We all deserve to indulge in a bit of luxury every now and then (or how about every day?). Our yoga retreat in Greece, June 24 – July 1, 2023, will provide you with an opportunity to dive deeper into your yoga practice while immersing into Greek island life on Lefkas… an island where time slows down, the days are delightfully long, and where giant cliffs meet the sea.
For us, yoga retreats are about more than just practicing yoga in a beautiful destination. We take care and pride in finding the best yoga retreat destinations out there and creating fun, powerful and immersive retreats that nourish your soul. Our yoga retreat in Greece exceeds all of our expectations. Get ready for a truly relaxing luxury experience with a bit of adventure thrown in for good measure.
We will be calling the Greek island of Lefkas (also called Lefkada) home for our 7night/8 day retreat. Urania Villas and yoga retreat center overlooks the deep blue Ionian Sea and provides the perfect destination to hit the reset button and to get away from the stress of life back home. Every once in a while you come across a place – which is so divine, so quiet and beautiful and surrounded by nature that no pictures can do it justice and Urania Villas is one such space. We would love for you to join us!
Morning vinyasa and evening restorative, yin and yoga nidra.
A workshop to dig deeper into the fundamentals of healthy alignment in asana.
Think deep tissue massage meets yin. It's wonderful!
Learn how to work toward more advanced asanas step by step.
Guided deep relaxation-- 15 minutes of yoga nidra = 2 hrs. of ordinary sleep
We'll getaway to one of the world's most impressive beaches.
We'll explore Meganissi and other nearby islands and beaches from the comfort of our own boat.
Healthy and nutritious traditional Greek meals throughout the week (7 B, 6 L, 7 D)
Stay in one of three luxury villas in single or double occupancy rooms. All with en suites.
Carefully curated goodie bag of local treats and a few surprises
Detailed yoga retreat packing list and pre-arrival checklist
Pre-retreat support (including guides to both Athens and Kefalonia)
We’ll capture your week with video and photos, so you don’t have to think about it
You’ll receive an in-depth guide to the week’s theme, so you can study more or carry what you’ve learned with you after the retreat
We will have a transportation package available for purchase from Athens to Lefkada and return to Athens. The rate will depend on how many retreat attendees book. We'll provide the best rate possible.
There are some great nearby beaches and mountain biking available. We're happy to share booking info with you.
It's not included, but don't be surprised if we gift you a glass or two.
You're on your own for these. Ideas for gifts to bring home: wine, olive oil, jewelry...
Athens is amazing and it's nearly perfect in June. For those of you arriving early, we will plan a get together... maybe we'll visit the sites, dinner or drinks together. Details will be released a few weeks before the retreat.
We'll meet up in Athens and embark on our journey together to Urania Villas on Lefkada. The journey takes about 5.5 hours. And yes, that includes a bathroom stop.
If you're arranging your own transportation, please let Autumn know your estimated arrival time beforehand.
Once you're checked in we will meet up for our opening circle and first practice together. Our first practice will be an abbreviated practice, so you'll have plenty of time to unwind, recover from travel and get to know one another.
Our first full day at Urania Villas. We'll have our regular yoga practices, plus a short workshop.
If you're feeling adventurous, I suggest a hike down to the beach below the villas... bring proper shoes or sandals with serious traction-- your Havaiianas won't cut it, unless you have feet made of steel.
We'll drive up to Nydri and take a boat out to sail and cruise around nearby islands and beaches. Hello sunshine and blue seas!
We will have early practice and no evening practice (likely).
On our third day we will have our Foundations of Asana (Asana Tune-Up) Workshop in addition to our regular practices, plus plenty of time to lounge or dip in the pools.
Yep, you guessed it, More yoga. Two practices, plus our Roll & Release Workshop.
We'll visit the world famous Porto Katsiki Beach... where stunning cliffs meet the sea. I'm already excited! We will have our two daily practices and spend a few hours at the beach in the middle!
Our last few days together will include our final workshop: Advance Your Asana plus plenty of time to explore, chill, etc. Remember, it's your holiday and we want it to feel like one.
This is a great time to take off and explore neighboring beaches, go for a hike, mountain bike ride or schedule a thai massage with Autumn
We will depart Urania Villas early on our final day. We ask that if you book your departure flight for our final day, that you book it no earlier than the evening... or better yet, stay an extra night in Athens.
