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8 Day Energizing Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Crete
Yoga Rocks, Triopetra, Lampi, Crete 740 53, Greece
Inspiring and Energizing Yoga Retreat in Crete
Iyengar Yoga Holidays is delighted to be teaching a week retreat for the tenth nearly consecutive year at the incredible venue Yoga Rocks on the unspoiled South coast of Crete in Triopetra. The fact that this is their tenth year at this location speaks for itself of what they think of the place. They love it there!
Meet the instructors
Daniela & Sarah-Jane
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Highlights
- Twice daily yoga classes
- Pranayama or meditation sessions
- Fresh fruits, nuts, and yogurts
- A large selection of local teas
- 7 nights of accommodation
- All meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
There are two tavernas within easy walking distance if you have any extra needs. All Yoga Rocks rooms are spacious and en suite with stunning views of the Mediterranean from their balcony or terrace.
The rooms will be ready from around 2 p.m. on Saturday 21 May 2022. Yoga Rocks hosts groups each week so the group from the week before will be checking out of their rooms that morning, this is why the rooms will only be available for you from 2 p.m. And your check-out time is on Saturday, 28 May at 10 a.m.
The price is based on sharing a room with one other guest. They can help find suitable matches to share with if you are coming alone. Single rooms are available but a limited number so a supplement is required, please ask Iyengar Yoga Holidays for more details if you are interested.
If you will arrive on Crete before Saturday or plan to stay after the retreat finishes, they are more than happy to help arrange accommodation or give suggestions of where to stay and where to visit.
Program
This all-inclusive international Iyengar Yoga retreat includes a full program of daily asana and pranayama practice as well as your accommodation and all meals.
Every morning there will be a 3-3,5 hours yoga/pranayama practice. The second class will be restorative and 1,5 hours early evening right before dinner. That gives ample daytime for yourselves to either enjoy the beach(es) or the shaded outdoor spots in a hammock, a short trip to the mountain village of Spili, a boat trip going snorkeling, reading a book in one of the quiet areas of the retreat or a well-earned nap after a long rich morning yoga practice.
Exciting for the optional evening activities are the all-time favorite stargazing as well as moonlit walks, kirtan under the stars, and yoga Nidra outdoors. As the beach is closer than the previous location evenings at the beach will definitely move up on the list of activities!
Daily schedule
Iyengar Yoga Holidays will offer a long morning class of 3,5 hours that combines both asanas as well as pranayama. Starting at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. (depending on the preference of the group).
One afternoon will be free (probably Wednesday) so that you can explore a nearby town or take a trip to the waterfall, or just have a lazy afternoon by the pool or on the beach. But all other afternoons there will be a restorative class of 1.5 hours. Beginning at 17.00. Some evenings, Iyengar Yoga Holidays will offer meditation sessions, yoga philosophy talks, or a screening of a film or documentary depending on the group's needs.
Instructors
Daniela Gfeller
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Daniela is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher at the Intermediate Junior 2-level and continues to study with many senior teachers in the Netherlands and abroad. She followed the teacher training in Amsterdam and has finished a three-year training in therapeutic applications of Iyengar yoga with Stephanie Quirk. Daniela teaches in English and her lessons are suitable for beginners as well as for more advanced yogis. Her focus is on the alignment of the body by doing classical yoga postures and breathing exercises to find the balance between body and mind.
Sarah-Jane Rawkins
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Sarah's first experience with yoga was during a trip to Thailand in 1997. The very first class completely inspired her and sparked a deep interest in the subject of yoga which still continues to grow. She spent many years following many different styles of yoga with different teachers internationally. She is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher at the Intermediate Junior 2-level and is currently following a three-year therapeutics course to be able to teach and apply the therapeutic attributes of Iyengar yoga to help and guide people with injuries, illness, or physical limitations.
Retreat location
The fact that this is the tenth year at this location speaks for itself of what Iyengar Yoga Holidays think of the place. Yoga Rocks has moved a sand dune away from Triopetra to Agios Pavlos Bay with stunning views over the bay and direct beach access.
Enjoy the peace of never-ending beaches with translucent velvety seas or more lively times as your mood takes you. Delve deep inside or simply kickback. Also, the lovely Triopetra magical rock formation on the island of Crete in Greece is particularly beautiful during the end of summer and a quick drive or walk away. A dip in the crystal clear sea is super enjoyable.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
All food is included in the price, lunch and dinner buffets and a kitchen stocked with fresh fruits, nuts, homemade bread, and yoghurts, a large selection of local teas is available to you at any time of the day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Fruitarian
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)
- Enjoy the pristine beaches
- Explore a nearby town
- Take a dip in the Sea
- Take a relaxing massage
- Take a trip to the waterfall
Spa treatments
At an extra cost, you can fully relax with a rejuvenating massage.
What's included
- 7 nights of accommodation
- A large selection of local teas
- All morning and afternoon yoga classes
- All pranayama or meditation sessions
- Fresh fruits, nuts, and yogurts
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (but Iyengar Yoga Holidays are helping to find the best way to get you from the airport to YogaRocks!)
- Massages
- Private yoga therapy sessions
- The inexpensive Friday night group meal at the local taverna
- Travel and liability insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
HER
Heraklion International Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis Airport)
61 km
Transfer not provided
CHQ
Chania International Airport ("Ioannis Daskalogiannis")
60 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Heraklion airport (HER) or Chania airport (CHQ) in Crete.
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 30 days before arrival.
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