Yoga Retreat 2026

We're extending summer by spending five days at the end of September/beginning of October on the second largest Greek island, practicing yoga together. The temperatures will be more than pleasant then. In any case, there's an outdoor shala and an indoor space if it does get chilly.

In the mornings, we'll practice Yin and Yang yoga (more Yang, so more active). Each morning class is holistic and consists of:

• Silence for centering and setting intention

• Pranayama (breathing exercises) for arriving, connecting, and fine-tuning the breath for practice

• Warm-up to initially mobilize the body

• Sun Salutations as a transition between mobilization and standing asanas

• Dynamic Flow – where poses are held for five breaths

• Cool-down with reclining asanas – backbends and inversions

• Yin asanas for balancing and grounding

• Savasana and meditation – because otherwise it wouldn't be yoga ;)

Note: Retreat participation is currently limited to 6 to ensure enough spaces for training participants.

A joint activity for training and retreat participants can be organized and offered on-site. Furthermore, Filion Eco Hotel also offers guided tours, excursions, etc.

In the evenings, we practice various Yin Yoga sequences, always with a focus on regulating the nervous system. This incorporates techniques from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with meridians and acupressure points, as well as from Yoga Nidra, and further exercises for body and breath from nervous system practice. Participants are empowered through verbal guidance to find the right position for them and to up regulate or down regulate or maintain their balanced nervous system during and after the Yin asanas using appropriate tools.

This retreat is part of the 70-hour Yin Yoga and Nervous System Teacher Training. Retreat participants attend the two yoga classes in the morning and evening, and have the rest of the day free to explore and enjoy the pool, the sea, and the island.

Who is it for?

• For participants of all ages who have experience with dynamic yoga flows and Yin yoga, as it cannot explicitly cater to beginners.

• For yoga teachers and practitioners who are willing and able to commit to a potentially challenging morning and evening practice for five days, in order to deepen their understanding, explore their practice further, and balance their nervous system.

• For participants who prefer a slow, deep, and meditative yoga practice (even with background music) rather than a fast, loud, or extravagant one.

  Language

  The language of instruction is German. Additional support in English can be provided for participants with insufficient German language skills.

The training/retreat takes place approximately 2.5 hours from Athens, on Evia, the second largest Greek island. Evia is easily accessible from Athens, either by bus or ferry. Buses run hourly. The Filion Eco Hotel specializes in retreats and training programs. The newly built, eco-friendly FILION ECO HOTEL by EVIA SILENCE offers tranquility, privacy, and comfortable accommodations.

The Eco Silence Suites feature uniquely designed indoor and outdoor spaces with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Evia and the east coast of Attica. The concept was developed in harmony with nature and implemented with strict environmental regulations and an extremely low carbon footprint. Natural features include a geothermal system for temperature control, natural, harmonious ventilation for humidity regulation, and handcrafted bed linens made from natural materials. The hotel also has a restaurant-café and a pool bar.

There is an outdoor and an indoor area for practicing yoga, and an indoor area for theory sessions. Breakfast and a second meal are included in the price, as is the use of the fully equipped yoga rooms and all recreational areas such as the swimming pool. There is a limited number of single rooms, as well as some double rooms and one three-bed room. First come, first serve!