8 Days Pilates and Yoga Holiday in Santorini, Greece
Greece Yoga Retreat
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Greece.
Imagine yourself practicing yoga and Pilates on one of the world's most beautiful islands. With white bungalows down sheer cliff drops, endless skies embracing the blue waters, Santorini is the perfect place to regain that passion within yourself and enjoy some amazing, fluid yoga and Pilates. Join our incredible Sky Retreats team of 3 instructors and movement specialists this 2018 for an unforgettable experience.
Your backdrop for your holiday will leave you captivated, enlightened, and elevated to another realm. You won't want to miss this incredible opportunity to transform your yoga and Pilates practice and your view on the splendors of nature.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily meditation classes
- Daily yoga and Pilates classes
- Hiking excursion to the village of Oia Santorini
- Other excursions to different parts of the island
- 4-5 course vegetarian dinner every evening of your stay
- Daily brunch with juice tea, coffee, and water
- Transportation to and from airport
- 7 nights luxury accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Restaurant
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
The Pelagos Hotel in Oia, Santorini, will be hosting the retreat. It comes with beautiful, single or double rooms, all equipped with individual bathrooms and kitchenettes and an on-site vegetable and fruit garden. This boutique hotel is the perfect setting for a relaxing and fun Pilates and yoga holiday. The Pelagos Hotel has built a beautiful practice shala where all classes will take place.
Program
Day 1
- 17:30 Yoga de-stress class (90 minutes)
- 19:30 Welcome dinner
Day 2
- 08:00 Welcome chat
- 09:00 Classical Pilates (60 minutes)
- 10:00 Brunch, followed by free time
- 17:30 Pilates Secondary Powerhouse (60 minutes)
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 3
- 08:30 Vinyasa flow yoga
- 10:00 Brunch, followed by free time
- 17:30 Classical Pilates
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 4
- 08:00 Pilates Secondary Powerhouse Part 2 (60 minutes)
- 09:00 Classical Pilates flow
- 10:00 Brunch, followed by free time
- 17:30 Hatha yoga
- 19:00 Dinner
Day 5
- 08:30 Yoga flow and meditation
- 10:00 Brunch
- 14:00 Catamaran excursion with dinner onboard (optional)
Day 6
- 08:30 Vinyasa flow
- 10:00 Brunch, followed by free time
- 17:00 Pilates with props
- 18:00 Pilates with elastic bands
- 19:30 Dinner
Day 7
- 08:00 Pilates flow
- 09:00 Lengthening and strengthening Pilates
- 10:00 Brunch, followed by free time
- 17:30 Yoga and meditation
- 19:30 Departure dinner
Included excursions
- Organized excursions to archeological sites and two beaches
- Optional sailing excursion with dinner onboard during the week
Instructors
Alejandro Estornel
Alex's style of teaching is a perfect combination of classical Pilates and progressive methods, with the fervor and tenacity that Joseph Pilates intended for his clients. His private sessions and classes will rebuild the body you deserve and transform your life.
Ashley Orlando
Ashley Orlando is full of energy, passion, commitment and dedication to the classical system of Pilates. Ashley was classically certified by Core Pilates NYC in 2007. This is one of the top certifications in the nation. She has taught in several locations throughout Los Angeles, New York City and the Dominican Republic. Ashley has worked at over a dozen prestigious studios such as Core Pilates NYC, Bace Pilates and Equinox. From her experience with many different clientele, she has found a versatile teaching style that grows with each client. She currently owns Loft 26 Pilates.
Frauke Behrens
Frauke Behrens spent many years working in hotels and spa management at some of the Canary Islands' best hotels and resorts, before putting her passion for Vinyasa Yoga, Ying and Yang Yoga and Kundalini Yoga into practice and retraining as a yoga instructor (600 hrs. Yoga Alliance). Her greatest passion now is bringing her love of movement and spirituality to all of our Sky Retreaters. She has held many workshops around the world and now has a tremendous following in her approach to Yoga.
Sylvia Garcia
Sylvia's first introduction to yoga was to Sivananda yoga but immediately sought to explore other styles and went on to a regular Ashtanga practice. Over the years her practice has diversified to include Dharma, Rocket, Acroyoga, Jivamukti, Iyengar, Shadow, Yin, Bikram and Vinyasa flow. She is now trained with many wonderful and inspiring teachers including Sharath Jois, David Swenson, David Williams, Kino Macgregor, John Scott, Jean-Luc Martin & Sainaa (London School of Handbalance). Sylvia now brings her unique blend of Yoga to Sky Retreats enabling everyone to feel the magic of yoga!
Retreat location
This holiday will take place at the Pelagos Hotel on Santorini, an island that erupted over 3600 years ago to reveal the best sunset in the Mediterranean. Pelagos Hotel is located at Baxedes of Oia in Santorini island, just three kilometers from the center of Oia village and 200 meters from the most beautiful beach of Oia, among vineyards and gardens where you will find all the beauty and calmness for your relaxation.
Distances
- Oia beach, 200 meters
- Oia village, 3 kilometers
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Brunch will be provided everyday of the retreat, and includes juice, tea, coffee, and water. There will also be served four to five course of vegetarian dinner throughout the vacation, including arrival day. Meat dishes can be provided on request.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
On the fifth day of the retreat, there will be an organized five-hour catamaran sailing excursion of the island. The excursion will include all beverages and an onboard dinner whilst watching the famous Santorini sunset. This excursion is optional and is worth a total of 80 EUR.
There is also available an excursion to Akrotiri Archeological site in the south of the island.
Guest can also join mountain biking tours or hire mountain bikes.
Spa treatments
Massage therapies are also available as optional and with additional cost.
What's included
- 2 to 3 classes of yoga and Pilates
- 7 four to five vegetarian dinners
- 7 nights accommodation
- All class materials such as mats, belts, blocks, blankets, and props
- Beach and pool towels
- Brunch everyday
- Transfer from and to Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR)
- Water, juice, coffee and tea is included during breakfast and water included during dinner
What's not included
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during your stay
- Flights to and from Santorini, Greece
- Massage therapies upon request
- Optional excursions and activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Santorini (Thira) National Airport
10 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
You have to arrive at Santorini Thira National Airport (JTR).
Sky Pilates and Yoga will pick you up from the airport. The pick-up is included in the price.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a driver that will escort you to the Pelagos Hotel, which is just a short drive to the north port of the island. Along with the friendly Pelagos Hotel staff, the Sky Pilates and Yoga team of instructors will be waiting for you and will show you to your comfortable room.
Distances
- Fira, 10 kilometers
- Oia, 3 kilometers
- Santorini Thira National Airport (JTR), 20 kilometers
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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