Trips
7 Day Gay and Queer Men Yoga Journey in Peru, Sacred Valley
December 28, 2025-January 3, 202622 Day 200-Hour Men Only Yoga Teacher Training in Crete, Greece
April 1-22, 20268 Day Together Yoga and Connection Retreat in Crete, Greece
October 18-25, 202522 Day 200-Hour Vinyasa Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Crete, Greece
November 8-29, 20258 Day Gay Men’s Yoga Retreat in Kalamos, Athens, Greece
September 7-14, 20258 Day Sacred Yoga Retreat in Crete, Greece
August 2-9, 2025About Angelos Steliou
Angelos Ananda is a Sivananda and Vinyasa yoga teacher, an Ayurvedic masseur, Reiki therapist, Shakti yoga dancer, Capoereista, and he loves Qigong.
Instructors
Angelos Ananda
Angelos Ananda was born in Athens where he studied theater, journalism, and public relations. He is a certified 600-hour yoga teacher in India and the founder of Angelos Ananda Institute in Athens. He is also an Ayurvedic nutritionist and educator, a massage therapist, and a Qigong instructor. Traveling and teaching worldwide. His studies included healing movement, yoga dance, trauma education, and relational life coaching.
What Do People Say About Us?
All our reviews are from travellers with verified trips booked through our platform.
Mirco Plozza
from Switzerland, April 2025
I attended a three-week intensive yoga teacher training with Angelos in Levinthos (Crete), and it was an unforgettable experience.
Angelos is truly outstanding. His deep knowledge, calm guidance, and inspiring presence made every session meaningful.
I learned so much, not only about yoga practice, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and anatomy, but also about myself. Mind, body, and spirit were constantly connected throughout the training.
The retreat location is simply magical: an energetic, peaceful place with breathtaking views over the sea. Every sunrise and sunset felt like a gift that supported the deep inner work we were doing.
The food deserves a special mention: three freshly prepared meals every day – healthy, delicious, and made with so much care and love by the wonderful kitchen team. Every dish nourished both body and soul.
The accommodation was beautiful, and the team took great care of us in every moment. You could feel the heart in everything they did.
I am deeply grateful for this transformative journey. It was intense, emotional, challenging, and profoundly enriching.
If you are looking for an authentic, serious, and heart-centered yoga training in a stunning natural setting, this is the perfect place.
Thank you, Angelos and the Levinthos team, for this incredible experience!
Namasté 🙏
Isabelle Terray
from France, August 2024
Heavenly
This was so much more than a yoga retreat… go with an open heart and Angelos will embark you on a journey towards serenity and gratitude for all the beauty within and around you. This place is truly magical and Angelos is a genuinely kind and caring teacher, he creates a safe and stimulating environment. As a result all the participants in the group felt very connected and we had the best of times. I enjoyed every minute of this retreat, the quietness of the place,the breathtaking views, the delicious homemade food, the kindness of the family who runs the hotel, the morning (more physical) and evening (more meditative and restorative) yoga sessions, the swimming in a crystal clear sea, the boat trip, the mountain tea, the scents of local plants , the meals shared with a group of incredible women of all ages and backgrounds, the laughs, the emotions, the empathy… Thank you Angelos 🙏♥️
Anonymous
from France, August 2024
La pire retraite de yoga de ma vie
L endroit est magnifique et la cuisine est délicieuse
Jefferson Taylor
from United States, August 2024
One of the most relevant experiences of my life.
Other than picturesque setting of an eco retreat built into the rocks facing the Libyan Sea, delicious home-cooked greek family style dinners and a daily yoga practice?!?!?!?
Angelos made this experience what it was.
He offers up a true part of himself in order to create genuine interactions with every person. He leads a group of strangers to an well curated process of self discovery without it feeling like a boxed approach.
The daily yoga practice corrected some foundational work and bad habits I have had for a while. Angelos was not afraid to be direct and hands on, which I appreciated.
The food nourished me while I was there. That "off" feeling that happens when traveling and changing your diet for an extended period is generally not comfortable. However, that NEVER happened here. The meals were slow/not rushed. We always ate as a group, and it was served family style. It was so hearty, but so healthy. I left every meal satisfied, not stuffed.
Now the biggest part. I have never bonded with an entire group of people. When groups come together, generally clicks form, maybe bond with one or two... but no. I met the most beautiful group of men who spoke without platitudes or sarcasm. Who genuinely cared to connect and learn about everyone else. Who spoke freely without grandstanding or seeking validation. I came expecting a wellness retreat... But the profound, healing, elevated and enlightened experience I had, was more than I could have ever imagined.
Peter Anderson
from United Kingdom, May 2024
Mind blowing
My first visit to Athens for Yoga …what an amazing experience from the very first minute to the last ..Angelos was the best Yoga teacher I’ve met ..Vasillis was on hand every second of the day ..the food and atmosphere was outstanding…can’t wait till next year!!!!
Zuzanna Wójcik
from Poland, April 2024
Feels like home
Beautiful place, beautiful people and the most delicious food in the world! It’s the most transforming moment in my life and thanks to Angelos. Thank you for the journey, I’ll remember every single lessons that brought me closer to myself and to the union of body, mind and spirit.
Thank you!
Zuzanna
Conn Dorai-raj
from Ireland, November 2023
Transformative and Rejuvenating
The retreat exceeded my expectations in so many ways. Angelos is a beautiful man who is full of warmth, compassion, empathy and also has a wonderful sense of humour. The accommodation was clean and cool, with spectacular views of the ocean. The family running it were friendly, attentive and very obliging. The food was exceptional, I enjoyed everything they provided, and it has prompted me to use more Greek ingredients in my own cooking. The yoga practice and evening workshops really helped me to step outside of my comfort zone, in a way that was only possible in such a supportive environment. Angelos and the other men I met were so accepting and validating that it made for an unforgettable experience. I left the retreat feeling healthy, relaxed and rejuvenated, looking forward to attending the next!
