Out to Explore

Dit was een gewedige ervaring. Voor mij was het mijn eerste solotrip/ retreat ooit en vanaf het eerste moment dat Barbara mij ophaalde van het vliegveld liet ze me thuisvoelen. Barbara, de host en docent, is een onwijs lieve vrouw die er alles aan doet om je een geweldige week te geven. Ze staat altijd voor je klaar en heeft me zelfs 2x naar een activiteit (die ik zelf had geboekt) gebracht. De accomodatie was super, ik had een heel mooie en goed verzorgde studio met zowel aan de voor als achterkant een mooi balkon. De ligging van de studio was ook top, binnen 5 minuutjes ben je in de hoofdstraat van Argassi. De lessen waren zeer prettig en afwisselend. Ze vonden plaats op mooie locaties, zoals het strand of tussen de olijfbomen, of in Barbara's knusse studio. Op de laatste retreatdag nam Barbara ons mee naar mooie plekjes in Zakynthos (zoals de oudste olijfboom van het eiland of het uitzichtpunt bij het scheepswrak). Dit was een erg leuke toevoeging aan de retreat. Ik raad het zeker aan om deze retreat te boeken!

This has been my first yoga retreat and has been the best week ever. The standard and expertise of both theory and practice of Zen yoga was fantastic.

I had the warmest welcome from the second I arrived to being dropped off at the airport. Within the 10/15 minute drive to the retreat, I felt like I’d know these two ladies all my life. Nothing was too much trouble. I’d go back in a heartbeat. ‘Out to explore’ Barbara and Melanie Thank you so much

Barbara and Melanie were so kind and helpful. The classes were brilliant- my favorites are the ones outdoors on the beach or looking at the views from on top of a mountain. There’s so much time to rest in between classes and after. Perfect walking distance from Argassi main road with shops restaurants and bars. A ride into Zakynthos town is a quick 10 minutes and worth it. Hope to visit again!

Great accommodation, yoga twice a day in a variety of environments and a fabulous teacher!

Fabulous classes and accommodation

I am so happy of having this 5 days in beautiful zakyntos with perfect yoga training.

Thank you Barbara!

The accommodation has everything you need; and lively Argassi is 10 walking minutes away, with bars, shops, restaurants (Peppermint, Green Frog, Charlie Chaplin are my suggestions) and supermarkets. Barbara has an easeful, gentle yoga practice, suitable for the beginner and the more experienced; each session is very different from the other, so you can explore a variety of approaches. There was a blend of indoor and outdoor practice: we practiced both in the studio, and on a beach, on a pub’s garden, on a lawn by a swimming pool, and on a hill by a lovely tavern, where you can have breakfast. Barbara was flexible with the timetable, so we could have our class later if we were out and about.

Barbara's teaching style, beyond being brilliantly instructive and accessible is incredibly warm and welcoming. I found that being given the opportunity to explore different Zen and meditation approaches alongside the daily yoga sessions really helped me deepen my own meditation practice. It's been a few weeks since the retreat and I am still drawing on what I leaned and meditating daily.

Explorer's Rest is just a few minutes walk from the shops and restaurants of Agassi, which is perfectly located to explore Zakynthos' incredible beaches to the north and south. The apartments are thoughtfully stocked with everything you need to be self-sufficient. The shower's are awesome and the beds are comfy.

I really can't recommend this retreat enough.

I truly enjoyed my time with Barbara at her retreat! The yoga instruction is excellent. Almost in every practice I would hear about and try something new which made it an even more very intriguing experience. The yoga is very relaxing and 'stretchy' which worked wonders to alleviate the stress of a long winter. Barbara made me feel super comfortable to go at my own pace and try new things. I also loved that she took the group out to practice in different outdoor locations, practising even more special.

The accommodation was also very nice. I was put in one of the sistering hotels and I was super happy with the room, spacious, comfy bed, stunning balcony.

Argassi is not really the best Zakynthos has to offer but if you rent a car or a scooter you'll be able to reach really beautiful parts of the island very easily.

De yogalessen, het eiland, buitenyoga onder de olijfbomen, het hotel is heerlijk met zwembad, fijne sfeer, leuk dorpje, met auto naar mooie stranden geweest, boottochten-> alles is mogelijk hier! Lekker eten en vooral eindeloos veel

Zon 🌞

Barbra was a brilliant teacher, she brought us to the most wonderful places to do yoga, in the mountains and by the sea classes were breathtaking at times felt so sureal and beautiful, she took us to a place one day called shipwreck it took us an hour to get there but what an experience, Barbra looked after us so well and is such a lovely positive person to be around, so glad I done this retreat have made great friends and a fab time

I had a great time staying with Barbara and taking her wonderful classes. The accommodation is perfect and in a quiet location. There was a good balance of classes, beach excursions, and free time as well. It was a great way to experience Zakynthos and I can't wait to go back!

Barbara was a fantastic host, lovely and hospitable, always happy to help if you had any questions. She is also a fantastic yoga instructor and guided me through the whole experience and meditation. It was the perfect island and the perfect yoga practice for me.

hats off to barbara who knocked her socks off to arrange a wonderful, challenging and varied yoga and travel experience. she managed to attend to all of our various levels effortlessly. we all felt special.

the yoga sessions in her beautiful studio were great followed by delicious home-made breakfast in the garden. also, sunrise and sunset yoga set on various amazing beaches followed by marvellous picnics or dinners out.

we were taken to the stunning unspoilt locations that only a greek resident could know about.

highlights: beautiful friendly island. turtle beach. olive groves. cliff climbing.. turquoise seas--not to mention the adorable dog callum, but you have to go there to see what i mean.

accommodation: clean, spacious and comfortable with all attentions and mod cons. delightful balconies with views to green hills.. swimming in great pools. just minutes walk to small village and sea with all shops and restaurants.

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I loved the variety of yoga that Barbara provided. I loved the beach yoga. The aqua yoga was unusual and fun! She generously took us around the island and we had a fabulous experience. Also brilliant were the picnics and breakfasts...eating outside is fab! The breakfasts prepared by Barbara's daughter Stephie were magnificent!

Also memorable is Barbara's little dog Calum, who was as sweet as sweet can be! He even came in on some of the yoga sessions, but I have to say his attention span was rather short, and he kept wanting to leave! Then he wanted to join in again. Barbara was an excellent host and teacher with a lovely calm and friendly manner.