3-6 Days Relaxing Yoga & Pilates Retreat Peloponnese - Greece, Summer 2023

3-6 Days Yoga & Pilates Retreat in Greece

STARTING DATES 2023

Choose from 3 up to 6 days accommodation

JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2023

Greek Hospitality in a Village Destination close to the beach

Travel to the gorgeous Achaea of Peloponnese, Greece to live in my private Greek country house inside nature for inner peace, healing, transformation and personal growth
Simple Nature Living Experience in a village house close
Daily Yoga & Meditation
Crystal clear beaches, the local beach is only 200 metres away
Excursions in selected places
Delicious and Healthy Meditteranean Greek Food served in house by a local cooker and in selected taverns
Be guided with daily yoga and meditation classes by a famous and charismatic Greek Retreats Leader and Yoga Trainer certified in Yoga (ERYT500), Theta Healing, Massage and Reiki, plus academic studies with BA Greek Philology and MA in Teaching Methodology and more than 2000 teaching hours in yoga since 2012
Mentoring before and after arrival to eliminate the travel stress
Massage, Theta Healing and Reiki services available at extra cost
Free time, plenty of hours daily to be on your own or with other retreaters to go for shopping in the town, to swim, explore the area and relax

Highlights

Yoga, Pilates and Meditation Sessions
2-5 nights of Accommodation in a vintage house inside nature
2 Vegetarian/Vegan Meals daily and Unlimited Drinks
Group Excursions
High Quality Yoga Props from Manduka
Pre-retreat support
All levels of experience
Plenty of free time to relax and recharge
Experienced retreats leader and teacher trainer

What's included

2-5 nights of Accommodation in a Vintage Country House 200m from an unspoilt beach (you can deside how many days you will stay)
Yoga, Pilates and Meditation Sessions
Daily Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan Meals: breakfast and dinner
Group Excursions
Manduka Yoga Props: Mats, Bolsters, Straps, Blocks, Yoga Towels, Blankets, and Eye Pillows
Retreat leading with an experienced yoga instructor
Unlimited filtered water, local fresh herbal tea, filtered coffee, and espresso
Full use of the facilities: Wi-Fi, fireplace, kitchen, laundry, gardens, balconies, etc.
Bed linens, towels, toiletries
Retreaters support via WhatsApp
Free luggage storage
24% Greek VAT

What's not included

Flights
Airport transfers
Travel insurance
Personal treatments
Personal expenses and meals taken off-site
Personal expenses (eg. souvenirs)
What not mentioned in the inclusions
Gratuity and tips for taverns, etc.

Extras

The following treatments will be available at an additional cost:

Thai Yoga Massage/ Relaxing / Deep Tissue / Thai oil massage: 50 EUR / 60'
Theta Healing: 50 EUR / 60'
Reiki: 50 EUR / 60'

Styles

Yoga
Pilates mat
Meditation

Group size

Up to 8 participants

Check-in Time

13:00

Check-out Time

10:00

What makes this retreat special

Enjoy a relaxing retreat in Greece to boost your positivity and reclaim your power. The retreat takes place in the Northern Peloponnese, in a vintage country-style venue inside nature, enjoying daily yoga and meditation, plant-based food, excursions, as well as relaxing and tranquil moments with like-minded people creating everlasting memories.

Eva Kirmizaki is an experienced retreat leader who has been organizing deep transformational retreats in Greece since 2015 in various locations, such as Crete, Peloponnese, and Greek Islands, as well as in different settings, domestic retreats, eco retreats, sailing retreats, and teacher training retreats. The participants are Greek, as well as people from all the over the world.In this traditional Greek house that is far from crowds and toxicity, Eva will lead you to your most authentic self. The participants are allowed to live the ultimate transformation a retreat has to offer, using the tools of yoga, meditation, healthy nutrition, nature escapes, visits in high interest touristic areas, as well as swimming in crystal clear waters.

