Ashtanga and Yin Yoga Retreat in Kythnos, Greece

Join Tania and me for our first Yoga Retreat in Kythnos, Greece. Together, we will host an Ashtanga and Yin Retreat at the stunning K4Kastellas Villa, in a more secluded location than last year. The Yoga Shala has views across the private beach at Kastellas.

This year’s retreat in Kythnos was a great success. With 92 beaches, famously warm Greek hospitality and easy access from Athens, the island is an ideal setting for annual Yoga retreats.

I am particularly pleased to be co-hosting this retreat with Tania Kemou, a fellow Yoga teacher who was born in Greece and now lives and teaches in Berlin.

Styles of Yoga

Each day includes two Yoga classes.

Tania will lead a morning Ashtanga practice centred on the primary series and the foundations of the Ashtanga method. Classes will explore breath, bandhas (locks), drishti (gaze) and vinyasa. Every session will finish with pranayama (breathing techniques) and a well-earned Savasana (final relaxation).

In the afternoon, I will teach a gentle Yin practice, created to balance the Ashtanga-led class. Yin Yoga involves holding postures for 2-5 minutes, allowing practitioners to concentrate fully on the mental and breath bodies. This complementary practice draws on the principles of meridian lines to stimulate and improve the flow of energy throughout the body.

There will be ample free time between classes to discover the beautiful beaches. A half-day excursion to Chora, Kythnos’ main town, is also included.

Typical Daily Schedule

• 8.30 – 10.00: Ashtanga practice with Tania
• 10.00 – 11.00: Brunch is served
• 11.00 – 16.30: Free time for swimming, booking a massage or walking to the beach
• 17.00 – 18.30: Yin Yoga with Theresa
• 19.00 – 20.00: Dinner time

The opening day begins with a ceremony to help everyone get to know one another a little better. On the final evening, we will hold a special closing ceremony after the last Yin practice. On the final day, the expected finishing time is 10:00 am, following the final Ashtanga class and brunch.

Meals

Everyone knows how wonderful Greek cuisine can be. K4Kythnos describes its offering as “Mediterranean food for the soul.” Meals are vegetarian and prepared using local, fresh and organic ingredients.

At the Villa, you will be served a substantial, healthy brunch, a midday snack and a delicious dinner.

Cost of the Retreat

Early bird special 1190€ / regular price 1500€ per person in a shared double room

Book before 1 January 2020 to benefit from our early bird special!

Price includes:

• Morning and evening yoga classes
• Yoga mats and props provided
• Opening and closing ceremony
• 6 nights’ accommodation at K4Kastellas
• Return ferry tickets from Piraeus to Kythnos
• Hotel transfers to and from the port in Kythnos and the Villa
• Daily morning brunch, snack and dinner
• Filtered water
• One half-day excursion to the main village of Chora
• Free wi-fi throughout the villas
• Access to the pool (pool towels are provided)

Additional information:

• Maximum number of participants is 8
• Styles of Yoga taught: Ashtanga and Yin
• Levels: Suitable for all levels – beginners, intermediate, advanced
• Language of instruction will be English
• Spoken languages: English, French, Italian and Greek

Terms and Conditions of Booking

Early bird offer is valid until 1 January 2020.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your place.

30% of this is non-refundable should you decide to cancel your participation.

After you have requested a place and received the booking details by email, the deposit must be paid within two working days to confirm your reservation.

The remaining balance is due in full one month before the retreat.

Should K4Kythnos need to cancel the retreat for any reason, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Insurance

Participants are responsible for arranging and ensuring that they have adequate travel and health insurance for the full duration of the retreat. This insurance is not supplied by the organisers or K4Kythnos.

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Images courtesy of K4Kythnos.