Martin Tomczak
from United Kingdom, October 2023
A relaxing holiday
I was able to slow down and disconnect from my normal routine.
Anonymous
from Finland, September 2023
Amazing place
The place was amazing very quiet no touristic at all. Perfect for a retreat and to be alone with yourself. Ángeles very profesional instructor full of compasión and wisdom.
Dan Slade
from United Kingdom, August 2023
An incredible experience!!!
What an incredible week!!!
I was so nervous about attending something like this as I have never been away before, and sometimes struggle with anxiety and over thinking, but I have come away with friends for life! Honestly one of the best things I’ve done!
I cannot explain how life changing the all gay male retreat in Crete was! The yoga was new to me but I loved it and my flexibility certainly improved. The meditation was insightful and the exercises pushed me out of my comfort zone. I am truly leaving a different man to the one that began the course and I am so proud of myself! The community that was built in such a short amount of time, the stories that were told in such an open environment, the laughter that came out of me every single day was just joyful!!! And the food was sensational!!! I laughed, I cried, I shared and I listened with no judgement. For the first time I felt heard by people that just ‘get it’. I didn’t need to prove myself, I was just accepted. The only negative is I want to go back immediately!!! I am so sad it is over, but so happy that it happened!
Frédéric Debois
from Belgium, June 2023
Expérience unique
Je souhaitais 1 semaine de vacances autour du yoga ,dans un cadre dépaysant et avec de belles personnes .Le résultat était bien au rendez vous avec de multiples surprises étonnantes !
Angelos est quelqu’un hors du commun ,tant dans son professionnalisme que dans sa sensibilité .Il connaît à merveille la discipline du yoga ,et dans une approche respectueuse du niveau de chacun . Il aborde ,de plus ,chaque participant ,avec une extrême psychologie et un sixième sens . Son expérience humaine est telle que son contact est un réel bonheur .
Vous voulez être ressourcé ,être nourri émotionnellement ,humainement ,energetiquement et autour d’une table aux multiples saveurs méditerranéennes ,choisissez cette retraite avec Angelos ,vous en reviendrez tout simplement heureux et en pleine forme .
Merci à la vie pour cette belle aventure 👌
Lydia Breunig
from Switzerland, May 2023
100-hour teacher training was an excellent experience
I took the 100-hour teacher training as a way to improve my own practice and explore the possibility of taking more teacher training. It was an amazing experience! Angelos is a wonderful teacher and encouraged me to get beyond my fear and do things I didn't dream possible. The setting was beautiful and the food was absolutely amazing.
Gil Cruz
from United Kingdom, March 2023
Very enjoyable first yoga retreat
I absolutely loved my first ever yoga retreat. Angelos was an amazing leader..really knowledgeable, passionate & he showed a genuine interest in us all. He really helped those who had some healing to do.
The location was perfect..overlooking the beach where we went daily. I got into the beautiful sea everyday. The apartment was spacious & clean & I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the generous portions of vegetarian & vegan food.
I had such a great first yoga retreat that I think I will do one every year now..but the standard has been set very high by Angelos & Levinthos. Thank you so much!
Helga Cockmartin
from Belgium, December 2022
Life changing experience !
The environment is magical, the accomodations are great, the wonderfull cook Georgina who cooks so tasty vegetarian meals, all the staff is so wonderfull and helpfull!! And Angelos, he's the most inspiring teacher i ever met! Honestly! (i'am 51). His understanding, compassion, positive mind towards every single student is amazing. He pushes you to a level you never would have expected. This journey is just what i needed, the last push to another completly different life. Don't search any further if you want a teacher training or even just to give your self confidence a crazy boost! The Levinthos retreat Centre with Angelos is where you evolve, where you finally listen to your heart and where you make friends through a strong connection. Thank you so much Angelos!!!
Julie Vignon
from France, November 2022
Une fabuleuse aventure qui vous changera à vie
J'étais venue pour le stage de 100h, j'ai rapidement décidé de rester pour le programme des 200h. Impossible de partir en cours de route tellement l'expérience est enrichissante et incroyable. Le cadre est sublime au bord de la mer, la nourriture est variée et excellente (et copieuse !) et le logement est idéal. Mais surtout, le stage est animé par Angelos qui est d'une grande générosité. Il transmet et anime chaque jour avec amour et bienveillance cette aventure en prenant le temps de vous accompagner personnellement dans votre cheminement. Je remercie très fortement Angelos pour tout les enseignements et l'attention. Je recommande fortement ce stage qui vous changera surement à jamais !
Alison Goeller
from United States, November 2022
Fabulous in every way!!!
The accommodations were wonderful. My room, with a balcony, overlooked the Mediterranean Sea. I could watch the sunrise every morning!! And the beach was just a few steps below, where I could swim and sunbathe. The meals, all vegetarian, were delicious and the staff so friendly and helpful. The best part of the retreat was our yoga teacher, Angelos. Each morning, we had a two-hour yoga/meditation session that included individual attention to our alinement and poses. Angelos made a point of getting to know each one of us. In the evening before dinner we had writing sessions that focused on our own emotional and spiritual development. These sessions were conducted in a very supportive and positive fashion. Students had the opportunity to share key experiences in their lives as well as dreams for the future. Getting to know Angelos, an incredibly empathetic man, was an unexpected treat. I'll definitely sign up again!!
Anonymous
from Denmark, October 2022
Deep emotional experience in serene surroundings
Everything about this experience was good. The yoga, the place, the food and the people participating and servicing and catering to our needs. It was not just a yoga retreat, though, Angelos created a room for deep connection and growth.
