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8 Day Kriya Yoga Meditation Retreat in Agios Stephanos, Corfu
Agios Stephanos, Corfu, Greece 49081
Kriya Yoga Meditation Retreat in Greece
Everyone can meditate. This is your experience. Kriya yoga meditation is easy to learn and when practiced regularly brings the mind back to its natural silent state. If you wish to be able to handle your life better and have more joy and harmony in your daily life. Kriya yoga can give you this. The retreat is taking place in a small Greek village on the sea and you will have time to enjoy the beach and the village.
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Basu
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Highlights
- Kriya yoga meditation sessions
- Enter deep relaxation in Yoga Nidra
- Daily Kriya Hatha yoga to activate your pranic body
- Bhajans-Kirtans singing, energizing the heart with Bhakti yoga
- Mindfulness meditation to bring your practice into daily life
- Delicious and amazing vegan and vegetarian meals
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Danish, German
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Airport transfer available:
Corfu International Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l Airport) (US$70 per person)
Corfu International Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l Airport) (US$70 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Garden
- Free Wi-Fi
During the retreat, you will be accommodated in a family-owned gusethouse. You will have a yoga space in the garden. All the rooms are tastefully decorated and en-suite with air conditioning, a small refrigerator, and a hot plate for an emergency lunch or tea plus Wi-Fi. You may relax on the balcony or in the garden during your free time and feel completely at home.
Program
This can be the beginning of a journey you will never regret. Many have traveled it before you. Ellas Retreat offers you The original practice of Kriya yoga from the tradition of Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar Giri and Paramahansa Yogananda.
In this course the initial level of Kriya yoga practice will be given. If this practice is successful and the wish is there it will be possible on a later stage to take an initiation in the full practise. The course consists of a structured practice of Kriya yoga and mindfulness meditation combined with Kriya Hatha yoga, Nidra yoga, Bhajan, and healthy food.
Kriya yoga
On the path of yoga, Kriya yoga belongs to the inner level of yoga ‘meditation’ and was first described by Patanjali in his "Yoga Sutras" 400 BC. The practice is based on the breath, the attention and the seven chakras. Through the practice of Kriya yoga the human evolution is enhanced and Samadhi can be attained.
The secret in Kriya Yoga is the subtle connection between the breath and consciousness. Kriya yoga was made famous in the west by Paramahansa Yogananda. He wrote the book "Autobiography of a Yogi" which became a 'most read' for all who are interested in yoga
Mindfulness meditation
To bring the meditation into every action a daily life it is important to develop mindfulness (self observation). Mindfulness meditation belongs to Jnana yoga.
Kriya Hatha yoga
Kriya Hatha yoga is a form of Hatha yoga that is using the fundamentals from Kriya yoga. The main emphasis is on the breath, the seven chakras and self observation (mindfulness).
Nidra yoga
In Nidra yoga, you will enter deep relaxation by rotating our awareness through the body.
Bhajans
If you wish to develop devotion, singing mantras and devotional songs elevate the energies and open the heart. Bhajans belongs to Bhakti yoga.
Daily program
Morning - before breakfast
- 1 hour Kriya yoga meditation
- 20 minutes sun salutation
After breakfast
- 30 minutes Bhajan
- 30 minutes Kriya talk
- 2 hours Kriya Hatha yoga and Nidra yoga
- Day: Free time to enjoy the beach and the surroundings
Before dinner
- 30 minutes mindfulness meditation
- Early dinner
After dinner
- 1 hour Kriya yoga (for initiated 1.5 hours)
Instructors
Basu
Basu began his sadhana in 1997 and in 2002, he was initiated in Kriya yoga by Swami Shankarananda Giri. He has been received and practiced in the presence of several respected teachers in India and Thailand and has developed deep experiential understanding in Kriya yoga, Kundalini yoga, Tantra, Qigong, and mindfulness meditation. In 2008, Swami Shankarananda Giri gave him the allowance to introduce and guide others into Kriya yoga. He has been giving courses and retreats in India, Thailand, Greece, and Austria since 2000.
Retreat location
Agios Stefanos is where the event takes place, a popular beach located on the north west of Corfu Island at the Ionian Sea. Corfu offers mountains, sea, plenty of sandy beaches, nature. Here you can find back to your self and inner joy and peace.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will receive a delicious vegetarian breakfast and dinner Greek style. If you have special requirements Ellas Retreat will adjust the food accordingly. Vegetables, oils, honey, and other ingredients here in Greece are very tasty.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Beach
- Greek Taverna life
- Day trips around Corfu
What's included
- Kriya yoga meditation twice a day
- Kriya Hatha yoga
- Nidra yoga
- Mindfulness meditation
- Bhajans (singing)
- 7 nights accommodation
- Rich vegetarian breakfast and dinner
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transportation to and from the airport
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CFU
Corfu International Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l Airport)
28 km
Transfer available for additional US$70 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to Corfu International Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l Airport) (CFU) . Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request. The transfer is available at an additional cost of 60 EUR.
Arrival by bus
There are regular buses from Athens to Corfu. Take the airport bus 15 to the intercity bus terminal and the take bus A1 to Agios Stefans. The price is approximately 6 EUR.
Arrival by boat (from Italy, Albania, and mail land)
You can arrive to Corfu by a short boat travel from Igoumenitsa and Albania. Igoumenitsa have regular boat connections to Italy.
Airport: Corfu International Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Corfu International Airport (Ioannis Kapodistrias Int'l Airport) (US$70 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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