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Thanks so much for the review Rose - I agree - a great week.

Spectacular hotel with delicious food, very friendly owners and staff. The Egg yoga studio was a great spot for yoga. Meditating as the sun rose over the ocean and mountains was unforgettable. A flexible schedule helped keep the stress down. The botanical hike, Seyshelles beach, and the Panigiri were phenomenal!!!!

Earth, Sea, & Self Greece: Yoga & Mindfulness w/ Beryl

So glad - me too = a great week in a fantastic location with the best group of folks ever

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A Yoga &amp; Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Beryl:Join Beryl and a bright and supportive community of friends, for a week of mindful yoga and meditation, as you melt into Xinalani’s glorious and private mountainside setting on Mexico’s magnificent Pacific Coast. Mornings begin with Beryl’s gentle and masterful guidance in the ancient Buddhist practice of vipassana meditation – a practice that awakens you to the joy of mindfulness.The opportunity to practice training your mind in attention in this peaceful retreat setting, with minimal distraction and turbulence, helps you to establish mindfulness in every moment of your lives – no matter where you are and what is going on. As you sit easily with the sangha and then share the energy of our yoga classes, you are supported in our collective effort to be present and awake. Because we are all working to be mindful, it is easier to carry that awareness out into your day, bringing mindfulness to your conversations, explorations, and adventures.The day continues with wonderful plant based meals, walks on the beach, world class spa services, foundation training, swimming in the magnificent Pacific, reading by the pool or soaking in the hot tubs. Options abound from whale watching and hanging with wild dolphins, to exploring the pristine sierra around Xinalani. And, of course, we need to include a day to trapise up to the beautiful West Coast city of Puerto Vallarta.Let this week transform your life and and make every moment a chance to move toward greater health, happiness and freedom. Our Teacher:Beryl Bender, an environmental and animal activist since the early 70’s, as well as a renowned yogi and meditation teacher, is the best-selling author of four books on yoga, including&nbsp;Power Yoga&nbsp;and&nbsp;Beyond Power Yoga.&nbsp;A former biofeedback researcher with a degree in English and philosophy from Syracuse University, Beryl has been an avid student of classical yoga, meditation, and Buddhism since l971 and traveled to India in l974 with her teacher, Munishree Chitrabhanu, to further her studies.She is the co-founder and board chair emeritus of The Give Back Yoga Foundation and the Director of The Hard &amp; The Soft Yoga Institute (TH&amp;TSYI). From l980 through 2020 her school offered one of the top 10 yoga teacher training programs in the country and certified hundreds of yoga &amp; meditation teachers, spread throughout the world, who now are sharing the methodology of the yoga path in all corners of our communities.Our Venue:<h1>Mexico's Top Wellness Resort &amp; Yoga Retreat</h1>Xinalani is one of the foremost world-class yoga retreat centers in Mexico - an inspiring hideaway with beautiful rooms, healthy Mexican food and eco-friendly activities. As a wellness resort Xinalani provides an extraordinary setting to all who are dedicated to spiritual transformation and personal growth.Xinalani offers more than yoga: choose from many local Activities to add to your classes with Beryl and Ellen and complete your perfect stay. There are an array of add-ons - from surfing to hiking to whale watching that involve&nbsp;stress-relieving experiences, mind-blowing adventures, and spa indulgences for the ultimate in self-discovery and relaxation. Xinalani's motto is - Join us in paradise and nurture your wellbeing.&nbsp;<h3>GETTING TO XINALANI</h3>Airline Travel &amp; Local Transport:You will fly to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (easy direct flights from many US cities) in whatever way you deem advisable. Xinalani is only 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). The 250-yard-wide secluded beach is accessible only by boat. The price of the trip includes transportation from the airport in Puerto Vallarta, to the boat dock and then by boat to Xinalani. There is no road access to the property. For boat transportation purposes, guests should book an arrival flight that lands no later than 4:00 PM and a departure flight that takes off no earlier than 12:00 PM.After landing at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), take a moment to change into comfortable clothes for your trip to Xinalani. You’ll be joining us by boat, so expect to get wet up to your knees when stepping off the boat and onto our beach. We suggest wearing shorts, sandals, and sunscreen. We also recommend safeguarding your cell phone and valuables in a waterproof dry bag.

