5 Day Luxury Retreat with Yoga & Massage in Lefkada Island, Greece

Λευκάδα 311 00, Ελλάδα

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Elli Kamilali
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Apr 8 - 12, 2023
Group size: 4 - 10
5 Day Luxury Retreat with Yoga & Massage in Lefkada Island, Greece
Λευκάδα 311 00, Ελλάδα

Elli Kamilali
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Apr 8 - 12, 2023
Group size: 4 - 10

About this trip

  

Yoga & Thai Massage Retreat at the Agrikies Villas in Lefkada Island, Greece

Recharge with a wellness holiday package at the Agrikies Villas! 

Enjoy a 5-day stay in exclusive accommodation with self-care activities and gourmet vegetarian/vegan meals while indulging in the island’s quiet atmosphere and beauty. Each morning begins with pranayama and meditation to help cleanse our mind and connect with our inner self. A variety of yoga classes and massage workshops held twice a day create the perfect opportunity to work on your flexibility and strength but also teach you simple massage techniques to take care of yourself and others in your daily life. Throughout the group sessions, you will receive regular Thai massage from your instructor, while your retreat package also includes an individual 30’ Thai massage treatment. Your retreat experience is further enhanced by nourishing vegetarian/vegan dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and a sunset yoga practice at the “Deck”, a breathtaking sunset spot.

Retreat Schedule

  

1st DAY (8 April)

Arrival at your own time (from 3pm onwards) and settling in

18:00-19:15 Yin Yoga with Thai Massage (1) – Yin yoga is a slow practice that requires staying still in each pose for a few minutes, so that poses deliver their best results. Practitioners are guided through a sequence of poses that allow for Thai massage applications.  

19:30 Welcome dinner, group bonding


2nd DAY (9 April / 19 October)

8:30-9:00 Pranayama and Meditation

9:00-10:00 YogaThai – Classes based on the YogaWorks method with specific alignment instruction, props (blocks and straps) and hands-on adjustments. The practice is supplemented with Thai massage, offered by the instructor, to further aid in relaxation, flexibility and release of muscular tension.     

10:30 Breakfast

Time for chilling out – Pool or beach time, countryside walks, visiting the town, tennis, table tennis, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paragliding and other individual activities of your choice.

18:00-19:15 Yin Yoga with Massage Balls – In this slow yin-style practice, we use massage balls to pass over certain areas of the body with a simple back and forth movement or pause over painful tissue to release blockages. This special practice raises body awareness while providing self-care tools for use in daily life.   

19:30 Dinner


3rd DAY (10 April / 20 October)

8:30-9:00 Pranayama and Meditation

9:00-10:00 YogaThai

10:30 Breakfast

Time for chilling out – Pool or beach time, countryside walks, visiting the town, tennis, table tennis, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paragliding and other individual activities of your choice.

17:30-18:45 Sunset Yoga at the Deck seaside café: Yin Yoga with Thai Massage (2) – Another slow-paced practice, with longer holds of the poses, combined with Thai massage applications. By the sea and bathed in the warm glow of the sunset.

Dinner Out


4th DAY (11 April / 21 October)

8:30-9:00 Pranayama and Meditation

9:00-10:00 YogaThai

10:30 Breakfast

Time for chilling out – Pool or beach time, countryside walks, visiting the town, tennis, table tennis, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paragliding and other individual activities of your choice.

18:00-19:15 Thai Massage Workshop: Handy Techniques. Let’s massage each other! – In this workshop, half the participants, the so-called givers, are guided to apply simple but effective Thai massage techniques to the rest of the participants, called receivers. Then they change roles. Massaging each other you get the chance to acquire some basic massage skills and enjoy the benefits of receiving a massage at the same time.   

19:30 Dinner


5th DAY (12 April / 22 October)

8:30-9:00 Pranayama and Meditation

9:00-10:00 YogaThai

10:00 Farewell Breakfast (check out by 11:00)

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at the Agrikies Villas
  • Dinners
    3 dinners at the Agrikies Villas (vegan and vegetarian options). Indulge in healthy and nourishing food with many Greek dishes! Our chef will cater to any special dietary requirements you may have.
  • Pranayama & meditation
    4 pranayama/meditation sessions (30’ each)
  • Yoga
    4 YogaThai sessions (60’ each), 4 special workshop/yoga sessions (75’ each)
  • Thai massage
    1 individual Thai massage treatment (30’)
  • Fitness facilities
    In-house fitness facilities and table tennis

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Airfare to and from any Greek airport
  • Airport transfers
    Taxi transfer to and from the Aktion Airport (Preveza) and Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (Athens) available at an extra charge. Please contact Elli to help you arrange your transfer.
  • 1 Dinner
    One evening we will eat out in a Greek taverna. Fasting for a day is also an option as a detox.
  • Soft drinks & spirits
    Please bear in mind that sobriety is recommended for higher self-awareness and genuine connection.
  • Extra massage treatments
    Additional massage treatments are available upon request, at an extra charge.
  • Sport facilities
    Tennis facilities, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and paragliding. Jjust the services or with private lessons are available at an extra charge.
  • Travel insurance
    The purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured in respect of illness, injury, loss of personal items, and cancellation.
  • Taro card reading
    A local spiritual consultant offers intuitive taro reading. Available at an extra charge..

Available Packages

1 person / Private single room
€1,100
Deposit: €330
2 persons / Private double room

This room is private for 2 people. You can only book it together with another person. Total room price for 2 people is  €1640. Deposit amount required for 2 people is €490.

€820
Deposit: €490


Your Organizer


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Elli Kamilali
Elli Kamilali is an experienced yoga instructor (E-RYT 200 / RYT 500 Yoga Alliance) and a highly trained Thai massage professional (600hrs Lotus Palm, Montreal / Thai Hand, Amsterdam / Sunshine House, Evia, and more). She offers yoga classes accessible to all, with modifications & props, and massage treatments tailored to individual needs. She holds workshops and retreats in Greece. She is the author of the book Thai Massage Handy Techniques. Elli speaks English, Greek and Italian.