Yin & Yang Retreat
29.05. - 03.06.2024
Andros / Greece
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The Spanos Apartments are situated in a beautiful place of land in the Kato Aghios Petros region, two kilometers from the port of Andros. This small complex of complex of apartments and studios was built, has been owned and operated by the Spanos family for the last 30 years. It's a great spot to start your day by having Mama Maria's delicious handmade breakfast. It is also the ideal place to end your day relaxing on your private veranda while taking in the stars and enjoying the peace. Only 600 meters, or 10 minutes walking, separates the apartments from Aghios Petros Beach, a sandy bay where you can enjoy the sea and the sun.
After a stroll through the village's streets and some local shopping, we can also have dinner at the taverna (at an additional cost). Our strolls will take place mostly in Batsi village.
Yin & Yang Retreat
What to expect?
The Yoga retreat in Andros, Greece is intended for both, new Yoga practitioners who are curious and want to learn about a holistic Yoga practice, as well as for experienced yoginis who want to receive support for more advanced asanas. This Yoga retreat is also ideal for those who want to enjoy a few days of relaxation, good food, and nature.
Language
The classes and workshops will be held in English. We also speak German and can provide additional information in German, if needed.
For whom?
For participants of all ages who are curious and want to dive deeper into dynamic and slow yoga styles at the same time.
For participants who like to reconnect with their body.
For participants who are keen to engage in a dynamic morning practice and to allow stillness and silence in the evening practice.
Retreat package
Just two hours from Athens with a ferry, there is a magical place for the Yin Yang Yoga Retreat: the Spanos Apartments in Andros, Greece. Our five-nights / six-days Yoga retreat will focus on reconnecting ourselves, nature, our bodies and our minds in the picturesque scenery in Andros. During this Yoga retreat, the slow, feminine, relaxing Yin forces of life will be combined with the strong, powerful, dynamic Yang elements to create connection, balance, and harmony. In our Yoga practice, we will incorporate a dynamic form of Rocket Vinyasa Yoga with the relaxing but different challenging Yin Yoga practice. Participants will practice based on their own possibilities.
Rocket Vinyasa Yoga
Morning Rocket Vinyasa Yoga classes will awaken our bodies and nervous systems. The structured sequences of this progressive form of Ashtanga Yoga will cultivate strength, flexibility, and focus, while maintaining the evenness of breath, making the practice a moving meditation and allowing for playfulness and creativity.
Yin Yoga
The Yin Yoga practice in the afternoons will bring us to the other end of the spectrum, because it emphasizes introspection and stillness. We will focus on the fascia channels, as opposed to the dynamic forms of Yoga in which the focus is on stability and the muscular system.
Pranayama and Meditation
Complementing the physical aspects, we offer optional pranayama (breathing) and meditation classes in the mornings before our Yoga classes. Our breath is a powerful tool to bring us back to the present moment and allow us to start the day with focus and clarity.
Yoga Nidra
On one evening a Yoga Nidra session will be offered (optional), a guided meditation techique known as the yogic sleep.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation
Shared twin-bed apartments with kitchen and ensuite bathroom.
The Spanos Apartments are situated in a beautiful place of land in the Kato Aghios Petros region, two kilometers from the port of Andros. This small complex of apartments and studios was built, has been owned and operated by the Spanos family for the last 30 years. It is also the ideal place to end your day relaxing on your private veranda while taking in the stars and enjoying the peace. Only 600 meters, or 10 minutes walking, separates the apartments from Aghios Petros Beach, a sandy bay where you can enjoy the sea and the sun.
Meals
A rich homemade breakfast will be served after the morning practice.
Two homemade traditional Greek dinners are included in the retreat package, for the first and the last evening.
All rooms are equipped with little kitchens and equipment.
Price Options
Retreat package
(all Yoga, breathwork & meditation practices, Goodie bag, Yoga props)
290 euros
Accommodation and meals package
(5 nights / 6 days, 5 times brunch, 2 times dinner, snacks, coffee and tea)
230 euros (per person) accommodation in double shared room
Included in the price:
Accommodation in apartments for 2 in a shared double room with single beds and ensuite bathroom
Daily morning Rocket Vinyasa
Daily evening Yin Yoga
Daily (optional) Pranayama Meditation
Optional Ceramics Workshop
One Yoga Nidra (a guided meditation technique with visualizations to lead you into a deeply relaxed state of mind
All Yoga props such as mats, blocks, blankets and cushions
A surprise goodie bag
Vasiliki will teach the Rocket Vinyasa Yoga classes.
She is focused on optimizing every course, class or Yoga Teacher Training, bringing the aspects of conscious being up in front and leading her students with love and compassion.
As a Certified Yoga Alliance Teacher (200h, 500h, Prenatal, Postnatal, Kids Yoga, 50h Rocket Vinyasa), every teaching opportunity is a chance to inspire, be inspired and live life to the fullest.
https://www.yujyogalab.com/
Nikoleta will guide you through the yin part of the retreat programme.
Nikoleta has over 600 training hours in Yin yoga and is certified in Tantra Yoga and Meditation. She compliments her passion for relaxation techniques with training in thai-yoga bodywork.
She teaches primarily these soft and gentle yoga styles, combined with breathwork and meditation.
Make your booking & send your questions
Fill out the contact form and receive an invoice via e-mail.
Booking & Cancellation policy
Booking
Retreat package:
Payment of the retreat package of 260€ early bird is required to hold your reservation.
The early bird discount of 10% is granted to participants who transfer the retreat package amount until December 31, 2023. Booking enquiries via email.
The retreat package is only partly non-refundable (see cancellation policy).
Accommodation:
Has to be paid directly at Spanos Apartments.
Cancellation and Refunds
Refunds
There will be no refunds or price deductions for arriving late or leaving early.
The transfer of your credit to another participant is possible. In this case someone else has to be nominated.
Cancellation by the organizers:
In case the retreat has to be cancelled (minimum of 6 participants by March 2024) by the organizer, a full refund of your payment will be issued within two weeks after the announcement of cancellation.
Cancellation by the participants:
Retreat package:
Cancellation more than 3 months before the first day of the retreat, 90 % reimbursed.
Between three and two months before arrival 50%.
Between two months and one month before arrival 10% of the retreat package will be reimbursed.
Less than one month before arrival or early departure no reimbursement.
Upon availability of further retreats you can transfer your payment to another retreat from the organizers.
Accommodation:
The reservation is binding with the confirmation. Cancellations are only accepted in writing. Cancellation is possible free of charge up to 31 days before the day of arrival.
For cancellations up to 30 days before the day of arrival, 50% of the booked service will be charged.
For cancellations up to 14 days before the day of arrival, 75% of the booked service will be charged.
For cancellations up to 7 days before the day of arrival, 100% of the booked service will be charged.