This Year’s Greece Retreat has SOLD OUT, but don’t worry you can sign up to be the first to know the details for next year.
SAVE THE DATE : 10-16th of June 2023
Click on the link to be the first on our Retreat Waitlist:
Ashley and I are so excited to announce our first collaboritive retreat to the Mediterranean!
If you want to extend your summer sun and enjoy the fresh sea air, while dedicating time to advance your yoga practice - this retreat is for you!
Immerse yourself in luxurious surroundings with easy access to the beautiful Lefkada Island nature - dramatic cliff backdrops + white glistening sand + crystal clear waters and some of the best beaches you’ve ever seen.
We have gone all out and booked an incredible private venue that includes 3 stunning boho-chic villas, each with its own infinity pool and stunning sea views - 5 minute walk from the beach.
We will be practicing in one of 2 modern yoga shalas, surrounded by olive trees. Both will be available for you to use at your own leisure outside of our daily practices.
Welcome to your yoga retreat sanctuary in the Greek Mediterranean Sea
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Imagine...
Waking up each morning to magnificent islands views, only having to walk a few steps to your energising morning yoga practice. Practice will be followed by our morning brunch prepared by our in house chef, who is able to cater to any preferences or needs.
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Connect...
With likeminded people, your teachers and yourself. Whether you decide to come on your own or with someone, you will enjoy some uplifting conversations, have fun, and most importantly spend some time on you.
“The retreat was incredibly well organised and thought out! Every class was made to feel very personal to tailor to people’s needs.
I have been so impressed how Ashley and Melinda have run this retreat. I will definitely come to another one. You made it all so perfect for all of us!”— Retreat student from 2019
What can you expect on our Yoga Retreat to Greece?
You will stay on the beautiful island of Lefkada: the gem of the Greek Ionian Sea - situated between two blue bays offering impressive natural views, stunning beaches and clear turquoise waters.
You will spend 5 evenings & 6 days staying in one of three boho-chic modern villas. Yes, THREE villas! Each boasts it’s own infinity pool, 4 bedrooms (2 with ensuite), living room and kitchen for guest use.
You will participate in 10 yoga classes - 1 each morning and evening. You’ll have the option to attend workshops and Q&A sessions exploring some more challenging postures. We will answer any questions you may have about your practice and techniques - think of these almost like private lessons!!
Our yoga classes will include: Sattva, Rocket, Mandala, Yin & Yoga Nidra. The morning classes will be energising and dynamic, the evening classes will vary between relaxing, calming, grounding with some dynamic. We will have daily morning meditations and breath work.
All of your healthy, nutritious and carefully balanced meals are provided by our local Greek chef. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We will be serving a vegetarian menu. Most of the food will be plant based, with a few exceptions such as eggs and local Greek cheeses (optional of course). Dietary requirements can be accommodated for, providing we have notice.
We will embark on a boat journey around the island and its world famous beaches and have plenty of time to explore the area.
The beach is only a 5 minute walk away from the villas, offering magical crystal waters, tavernas and water sports/activities (kayaking, swimming & snorkelling, paddle board).
You will have the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice, to switch off and connect with nature + spend time with other amazing people. Expect a group of likeminded, open, fun and adventurous yogis! You will leave feeling lighter, rested & grounded!
Your hosts
Ashley Ahrens - Yoga Teacher
I’m a London based Senior Yoga Teacher (teaching over 9 years) with a background in sciences - I studied genetics in university and minored in psychology and anatomy. Now I am pursuing further education in nutrition in my quest to understand health and wellbeing holistically.
I am SO EXCITED for our retreat to Greece! We haven’t been able to organise an international retreat for a couple of years now, so this upcoming one is extra special for this reason. Travel and yoga retreats can once again (all fingers and toes crossed) be organised with more confidence!!
I’ll be teaching you active Rocket and Sattva yoga practices on the 3 mornings that I’m teaching (along with breathwork and meditation), and more gentle/relaxing yin and meditation on the 2 evenings I will be teaching.
I love to chat about philosophy and the deeper parts of yoga - ask me anything while we’re together!! I’m a huge anatomy nerd too and love to talk about alignment and how to advance both your physical and spiritual practice.
www.ashleyahrensyoga.com // Instagram @ashleyahrens.yoga
Melinda Szepesi - Yoga Teacher
As a teacher, my main focus is to help you find your own practice. We are all unique individuals and our practice should reflect that.
My classes are all about you finding your own pace and how much you’d like to challenge yourself. My aim is to guide you to find the movement that harmonises with your breath.
You will be practicing Mandala Vinyasa with me on the opening evening and some mornings.
In the practice we will be moving 360° around the mat, softly flowing through asanas, challenging the body and mind, and focusing on the elements (EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AIR).
Every class is different and playful, and it is my favourite yoga practice to teach and practice myself.
For the rest of the retreat, in the evenings we will focus on slowing down with some Yin yoga and Yoga Nidra, to balance our morning Yang practice.
