7 Day Private Tantra Yoga Initiation Retreat by the River, Ikaria Island Aegean Sea, Greece
Greece Private Tantra Yoga Retreat
From a space of inner union, you can live in harmony and deal with life’s challenges in a creative (not destructive) and wise way. Yoga Tao Tantra Temple invites you to learn how to embrace a Tantric life by exploring the ancient traditions of Tantra yoga, Taoism, Buddhism, and Chinese Medicine, an incredibly wide range of techniques to awaken and rise to your full potential by balancing the opposites within: Shiva- Shakti, Yin-Yang, Solar-Lunar, the Warrior-the Queen , Fire-Water etc. They will guide you into Tibetan meditations, Tantric kriya, Pranayama, Guided Meditations, Kundalini Yoga, Qigong, Chakra balancing, Sound Healing Baths & Ceremonies. Tantra yoga is all about growth and expansion of your full potential! This is an invitation to all, regardless of experience, to feel the call to dive into the Tantric approach to life. You can combine your retreat with your vacation time with local activities such as diving, hiking, and boat trips around the island & on nearby islands.
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Highlights
- 6 different Tantra Yoga sessions
- Everyday acupuncture session and 6 different holistic treatments
- Chakra cleansing- balancing- activation through Ayurveda and Chinese medicine
- Physical and Emotional alignment
- Daily homemade vegetarian - organic breakfast from the farm & others local farm
- Detox drinks and herbal infusions from the farm
- 6 nights of exclusive accommodation by the river
- Day trip to the Natural Thermal Hot Spring of the island
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Outdoor shower
Welcome to "Into the Wild" Retreat center, a life changing experience - escape in a picturesque village of Agios Dimitrios on the stunning island of Ikaria! Nestled among lush olive groves and alongside a gentle river, a blessed place full of Nature's healing Energy. The property features two beautiful stone houses, creating a serene oasis just 950 meters from the main road. While the road to our retreat may be a bit uneven, rest assured that you can easily reach the house, welcoming you to this enchanting getaway.
One of their stone houses is more private for 2 people, offering a cozy sanctuary for those seeking some independence during the retreat. The second house is a shared accommodation that can host up to six guests, featuring four comfortable bunk beds and a lovely private bedroom with a king-size bed. Perfect for friends or open-minded people looking to connect by sharing, explore and create authentic interactions & lasting memories - experiences together.
As you wander the grounds, you’ll meet their friendly cats, Jacky and Pinky, and our loyal dog, Z. They add a warm and joyful spirit to our home, making it feel even more inviting.
Every corner of the place is infused with the spirit of resilience and creativity, reminding us all of the beauty of life, even amid challenges.
At Into the Wild, you are not just a guest; you are part of a story of growth, exploration, openness and real human connection. Join YogaTaoTantraTemple in this magical place, where nature, community, and the melodies of life of each one of them come together to create unforgettable memories. Your adventure awaits!
Program
Balancing polarities and awakening the inner connection of ShivaShakti within.
Sample daily schedule
- Optional morning meditation
- Breakfast
- Optional acupuncture session
- Optional holistic treatment session
- Free time
- Lunch
- Evening workshop
- Optional Satsang
- Dinner
- Free time
Tantra yoga is all about growth and expansion to your full potential! Learn to experience Tantra in everyday life by awakening, balancing, and nourishing the inner Shiva and Shakti (polarities). From a space of inner union, you can live in harmony and deal with life’s challenges in a creative (not destructive) and wise way.
Tantra teaches how to be open to unconditional love by reaching that state of being ,where, there is no more inner conflict. The dualistic perception vanishes when one sees that, actually, everything is in union with everything. By surrendering to that truth, you become the intuitive, compassionate, loving, and authentic version of yourself.
The ancient traditions of Tantra yoga, Taoism, Buddhism, and Chinese Medicine offer an incredibly wide range of techniques to awaken and rise to your full potential by balancing the opposites within: Shiva- Shakti, Yin-Yang, Solar-Lunar, the Warrior-the Queen , Fire-Water etc...You will explore Tibetan meditations, Tantric kriya, Pranayama, Guided Meditations, Kundalini Yoga, Qigong, Chakra balancing, Sound Healing Baths, Ceremonies, and holistic treatments (not included).
Philosophy and approach
Tantra yoga means "union." It is the union of the separated self from his authentic nature - wholeness and oneness. It is the union between the female and the male energy. It is the union of polarities inside and outside of yourself.
Tantra is the union between the spirit and the heart, between the "I" and the "we," and the "me" and the "others." It is the communion with yourself and your surroundings that leads you back to your core, your essence.
By surrendering to that truth, you become the intuitive and authentic version of yourself. Your body is your home, your temple. How you treat it is a reflection of how you treat yourself and others. It mirrors how you relate in general, as well as how you perceive love, respect, and trust.
The essence of life is to be in a union - in love, healthy, and happy. There is a deep, absolute, and indestructible interconnection between you, as living beings (microcosm), and the existence around you (macrocosm).
This connection is usually lost or not nourished enough, so life, instead of being a celebration, becomes a conflict, a challenge, and an effort, and that state usually leads to an unhappy and unhealthy life. Only by restoring this connection can you reach peace.
Tao
"Τao is the law of nature behind all of creation. Those who harmonize with it will be at peace with existence.”
''The way,'' as it is called, tao means the appropriate way to live your life in peace, in serenity, and in harmony with the life force of the universe. Surrendering to life, life will teach you.