William Grear
from United States, October 2022
Amazing experience!!!!
This was an amazing experience! The location and accommodations are awesome! The food was great. Angelos was an amazing guide throughout! You can really tell he loves what he does! It was such a powerful and inspiring experience i would highly recommend it to anyone!! I have so many great memories from it i already want to go back!!
Patrick Daly
from United States, October 2022
Re-set, Re-charge, Go!
I felt I was at home upon first stepping into the familial, villa-style resort and meeting my new Angel friend, Angelos, and my fellow yogis. The place, food, Anna and Eva (and all resort friends), location, Angelos, yoga and workshops blended exceptionally well- a recipe for the new fresh feeling and perspective I craved and left with. All the aforementioned allowed for open, fun, freeing and loving activities and companionship. I gained some exceptional new friends in the process. Namaste 🙏 ❤️
Anonymous
from Germany, August 2022
Traumhafter Yogaurlaub
Angelos ist ein sehr toller Lehrer mit großem Herz. Einer der Besten, den ich bisher hatte. Ich selbst bin Yogalehrerin und konnte sehr viel für mich mitnehmen. Die Lage, die Yogastunden, das Essen. Alles top! 5 Sterne von mir und jederzeit wieder!
Joshua Walters
from Netherlands, August 2022
Incredible
Personally profound, physically challenging, emotionally fulfilling, and best of all incredibly fun. Took turns working and laughing my ass off, and then being fed food that succeeded at being both decadent and healthy by the most hospitable family in a restaurant overlooking the sea. Already hungry to return…. :)
Anonymous
from United States, August 2022
One of the best decisions of my life
I came here without any expectations. I had never done anything like this before and had no clue that I was about to change my life. This retreat helped me find my inner power and remove so many mental and emotional blocks that have been a problem for me for years.
Angelos is an angel on this earth. He is a true healer. I will forever be grateful for this experience. He helped me see things about myself that I couldn’t.
If you feel like you are blocked, lost, or need to connect with yourself, this will change you for the better! The week was so amazing, and my future is so much brighter now.
Lisa Lewis
from United Kingdom, May 2022
200 Hour Yoga Hatha/Vinyasa Teacher Training
This 200 hour yoga teacher training was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I would highly recommend learning with Angelos Ananda. The programme is perfectly structured with a good balance of the many aspects of yoga practice, including the asanas, pranayama, meditation, teaching methods, philosophy, anatomy etc. We were practicing teaching from day 2 so there was plenty of time for learning and improvement. It kept me just slightly outside/on the edge of my comfort zone whilst allowing me to feel safe. Anyone who participates in this programme will come out physically, mentally and spiritually stronger. Every single day had a similar structure but was also unique, for example, each Savasana (relaxation) after practice was completely tailored, which is quite an achievement for 25 days in a row. Angelos has obviously put so much planning and detail into this programme and sets such an excellent example of what good teaching looks like. The location is stunning and the food is wholesome and healthy, but for me, the best choice was the teacher. I will always be grateful for this wonderful teacher.
Marc Sans Coëffard
from France, May 2022
One of the best decisions of my life
When you arrive you realize that the retreat takes place in a very special environement. From the cook to those who host the apartments they are excellent people. Then you begin to meet the people who will become fellow travelers during that time of retirement and perhaps beyond. All accompanied by Angelos. For me Angelos is the key piece of everything, the perfect balance between the wisdom he learned in India and his Greek spirit. The truth is that meeting him has been a before and after. My life has returned to his channel, a channel that had been lost for a few years. Now everything makes sense again. I hope soon to be able to teach and continue to grow, being a student of my students. I have a lot of gratitude, a lot of love and joy inside and so much more to share.
Tahnee Bouciqué
from Belgium, May 2022
A once in a lifetime experience
I can suggest every person to follow this training even if you don't want to teach. I became mentally and physically a better version of myself thanks to Angelos, who guided me in a very professional and emotionally supporting way during the whole training.
If you want to become a teacher (like me) I would highly recommend this qualitative training.
I miss the whole setting: waking up with the sound of the sea, see wonderful sunsets, enjoy our daily swimming in the sea and the delicious food of Georgia.
Shona Macpherson
from United Kingdom, May 2022
I will never be able to thank Angelos enough!!
I attended the teacher training on an intuition that I needed a change and some time away from home doing, something fulfilling, enriching and life affirming. The experience was all this and more!
I found the experience brought up a lot of emotions for me due to a recent bereavement but Angelos was always there to support me and got me through to the end. I went not really seriously considering becoming a yoga teacher, and left thinking it was a real possibility for me.
Every single day the yoga classes were inspirational, inventive and fun. We grew close as group due to the safe environment to share thoughts and feelings which gave lots more opportunities for growing and learning. The extra classes Angelos taught which included philosophy, practicing gratitude, positive thinking and Ayurveda were brilliant additions to the core elements of pranayama and asana.
Angelos expanded my awareness of what yoga is, it is an art and a tool for life and I’m so grateful to have these new perspectives and life skills.
Vanessa Neufang
from Germany, April 2022
Thanks a lot dear Angelos & the wonderful Team of Levinthos Retreat Center / Filoxenia for this wonderful experience!
Angelos supported each of us with a lot of compassion in our personal, spiritual and yogic growth. I'm very happy, I joined his Teachers training, I feel well prepared now for taking further steps.
The food was very fresh and pure and included lots of varieties, also vegan choice! The landscape around is fantastic and very peaceful. A perfect spot for this Yoga Experience in Europe.
Big hugs &
OM namah Shivaja
Vanessa, Germany
Yuting Xu
from Italy, April 2022
Life changing Experience!!