More reasons to join this retreat

Receive clear prana
Meet like-minded people
Enjoy relaxation and freedom
Enjoy daily yoga, pilates mat and meditation
Nourish your body with plant-based fresh local food
Follow a daily routine that relaxes you and makes you release any *stress and worries
Be guided by an experienced retreat leader living the most simple and zen life herself
Get the special energy of Greece living in a traditional Greek venue inside nature and close to the sea
Live close to nature in a secluded village and in spaciousness, enjoy relaxation and freedom
Enjoy amazing landscapes and the spectacular views of the mountains surrounding the property

What you will receive from this retreat

Connecting with nature
Re-establishing healthy habits
Evolving your yoga and meditation practice
Becoming stronger physically and mentally
Leaving the retreat rejuvenated, with new life initiations
Rediscovering yourself after feeling disconnected for too long
Meeting like-minded people and enjoying the healing power of the group
Feeling part of an organized group visiting the gems of this area
Being more relaxed and refreshed than you’ve ever been
Having a wonderful time learning a different practice than your own
Enjoying an example of living a healthy lifestyle with food, exercise, and a calm mind
Giving your mind some peace and quiet, and refreshing your body's energy
A chance to get away and step aside from all the hustle and bustle of city life
Connecting with your body, evolving, and re-establishing a connection with yourself

Schedule

An example of what your retreat days will look like:

Day 1 - Arrival day

13:00 -14:00 Arrival at the venue, settling in the rooms
14:00 - 19:00 Group excursion
15:00 - 16:00 Lunch outdoors (not included)
19:00 Return to the house
19:00 - 20:00 Yoga or Pilates and closing meditation
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
21:00 Free time, restful moments, and sleep

Day 2 - 5 (depends the duration of stay you choose)

08:00 - 09:00 Yoga or Pilates
9:00 -10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 15:00 Group excursion
15:00 - 16:00 Lunch outdoors (not included)
16:30 Return to the house
16:30 - 19:00 Restful moments
19:00 - 20:00 Yoga or Pilates and closing meditation
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
21:00 Free time, restful moments, and sleep

Last day (depends the duration of stay you choose)

08:00 - 09:00 Yoga or Pilates
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 Check-out

There is a morning bell to wake up retreaters. It is not recommended to skip the sessions, even though you might want to sleep more, be outside, or travel around the area. It is not recommended to skip the sessions and excursions.

Included excursions

You will enjoy group excursions to explore the beauty of the area. Transfers, personal expenses and meals are not included.
Excursions include:
Beach of Elaionas excursion
Kalavryta village excursion with the historical train of Odontotos

Location

The retreat take place in Rodia village, at North Peloponnese region.

Rodia Village
Rodia is a Village in Egialia in Achaia in the Peloponnese Region of Greece.
Locations near Rodia include the Village of Nikoleika and the Village of Eleonas/Tripia.
The postal code of Rodia is 25100 and its telephone access code is +3026910.
Rodia's population does not exceed 500 inhabitants.

Distances

Athens, 167 km or 2 hours
Aigio, 9 km or 11 min (bus ticket Athens-Aigio: 16€, taxi Aigio-Rodia: 13€)
Patra, 47 km or 35 min
Kalavrita, 37 km, 38 min
Ancient Olimpia, 150 km, 2 hοurs 11 min
Rodia Beach, 200 m
Local taverns, 200 m

Accommodation

General

Balcony
Barbeque facilities
Beach
Dining area
Fireplace
Garden
Kitchen
Lounge
Terrace

Services

Free Wi-Fi
Local market
Room cleaning
Toiletries
Tour assistance

Facilities

Barbeque facilities
Dining area
Fireplace
Garden
Kitchen
Lounge
Terrace
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry
Tour assistance

The retreat's venue is a well-preserved traditional house in nature with vintage elements in the Northern Peloponnese, in Achaea. The venue is located only 2.5 hours or 167 km away from Athens, 9 km from the closest city of Aigio, 200 m away from the closest beach, and 200 m away from the taverns, and is used to hosting retreats. The next villages have organised beach with sunbeds, taverns with fresh local food and coffee shops.The property overlooks the towering mountain of Helmos amidst a lush estate of 4 acres with trees and plants. It maintains the original, charming architecture of a Greek village house with open spaces, 4 bedrooms with balconies with either mountain or garden view, 2 bathrooms, a living room and dining room with nature view, fireplace, kitchen, surrounded by gardens with grass, flowers and trees, barbecue, biological garden, hennery, serenity and spectacular views, Wi-Fi, a sense of space in nature, the beach only 200 m away, and 2 village taverns 200 m away.There are animals in the venue: 1 cat, 2 dogs. Guests are not allowed to bring their own pets, so as not to disturb the happiness and privacy of the furry inhabitants.House amenities