Instructors
Katerina
Katerina has led retreats for the last 15 years, and before she was working in private sessions as a yoga / clinical Pilates teacher and therapist. She is combining Chinese-yoga-Tao-Buddhism traditions, without belonging exclusively to any path. She is experiencing and exploring all that her inner wisdom recognizes as relevant, according to what is true and authentic to her heart, wishing to share and spread by being in service. ''Holding space for others’’ is what is nourishing her soul. Her vision is to create a ground for others to experience healing and freedom in order to blossom.
Retreat location
Amongst the Greek Aegean Islands, Ikaria presents an unparalleled abundance and diversity of unspoiled natural beauty. Civilization and development on Ikaria continue to coexist with the island's environmental wealth and agricultural tradition. For thousands of years visitors have come to Ikaria to rejuvenate themselves and relax amidst the high mountains, clean air and water, organic local products, brilliant sunshine and majestic surroundings. Ikaria has been named one of the world's five BlueZones, and the notoriously long-lived and healthy Ikarians are proof of the island's healthy and therapeutic qualities derived from its natural environment.
CNN has named Ikaria "The Best Greek Island for Nature Lovers", and for good reason. Ikaria exhibits a unique biodiversity rare to most Greek Islands. On Island Ikaria are located some of the most significant natural habitats in the entire Aegean Sea.
Ikaria's landscapes are pristine, stunningly beautiful, exotic & wild, and full of contrasts. The island has an extensive mountainous topography, there are green slopes juxtaposing with rugged rocks, high mountain streams, small lakes & waterfalls, fresh water lagoons, hot mineral springs, pine & ancient oak forests, canyons, gorges, caves, boulder deserts, high altitude plateaus and lush valleys. In general the island supports a rare combination of terrains and ecosystems, both on land and in the sea. Ikaria is a nature lover's paradise waiting to be discovered..
The island's 255 km of coastline display an incredible range of scenery and unique seascapes. Unlike many of the neighboring islands, Ikaria's shores have remained in their natural state, the earthly beauty that has existed for thousands of years. Along the perimeter of the island there are small secluded coastal villages, quiet beaches, hidden coves, caves, therapeutic hot mineral springs flowing into the sea and mystifying rock formations to be explored and enjoyed.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
''Let food be thy medicine.’’ - Hippocrates
You are what you eat. If you consciously listen and center yourself on what you eat, you can feel the prana.
You will enjoy organic homemade breakfast, detox drinks, and herbal infusions during your activities on a daily basis. There will also be delicious snacks and beverages that are homemade and prepared with care, love, and knowledge. These will be vegan, vegetarian, raw, and organic. Most of the products are from the farm, inviting you to a culinary feast.
Please let YogaTaoTantraTemple know about your dietary restrictions, requirements, and needs.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Lactose Free
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Ikaria Island has many places to visit, such as unique small churches, the great castle, and museums, but also do not miss the rare and wild natural beauty, amazing views from the mountains, and isolated cliffs to enjoy beach time, diving into magic crystal waters and other sea sports.
Please feel free to ask Yoga Tao Tantra Temple about anything you wish to plan during your free time.
- Day trip by boat to nearby islands
- Diving
- Excursions
- Hiking
- Treatments
Spa treatments
Holistic treatments
- Acupuncture
- Ayurvedic oil massage
- Reiki
- Shiatsu
- Thai yoga therapy
- Sound Healing Bath-Tibetan bowl
- Personal sessions
All sessions offer quality time, honoring yourself and your deepest needs by nourishing and strengthening your vital energy. They are an experience of holistic balancing (body, spirit, and soul), emotional cleansing, and deep release. They harmonize polarities, restore the natural state of flow, and activate the inner capacity of self-healing.
A session should be understood for what it is - an experience, a healing journey within, which reconnects you with your own health resources, your very center of power, and infinite possibilities. For details about the treatments, please send an inquiry.
What's included
- Daily different techniques from ancient traditions in a unique environment.
- Daily optional acupuncture session.
- Chakra cleansing-balancing-activation through Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.
- Physical and Emotional alignment through specific techniques (traditions of Tao - Tibetan - Kundalini).
- Transfers from and to the port and airport (JIK)
- 6 nights exclusive accommodation by the river.
- Daily homemade vegetarian / vegan / organic breakfast and detox drinks.
- Homemade beverages and herbal infusions from the farm throughout the activities.
- Day trip to the Natural Thermal Hot Spring of the island.
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transfers from Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Lunches and dinners
- Extra local activities
- Extra holistic treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kos Island International Airport
127 km
Transfer not provided
Mykonos Island National Airport
67 km
Transfer not provided
Samos International Airport "Aristarchos of Samos"
73 km
Transfer not provided
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
191 km
Transfer not provided
Ikaria Island National Airport
24 km
Transfer included
Naxos Island National Airport
86 km
Transfer not provided
Paros National Airport
107 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Ikaria Island National Airport (JIK). Transfers from this airport are included in the price. Ikaria has a small airport but it's not big enough to accommodate large charter flights, so to get there you should fly to Samos or Mykonos or Paros or Naxos and then fly to Ikaria or take a ferry to Ikaria.
Arrival by ferry
There are regular ferries to Ikaria from Piraeus (Athens port) with a journey time of about 8 hours. Or you can fly to nearby islands: Samos, Mykonos, Syros, Naxos, Paros, and then take the ferry connections to Ikaria. There are also high-speed flying dolphins from Samos to Ikaria, and these take 60-90 minutes. Make sure you know which port you want as there are three ports on Samos which connect with two different ports on Ikaria.
Ferries in Greece has an excellent and very thorough website where, in addition to checking ferry schedules and times, you can also book tickets and get lots of useful information about travelling by ferry in Greece
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% 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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