I booked my yoga teacher training retreat for 100h but at the end of first week, I decided to extend it to 200h!! The experience is so good, nice and comfortable accommodation with sea view, food is great, I never known vegetarian plates can be so delicious and I don’t miss meat or sea food at all. This completely changed my future diet plan, and very good for my health.
The class is intensive but totally at an acceptable level. The first week I didn’t feel tired at all, yoga really gives me energy. Although we start to feel tired after continuous training but we see a lot of improvement, I definitely couldn’t believe I can do so good bend forward asana!! This motivate me a lot!! We all talking about to continue self practice and morning meditation after this training, this experience changed our life style to a healthier way.
Angelos is the best teacher I’ve ever met, he made the class full of joy and happiness meanwhile we learned so much. We started practice teaching in the first week, not so many teacher are doing so and I think this really raised my interest to be yoga teacher and to extend my experience to 200h!!
We did so many kinds of meditation, like candle gazing, slow walking, the full moon ceremony is so special. The best thing of Angelos is he does bring spiritual to our real life, not just spiritual, this I think really helps students in real life!!
If you are considering either to join or not, I definitely recommend and I will come back too!!
Claudia Van Galen
from Netherlands, April 2022
Wonderful and challenging training at beautiful location
I would recommend the program for everyone who wants to learn strong fundamentals in yoga, teaching and yoga philosophy. The program offers a lot and because of the intensity of the program you can learn very fast in a short period of time. Angelos is very skilled and a very nice and kind person. Also the location is stunning and the food is super fresh, delicious and different every day.
Anonymous
from Netherlands, March 2022
Amazing!
A week full of inspiration from the yoga, meditation, food and area! Very nice place!
Tim Tamke
from Germany, March 2022
Recharge and Reconnect with Angelos
Angelos created a wonderfully unique and positive space with an open atmosphere during this unforgettable week. He balanced to introduce me slowly and carefully into the world of yoga, as well as challenge me and the group to grow every day in our practice. He is patient with every detail and wanted to get the best out of us. With the same warm love, he created spaces and time to reconnect and connect: the afternoon sessions varied and surprised every day, but always brought us stimulating food for thoughts and reflection, as well as a lot of fun. Angelos not only takes care of every student individually but also creates a great feeling of family and community. The location is stunningly beautiful and gives you the chance for a great time out away from your routine: the apartments offer an amazing view of the ocean, mountains and nature, as well as charming little villages waiting to explore besides you. This retreat definitely brought some fresh air into my head and gave me a new wind and direction in the sails. If you're thinking about booking: do it, just jump. Angelos will catch you safely.
Michael Currier
from United States, March 2022
So good!
I came with two intentions. I wanted to deepen my yoga practice and rest my nervous system after the last few years of COVID. I was able to do both.
Angelos was an attentive and engaging teacher. The classes were fun and challenging. He met each student we
were and encouraged each person’s growth.
The location, Levinthos, was stunning. The food was delicious, healthy, and plentiful. There were a couple of small towns accessible by a walk along the sea.
The group of yogis coalesced and made each class, each delicious meal, and each daily hike a time of laughter and community. I had a wonderful time. It was a great combination of challenging yoga and restful afternoons.
I will carry the memories of the retreat with me and look forward to the time when I meet these folks again.
Marion Viguier
from France, December 2021
Magnifique
Après avoir passée des heures à éplucher chaque page des différents trainings, je suis finalement tombée sur celle d’Angelos et les différents commentaires m’on convaincu très rapidement .
Dans l’avion direction paris j’ajoute à mon tour le mien.
Je suis encore sur mon nuage après ces 25 jours guidés par Angelos et je compte bien y rester. Angelos est admirablement accueillant , a l’écoute, humble, aimant, inspirant, bienveillant et généreux. La formation est riche, intense et complète. J’ai largement approfondi mes connaissance et mon expérience en Méditation, pranayama, asanas, philosophie du yoga. Le rythme et le déroulement de la formation m’ont amené à être totalement en confiance pour donner mon premier cours de yoga à la toute fin. Ajoutons à ça, les exercices de pensées positives, de gratitude et des moments de rire, de partage de bienveillance, de joie gravés pour toujours dans mon cœur.
Sans oublier que le cadre est exceptionnel, vue sur la mer à perte de vue, chaque jour le soleil nous offre son lot de nouvelles couleurs. la cuisine est un régal. Les fruits légumes et oeufs
sont produits juste à côté et Georgia les a sublimer chaque matin midi et soir.
MERCI Angelos pour m’avoir transmis tes précieuses connaissances et m’avoir guider plus loin dans ce merveilleux voyage qu’est le yoga .
Σας ευχαριστώ από καρδιάς
Andria Odonovan
from Ireland, December 2021
200 hour yoga teacher training course
The best thing was the teacher Angelos. He gives 100% of himself and took care of us with such love. Nothing was too much trouble. I was a complete beginner at age 57 and he was so encouraging. Angelos is such a great teacher and can accommodate all standards in his courses. He knew exactly who and when to challenge , he supported and encouraged when that was needed too. He is warm, open, friendly, extremely loving and supportive and gives the most incredible hugs just when they are needed. Angelos walks the talk in terms of his own approach to life and his yoga practice. To see how much he can do with his body is amazing to watch. The course was very well structured. Lots of time for our personal practice and to practice as teachers. the opportunity to practice and reinforce the learning each day meant that by the time for our assessment and to teach the course everyone had the confidence and the knowledge to teach a 30 minute class competently.
This course meant a lot to me personally. I had had a stressful two years and had neglected my own self care. I see it as a complete reset and now have a regular discipline and structure and feel I am back on track. It woke me up to the importance of caring for and maintaining my fitness and flexibility. I would highly recommend this course to anyone either just for your own personal development or to be a teacher in yoga. The small group size was essential for us to bond as a group and to get the personal attention we needed.