Wi-Fi access in the whole house
4 bedrooms
3 of the bedrooms have from one double bed and satellite TV, 1 bedroom is for yoga practice
Balcony in each bedroom
2 Bedrooms with Ceiling Fan
2 Shared Bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bathtub
Bed linens, towels, toiletries
60 indoors plants that decorate the hourse rooms
Washing Machine (shared for all retreaters)
Iron and Hairdryer
Espresso and Filter Coffee Machine
Self-Catering Shared Kitchen
Shared Living Room with a Fireplace
Dining Table
Oil Central Heating
Garden with Grass and Trees
Organic Garden for Vegetables
Free Parking
Fresh Eggs from our Hennery
Beach, Village Taverns, a very basic Mini Market, and a Bus Stop to the closest town, Aigio, all within 200 meters approximately

Food

Vegetarian/vegan breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and drinks are included. Organic vegetables from the house's garden will be used in the meals.

The following meals are included

Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included

Water: filtered
Coffee: filtered, greek, espresso
Tea: helmos fresh tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for

Vegetarian
Vegan
Organic

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

How to get there

Recommended Airports

ATH

Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)167 kmTransfer not provided

Arrival by carFrom Athens Airport, follow the sign to Attiki Odos in the direction of Athina/Elefsina. At Elefsina you will automatically enter the highway in the direction of Corinth, after this, pass the Isthmus of Corinth and continue on the highway towards Patras. After the 158th kilometer on the highway turn right. On the next junction turn left and again left on the following. Stay on the same road passing Diakopto, and after 13 km you will arrive at the venue (you will be sent the google location).Arrival by airplanePlease book your flights arriving at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport) (ATH). Transfers to/from the venue are not provided.Arrival by busFrom Athens Airport take a 16E bus towards Aigio. From there a 15E taxi will drive you in 10 minutes to the venue where you will be welcomed by the team of Yoga and More. Transportation is not included in the package.

Price

2 nights/ 3 days:

1 Person - Private Room with 1 double bed: 380€

2 Persons - Private Room with 1 double bed: 680€

Extra day (up to 6 days total):

120€ in private room for one person or for the private room for 2 persons

Prices include VAT

Discounts for Eva's students and graduates of the school:

kirmizakie@yahoo.gr

Booking

BANK TRANSFER
Send the full amount of your preferred room price (the transfer expenses apply to the student) to the following account number
GR9601714530006453148613431
BIC: PIRBGRAA
Bank name: PIRAEUS BANK SA
Bank address: 4 AMERIKIS STREET
Bank city‎: ‎ATHENS
Bank postcode: 10564
Mention to the description: Course in Greece, Evangelia Kyrmizaki
Send an email to kirmizakie@yahoo.gr with a print screen of your payment.
After transfer is confirmed, you will be emailed the zoom link for the course meetings.

Accepted methods of payment

Bank transfer
Paypal transfer
Cash upon arrival (for this you need to do a pre-payment, please email me)

Flexible Cancellation Policy

1 day prior the Retreat a 100% refund is offered
Reschedule of the rerteat by the organizer or cancellation due to Covid related reason by the organizer, you will receive a full refund
No refunds for participants who leave our program after arrival
Full refund after submitting official covid illness documentation for review

TRAVEL INFO

Things to know before get there

In the house are living animals, 1 lovely cat and 2 dogs. We don't allow guests to bring their own pets, so as not to disturb the happiness and privacy of our furry inhabitants.
Practice is happening outdoors in the grass at a time that it's not that much hot.
Bring your positivity and smile. It's in your hand to enjoy what is given to you without complaints for silly reasons. We are sure also that you will respect the group members and be able to keep the group bonding and well-being of all.
Morning rings will wake up our retreaters to help them be on time for the morning practice. We don't recommend skips from sessions and activities, even though you might want to sleep more, be out or traveling around. This is not an airbnb experience, but a yoga retreat. In this Traditional Greek house that is far from crowds and toxicity, Eva will lead you to your most authentic self. We invite the participants to live the ultimate transformation a retreat has to offer, using the tools of yoga, meditation, healthy nutrition, and excursions to the majestical places of the area.