Xinalani Retreat, Puerto Vallarta,  Mexico

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Zip line, whale & wildlife watching, scuba, surfing

Eco tours & Excursions

Travel Insurance

Selected Accommodation

3 deliciously healthful, plant based meals served daily

All Meals

Hard or Soft, Sweaty or Gentle, Accessible for all

Daily Yoga Classes

Daily Meditation Classes

Snacks of Fruit & Granola - available pre breakfast

Morning Coffee & Tea

Includes airport and boat transfers between Xinalani & Puerto Vallarta

Airport Transfers & Boat

Kayak & Snorkle

Foundation Training

Welcome, Orientation, Settle in, Destress and Breathe Deeply. Evening Yoga Nidra following our first dinner together

Welcome to Xinalani and Puerto Vallarta

Day 1

Thank you for choosing to join us. Because our week-long yoga retreats require significant upfront planning, non-refundable venue bookings, and administrative coordination, we strictly enforce the following cancellation policy. Please read it carefully before completing your registration.1. Deposit Payment<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A&nbsp;$500 deposit&nbsp;is required at the time of registration to secure your spot.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">This deposit is&nbsp;100% non-refundable&nbsp;under all circumstances.</li></ul>2. Balance Due Date<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">The remaining balance must be paid in full at least&nbsp;4 months prior&nbsp;to the start date of the retreat.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Failure to pay the balance by this deadline may result in the forfeiture of your spot and your deposit.</li></ul>3. Strict No-Refund Window<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Due to contractual obligations with our accommodations, event vendors, and administrative overhead,&nbsp;no refunds will be issued for any reason after 6 months prior to the start date of the retreat.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">This non-refundable policy applies to all payments made, including the final balance if paid early.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">No partial refunds or credits will be given for late arrivals, early departures, flight delays, or missed portions of the trip.</li></ul>4. Travel Insurance<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Because our refund policy is strict,&nbsp;we highly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Ensure your policy includes "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) coverage to protect your financial investment against unexpected medical issues, family emergencies, or travel disruptions.</li></ul>Acknowledgment:By paying your deposit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this cancellation policy.

Cancellation & Refund Policy 

Earth, Sea, & Self Mexico: Movement & Meditation

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 From l980 - 2024 one of the top ten schools in the US for Advanced Yoga and Meditation Teacher training.  Since l984 offering retreats and workshops in the study and practice of Classical Yoga, Mindfulness, and Vipassana Meditation. 

The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute

Earth, Sea, and Self: A Yoga &amp; Meditation Retreatwith Beryl Bender in Ikaria, Greece - September 12-19, 2026DISCOVERING IKARIA/PRACTICING MINDFULNESS:Join Beryl and a bright and supportive community of friends, for a week of mindful yoga and meditation, as we explore the local blue zone culture and all the fabulous things to do on this magnificent ancient Greek Island: the breath-taking beaches of the Aegean Sea, the exquisite blue waters, the Thermal Hot Springs, the hiking trails in the local mountains, the organic, farm to table blue zone dining, and the nearby&nbsp;tavernas&nbsp;and&nbsp;villages.But at the same time we will be "doing the work," which means making an effort to be present and awake in every moment (a somewhat unique offering in today's fragmented and distracted world). This retreat offers a rare opportunity to bathe your mind and body in an experience that focuses on mindfulness, slow living, community, longevity, and deep reconnection,Every morning begins with mindfulness meditation and yoga practice, establishing a grounded and conscious center, from which to move throughout the day. With mindfulness in place, then our organic, farm to table breakfast or lunch becomes not just the next meal, but a moment of gratitude and connection to Mother earth for all she has to offer.