Anonymous
from Germany, November 2021
Lovely experience with beautiful people!
Das Yogaretreat in Levinthos war eine wunderbare Erfahrung. Angelos ist ein liebevoller, warmherziger und zum Glück manchmal auch bisschen strenger Lehrer, ein tolles Vorbild und ich habe jede Sekunde genossen. Der Schreibworkshop mit Peter hat uns alle auf eine zusätzliche emotionale Reise geschickt und als Gruppe ganz nah zusammen gebracht. Jeder Tag war ein Geschenk!
Anonymous
from United Kingdom, November 2021
Review of Levinthos & Angelos yoga instructor
Angelos was the perfect yoga instructor and looked after his students with such kind care and attention, always smiling and laughing and making sure the group stuck together
Jan Joergen Skartveit
from Greece, November 2021
Excellent yoga practice and interesting writing seminar.
Angelos is a skillfull and pedagogically excellent yoga instructor with a charming, warm personality who manages to create a nurturing, positive and for everyone including atmosphere during the whole stay. Peter´s writing sessions were inspirational, pedagogically well founded, and ended with stimulating results for me, and for everybody else, to my knowledge. The accomodation and the food was excellent. Beautiful nature and nice water to swim in right by for recreation after yoga sessions. Strongly recommended!
Anonymous
from United States, October 2021
Wonderful recharging experience
Angelos is an amazing and loving teacher, who helps guide both new and experienced yoga students to a new level by the end of the week. The retreat was held at the beautiful Anerousses hotel in Mykonos, with stunning views of the calm north Mykonos ocean, and amazing food all week. Angelos was able to bring together a group of strangers and create the feeling of family by the end of the week. Highly recommended!
Cedric Daetwyler
from Switzerland, August 2021
Amazing yoga and meditation retreat
Experienced yoga teacher and able to adapt to the different levels of participants. Amazing setting for a retreat in a quiet, pristine location serving amazing food. The plus is to have a little beach on your doorstep.
Muriel Brault
from France, August 2021
Wonderful week!
Angelos is a very good yoga teacher. And it’s also a person who like take care of each person of the group and who teaches many things to improve.
This retreat is perfect to develop your self confidence. Very beautiful place with amazing vegetable food ..
Anonymous
from Japan, August 2021
Profound experience
Angelos led the group of people so kindly with a great respect even the challenging individual has, which I received profound experience I will never forget. We spent time together with such fantastic people all over the world. I felt everyone took some risks emotionally and physically to join the retreat, especially during these difficult Covid times. The retreat programme was extremely helpful for me to face my own deep traumas to recognise and release. The food was fantastic, the location has a very special energy from nature. I would highly recommend for those who especially have traumatic experiences and want to face their inside.
Korina Papadopoulou
from United Kingdom, August 2021
A true holistic retreat
One of the best things I have done for myself. In the midst of a pandemic, Angelos managed to create a safe heaven where we could experience, explore, play and connect to our authentic self. Angelos loves what he does and you can feel it. He is caring, compassionate and has put a lot of effort in the retreat. Through a thought through currículum of a variety of tailored yoga classes, breathwork, workshops, we managed to release trapped emotion, strengthen but also listen to our body. The island of Amorgos made the experience more magical and you would wake up and practice looking at the marvelous sea view of aigiali beach. I am very grateful for this experience as I connected with beautiful souls and made new friends while really experiencing the present moment and celebrating life. It is like you find your "reset button" back to balance and self love, totally worth it!
Lyubov Yevsyukova
from France, August 2021
The best place for the retreat.
I would like to tell thank you
💯 times, dear Angelos for un of the best retraite in my life. Your energy, the power of love and happiness make me so happy during this weekend in your own and all girls . I found many friends and the sisters. I really enjoyed the friendship and lovely atmosphere that you created for us. The yoga helped to feel body with more power . The workshops every afternoon was very interesting and did the dip spirituel work. I met my self , my soul, I listened my heart and I felt realift . I feel more healthy, more happy. I felt that I did the big self work thanks to Angelos. I would like to suggest for all women this retraite and also for the people look for find the way for the self love and how needs to harmonised the feminine and masculin energy. Because this is the base for the harmony and happiness life.
I liked the environment and the ambience too. The best place to be for the retraite and the hotel was imagine. The sea water into the SPA and the swimming pool is really nice thing 👌. Thank you so much dear Angelos! For me you rest the white Angel how bring love and happiness!😇🙏
Thomas Bloier
from Germany, August 2021
A one of a kind experience
I have been looking for my entrance to the world of Yoga for a long time. This Yoga Retreat was the best way I could possibly think of to get this beautiful journey started. Angelos is an amazing, warm-hearted teacher who is welcoming everyone as it was his best friend. His calm yet energetic personality made a true difference at this retreat and he created an open atmosphere where everyone was able to learn, share and grow on his own level.
The location couldn't have been picked better. I have been to Crete 3 times before but this place was full of energy and gave me a new perspective of the island.
Thank you so much for this incredible experience and the beautiful memories we created!
Roberto Priolo
from Spain, August 2021
A wonderful, healing experience
Angelos is a fantastic teacher. He is very personable and I felt comfortable with him from the very first second. Not only is he a great teacher, he is also a wonderful person. His yoga classes are absolutely great, and the activities he ran in the afternoon made for an unforgettable experience. This is a great retreat for anyone who feels lost and needs to reconnect with himself and other people. After a year and a half of pandemic, it was a breath of fresh air. It is so much more than just yoga! I can’t recommend it enough.
