Mapping the Self® Selena's Katonah Yoga® training is going on retreat to Greece on the stunning "blue Island" of the Cyclades October 4th-11th 2025. 

Join Selena Garefino in paradise at the Aegialis Hotel and Spa and take a deep dive into the heart of the practice of Katonah Yoga® with twice daily yoga and breath practices and lots of space for rest, play, and deep relaxation. 

We'll explore the themes, theory, and practices of Katonah Yoga® together. Your morning practice will be 30 minutes of discussion and teaching and a 2 hour juicy exploration of the practice. Your evening sessions will be a mixture of learning theory, the art of adjustments, pranayama and the restorative practices. Your retreat experience is 30 hours bankable towards your Katonah Yoga® certification. 

Savor twice-daily, farm-fresh meals filled with local fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and Greek specialities. Enjoy nightly gorgeous dinners with stunning views of the Aegean sea and a nourishing breakfast buffet each morning after your practice. 

All accommodations offer spectacular views of the sea and villages. The venue is located just 10 minutes walk from two gorgeous beaches where you can swim in the crystal turquoise waters. 

All participants will receive a complimentary 30 minute relaxing massage at the spa as well as a 10% discount on all al a carte spa services. 

The relaxing spa offers a dry sauna, soaking pool, fitness center, jacuzzi, juice bar, hammam steam, and more and is available for participant use. 

Relax by the pool, swim in the sea, or book activities like scuba diving, Greek cooking lessons, island tours, and more. Daily practices will be held in open air yoga shalas over-looking the sea or on sunset rooftops. 

The staff at the Aegialis is pure joy and will make your stay magic all around. 

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment Schedule:

A non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. 

This deposit is non-refundable AND non-transferable. 

Early Bird rate: 

Payment in full 

Late registration rate: 

Final payment in full is due no later than 60 days prior to retreat start date. 

Late payment fee: 

Any payments made after 30 days prior will be assessed an additional $500 fee.

Payment Policy:

50% of the balance due is to be paid 6 months in advance of the retreat start date

Full payment is due within 60 days before the retreat start date. 

Cancellation Policy:

The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. This policy is strict and firm. 

Cancellations on or before February 15th you forfeit the deposit + 50% of the balance due. . 

If you have paid in full the remainder of your payment will be refunded to you.

Cancellations on or after 180 days prior you will forfeit ALL money rendered.

This cancellation policy is strict and firm. We recommend that you purchase cancellation/travel insurance to protect your investment.

*Please, do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of registration*

• 2 Meals Per Day *breakfast and dinner
• 7 nights accommodation with private balcony and sea view
• Transfers upon arrival and departure on Amorgos (port-hotel-port)
• One 30 minute relaxing massage
• 10% discount on Face and Body treatments at Lalon Idor Spa
• Use of Lalon Idor Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor heated       seawater swimming pool, fitness center
• Wireless internet
• Vat, City Tax and Government Tax
• 30 hours bankable towards your Katonah Yoga® certification
• One post retreat coaching session valued at $250

Activities

Flights and ferries

Spa Services

Dinner

Other personal expenses

Guests will fly into Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, or Santorini the day before our retreat begins and and take a ferry to Amorgos on October 4th. You will depart the island October 11th for Athens etc. 

On our arrival day we'll convene for an opening circle at 6:30pm on the rooftop in the evening followed by our welcome dinner. Each morning we'll have a 2.5 hour practice and teaching session at 9-11:30. Your mid day is free for spa use, swimming in the sea, excursions, and exploring our island home. Afternoon sessions will be held in general from 4:30-6:30  followed by a free evening for an evening swim, our lovely dinners and sunset explorations. One day of our time together we'll have only a morning practice so that those that wish can opt for longer add on excursions like a yacht trip, Amorgos experience and other excursions.