Koufanisi, Greece Retreat
w Kyle Miller + Tony Lupinacci
DATES
July 1-7, 2024
Join Kyle Miller and I on the sun soaked tiny island of Koufanisi as we relish in daily practice, the pleasures of the Medeteranean and the warmth of community. Our home for the week is a stunning group of Cycladic villas overlooking the Aegean Sea.
We'll practice twice a day, meditate on the miracle of breath, and visit local beaches and taverna's.
It is a dream for me to partner with Kyle, not only do I respect her as I teacher but I also admire the way that she moves through the world with so much joy, humour and depth. Being in her presence is like watching a shooting star - pure magic.
THE ISLAND
Koufonisia is a tiny island (400 residents) with crystal clear water and idyllic, white washed, sun drenched structures. We’ll trade the hustle and bustle and traffic of our lives (and of the rest of Europe in the Summer) for pristine, slowed down island life.
We’ll be in the Aegean morning, noon and night with stunning beaches right in front of our property and all over the island. Everything in walking distance! In fact, you can walk across the whole island, it’s that tiny!
We can’t wait to soak in the natural of beauty and healing lifestyle of this incredible place. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
RETREAT INCLUDES
2 classes most days with Kyle and Tony including asana, pranayama, meditation and hands on adjustments
Meals. Our private chef will prepare fresh, local brunch, and dinner for us every day . Greek wine is included!
NOT INCLUDED
1 meal per day will be out allowing us to explore the local family run tavernas.This meal is not included and will be at your own expense.
TRANSPORTATION: Koufonisia has no airports! You’ll want to fly to either Naxos, Mykonos or Santorini and take a ferry from there. 45 minute ferry for Naxos and 90 minutes from Mykonos or Santorini.
Boat Day! We’ll have an optional group boat day.
Please keep in mind that since there are several different room types. You may be roomed with someone of a different gender. If you're not ok with this please let us know.
We'll skip one afternoon practice on the boat day
2 meals per day at the Villa Are included
7 days 6 six nights
Please buy travel Insurence to secure your funds if your plans chance
You'll be responsible for the cost of the meals that are not at the villa
You are responsible to getting to and from the property.
Optional Boat Day For An Additional Cost
This retreat takes place from July 1 - 7, 2024.
Plan on arriving at the property before 5pm on July 1st, and leaving after yoga & breakfast on July 7th. When you arrive at the port, we'll pick you up. Expect lots of yoga, adventures, stunning beaches and the opprotunity to slow down and tune in.
Everything is optional: you can get into as much or as little as you want. Below is a schedule just to give you a general idea (it tends to vary once we actually get going).
830-1030 Yoga
1030-1130 Breakfast
1130-2pm Time to yourself, Beach, Adventure, Play
230-330 lunches are out are at your own expense to explore local tavernas
330-530 Chill
530-7 Evening Practice
8-10 Decadent Greek Dinner!
I began my practice over a decade ago in an attempt to metabolize deep grief and to understand the human condition through my own. After countless hours of practice and self-study, I began to shed the protective layers of my personality. I found myself thinking less and feeling more. I know now that our true nature is to love and to move from a space of open-hearted compassion. I aim to get students back to this simple truth.
My classes weave Ashtanga, Kundalini Gosh and Katonah Yoga together to create a rigorous inward exploration of the self. I also use vedic meditation, mantra and kriya as tools to reach higher states of consciousness through the physical form.
My goal is for practitioners to leave with a stronger connection to themselves and to all sentient beings.
