8 Days Weekly Yoga Retreat Cyprus

Facilities

All houses and apartments have their own character, but offer the same comfort. All the apartments have either a patio or balcony, fully equipped modern kitchenette, bath or shower, free air condition, central heating, satellite TV, free internet access and communal swimming pool at Cyprus Villages Tochni Taverna. The third person sharing apartment on sofa bed is possible upon request. Please send inquiry for further information.

Immersed in nature, Cyprus Villages is the ideal environment to decelerate and get to know yourself. The yoga teacher guides you into gently executed body postures, followed by an awareness phase to further a better body knowledge, more strength and flexibility. The deep relaxation at the end of each class has a calming, balancing effect that counters the consequences of stress. The content and the teaching methods are adapted to each persons current condition, needs and interests. So, the courses are both accessible and challenging to all levels. The teaching style is undogmatic, free from constraints and esoterism.

Daily program

• Breakfast at the Tochni tavern.
• Relax, energize and rejuvenate body, mind, and soul with a 1½ hour yoga session.
• Following lunch, there is plenty of time to enjoy traditional holiday activities such as relaxing by the pool or at the nearby beach, strolling through the village or hiking through the countryside.
• Late afternoon there will be another 1½ hour yoga session before your dinner at the Tochni taverna.

This retreat will take place in Tochni village (Cyprus Villages) in Larnaca district. Cyprus Villages is characterized by a rustic and romantic atmosphere created by tastefully restored old village houses far away from mass tourism. This traditional yet modern environment is perfect to relax and explore the beautiful landscape. The houses and apartments are located in and around the village of Tochni. Tochni is set in the country approximately10 kilometers from the beach and 30 kilometers from Limassol.

Half-board meals are included in the price of this retreat.

The following additional activities can be booked and paid locally: Bicycle hire, holistic treatments, massage treatments. Individual coaching sessions are available for anyone who would like to experience a deeper mind-body rebalancing and release of physical, emotional or energetic blockages.

Treatments

• Hot stone massage from 45 EUR
• Pedicure/manicure 25 EUR
• Dead sea mud therapy 30 EUR
• Body peeling 40 EUR
• Wax hair removal from 9 EUR
• Aromatherapy message 45 EUR
• Neck and back massage 35 EUR

• 7 nights en-suite accommodation in a traditional country house or apartment
• One and a half hour morning yoga session x 5 days
• One and a half hour afternoon yoga session x 5 days
• Free access to the swimming pool
• Half board breakfast and dinner (vegetarian cuisine available on request)

• Additional activities or local excursions
• Airfare
• Airport transfer (can be booked on request (payment directly to the driver)
• Car hire (can be booked on request)
• Lunch

Driving directions from Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

• As you leave the airport, follow the signs to Lemesos.
• Half way towards Lemesos the high way A5 will turn into highway A1.
• Drive on the high way A1. Leave the highway on exit 14, sign posted Chirokitia-Tochni.
• Turn right at the junction and follow the road under the bridge until the next junction at which you turn right again.
• After passing the petrol station, turn right direction Choirokitia-Layia and then immediately left where there is a small church and a sign to Tochni Village.
• Keep driving straight on until you see the sign for Tochni Tavern, turn right here and then first left and left again following the steep hill upwards towards the car park of Tochni Tavern.
• At the end of the car parking area near the fence there is a stair case leading to the tavern / pool area where you will see the Cyprus Villages reception sign.
• Walking down the stairs you will find our Tochni Tavern and Cyprus Villages reception.
• Here you will be met by a representative who will welcome and escort you to your village/apartment. After office hours the reception is open according to your arrival flight time therefore it is important that you provide this information with your reservation.

Driving directions from Paphos International Airport (PFO)

• Come out of the airport and turn left. Drive straight down to the bottom of the road. Turn right and follow the signs to Lemesos.
• Keep driving for approximately 1 hour. On the main highway after by-passing Lemesos, come off at junction 15 which is the Kalavasos Tochni turn off. Proceed straight and follow the signs for Tochni.
• Drive into the village until the end of the main village road which is by the church on your left and a grocery store on your right. Turn right and follow the signs to Tochni Tavern.
• Keep driving straight on until you see the sign for Tochni Tavern, turn left and first left again and drive up the hill which leads to the car park.
• At the end of the car parking area near the fence there is a stair case leading to the tavern/pool area where you will see the Cyprus Villages reception sign.
• Walking down the stairs you will find our Tochni Tavern and Cyprus Villages reception.
• Here you will be met by a representative who will welcome and escort you to your village / apartment. After office hours the reception is open according to your arrival flight time therefore it is important that you provide this information with your reservation.

Arrival by airplane from Larnaca Internation Airport (LCA)

Book a flight to Larnaca International Airport (LCA). Transfer from the airport to the retreats venue is available on request. Cyprus Villages can arrange the transfer and you can pay directly to the driver. Please contact Cyprus Villages for more information.

Arrival by airplane from Paphos International Airport (PFO)

Book a flight to Paphos International Airport (PFO). Transfer from the airport to the retreats venue is available on request. Cyprus Villages can arrange the transfer and you can pay directly to the driver. Please contact Cyprus Villages for more information.

Distances

• Limassol, 10 kilometers

• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 21 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.