8 Day Yoga Retreat in Tochni, the Tuscany of Cyprus | Away from Mass tourism with beach transfer
Cyprus Yoga Holiday
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Cyprus.
A fun-filled week with something to suit everyone, take the next step along your path of self-discovery through the practice of Hatha yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and a little Nidra, physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation with a team of professional yoga teachers. Relax and unwind in the comfort of one of Cyprus Villages tastefully restored traditional village houses far away from mass tourism. Cyprus Villages offers a village holiday experience in combination with yoga. The houses and apartments are located in and around the village of Tochni. Tochni is set in the country approximately 10 kilometers from the beach and 30 kilometers from Limassol. Leave feeling renewed with a greatly enhanced sense of well-being and positivity.
Highlights
- Morning 1 hour & 15 minutes yoga session daily x 5 days
- Afternoon 1 hour & 15 minutes yoga session daily x 5 days
- 7 nights en-suite accommodation in a traditional apartment
- Half board (vegetarian cuisine available on request)
- Plenty of time to enjoy other activities
- Free access to the swimming pool
- Airport transfers can be booked upon request
Yoga styles
Larnaca International Airport (US$ 52 per person)
Paphos International Airport (US$ 116 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Patio
All apartments have their own character but offer the same comfort. All the apartments have either a patio or balcony, fully equipped modern kitchenette, shower/WC, free air condition in the bedroom, central heating, free internet access and a communal swimming pool at Cyprus Villages Tochni Taverna. Please send inquiry for further information.
Program
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 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 person's 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
- Morning yoga class begins with relaxation. Energize and rejuvenate body, mind, and soul with a 1 hour & 15 minutes yoga session followed by a breakfast buffet at Tochni Tavern
- There is plenty of time between the sessions to explore the island and enjoy traditional holiday activities or just relax by the pool or at the nearby beach, stroll through the village, or hike through the countryside
- Late afternoon there will be another 1 hour & 15 minutes yoga session before your dinner at the Tochni taverna
The weekly packages are available from March to December and on a request basis. The yoga classes are Monday to Friday so check-in can be on Saturday or Sunday. Extra nights with or without yoga are possible.
Included excursions
Cyprus Villages' yoga teacher will arrange one sunrise or sunset yoga program at the local beach subject to availability and weather conditions.
Retreat location
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. Larnaca airport is the closest airport to the location, a maximum 30 minutes by car and the next airport Paphos is one hour by car.
Food
Half-board meals (breakfast and dinner) are included in the price of this retreat and are taken at the local village Tavern which is run by Cyprus Villages. Please advise Cyprus Villages about any special diet requirements you may need with your reservation.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
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.
Transfers or car hire.
Spa treatments
- Hot stone massage from 55 EUR
- Dead sea mud therapy 40 EUR
- Body peeling 40 EUR
- Aromatherapy message 55 EUR
- Neck and back massage 45 EUR
What's included
- 7 nights en-suite accommodation in a traditional country house or apartment
- 1 hour & 15 minutes morning yoga session x 5 days
- 1 hour & 15 minutes afternoon yoga session x 5 days
- Free access to the swimming pool
- Half board breakfast and dinner (vegetarian cuisine available on request)
What's not included
- 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
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Larnaca International Airport
31 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 52 per person
Paphos International Airport
76 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 116 per person
Please contact Cyprus Villages for airport transfers, prices may vary depending on flight time.
For those with rental cars see below instructions:
Driving directions from Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
- As you leave the airport, follow the signs to Lemesos.
- Halfway towards Lemesos the highway A5 will turn into highway A1.
- Drive on the highway 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 you must 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 bypassing 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 that leads to the car park.
- At the end of the car parking area near the fence there is a staircase 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 you must 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 retreat 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 retreat 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
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 5 days before arrival.
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