Ikaria, Greece

Light evening meals

Round Trip to Athens then local airline to Ikaria

Hotel/Airport Transport 

Accommodations

Whole food, plant based meals - breakfast & Lunch (main meal of day)

Meals

Asana, mindfulness meditation, foundation training, dharma talks

All classes

Guided Hiking 

Ethnobotany hike

Therma Hot Springs

Beach for swimming, shopping for local art & crafts, 

Armenistis Village

Local Transportation 

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Arrive Ikaria, </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Settle in, </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Unpack, </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Orientation</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">General introductions to fellow adventurers, </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Watch the sunset over the Agean Sea,</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Stroll to tavernas for light evening snack and great conversation</li></ul>

Arrival & Orientation 

Day 1 - Saturday

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Early morning observing silence</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Slowing down &amp; breathing deeply</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Guided meditation overlooking the blue Agean Sea.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Tea &amp; Coffee</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Practice asana</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Greek breakfast at our small boutique hotel.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Settle into the the slow paced, blue zone culture.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Relax with a nutritious whole food, plant based, farm to table luncheon buffet.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Explore the local beach and hiking trails.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Stroll to any of the numerous local "tavernas," or family run small inns serving traditional Greek food and enlightening conversation, for an evening light meal and connection with friends old and new.</li></ul>

Getting to Know Ikaria

Day 2 - Sunday

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Morning meditation</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Tea &amp; Coffee</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Asana,</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Breakfast as usual</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Guided hike to explore the medicinal plants, natural history, &amp; local culture.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">10:00am - 3:00pm - 5 hour trip - easy to moderate hiking.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Afternoon back at The Egg and our hotel</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Rest or Foundation Training or swim at the beach.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Evening in the local village and your new "favorite" taverna.</li></ul>

Ethnobotony Hike 

Day 3 - Monday

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Observe Silence</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Slow down</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Morning meditation/dharma talk</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Tea &amp; coffee</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Practice asana</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Dig into a healthy breakfast at our hotel</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A day at "home" or rent a car and go exploring. </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Head out - to the beach, for a local hike, relax at The Egg. </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lunch - always our vegetarian main meal of the day - at The Egg </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Afternoon free. </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Discover a new taverna for your evening "snack".</li></ul>

Hangin' with the Homies

Day 4 - Tuesday

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Every morning starts with observing silence</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Mindfulness Meditation/dharma talk</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Tea &amp; coffee</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Asana pracitce</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Work up an appetite</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Beloved Breakfast &amp; general frivolity</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Thermal Hot Springs</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">10:30-4:30 - 6 hours total inc. transportation, beach, hot springs, &amp; lunch.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Evening meals in town at the tavernas.</li></ul>

Thermal Hot Springs

Day 5 - Wednesday

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Leave time in the mornings for personal prayer or ceremony</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Silence &amp; Meditation</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Mindfulness Everything</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Foundation Training</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Swimming or exploring</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Resting or reading</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Jump into your car rental &amp; go galavanting</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Local hiking</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Late afternoon Asana - if we have the energy</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Evening festivities at the tavernas</li></ul>

Free Day - Mostly 

Day 6 - Thursday

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Silence &amp; Meditation</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Asana Practice</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Yummy breakfastFree time</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lunch at The Egg</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Armenistis village</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">2:30-8:30 - 6 hours</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Shopping for art &amp; local crafts</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Swimming local beach</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Shops and sandy beach</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Tavernas</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Farewell Dinner at Mary Mary (one of the best restaurants on the island) </li></ul>

Trip to Armenistis

Day 7 - Friday

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Morning meditation</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Tea &amp; Coffee</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Pack</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Breakfast</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Goodby hugs all around</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Travel</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">On to Athens and beyond</li></ul>

Travel Day - Adios Ikaria

Day 8 - Saturday

The Egg, an international venue and retreat center on the magical and healing "Blue Zone" island of Ikaria, is cradled on the one side by low mountains and on the other by the sweep of the horizon and the sea. What a beautiful image. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.the-egg-greece.com">https://www.the-egg-greece.com</a>The Egg is a special place that I am so grateful to have discovered. It is where we will do our morning practices, as well as enjoy lunch - our main meal of the day. The Egg has always been commited to fostering good health and wellness, offering only events that provide practical tools and strategies to help people worldwide to live happier, more confident, more empowered and fulfilling lives. No wonder it attracts leaders and participants from all over the world who want a peaceful location with strong positive energy to support our collective work and growth. I researched many of the venues in the Greek Islands for almost a year, before I came across The Egg. When I found it on Ikaria, a Blue Zone location I had hoped to visit one day, I knew I had landed on our next retreat destination. What good fortune!!!Karras Star Hotel is where we will actually sleep and eat healthy, organic, straight from the fields breakfasts. It is next door to The Egg and a delightful, small boutique hotel (only 35 rooms) with mesmerizing sea views, helpful and friendly service, and an environment where you feel you can truly relax, be safe, and unwind. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://karrasstarhotel.com">https://karrasstarhotel.com</a>

