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8 Day Finding Peace Yoga Retreat in the Island of Lesvos, Greece
Mediterranean Retreats Center, Skala Vasilka, Lesvos, Greece
Immersive Yoga Retreat in Greece
Immerse in the natural beauty of Lesvos, with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking landscapes. Practise yoga and savour moments of introspection and deep connection in this yoga retreat with Holismos Yoga and Wellness which promotes yoga training and holidays and other related activities that are fun and helpful to your well-being.
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Massimo & Sara
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Highlights
- Daily yoga practice on the open deck overlooking the sea
- Practice pranayama and chanting in a serene peaceful atmosphere
- Evening introspection practices at sunset with a breathtaking view
- Daily guided excursions to the main attractions of Lesvos
- Opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded people
- 7 nights of relaxing accommodation
- 3 delicious vegetarian/vegan meals cooked by Holismos' chef
- Free airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Italian, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 18 participants
Airport transfer included:
Mytilene International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Shopping
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
The property, which overlooks the Gulf of Kalloni (the sea is just a few metres from the house), is completely secluded and immersed in a natural setting of exceptional beauty. This area is a paradise for all birdwatchers who come to the island, especially in the spring months, from all over the world to admire pink flamingos, black and white storks, peregrine falcons, and many other migratory birds of rare beauty. The gulf is an important breeding area for many fish species that make this stretch of sea teeming with life. Its location, the natural context in which it is found, the peace, the silence and the power of the elements, make this an ideal place to fully immerse oneself in the study and practice of the various disciplines, leaving behind all the physical and emotional burdens that normally crowd our lives.
The centre provides five rooms with a bathroom, A/C and balcony overlooking the sea and 800 metres away we have another six rooms with a bathroom, A/C and balcony. We offer accommodation in a double room with twin beds and in a single room (for an additional charge).
Program
For years, Holismos Yoga & Wellness has been organising teacher training courses, intensive retreats, and yoga holidays in these magical places, attended by people from all over the world. They aim to promote holidays and training in yoga and other activities related to fun, well-being, and enjoyment. With great care, they have chosen special locations so that sharing the beauty and nature of incredible locations can regenerate, nourish, and bring joy to all those people who identify with us in these values.
Daily program
- 08:00 - 09:30 Asana practice, pranayama and chanting
- 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 12:15 Theory, advanced practices, philosophy
- 12:30 - 13:00 Mantra, Kirtan
- 14:30 Visit to the most characteristic places on the island (fossil forest, beaches, characteristic villages, castles, monasteries and spas)
During the week two afternoons at sunset will be dedicated to practice and reflection.
Included excursions
- Villages of Petra and Molivos
- Hot springs of Eftalou
- Petrified Forest and the museum of Sigri
- Sandy beach of Vathera
- Hot springs of Mytilene
- Monastery of Ipsilo
- Town of Mytilene
- Mountain village of Agyasos and his monastery
Instructors
Massimo Cantara
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Massimo lived and studied in England for more than ten years and speaks fluent English. He is a member of Three Treasures Yoga. Massimo is a registered yoga teacher with YAI 500 as well as a professional Shiatsu therapist and teacher. He is also a qualified kinesiologist and cranial sacral therapist. In 1999, he founded Holistic, a center for yoga and complementary therapies in Poggibonsi, Tuscany, Italy. He has been teaching yoga since 2010 specializing in anatomy, physiology, and bodywork for yoga teacher training. Massimo spent 12 years practicing Shorinji Kempo (2 Dan).
Sara Della Torre
Sara is a yoga teacher registered with Three Treasures Yoga and Yoga Alliance International 200. She is also a Shiatsu practitioner and co-director of Holismos Yoga and Wellness based in Italy. She has achieved a University Master in "yoga educational" and she is also teaching in primary schools in Italy. She has studied extensively in India with several teachers both in the Ashtanga and Hatha traditions.
Retreat location
This island, despite being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, does not have a tourist presence comparable to other Greek islands such as Santorini, Mykonos or Rhodes. Lesvos is nonetheless a generous and independent island, with its own well-defined profile in the Greek economy and full of interesting things to discover and, of course, to enjoy. It is the home of Sappho (a famous poetess of the Classical period), the best Hellenic olive oil, the undisputed capital of ouzo, retsina (local aromatised wine), boasts a curious and unique petrified forest and its capital, Mytilene, is rich in historical vestiges and has a great student life that enlivens it even during the long winter months.
The island's nature is lush and generous: millions of olive trees alternate with dense forests, but also leave room for desolate valleys and barren mountains. Then, there is the endless coastline, for long stretches unknown to mass tourism, solitary but welcoming, familiar only to the almost 300 species of migratory birds that choose to stop here every year.
Lesvos is an island where Greek daily life does not let itself be dazzled by the easy money and somewhat kitsch of boorish and naive tourism. It lives its routine with optimism and appreciates the fact that those who come here have not chosen their destination at random.
Lesvos is located in the archipelago of the north-eastern Aegean islands and is the largest of the group in size. Due to its importance, it has very easy connections with Athens, where there are several internal flights every day throughout the year. If you want to save money, there are good connections by ship every day of the year. Ships also stop at Chios and often go as far north as Thessaloniki. From some European countries you can fly directly to Lesvos, which has a small but modern international airport. If you cannot find a direct flight to Mytilene, fly to Athens and from there take another flight to the island.
Unique features
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
All meals are carefully prepared by Holismos' staff directly in the centre's spacious kitchen. The raw materials and ingredients, all locally produced, are of the highest quality because they are grown in a healthy, unpolluted environment on nutrient-rich lava soil.
Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plenty of fruit from our garden, herbal teas, water and various drinks are available throughout the day.
Meals are vegetarian/ vegan based with a strong Greek/Middle Eastern influence.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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)
- Shiatsu treatments
- Cranio-sacral therapy
- Sound healing
- Chakra balancing
What's included
- All lessons
- Guided tours
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
- Transport to and from the airport
- Snacks (fruits) and drinks (coffee, tea, water) are included
What's not included
- Traveling costs
- Entrance to the museum, hot springs
- Occasional dinner in one of the delicious tavernas
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MJT
Mytilene International Airport
31 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Mytilene International Airport (MJT). Transfer from and to this airport is included. Holismos Yoga & Wellness will pick you up and drop you off at this airport.
Airport: Mytilene International Airport
Airport transfer included: Mytilene International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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