Reconnect, Relax, & Recharge – A Yoga Retreat in Kefalonia
Escape to the serene beauty of Kefalonia and gift yourself a week of renewal through Yoga, Pranayama, and mindful connection. Nestled within tranquil olive groves and overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea and majestic Mount Ainos, Vericoco Retreat offers the perfect sanctuary to breathe, relax, and return to yourself.
Join Ravi for a transformative and heartful journey, where each day invites you to deepen your Yoga practice, embrace stillness, and savour the present. Mornings begin with authentic Yoga and Pranayama sessions, while afternoons are yours to explore local beaches, enjoy quiet time, or venture into the island’s charming sights.
This retreat is more than just Yoga—it's a space for connection and joy. Highlights of the week include:
Whether you're seeking to deepen your Yoga journey or simply yearning for a week to unplug and restore, you're warmly invited to join us.
Come as you are. Leave as more of who you truly are.
Can’t make these retreat dates?
No worries — we’ve got you. If the listed dates don’t align with your schedule, simply gather a group of 8 or more, and we’ll curate a private retreat experience just for you in Kefalonia. Reach out to us, and let’s create something beautiful together.
Kefalonia is a lush green island in the Ionian, famous for its turquoise seas and clean sandy beaches. One of the largest Greek islands, it also boasts the impressive Mount Ainos as well as underground caves and ample countryside.
Vericoco Retreat is perfectly situated just a short 300m stroll downhill to the choice of the two nearest beaches, both with crystal-clear shallow waters. Spartia beach offers some local facilities for those who want to grab a drink or snack, and Thermanti offers the advantage of being secluded from the crowds as it is only accessible by foot.
We will practice Yoga on a large shaded wooden Shala and between sessions you can relax by the pool or beach, enjoy a massage, or find a quiet spot around the estate including the vegetable gardens, the fruit tree grove with a traditional well – to read a book or snooze.
There are a variety of accommodation options spread over the estate. They share the simple yet chic trademark interior design and Vericoco colours that create a sense of harmony with the natural surroundings and landscape.
You can choose between en-suite rooms in one of the two villas or rooms with a shared bathroom in smaller, simpler apartments located in the lush retreat gardens.
Scroll down to see the various options. The pricing reflects the different room types.
Between yoga sessions, there will be plenty of time for relaxation and fun activities. The venue offers lots of quiet relaxation spots, a lovely pool, and a massage room. With comfortable lounge areas and a hammock space, there are plenty of choices for those wanting to chill or read a book.
There are 2 beaches within a 5-10 minute stroll, and various activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding, Greek cookery lessons and tours of the local sites can be arranged.
We’ll be organising a group boat trip (optional to join) and an Indian themed night where you can enjoy Ravi’s delicious home-cooked Indian food! There may even be some Bollywood dancing…
You will be served freshly home-cooked food using mostly organic and local produce, often from Vericoco’s own vegetable garden. Dishes with a leaning towards Greek and Mediterranean style, incorporating modern twists on traditional recipes to create fresh and exciting flavours. One of the dinners will be Indian food, cooked by Ravi himself!
All of the meals will be vegetarian, with plenty of vegan options.
Tea and fruits will be available before yoga, and there will be a hearty brunch afterwards. We will eat dinner at the venue for four nights and enjoy meals out at the local restaurants for three nights.
Tea, coffee and fruits are available in the afternoons during time off. There are two shops in Spartia village and as all rooms have access to kitchen facilities, you can prepare your own snacks as you like.
Dietary requirements such as pure vegan and gluten-free can be accommodated.
Cancellations
The deposit is non-refundable but transferable to another Ravi Yoga retreat up to 60 days before the retreat. If you decide to cancel your booking within 60 days of the retreat date, any payments made will only be transferable if the space can be filled.
Travel Insurance
It's a condition of this retreat that you purchase travel insurance which includes cancellation insurance. Unfortunately, we can’t predict unexpected events in our lives: family emergencies, work conflicts, etc. By purchasing a comprehensive plan, you'll ensure being covered in full should you need to cancel after the said cancellation period. It's particularly important to make sure you're covered in case you cannot travel due to COVID-19.
Travel/Flights
There is an airport on Kefalonia (Argostoli / EFL).
Regular direct flights are available from UK airports: London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Bristol.
Transavia has direct flights from Paris Orly and Amsterdam.
There are several direct flights from Rome and Milan.
There are several flights with 1 stopover from most major cities in Germany.
There are many connecting flights via Athens from all over Europe. The flight from Athens to Kefalonia is 1 hour.
Taxi/Airport transfers
The venue is only 15 minutes from the airport via taxi, which can be arranged in advance.
Ferry/Coach
You can also travel via ferry from the mainland. There are four ferries a day. The ferry takes 1 hour 20 mins and the total journey including a coach from Athens airport takes about 6 hours.
Filtered water, teas, coffee, fruit and snacks
Use of Yoga mats, blocks, belts, bolsters
The arrival is on Saturday, May 31st, with check-ins from 3 pm.
The departure is on Saturday, June 7th, with check-outs by 10 am.
A typical day (subject to change):
Fruits, snacks and tea will be served each afternoon.
On the arrival & departure day there will be only one yoga class.
There will be one afternoon with no yoga to allow for an optional group boat trip.
Mornings will start with a gentle Pranayama practice, followed by a more dynamic Yoga class, focused on connecting breath with movement, working on flexibility, balance and strength.
Ravi will share his years of experience of teaching Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga and Iyengar Yoga to create a holistic practice, bringing harmony to body and mind, leaving you feeling energised and with more clarity.
Afternoons will be free time with a late afternoon Yoga session. These classes will be slightly shorter and generally slower-paced. On some days, this session may be a meditation or a time for going deeper into our pranayama practice. Topics such as Mantras, Mudras, Bandhas and Yoga philosophy will be explored. We will finish in time to have a moment to relax and refresh before dinner
The large Yoga Shala is set within an olive grove, providing it with privacy and the feeling of being in a secret garden. With views onto the sea and encircled by trees, your practice truly is immersed in nature.
