and viceversa (If a number of guests arrive at the airport at the same time, a joint taxi or bus can be organized. That reduces the costs)
-Other optional activities
-Other meals
-Drinks
-Other personal expenses
-Cancellation and travel insurance
Minimum amount of participants is 8.