8 Days Anahata Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Crete, Greece

During this workshop, you will learn how to use the modalities of sound and yoga massage. You will explore the power and healing properties of sound, mantras, and music during the asana, meditation, and Nidra yoga practice. You will also learn beautiful yoga massage techniques and Partner yoga exercises that can be easily blended in your class to create a unique healing experience for the practitioners. The workshop includes a complete Anahata Yoga practice; asana in the form of The Dance of Shiva and Shakti, pranayama, meditation, Nidra yoga and The Five Element Form.

Course overview

• Asana
• Pranayama
• Chanting
• Yoga massage
• Partner yoga
• Nidra yoga and meditation with live music
• Short, easy practices to take home for a pain-free body and a good night’s sleep
• The Five Element Form
• The addition of live music

The addition of live music

Immerse yourself in the magic of yoga while having a great holiday in a beautiful location! It’s Anahata Yoga's intention to offer an experience of pure joy and contentment to the participants of the workshop. Being great lovers of live music and the powerful energy that it creates for both listeners and players, Anahata Yoga has invited some great musicians and friends to lead the mini-concerts and jam sessions during dinner time. Peter will also be creating Nidra yoga and meditations alongside live music. If you play an instrument, sing or like music, you are welcome to join them or sit back and enjoy the melodies.

Daily schedule

Day 1

• 18:00 Meeting / introduction
• 19:00 Welcome dinner

Day 2

• 07:00-08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting
• 08:00-09:30 Asana
• 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00-14:00 Free time
• 14:00-16:00 Yoga massage lectures
• 16:00-17:00 Five Element Form
• 18:00 Free time
• 19:00 Dinner

Day 3

• 07:00-08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting
• 08:00-09:30 Asana
• 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00-14:00 Free time
• 14:00-16:00 Yoga massage lectures
• 16:00-17:00 Five Element Form
• 18:00 Free time
• 19:00 Dinner
• 21:00 Nidra yoga with music

Day 4

• 07:00-08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting
• 08:00-09:30 Asana
• 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00-14:00 Free time
• 14:00-16:00 Yoga massage lectures
• 16:00-17:00 Five Element Form
• 18:00 Free time
• 19:00 Dinner

Day 5

• 07:00-08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting
• 08:00-09:30 Asana
• 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00-14:00 Free time
• 14:00-16:00 Yoga massage lectures
• 16:00-17:00 Five Element Form
• 18:00 Free time
• 19:00 Dinner
• 21:00 Nidra yoga with music

Day 6

• 07:00-08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting
• 08:00-09:30 Asana
• 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00-14:00 Free time
• 14:00-16:00 Yoga massage lectures
• 16:00-17:00 Five Element Form
• 18:00 Free time
• 19:00 Dinner

Day 7

• 07:00-08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting
• 08:00-09:30 Asana
• 09:30 Breakfast
• 10:00-14:00 Free time
• 14:00-16:00 Yoga massage lectures
• 16:00-17:00 Five Element Form
• 18:00 Free time
• 19:00 Farewell dinner

Day 8

• 11:00 Check out

Eligibility

The Anahata workshops series in Greece is addressed to yoga teachers and advanced yoga practitioners or to anyone who is inspired by and resonates with their content. You will get a certificate of completion when you attend the whole workshop and submit the written assignments. However, if you would like to allow yourself more time to relax and enjoy the beautiful location, you are free to attend as much or as little as you like.

Lentas is an idyllic fishing village on the south coast of Crete in Greece. The name Lentas derives from Λέοντας (in English, “lion”) and refers to the lion-shaped cape that makes the bay of Lentas. Lentas has a great history with the oldest tracks of remainders being located at the stone era. Lentas became famous across its borders because of the Asklipio Temple (4th century BC). Asclepius was the god of medicine, healing, and rejuvenation. People went to the temple to be healed. They slept overnight and reported their dreams to a priest the next day. The priest would prescribe a cure, to visit the baths or drink the healing water of the area; Visitors from all over Greece and North Africa visited in that time the magnificently equipped hot springs with their welfare-bringing water.

Nowadays, the whole village is protected as an archaeological area which prevents building large hotels and so Lentas keeps its beautiful landscape almost intact. Lentas has many traditional tavernas and cafés where you can taste the local Cretan cuisine or enjoy a drink right by the Libyan sea. There are many beautiful beaches in close proximity, such as Ostria, Dytikos, Loutra, and Trachoulas. If you like climbing or walking, you can take one of the many paths up the mountain of ” Lion” and enjoy the stunning views of the landscape and sea.

Food is mostly locally farmed and organic, freshly prepared, and served in generous portions! Dishes are mainly vegetarian but you can also order meat meals or delicious freshly fished fish. Please let Anahata Yoga know if you have any special requirements (vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free). You can also cook your own food at your room or enjoy a meal at the nearby tavernas.

Please note that food is not included in the price.

The Cafe-Restaurant

Close to the yoga shala is the cafe-restaurant of Levinthos. With stunning views to the Libyan sea, here you can enjoy your meals, use free Wi-Fi, and chill out. Live music nights and jam sessions will be taking place here at dinner time.

• Partner yoga and yoga Nidra practices
• Daily Yoga massage lectures
• Daily meditation sessions
• Asana, pranayama, and chanting sessions
• The Five Element Form classes
• Well-experienced instructor
• 7 nights' accommodation

• Food

• A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.