Jeanne C
from United Arab Emirates, August 2021
Unforgettable yoga experience
From the moment I arrived, Angelos, our yoga instructor, made myself and the other group members feel very welcome and comfortable. Angelos is a beautiful, friendly person and an excellent yoga instructor. The yoga practice he curated in both the morning and evening sessions were beautifully thought through and just what I needed form this retreat. He introduced the group to a range of holistic activities most hadn't experienced before which were very beneficial. Angelos was able to create a real sense of fun and letting go in some of his sessions whilst in others he was able to guide the group into some deeper personal introspection. I loved the balance he achieved with that. He is creative and very talented not only in the physical aspects of yoga but also in a way that helps him to convey the philosophy of yoga in a meaningful way. Angelos also had a special way of bringing the group together so that we felt connected and safe and I felt that he quietly tailored the course to our needs as he got to know us over the week. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend any of Angelos' retreats and I very much look forward to joining him again sometime in the future! Hopefully next summer!
Jasmin Vodjdani
from Netherlands, June 2021
Transformational experience in paradise
My yoga teacher training (200 hrs) with Angelos was a transformational experience in all senses - a step closer to my inner self! In a few weeks only I got to deepen my theoretical understanding of yoga, anatomy of the body, set the first steps in learning how to teach yoga classes, meditation, getting to know different pranayama techniques and did many many many hours of yoga practice (200 to be exact :-)). With that, I truly got to deepen my understanding of yoga and its philosophy. More importantly, I connected to myself, truly. That's where Angelos' amazingness came in: he is passionate, inspirational, devoted, loving, caring, knowledgable and 150% honest. Together with his wholehearted support, it allows personal growth at its best & purest form. If I were to recommend any teacher for yoga or yoga teacher trainings, where you are trusting your body, mind and soul to another human being, then it would be Angelos with no single doubt! Enjoy his wisdom, care & aura, it's unique! And on top of all this, the beautiful nature, accommodation and zen around the Lentas retreat center. Amazing!
Jennifer Millet
from France, June 2021
Diving into humanity
I had really high expectations. It tooks me a while to chose my YTT. And I didnt regret my choice.
More than a stage in a beautiful place. This séjour was a real therapeutic, méditative, nutrishous time. Yoga is so immense, and because of the exceptionnal place, and the beautiful heart of the teacher, I was safe to explore all the personnal teaching the intensive practice gave me.
Angelos is a real beautiful heart. I really appreciate his humanity. Really. We were all together students of life, and he bring us so much love... So much acceptation...
We had beautiful, unique time.
I came back so much healthy than before. Inside and outside. And the most precious benefit, with a real personnal practice, and the pleasure to teach and share it.
Don't waite. Just go. And let it flow.
Krishnadas K. M. Känzig
from Switzerland, September 2020
Tolles einmaliges Integrales Yoga Retreat!!
Das Yoga Retreat war ganzheitlich, integral, mit dem philosophischen Hintergrund, mit persönlicher und herzlicher psychologischer Begleitung, Gruppenprozess und Ausflügen. Das ganze an einem traumhaften Ort mit wundervollem Familienbetrieb - da hat einfach nichts gefehlt! Einmalig und unvergesslich! Herzlichen Dank!
Kristen Meyer
from Germany, September 2020
The Most Valuable Life Experience I’ve Had
Everything about this retreat was absolutely perfect! I highly recommend to anyone!
The accommodation was stunning, everyday you get to wake up to the sounds of the ocean with the most gorgeous view and then get to practice yoga with that view as well. The room had everything you needed and was extremely clean and comfortable. The food was INCREDIBLE! Each meal was better than the last and was completely vegetarian which led me to begin my journey to being a full time vegetarian.
The yoga was perfect and Angelos will be sure to challenge you and let you see what your body is truly capable of. Each day I felt completely refreshed, more flexible, and enriched.
The workshops and meditation were exactly what my soul needed. Angelos has a way to give a message that can really touch you and ignite your soul.
Finally Angelos, wow what an angel!! He was the exact person and soul I needed in my life. He was so soft, genuine, loving, and caring. He taught me so much and gave me so much hope and guidance for moving forward. He is so special and I’m so grateful I choose this retreat so that we could meet.
This retreat was so moving and powerful I recommend it to EVERYONE!
Thank you Angelos and Levinthos :)
Johanna Pudlarz
from France, September 2020
Best First Yoga's Retreat Experience !
The location is amazing, the food is delicious and the teacher (Angelos) is absolutely brilliant. It was a special week and I am very thankfull for the experience
Raphaele Wallier
from France, August 2020
An intensity far beyond what I could have imagined.
I am so grateful to have been accompanied by Angelos for my first retreat. Not only is he an excellent teacher with varied and sustained yoga classes that are accessible to all, he also offers very powerful meditations and a rich approach to Ayurveda, but beyond that he brings a beautiful energy of love and respect within the group, accompanies each person on his or her own path, with respect and attention, while making the stay comfortable with simplicity and discoveries. I couldn't imagine living such an intense week.
Thanks to the kind presence of Angelos and the very disparate and cosmopolitan energies of the group, we lived beautiful moments all together. Moreover Levinthos is a small cocoon in a beautiful landscape of Crete (island that I know a little bit and that I particularly love) in a very Greek family atmosphere. The meals are delicious, the welcome is perfect even in this year of Covid, the rooms are very beautiful, the quick access to the beach where we were alone was a very appreciated extra. All was magic and perfectly orchestrated by the professionalism of Angelos. I will never thank him enough for this magical week in this so special year. Before this retreat I was determined to participate in an optimistic vision of the current changes in our world. I leave even more convinced that I will do everything, at my little level, to bring grains of hope, Love and sharing. I am already looking forward to another retreat with Angelos. Raphaële
Ana Baldomir
from Switzerland, August 2020
Fantastic experience
This retreat was a wonderful experience to learn about myself, improve self care, relax and disconnect, with a great balance between the physical benefits of yoga and personal development with great life coaching from Angelos.