I cannot wait to go to Greece, and to get to know you all a bit better! I am always around to answer any questions and chat.
www.melindasyoga.com // Instagram: @melindaszepesi
“I feel relaxed so my goal’s been achieved!I’ve had a lovely relaxing, but active weekend, full of tasty food and amazing yoga! On the top of it I was surrounded with a bunch of lovely people! Ashley and Melinda are great teachers and very lovely. Thank you for everything!”
— Retreat Student 2019
Testimonials from our 2021 Norfolk “City Escape” Yoga Retreat
Pricing
We have a limited amount of Early Bird(EB) prices available, prices are per person based on double occupancy:
(EB expires February 13th, 2022 - first come first served)
SOLD OUT - Master Bedroom (double or twin beds)
with Ensuite bathroom
– from £1100 Early Bird / £1200 Regularper person
- ask for waitlist -
SOLD OUT - Twin Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom
- ask for waitlist -ONE ROOM LEFT - Luxury Shared Room (twin beds)
Separate twin beds shared bathroom with another room
– from £950 Early Bird / £1050 regular
per person
All Prices are per person.
Please do not hesitate when it comes to sharing with someone you don’t know. We have done this ourselves too and have often come away with incredible friends. Coming along on retreat alone can be a truly magical and profound experience.
Pricing plans are available! Split the payment over a few months.
(Example: for £950 Early Bird Shared Room : £250 deposit + £100 per month over 7 months)
To reserve your space, we require a non-refundable deposit of £250
Luxury Shared Rooms will be allocated unless you request to share with someone.
Note: All (except one) Ensuite bedroom have a double bed suitable for friends, a couple or single occupancy (for single occupancy prices are starting from £1750 and LIMITED spots)
Shared Twin Bedroom: You may come along with a friend or we will pair you up with a yogi if the same sex
Return / cancellation policy:
If we have to cancel or reschedule due to any Covid related lockdowns out of our control, you will have the option for a full refund (deposit included) or to transfer your booking to the new date.
Full payment is required 60 days in advance of the retreat (August 8th 2022).
If you cannot attend due to self isolation or for any other reason with short notice (outlined in our contract), we cannot refund and therefore we advise you purchase travel insurance which covers cancellations due to self isolations etc. Please remember to take out comprehensive insurance to cover any unexpected circumstances. Should you need to cancel your space the deposit may only be returned if you fill your space. Upon receiving the deposit you are automatically agreeing to the booking and cancellation terms of the retreat.
Please let us know if you have any questions and we are happy to answer!
FAQs
What’s included?
- 5 energising morning practices: Mandala, Rocket, and Sattva
- 5 evening practices to unwind: First evening is Mandala flow, followed by yin & yoga Nidra on subsequent nights- 2 workshops
- Group Boat Excursion (weather dependent)
- Optional other group activities: beach, hiking, exploring the local town (as decided by the group majority)
- 5 nights accommodation
- Towels & linens
- All meals, tea/coffee/snacks at the Villas
- Fully equipped yoga studio (you can use your own mat or please tell us in advance if you require one to be provided)
What’s not included?
- Travel to Lefkada, Greece - there are direct flights from Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton (3 hours 25mins , from £66 return) - and a 45-minute taxi ride from the airport (we will coordinate who can share the taxi together) - it’s super easy to get here!
- Extra food and/or entertainment whilst out of the house.Can I come alone?
Absolutely! You don't have to come with someone to have fun on a retreat! You may even prefer it because it gives you the opportunity to really get to know the other guests & us hosts and have precious alone time. Our rooms are either double or twin beds, so if you are coming alone, we will pair you up with someone we'd think you'd get on with in a twin room (so far everyone has left with new yogi friends!!)
If you are worried about sharing a room with someone, you can request single occupancy - please ask about rates and availability.
For travel, usually most people end up on the same recommended flight, so you’ll most likely meet each other before you arrive!
About half our guests come with friends/partners and the other half come individually, you won’t be the only one don’t worry!Do I have to participate in everything?
Not at all. This is your time to do whatever it is your heart desires!! If that means skipping yoga and going for a walk, do that! Workshops and group outings are of course optional as well, and many guests do prefer to skip them to do their own thing, there’s no right or wrong here - we provide a schedule, and you choose what you want to do - it’s your retreat.
I have food allergies / intolerance / a specific diet to follow, can you accomodate?
Yes! Our talented local chef (who is also a yogi) is happy to accommodate any dietary requirements, provided we have notice.
When you book with us we ask you to fill out a registration form providing anything we need to know about, including dietary preferences/needs. Our menu is 100% vegetarian, mostly plant based (for example, there will be some eggs at breakfast and both dairy & plant milk).
We have catered for vegans, lactose intolerance, soy allergy, gluten intolerance, etc and are happy to make sure you are well fed in the way your body needs.Will you be providing alcohol?
No. We are not providing any alcohol, but if you want to you can bring or buy some. There are also Greek Tavernas by the beach just 5 minutes away from the villas where you can sit in and enjoy a drink or two.
All villas have fully equipped kitchen to store any extra food or drink you purchase.
Some people will be drinking, some won’t, it’s a personal choice so please enjoy whatever your preference is!
