15 Days Anapnoe Vinyasa Solo Yoga Retreat in Greece

Facilities

Sunrise Accommodation is in the traditional settlement of Naoussa, in the location Analipsi, within a stone’s throw from the area’s numerous dining and nightlife options, but also ideally situated to offer ultimate relaxation. It is merely 5 minutes from the center of beautiful Naoussa, near the secluded beach of Agioi Anargyroi, Santa Maria and Kolimbithres.

Sunrise Accommodation features rooms and apartments that compounds comfort and relaxation. Traditional architecture combined with Cycladic elements, blending in the natural environment, while the upscale services, qualified personnel and exceptional amenities provide a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Daily schedule

• 07:00 Morning meditation
• 08:00 Breakfast
• 09:00 Anapnoe yoga - Vinyasa
• 10:30 - 12:00 Inner Yoga - Hatha
• 12:00 - 12:30 Meditation
• 12:30 - 13:30 Class
• 14:00 Lunch
• 15:00 - 19:00 Personal time - silence
• 19:00 - 20:00 Inner yoga class - Yin
• 20:00 - 20:30 Evening program: satsang /mantra chanting/gatherings
• 20:45 Dinner

Please note that arrival day is any day of the week, Sundays are free days.

Nature walks and Yoga on the beach will be scheduled according to the weather conditions.

This yoga retreat will take place in Naousa a nice fishing village on the northern coast of Paros Island in the heart of the Cyclades, in Greece. From here you can easily reach the small port of the village with its picturesque fishing boats and the center of the village. The beaches of Piperi and Ay Argiri are located at less than 1 kilometer away, while the amazing beach of Kolimbithres lies 6 kilometers away from the accommodation place. The village also has a bus station providing easy access to the rest of the island. In the bay of Naousa the Environmental and Cultural Park of Paros has been established in 2009.

Nearby places

• Beach of Piperi and Ay Argiri, 1 kilometer
• Kolimbithres Beach, 6 kilometers
• Naousa Center - 5 minutes
• Small traditional port - 7 minutes
• Naousa main bus station, 100 meters

The menu is vegetarian and has been developed by chef Elda Molla, following basic Ayurveda principles creatively using different herbs, colors and textures. Daily breakfast and dinner will be provided.

Have a swim at Kolimbithres Beach

Kolimbithres beach owes its popularity to the surrounding rocks that seem like modern sculptures. The sea, waves and wind have created over the years wonderful, mild shapes of artistic superiority. Laying on the rocks, you can always find the perfect curve for your body to rest.

Visit the Mycenaean Acropolis

Nearby Kolimbithres beach, the Mycenaean Acropolis (1200 BC) is an archaeological site that definitely worth visiting by the history enthusiasts. It is easily accessed from the beach on foot, uphill biking or by car.

Visit the Park of Paros

The park covers an area of over 8.000 square meters including several beaches, an area of rocky headland crossed with a network of footpaths, the picturesque lighthouse at Cape Korakas (dating from 1870), the monastery of Agios Yiannis Detis (built in the 16th century or even earlier), a modern ship yard and in the recreational area a vast open air theatre which throughout the summer holds a number of cultural and environmentally themed events.

The area of the park is of great geologic and historic significance for Paros and the Cyclades, and in fact of the whole Greece.

The whole park peninsula is offered for walking explorations, with various signaled hiking routes throughout - a total of 7 kilometers, passing from sites of amazing granite formations, open views to the Aegean and the sunset, various isolated beaches and historical landmarks. Cyclists may find various downhill off-road routes for mountain bikes, and starting at the park, you can easily bike along quiet countryside roads that bring all the way to Parikia port.

You can book individual wellness and spa treatments such as Thai massage, healing bowls, Ayurveda and alternative therapies to support you reach a specific health goal.

• 12 days of inner yoga and self growth work
• 14 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Daily Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin yoga classes with emphasis on breathing
• Pranayama, mantra and chanting meditation
• Silence, yoga Nidra, visualization and chakra practices
• VAT

• Lunch
• Personal classes
• Spa and wellness treatments
• Transfers
• Food on Sundays

Arrival by airplane

You will have to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), then take the boat from Piraeus to Paros. A bus shuttles from Athens Airport (ATH) to Piraeus port.

From Athens Airport (ATH) you have to take the ferry to Paros. Boats depart daily from Piraeus at 07:25 a.m. and arrive to Paros at 11:40 a.m. Boats depart daily from Paros at 19:15 p.m. and arrive to Piraeus at 23:15 p.m. For more details on the ferry schedule check Blue Star Ferries website.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 40 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 40 days before arrival.