In October of 2022, I was blessed to visit the island of Lesvos, Greece for two blissful weeks of yoga study and stillness. I absolutely fell in love with the beauty of this island, the crystal-clear sea, the friendly people, and the tasty Greek food that I decided to host a yoga retreat on Lesvos in 2023! Everyone who attended the retreat in 2023 had such a wonderful time, I have decided to go back for another yoga retreat in 2025!

Want to check out this island paradise for yourself? A week just for you – to nurture your spirit, refuel with positive energy, soak up some sunshine, swim in the sea, catch some gorgeous sunsets, and find your bliss on a gorgeous Greek island? If so, I warmly invite you to the Gratitude in Greece Yoga Retreat, September 27 - October 4, 2025.

Our home base for the week will be Milelia Inselgarten which is located a little outside of Molivos, in a rural, quiet location. The sea and Molivos can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes. 

Each of the retreat center rooms was extensively renovated in 2021 with passion and love for details. Each of the rooms includes a private bathroom with shower and toilet and single and double occupancy rooms are available. There is a pool and throughout the property, there are amazing views of Molivos.

The retreat includes a breakfast buffet each day that offers a rich selection of Greek yogurt, fruit, vegetables, mueslis, bread, egg dishes, and hot and cold drinks. We will enjoy some lunches and a dinner at Milelia where their island friends supply them with local olives, olive oil, cheese, jam, tea, and honey. Milelia has its own water, which is filtered with a new system and regularly checked. They are happy to lend you stainless steel bottles for filling. Throughout the day, there will be coffee, tea, and water available.

The yoga room is spacious, light-flooded, and air-conditioned. The large terrace in front invites you to linger before or after class.

The retreat grounds also include a labyrinth for walking meditations and a round earth temple. The earth temple has a quiet and powerful atmosphere that will be used for morning meditations and evening chanting, or whenever you would like to visit for meditation and reflection. The special acoustics enhance your singing!

Each morning will begin with a joy-infused slow-flowing yoga that is suitable for all levels, breathwork, and meditation practice led by Maria, and in the evening restorative and yin yoga sessions, some with live sound baths.

The afternoons are free for both joint excursions (see what’s included below), and also time for quiet and personal exploration. You can go on day trips around the island or simply relax at the beach or pool with a good book, or walk into the cozy town of Molivos and enjoy the small shops and friendly locals. While at Milelia you can also book an Ayurvedic massage or soul reading.

- Airport Transfers from Mytilene Airport (MJT)

- 7 nights accommodations at Milelia Inselgarten Retreat Center

- Welcome Dinner

- 7 Breakfasts

- 7 Morning Yoga sessions

- 2 Evening Restorative Yoga Sessions with Sound Immersion

- 4 Evening Yin/Restorative and Breath Sessions

- Labyrinth and Earth Temple ceremonies

- Guided day trip for Circle Rock hike, meditation, and ceremony, followed by a hike into Petra for sightseeing followed by dinner in Petra. Transportation included.

- Boat Trip Excursion – we will sail and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, and a delicious lunch. Snorkels and Parasols provided and transportation included.

- Afternoon trip to thermal hot springs in Eftalou and beach time – picnic lunch and transportation included.

- Special dinner with live Greek music and dancing

- 4 Additional lunches

- 3 additional Dinners

Total Meals: Five dinners, Six lunches, 7 breakfasts

- Airport Transfers to and from Mytilene Airport (MJT) to Milelia Inselgarten on retreat start and end dates per the suggested schedule. 

You will fly into the Mytilene airport (MTJ) on Saturday, September 27 (plan to arrive in the afternoon) and you will fly out on Saturday, October 4 (plan your departure for the afternoon). Ground transportation from the airport to the retreat center is included in the retreat as long as you adhere to these suggested arrival and departure times!

- Airfare to Lesvos Greece. You will fly from Athens, Greece into Mytilene airport (MJT), the port city of Lesvos.

- Travel Insurance (required)

- Massages, Spa treatments

- Optional excursions/activities

- Snacks and additional meals

- Wine and alcohol

- Transportation to Molyvos for restaurants/shopping if not walking