7 Day Experience the Elements Retreat with Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation, and More in Pelion, Greece
Wellness Retreat Greece
Set in Agios Georgios, Nilias, this fabulous and unique retreat venue offers breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the Pagasitikos Gulf and Pelion mountain, and is the most wonderful venue for the "Experience the Elements" retreat with Bettina Walter and Nicole Gibbard. The lush green surroundings, pristine natural waters and the pure air of the Pelion mountain, offer a perfect setting for a daily fusion of yoga, movement, breathwork, pranayama and meditation, held in the 130 sq m. open air yoga decking area, shaded by trees, and with 360-degree views of the cherry tree orchard and the sea.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Twice daily playful and structured classes
- Fusion of yoga, movement, breathwork, pranayama and meditation
- Immerse yourself in absorbing the views and experiencing the elements
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian brunch and dinner
- Unlimited water, nuts, fruits, teas and coffee
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
This vast private property houses a variety of spacious stone-built villas, each with only 2-4 bedrooms, bathrooms, own living room, kitchen, pools, terraces, gardens and stunning views. The properties are connected by a network of tiny stone paths weaving you through nature to the Bedouin Practice area, the communal space for brunch and dinner, the massage area, vegetable gardens and to endless walking paths waiting to be explored.
Program
This 6-night retreat with five days of training, which will include both playful and structured classes with Bettina and Nicole, offers you the opportunity to dive deeper into your own practice, with no distractions, and a chance to really immerse yourself in the peaceful and calming energy of this serene sanctuary, soaking up the sun, absorbing the views and experiencing the elements. The practices are for all levels of experience.
Typical daily schedule:
- 08:00 - 08:30 Tea, coffee and fruits
- 08:30 - 10:30 Practice
- 11:00 - 12:30 Brunch
- Free time (beach, hiking, relaxing by the pool)
- 17:00 - 18:30 Practice
- 19:30 Dinner
Instructors
Nicole Gibbard
Nicole is from England and has lived and been teaching in Zurich, Switzerland, for the past 25 years. She was previously a manager for exclusive fitness clubs, and is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, educator and International Presenter for over 20 years with 1500 hours of yoga teacher training in five different yoga systems and Vipassana meditation. Her company was created 15 years ago, offering high end retreat experiences, always combining adventures and experiences in nature with exceptional food and cultural concepts. She is a keen outdoor enthusiast and loves to have fun!
Bettina Walter
Bettina Walter is the owner of Planet Yoga, Zürich and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance.
Retreat location
This retreat is located in Agios Georgios Nilias, Pelion, Greece.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Your dining experience on the terrace overlooking the valley below offers delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes with a mouthwatering twist, and the resident chefs delight in using the local produce of Pelion and the fruits and vegetables of the center's gardens to fill the table with fresh, nutritious and amazing food.
You will be provided with:
- Daily brunch and dinner
- Unlimited water, nuts, fruits, teas and coffee throughout the day
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
What's included
- 3 - 4 hours of daily classes
- 6 nights' accommodation of your choice
- Daily vegetarian brunch and dinner
- Unlimited water, nuts, fruits, teas and coffee throughout the day
What's not included
- Organized group transfer from/to Thessaloniki Airport
- Flights to/from Thessaloniki
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Thessaloniki Airport "Macedonia"
131 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
173 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Flights should be booked to Thessaloniki. A group transfer can be arranged on 6 September from Thessaloniki airport to Pelion, and on Sunday, 12 September from Pelion to the airport. There will be an extra charge for the organized transfer. The pick-up and drop-off point will be at Thessaloniki Airport. The drive is around 3 hours from Thessaloniki airport.
Should you wish to fly to Athens, the drive to the retreat centre is around 3.5 hours. Please note that there is no organized transfer from Athens, and you will have to rent your own car.
Arrival by car
If you wish to rent a car, it is the most beautiful area to drive around, and you will be free in the afternoons to do what you wish. The drive to the retreat centre is simple and an easy journey.
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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