6 Day Yoga and Sailing Retreat in Samothrace, Greece
Sailing and Yoga Retreat in Greece
This sailing and yoga retreat is for all levels of yoga practitioners. The instructor will also teach sailing lessons if you are interested in coming back to the island to learn how to sail a boat. This retreat is for those who like sailing and want to see the beauty of the sea and the mountains, as well as Samothrace Island.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Best getaway island for those adventurous bees!
- Yoga lessons every morning before sailing to relax
- Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashthanga, Iyengar, Yin, and Restorative yoga styles
- Sailing on the boat to see the island around
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 dinner
- Optional basic / intermediate diving / deep dive
- Chance to see the underwater beings, like fishes of different colors and dolphins
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Environmentally friendly
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Valet
Cottage Pezoulla place
There are three units - three independent cottages - which can be occupied by three solo travelers, couples, or families. All cottages have a room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. They are ideal for solo travelers and also for those who have a family and will be traveling on a family trip.
Since this place is far away from civilization, it seems interesting to stay there with a quiet, calm, and serene environment. You can see the full moon towards the mountainside and the sunrise from the seaside. It's a pretty romantic and mesmerizing scenery, so it's good for couples to stay there and enjoy their romantic partnerships.
Program
Schedule
- 07:00 - 09:00 Vinyasa yoga flow, meditation (Hatha / Ashtanga / Iyengar)
- 09:00 - 10:00 Break
- 11:00 - 12:00 Sailing
- 12:00 - 13:00 Diving
- Resting time (option to explore the island or go for a swim)
- 17:30 - 18:30 Yin yoga / Restorative yoga
- 20:00 to 21:00 Dinnertime
- Closing the day
Included excursions
- 1 day for sailing
Instructors
Ritu Rai
Ritu Rai is originally from India and she devoted herself to yoga when she was 10 years old. Ritu's classes focus on making you work on your body alignment and adjustment by practicing various yoga asanas and motivating you to integrate the practice of Hatha yoga into your daily routine. During her classes, expect to work hard and to leave refreshed, energized, and with a calm state of mind.
Julia Kefer
Julia started her yoga practice in 2015, during her law studies. She suffered from lower back pain and the pain became so strong that even poses like savasana were painful. After a while, she quit lifting weights and focused fully on doing yoga instead to help reduce discomfort. She attended a 200-hour YTT with Ritu. Julia was seeking more knowledge, but what she got in Greece was so much more inspiration and wisdom. She is also certified in yoga for 50+ and works with cacao and the female energy to dive deeper within. She teaches individuals on their specific needs using a holistic approach.
Retreat location
This location is in the midst of nature with a view of the mountain and the sea, and it's suitable for those who visit there by renting a car or using their own car. A sandy beach, which is Pahia Amos South, is close by if driving a car or biking. It is a 30-minute drive away by car or scooter. Chora Castle is also nearby if you happen to visit for Panagiri and you are from Greece.
All the other places are really far away, and there is nothing around the place - no neighbors nor super markets or anything. So, if you have a car, then you can travel around independently.
The activities listed here will take place in Therma of Samothraki, so you'll have to travel to Therma to attend all activities. If you want any activity at your place, charges will be extra than listed here.
The Therma part of the island is best for its nature, and the other side is best for its archeology and sandy beach, and you can also spend your time in waterfalls and hot springs while you are in Therma.
Samothraki
This island falls close to the Aegean Sea. Samothrace is a bit of an isolated island, and is far away from the city of Athens, but it is filled with natural resources like the mountain and sea, as well as ancient hot springs from the time of Alexander, an archeological site like the Paliapoli Museum with ancient ruins, pillars, and the remains of the Nikki Temple.
For those who won't do any activity, it'll be best to visit the island for the beauty of the archeological place just like Athens' archeological sites.
You will find one ancient site to visit, which is the Temple of Nikki, where there are four pillars still standing from ancient times, while the rest have been destroyed. There are its stones and steps to watch, so those who are archaeologists and guides may seek interest in it. Other than these, Samothraki is an ideal place where one can rest, reset, and rejuvenate through some activities and relax during their vacation.
All of the beaches are stony pebble beaches. Only one is with sand at Pahia Amos.
- The airport is in Alexandoupoli (AXD), and the only way to reach the venue from there is by the ferry boat, which will be almost two hours of ride.
Food
Drinks and one dinner are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- 1 day for basic knowledge on diving and deep dive - see the underwater beings, like fishes of different colors, dolphins, and, if you are lucky, an octopus (costs an extra 80 EUR)
What's included
- 3 days of yoga sessions
- 1 day for sailing
- 5 nights accommodation
- Dinner
What's not included
- Flight charges
- Transport charges
- Boat ticket - Ferry ticket to Samothraki (because Rituraiyoga Courses will need their license or any documents to book it for them)
- Expenses on the island for any other extra activities
- In-person massage
- Car rental or bike rental charges
- Other meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Alexandroupoli Airport (Dimokritos Airport)
54 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia"
221 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 93% 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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