The program is comprehensive including additionally a boat tour, night walks to see the starts and delicious Cretan food!
Angelos is a source of inspiration! very knowledgeable and experienced, passionated about his work, he is a kind and caring person willing to help you find happiness. He did a great job providing individual coaching to every person in our group and at the end of the week everyone left very satisfied, happy and with renewed energies! Life transformation experience for many!
I stayed in the Levinthos retreat center and it was amazing, with an almost private beach, beautiful view to the sea, clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming!
The experience was great as I was part of a multicultural group with people from different ages and backgrounds, which makes it very rich!
All in all, excellent experience and highly recommended!
Julien Courtey-f
from France, August 2020
A perfect journey !
This retreat was an amazing and positive experience!
I couldn’t have dream to have a better yoga instructor than Angelos! Kind and wise, you can sense how he mastered his practice of yoga and how he kindly teach and share it with the group. Angelos brought always positive vibes with a perfect balance between physical exercises and times for mediation. He was always also here for each of us to help us to reach our goals and go beyond !
Additionally, as a group we had an amazing connection with beautiful souls.
An humbling lesson of gratitude !
The location in Lentas is quite charming, very quiet and so close from the beach. Levinthos center is very clean and beautiful with a very welcoming and professional staff! The food was also ablsolutely exquisite!
Olivia Altman
from United States, January 2020
The Perfect Way To Experience The Real Peru
This retreat was the perfect opportunity to expand my yoga practice, connect with nature in an absolutely stunning location, and experience the real Peru. The staff at Samadi went above and beyond to make sure everyone's stay was to their liking and Angelos did an excellent job leading the retreat and ensuring every single unique individual felt seen, loved, and encouraged.
Esra Samli
from Canada, January 2020
Inspiration, connectivity and freedom
Angelos is a true gem! He will make you feel welcome; his genuine personality will keep you warm; and, his practice will awaken you. Angelos has a vast knowledge of yoga and a sincere interest to share it with you. He is a loving and caring teacher that I would follow around the world! I will cherish the experience Angelos provided us at Samadhi all my life...
How lucky we were in Sacred Valley! Fernando and all his team at Samadhi made us feel at home! Warm and trustworthy people... Not once I locked my door, nor felt uneasy a second. As a solo traveller, during my stay, I was simply a proud member of Samadhi family. A magical place on this earth! Much appreciated in every aspect! Esra
Katrin Lindau
from Germany, December 2019
Toller Aufenthalt mit einem so warmherzigen Yogalehrer
Die Samadhi-Anlage im heiligen Tal Perus ist ein unfassbar schöner Ort inmitten unglaublich majestätisch anmutender Berge. Ein Ort wie im Märchenland und ein wahres Geschenk, dort Yoga auszuüben und zu meditieren.
Angelos ist ein toller Mensch, der einen mit seiner warmherzigen Ausstrahlung empfängt, bei sich aufnimmt und dafür sorgt, sich dauerhaft wahrgenommen und wohl zu fühlen. Die Atmosphäre, die er mit seiner Aura schafft, ist besonders, spirituell und schön. Seine Yogapraxis ist intensiv, fordernd und aufmerksam und führt dich zu dir selbst. Ich habe mich in der Nähe eines Menschen selten so wohl gefühlt wie bei Angelos und kann nur wärmstens empfehlen, sich mit ihm auf eine Reise in die Welt des Yoga und der Meditation zu begegeben.
Jonathan Baldrati
from United Kingdom, October 2019
A life changing experience!!
I love how I felt welcome into the group and a very pleasing staying. A special thank you to Angelos, who’s very passionate about his work and he helped me shift my perception of the world. Definitely a life changing experience! I would love to do it again.
Kiran Liddar
from United Kingdom, October 2019
I had a wonderful week with Angelos and the group. The location was amazing and we were very well looked after by everyone at the resort. There was a good balance of yoga and meditation and Angelos was a great instructor. He encouraged us to push ourselves further than we thought was possible. He also did an amazing job of bringing the group together. We started the week as strangers and ended the week as a family. I left feeling refreshed; mentally, physically and spiritually. I would highly recommend it.
Richard Codanti
from United States, October 2019
Life changing experience, you must do, best teacher ever!!
First the location was amazing, the villa house was perfect and everyone had a wonderful space. The people who ran the house and took care of us were so wonderful and kind. The meals you get are over the top. The are there to take care of you. The yoga classes are such a great learning experience far from what i already knew. Then other men in the group were all amazing and i feel they are now apart of my family. We got to learn how to love ourselves better and become better men, learn to let go and life better lives, Angelos is such an amazing teacher, he brings so much knowledge, and his way of teaching you will leave with so much to give and share. It was like he knew what we all needed, like really needed. I left a better person and took away so much that I will and want to incorporate in my daily life of who i am. Thank you Angelos so glad you made this all possible and if anyone is thinking about or on the fence you must attend one of his retreats. Truly a master at what he brings in yoga practices and to the learning process of what will make you feel and become a better human being.
I connect with such amazing men from all over and we had such a great time and wanted to spend the relaxing part of our retreat together. We got to do day trips and swim and see things we may never have seen. These guys are so very special to me and an extra gift I get to take away with me, love them.