THE VENUE

Ever since I read bestselling author Dan Buettner's book, The Blue Zones, about those unqiue places on the planet where a significant percentage of the population lives to be over 100, I have wanted to go to Ikaria, Greece. It is a magical place where people live long and healthy lives because they engage in natural movement, have the right outlook on life, eat properly, and have a solid sense of community and belonging. Sounds like right up our alley, as yogis.&nbsp;Ikaria is the least "touristy" of many of the Greek Islands. The Ikarians are very proud of the balance they have worked hard to develop in their lives - nature, freedom, time and development are all put into perspective. Despite the allure of profits associated with mass tourism, the people of Ikaria have long resisted development. Fiercely maintaining local traditions, their way of life is fulfilling and apparently rewards them with outstanding health benefits. A perfect environment to practice mindfulness.

ABOUT IKARIA

After a day of moving, breathing, listening, or just relaxing on the beach, come evenings we get to stroll to neighboring "tavernas" in nearby villages for a light evening supper with friends old and new. What is a Taverna you might ask, as I did when I first came across the word? A taverna is a small, traditional restaurant or inn serving authentic, home cooked Greek cuisine and known for its relaxed, convivial atmosphere for long meals and conversation! Oh my gosh, sounds delicious! I can't wait to sit back, enjoy a soufica (a slow cooked vegetable stew) on the "blue zone" island of Ikaria, and share the evening and conversation with all of you who will join me for this trip.

THE LOCAL "TAVERNAS"

Beryl Bender, an environmental and animal activist since the early 70’s, as well as a renowned yogi and meditation teacher, is the best-selling author of four books on yoga, including&nbsp;Power Yoga&nbsp;and&nbsp;Beyond Power Yoga.&nbsp;A former biofeedback researcher with a degree in English and philosophy from Syracuse University, Beryl has been an avid student of classical yoga, meditation, and Buddhism since l971 and traveled to India in l974 with her teacher, Munishree Chitrabhanu, to further her studies.She is the co-founder and board chair emeritus of The Give Back Yoga Foundation and the Director of The Hard &amp; The Soft Yoga Institute (TH&amp;TSYI). From l980 through 2020 her school offered one of the top 10 yoga teacher training programs in the country and certified hundreds of yoga &amp; meditation teachers, spread throughout the world, who now are sharing the methodology of the yoga path in all corners of our communities.

THE TEACHER:

Airline Travel &amp; Local Transport:You will fly to Athens in whatever way you deem advisable. From Athens there are two local airlines that fly between Athens (ATH) and Ikaria (JIK) - Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines, and sometimes Sky Express (more of a weekly schedule than daily). The airport is located at&nbsp;the eastern end of the island, specifically near the village of Faros, about 12 kilometers from the island's capital of Agios Kirykos.The Egg, and our hotel, is about an hour and a half drive/ride (42 km) from the airport. The Karras Star Hotel and The Egg do not offer transfers from the airport or ports (Evidlos and Agios Kyrikos) to the hotel and back. Taxi or a pre booked transfer is the most direct way to travel from the airport to Karras Star hotel. Taxis are available at the airport, but pre booking, even for a taxi, is advised. Main Taxi driver STELIOS:Call Stelios directly to arrange pick up at Ikaria Airport and transport to The Egg.Stelios offers the primary transport between Ikaria Airport and The Egg.His number is:+306973836836Additional Taxi drivers Ikaria:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visitikaria.gr/en/transport/taxi">https://www.visitikaria.gr/en/transport/taxi</a> Car rentals are available on the island. If you like to go exploring on your own, you might consider renting a car for the week. There are group excursions planned (price is incuded) for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but having a car will enable you to go wherever you like, when ever you like. Please contact Maria from CarBee, in case you would like to rent a car during your stay. Maria<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@car-bee.gr">info@car-bee.gr</a>+306970647216<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.car-bee.gr/">https://www.car-bee.gr/</a>Please let Maria know that you are coming via The Egg for the best pricing. Be to arrange for your rental car at least 2 till 3 month in advance of your trip.

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