5 Day Transformational Yoga Retreat in Kythera, Greece
Transformative Yoga Retreat in Greece
This yoga retreat in Greece will take place on the island of Kythera in Southern Greece with Fotini Bitrou. In every yoga retreat, Fotini tries to open new paths for internal and external transformation, always one step at a time, one breath at a time. So, begin the summer on an island, Kythera, where if you let your imagination roam free, you will be able to see the mythology’s naiads or the folk fairy tales’ fairies hiding behind the tree trunks.
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Highlights
- Morning yoga sessions
- Sunset yoga, breathing practices
- Meditation and reflection in a calm mind
- Free time for swimming, island excursions, hiking, etc.
- Daily breakfast
- 4 nights accommodation
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Meeting room
Your hotel, Porto Delfino, at Kapsali, close to the Kythera town will accommodate you in two shalas, an outdoor and an indoor. You will be able to swim in Kythera‘s crystal waters or relax next to the large swimming pool overlooking the endless blue.
Program
Indicative daily schedule
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time for swimming, island excursions, hiking, and everything else you can think of…
- Sunset Yoga, soothing breathing practices, calming exercises, meditation, and reflection in a calm mind and connection to our essence (19:00 - 2015)
- Delicious dinner at the Psomoladea Restaurant in Avlemonas
Instructors
Fotini Bitrou
Fotini teaches Hatha, Restorative, and Vinyasa yoga. She is also a gymnast graduate from Athens University and owner of the Kouros studio. Fotini was the founder of the classic athletics (track) team in Aegina, of which she was president for five years. She was also involved for 12 years with classic athletics (800 - 1,500 meters) and was a track champion in many appearances with the national team of Greece.
Retreat location
Kythera is an island of unparalleled beauty, the Ancient Afroditis’ island, with imposing castles, mystic caves, picturesque bays, villages, and beaches. It has many pretty idyllic green landscapes, starring the waterfall of 'Fairy' or 'Fonissa'. Its waters fall from a 20-meter height and form a small pond, ideal for swimming, landscapes surrounded by tremendous plane trees and poplars, creating a magical place, always with a deep breath as an ally.
Unique features
Activities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Garden
- In-room safe
- Luggage room / storage
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi / computer
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Meeting room
Food
Breakfasts will be served during the retreat.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
During your stay, you will have the opportunity to visit Kapsali with the twin bays, Paleochora - the so-called Mystras of Kythira; the waterfall at the Watermills in Neraida’s stream, and many more beaches for every taste - Melidoni, Fyri Ammos, Copper, Plateia Ammos, Limonas, Ocheles.
Purefitness will also organize a day boat trip to Chitra, an island with turquoise waters, and swim in the cave that is 200 meters long, 22 meters high, and one of the most impressive in Greece.
What's included
- 7 yoga classes
- 4 nights accommodation
- 4 breakfasts
What's not included
- Transfer from / to the hotel
- Boat or air tickets
- Boat trip to Chitra
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kithira Island National Airport
14 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kithira Island National Airport (KIT) through the international airport of Athens.
Arrival by ferry/boat
You could arrive at Kythira by boat from Piraeus, also by road up to Gythion and Neapoli Lakonia, and from there again by boat. If you come from Crete, you will find the boat in Kasteli of Kissamos (district of Chania).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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