Let Yoga and the Cycladic ambiance revive your spirit!
Join this Yoga Retreat to relax and reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your body and mind and leave you feeling inspired, refreshed, centered, and peaceful.
Discover daily Yoga and Mindfulness courses while you will have the opportunity to explore the unique nature of Andros with short walking tours and outdoor activities.
In Yoga practices, we use the unification of breath, movement, and intent to connect with the universal energy inside and around us and use it to restructure our whole energy system in a more aligned and coherent way.
Practice will take place by the sound of the running water, in an area of outstanding beauty, we’ve created a space split into two levels for exceptional Yoga, and meditation classes in the most peaceful and beautiful natural surroundings.
Andros, unlike the other islands of the Cyclades, is ideal for hiking due to its mountainous nature and the variety of springs that offer a unique experience. You will explore some of the island’s trails, get closer to nature and learn about herbs and flowers while getting to know the history and tradition of the island with professional hiking guides.
We have so much more than an inspirational retreat in the Cyclades and the unique Votsalo Estate but also vibrant vegetarian meals from the organic garden and holistic massage and therapies. A unique Retreat experience in Andros in the Cyclades.
We invite you to the silence and tranquility for a deep calm heart, just breathe deep and listen as nature takes you on deep meditation, dreaming awake.
Day by Day
Whether you arrive in the morning or in the evening, we will come and pick you up from the port. As this is the day you arrive we will only plan a dinner and get to know each other in the evening. You will meet with the teacher too with a little talk about the program and your special needs
20:00 – Dinner
On the first day, we will focus on Yoga and Meditation to relax our body and mind in the morning. In the afternoon we will hike a shady trail to Pythara Small Waterfalls and practice some Qigong in a natural place.
08:30 – Breakfast at the hotel
09:30 -11.30 Yoga Class
11:30 – 16.00 Rest – Free time- Appetizers meal
16:00 -18.30 Hiking to Pythara waterfalls – Practice Mindfulness
19:30 – Appetizers meal
In the morning practice, Yoga and then enjoy the beach and the town. In the afternoon practice again and rest after dinner.
07:30 – Breakfast
09:00 -11:00 Yoga Class
11:30 – 17.00 Rest – Free Time
17:00 – 19.00 Yoga Class
19:30 – Appetizers Meals
Daily Yoga and Stretching Techniques class. Late in the afternoon, we will explore the South of Andros. A short hiking tour with practice in nature and then visit Korthi Bay for dinner
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – 11:30 Yoga Training
11:30 – 14:00 – Rest – Free Time
14:00 – Sightseeing Tour with a minivan to the South. Short hike to explore Epikopeio Village. Practice Mindfulness and Stretching Technics in nature.
18:00 – Visit Korthi Village with dinner (optional) or Back to the hotel *
19:30 – Appetizers Meal
On this day, we will focus on our Yoga Class and revise the courses we have been learning. In the afternoon we will explore the Capital town and we will have our farewell dinner in the town.
08:30 – Breakfast at the hotel
09:30 – 11.30 Yoga Class
11:30 -16.30 Rest – Free time
16:30 – 18.30 Yoga Class
19:00 We go to town to visit the historical center and then dinner
20.00 Back to the hotel
Your retreat is at the end. After breakfast, you are ready to pack up your luggage. Transfer to the port depending on your departure time.
Please keep in mind, the schedule might be subject to change depending on weather conditions or other factors.
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Duration:
6 days / 5 nights
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Next Retreat:
2 June 2023
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Persons:
min 6 – max 10
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Trip Type:
- Wellness Retreat with Yoga Classes and Mindfulness.
- 2 short walking tours
- 2 sightseeing tours
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Level:
All Levels
Highlights
4 hours daily yoga classes
Walking Tours
Practice in the nature
Delicious Healthy Meals
Expertize Yoga Teacher
Visit a Cycladic Island
Included Services
Ferry Tickets
5-day overnight with breakfast
4hrs daily classes
1 welcome dinner
2 appetizers meal per day
2 guided walking tours
1 guided sightseeing tour
1 guided visit to the historical center
All on land transfers
Not Included
Flights
Airport to Rafina Port Transfer (upon request)
Dinners
Travel insurance* and personal equipment
The Nutrition.
Recovering your health with powerful top vegetarian-tasting meals is an important component of our retreat experience. Following Tai Chi practice with a healthy diet is one method to extend the advantages.
Our chef will delightfully surprise you with a brilliant and imaginative delicious cooked breakfast to energize you for the rest of the day, as well as healthy afternoon and evening appetizers meals, which are included in the cost of the course. Our dedication to quality and innovation provides meals bursting with the season’s greatest tastes and innovative concepts.
Whether you want to cleanse, lose weight, or improve your eating habits, the Votsalo Seaside concept will help you achieve your Living Health goals and leave you feeling completely encouraged to continue at home.
You are free to visit the neighboring tavernas and seafood restaurants on the remaining evenings — retreat participants usually go out as a group to have supper together. If you prefer to stay in and cook for yourself, there are self-catering facilities available at Votsalo.
The Location
Driven by the desire to support sustainability without compromising the top-notch hospitality services, at Votsalo Estate they created a magnificent space that’s so much more than just another taichi or yoga space option. At Votsalo Estate, Yoga’s open-air space, you come one with nature and savor tranquility. Practice will take place by the sound of the running water, in an area of outstanding beauty, an open-air space split into two levels for exceptional Yoga, and meditation classes in the most peaceful and beautiful natural surroundings under the shade of plane trees.
Trip Details
We meet you at the port of Gavrio in Andros and give you a ride to your accommodation
Classes: 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening
Accommodation:
Votsalo Seaside (2 floors villas with two double beds and separate bathrooms)
Micra Agglia (standard doubles)
Egli Hotel (standard doubles)
Myrto Studio (standard doubles)
The Teacher
Caroline Cunliffe is a dedicated mum and a yoga student and a teacher and has been living on Andros with her partner and two children since 2016. Her yoga asana practice has been most influenced by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli, taught by Diane Long, while her meditation practice has mostly revolved around the Theravada Buddhist teachings (insight meditation and mindfulness).
