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Relax & Flow Yoga Retreat
on the stunning island of Antiparos, Greece
30th May - 6th June 2016
with Maria Paula Medina
Paula’s free spirit shines through the moment you meet her.
Her love of nature in all of its manifestations is contagious!
Born in Argentina in 1983, yoga became part of Paula’s life at age 18.
She went on to explore trails throughout Latin America with the art project Latin American Pilgrimage (sound therapy and body movements).
Paula became an instructor at age 27. She has logged many hours of
training in both Argentina and Europe, and specializes in therapeutic
Hatha and Vinyasa styles of yoga. Today she leads yoga retreats in Italy and Spain, practicing yoga outdoors, in contact with nature, and leads both group and private therapeutic yoga in the Dolomites where she lives. She has a great passion for mountain sports. When she is not guiding or teaching yoga,
she spends all of her time rock climbing and ice climbing, as well as hiking with her dog Scott.
The perfect holiday for those seeking tranquillity, silence and union with self through yoga practice in harmony with nature.
In connection with the energy and freshness of the water and the beaches of Antiparos we are one with the creativity of nature.
Immersed in this stunning natural environment we find our way back to our natural rhythm, our true nature and our creative force.
Being in nature helps us reconnect with our deep inner self and to understand or remember who we are and what we have to offer in this universe of which we form part.
A typical day:
8.00 to 9.45 - Mindfulness morning flow yoga practice including pranayama, asana and relaxation
10.00 - Delicious breakfast with local and home made produce
Then you will have plenty of time to explore the island with its stunning beaches, perfect for walks, paddling and swimming, and strolls through the quaint town Antiparos.
On one of the days we will take you on a boattrip to the bay Livadi on the south coast of Despotiko to spend a few hours on a spectacular sandy beach enjoying the absolute peace of the Cycladic landscape.
18.00- 19.00 - Evening Yoga Session; each lesson it will be different: techniques of Vinyasa Yoga (2 lessons), silent walks and pranayama (1 lesson) , movement meditation (1 lesson), Mandala experience (1 lesson), Intuitive soul painting: a creative practice, experience, some techniques, colours dancing through the crayons and a way to create that can be easily brought into your daily life (1 lesson)
19.30 Delicious Greek vegetarian dinner in the local taverna “Captain Pipinos"
20.30- 21.30 Creative Events: Mandala night, Yoga Nidra or Dream Yoga and our Closing Ceremony
Price per person:
€ 640 in shared double room or maisonette (3 people in a room with private bathroom)
All rooms with sea view
€ 780 in double room
Included in the price:
Accommodation and half board for 6 days.
-Breakfast in the lodge and dinner at Captain Pipinos Tavern, healthy vegetarian Greek food.
- All the Yoga and ceremonies
Not included:
-flights and transfers
You need to take out your own travel insurance to be part of this journey.
How to book:
How to get there
Oliaros is located in the village of Agios Georgios on the southern edge of a small island, Antiparos, which is off the West coast of Paros. You can fly to Mykons, Santorini or Athens.
From Athens to Paros: you can take a ferry from Piraeus (main port of Athens) or from the port of Rafina (located in East Attica, close to the airport). Ferries run daily early morning and evening and you can buy tickets at the port.
Arrive from Santorini or Mykonos: Ferries run daily early morning and evening and you can buy tickets at the ports.
Arrive from Paros to Antiparos: once arrived at the port of Parikia, the larger town of Paros, Antiparos small boat will be right there. Just ask and you can find it easily. Also note that every half hour from 7 in the morning until 12 at night there is a ferry from the port of Paros' Western Tip.
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Our Location: Agios Georgios, Antiparos
Our lodge Oliaros is located close to a sandy beach in one of the most beautiful corners of the Island, the bay of Despotiko.
Agios Georgios offers peace and quiet, breathtaking views to Despotiko Island, beautiful sunsets, sandy beaches and a few restaurants. From Agios Georgios, you can navigate to the sea caves with the blue waters, either by daily boat service or by paddling with sea canoes.
Despotiko Island has numerous sandy and pebble beaches and a daily boat trip will amaze your senses. With many ongoing archaeological excavations it is also a place of great interest for people who want to get a taste of local history.
Antiparos
Antiparos or Oliaros (meaning wooden place) as it was called in ancient times is located in the centre of the Cycladic complex and in close distance (1 n.m) from Paros. An Island that maintains its traditional color and still remains unspoilt of mass tourism is waiting to be discovered.
The village (port) called “Kastro” owes its name to the ruins of a14th century castle located near the central square. Small shops with souvenirs and restaurants are located on the main street of the island and at the beach of the harbor, on the street leading to the village square with bars for a drink in the evening.
There are two banks on the island site and two travel agencies located by the port.