Travel Covid safety

Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test might be required for traveling. Please check restrictions applied to travel from your country and enter to Greece and travel back.

Venue Covid safety

A negative covid test valid max 24 hours prior arrival is needed to enter to the venue, so as to preserve the health and safety of the guests and employees. The test should have been done in a pharmacy or a clinic (self-tests are not accepted).

Visa stuff

Generally not required for stays of up to 90 days; however, travelers from some nations may require a visa, so double-check with the Greek embassy.

Travel insurance suggestions

Travel insurance is always a good idea! Depending on the policy you go for, it could help with delayed, canceled or missed flights; theft or damage of belongings, and emergency healthcare. It's not the most glamorous part of planning a trip, but it means you can relax knowing that you'll be covered if anything happens.

Electricity and outlets

In Greece, the standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. Both of these sockets also work with plug type E.

Weather information

The climate of Greece is Mediterranean with winters that can be quiet cold and wet. The upper part of Greece can be very cold during the winter and snow is not uncommon. However, for the south of Greece and the islands, the winters will be milder. If you need any assistance, I'm always here to help!
kirmizakie@yahoo.gr

Retreat Facilitator

Yoga and More School lead by Eva Kirmizaki has been organising since 2015 deep transformational retreats in Greece in various locations, such as Crete, Peloponnese, and Greek Islands as well as in different settings, eco-retreats, sailing retreats, and teacher training retreats. For the retreats are chosen small greek gems that are far from crowds and toxicity. The places of the retreats allow the participants to live the ultimate transformation a retreat has to offer, using the tools of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

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Wish you a lovely & unforgettable retreat!
Love & Light
Eva Kirmizaki

Retreat Testimonials

Review for Yoga Sailing Holiday - DC Yu

"This has been my most favourite holiday of my life.

It was a week long yoga sailing trip in Greece around the Ionian Islands.

Starting from the registration to the very last disembark, every single step of it was a breeze.

The communication and organisation beforehand was super easy and clear. I was always up to date with all the information to be prepared for my first boat holiday.

They use a thorough intake forms to get to know your dieter requirements, yoga experience, etc.

I felt well informed and prepared about what to bring and to expect.

The moment we got on the boat we were greeted by our lovely skipper Joe, hostess Rosie and yoga teacher Eva. We felt very welcomed from the get go.

Our boat, a catamaran, was stunning and had a lot of space.

Each room had an en suite bathroom and lots of storing space for clothes.

After taking off to our first port we had time to get to know the girls on this trip.

It was a beautiful experience to share this week with strangers who became our friends. Moreover it made it more special to get to know all these amazing people from all around the world.

Each morning we started off with a beautiful yoga session either on the beach or by the port with amazing views of the sea.

Afterwards we had a delicious breakfast prepared by our hostess Rosie.

Then we would set off to some beautiful coves or beaches to enjoy the water and swim or snorkel.

During that time Rosie would prepare an amazing lunch.

All her meals were very varied, made with love and took all our dietary requirements in consideration.

In the afternoon we would anger at a new port where we could explore the area, go to beaches for a swim and enjoy beautiful restaurants for dinner.

Everyday was amazing and the itinerary is very well planned. Each and every single moment was complete bliss.

Joe & Rosie were really helpful and super friendly. They always gave us amazing tips on what to do at each port. This whole experience wouldn’t have been the same without those two.

Eva, our yoga teacher, was amazing. Each day she would slightly adapt the practice to what we needed.

Every evening we had beautiful guided meditations that brought everyone into a deeply relaxed state.

I have never experienced such relaxing holiday.

I will definitely do this again!"