Thank you, BEST RETREAT EVER
Tim Castorina
from United Kingdom, October 2019
Just a fantastic experience
This retreat was really exceptional. The accommodation was perfect for a restful week of yoga, in a fairly secluded location with the most wonderful view over the sea (which we looked out over whilst doing yoga) and two pools. As a meat-eater, I can say the vegetarian food was absolutely fantastic - delicious, very varied and prepared with love by love by the family managing the villa who gave all of us the most amazingly warm welcome. But best of all, the yoga. 4 hours a day, mornings and evenings, after which we would all have breakfast and dinner together. Angelos is both an exceptional teacher (caring, patient, good at helping you push yourself) and a really great guy. All that yoga brought out a lot of emotions and Angelos was skilled at helping us understand how to put yoga to good use, not only for this one week, but also going forward in our everyday lives, in facing our challenges, from work stress to relationships and self-confidence. I was lucky to have had a great group, but in any event Angelos is good at getting people to come together so I am sure this did not happen by accident. A very happy and successful week, I can't recommend it highly enough.
Jamie Harnett
from Ireland, October 2019
I loved everything about the week in Mykonos with Angelos. He is a great teacher and really lovely guy. The food was amazing and there was so much of it. Accomodation was so lovely with loads of space, 2 pools and amazing views. The group were really lovely between 25-55 years old so a good mix of people. Would highly recommend!
Carmen De Abreu
from United Kingdom, September 2019
South Crete / Levinthos the best for a yoga retreat
The location is amazing!! The food delicious!! South Crete a paradise not dicovered by the crowds. If you can chose one of the rooms in the Yoga retreat your experience will be a total Excellent.
Our instructor Angelos was totally dedicated to get the most of the week
He is excellent as a yoga instructor and also other disciplines like Qi Qong
His programme is holistic going beyound Yoga in order to explore in the emotional psyche. So if you want to go beyond yoga this is your perfect retreat.. and the group of people were nice and funny
Hanne Holm Bach
from Denmark, September 2019
Yoga "Art" retreat / vacation
All in all a great retreat leaving me with at lot of new inspiration for my own yoga life journey.
Angelos was very prepared and an excellent teacher (or master or guru - as we said with love and smile in our voices and faces). He dared to challenge each of us in his own teaching style. Sometimes to the edge in order to challenge us and push us out of our comfort zone, or to make us aware, that we can do more that we think we can. Still with humor and also with respect for the differences of each participant. There was a link or a "Red thread"(maybe that is only a danish expression) during the week and all sessions. Very skilled.
I deeply respect Angelos for his yoga "Art" work and his personality.
Julia Zhahlina
from Poland, September 2019
Extra special retreat
I fell in love with everything. Angelos create magic for body, spirit and mind. Perfect place to reconnect with authentic self and have some rest from everyday life. Yoga classes and meditation are really great, different and deep, actually the best I had. Highly recommend get experience with Angelos!
Elisabetta Besana
from Italy, August 2019
8 days of inner growth
I really liked all about my retreat with Angelos.
The yoga practice was great, challenging and also fun.
At the end of the week I felt my body was strong enough to try the shirshasana asana, that scared me a lot!
All the meditations, the qi gong excercises, the dance etc were very interesting, and I appreciated the love and patience put by Angelos, who was always trying to let us go outside our comfort zone, sometimes I felt awkward but I guess it’s part of the practice, go behind our limits.
My accommodation was Levinthos, really beautiful, the room was very nice with a stunning view at the sea. The place it’s only 10 minutes walk from the Lentas village.
The food was excellent, all very fresh and delicious.
I’m very satisfied of this experience.
Sylvie Le Tadic
from France, August 2019
such an amazing experience with Angelos in Lentas !
This was my fisrt yoga retreat and it was exceeded my expectations. Angelos, such an amasing teacher! guided us nicely and empatically in a complete yoga experience. He allowed us to connect to our body and above all to our inner selves and to overcome our barriers. Each day was surprising and rich in insights and beautiful emotions .
The result is i can now restart my life on new basis. The group was also extraordinary !
All of this in a beautiful and peaceful surrounding !
Thank you so much dear Angelos ! I am so
Anonymous
from Morocco, September 2018
Best yoga week ever. The place is a paradise.
Kostas Koutras
from United Kingdom, September 2018
Amazing 8 day men only yoga retreat
Great yoga retreat in lovely surroundings. Stelios is a fantastic teacher who offers a unique experience combining dynamic yoga, meditation and movement workshops. His personalised and supportive teaching technique will make you challenge yourself, overcome any barriers and ultimately help you achieve your goals. Highly recommended.Thank you Stelios.
Declan Barry
from United States, September 2018
a fantastic week of yoga and more
The was a very strong consistent core of yoga to the week with the morning classes, but the best part for me was the diversity of the experience, with different forms of meditation, qigong etc for the evening classes. Angelos guided us brilliantly through all of this, and at the end of the week I can really see how I will bring this experience forward in my daily life. The location was superb, and the simplicity of life was a great detox.
Tom Raines
from United Kingdom, September 2018
An Amazing Week of Yoga
This was my first ever yoga retreat and it exceeded my expectations.
The location and venue was perfect with sea views and a great place to relax after yoga practice.
Angelos is an incredible yoga teacher and the entire group grew in confidence and ability. He is perceptive, highly skilled and good company too. I definitely recommend Angelos as a teacher and am already looking forward to booking another trip.
Thanks again Angelos!
Margaret Ball
from United Kingdom, August 2018
Beautiful yoga
A very positive talented teacher and very experienced... loved all the classes.. will certainly miss the firm but gentle ways of Angelos and with his inspiration I shall continue my practise with enthusiasm..🧘♀️x
Anne Karine Sørskår
from Norway, August 2018
wonderful
The location and the teacher made it a great happenings in my life
Anonymous
from France, August 2018
Yoga retreat in Lentas
First of all the location is amazing. The Shala facing the cristal bleu water. The retreat organized by Angelos is very complete. I fell super relaxed after one week of yoga. Relaxation. Qi qong. Dancing. Meditation. The result is here and I am ready to face work again,;). Angelos is a great teacher with good attention for each participant. I will definitely recommend this retreat. (Food was great as well!). Virginie