Where we are staying!
at the fabulous architecturally designed Koufonisi Villas, right on one of the most magnificent beaches in the Aegean Sea!
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An energy flow retreat, inspired by Saraswati, the Goddess of Creativity.
Practicing this method in the magnificent landscape of Koufonisi we become one with the creativity of nature. Special friends' offer !
Saraswati Flow Yoga Retreat with Maria Paula Medina
on the stunning island of Koufonisi
30th May - 7th June 2015
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.
"SARASWATI FLOW YOGA RETREAT
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.
This retreat is based on two characteristics of Saraswati - "Creativity" , the spice of life lived with awareness, and "Consciousness" in relation to our existence.
We will be exploring various creative expressions to free ourselves from what may hold us back from truly living life fully and joyfully. .
Koufonisi islands are not just stunning visually but are also known to have a special kind of energy, that feels very healing and energizing.
A typical day:
Creativity morning flow practice - with mantra chanting, fluidity technique of pranayama and yoga vinyasa
After breakfast we will explore the path of yoga to connect with our
insight energy and the energy of nature through mindful walking, movement meditations ...
Then your own personal free/beach time - but of course you are free to da what you feel like any time!
Evening yoga in nature, some mantra chanting and mandala making
What we are going to learn:
Theoretical and practical concepts: Energy Body, Prana (vital energy), Pranavayus and the history of Saraswati. Asana: to bring awareness to the body, using the coordination of breath and movement.
Vinyasa Yoga: Ishta Mala. Namaskara I. Namaskara II
Pranayama: different breathing techniques for relaxation and wellbeing
Mantras: songs to find our inner voice
Meditation: through movement, walking and sitting/traditional meditation.
Evening ceremonies: Mantra chanting and creating Mandalas
... IMAGINE ...
... YOU ...
... HERE ...
The teacher
Completed ..... "Everything is divine!" Donna, all the way from Australia
Price:
£ 757 in shared twin or double room, sharing the bathroom with one other room (single supplement £155)
£ 826 in shared double room with private bathroom (single supplement £230)
Deposit £ 200
Minimum participants 8 - max participants 16
Inluded in the price:
All yoga and workshops
All food - delicious vegetarian/vegan meals prepared by our chef, who also bakes his own bread and delicious treats
Accommodation and all taxes. Prices are per person.
Not included:
flights and transfers
You must take out your own travel insurance to be part of this trip.
How to book: scroll to the bottom of the page to book directly.
Please note that payments with credit card incur a 3.4% fee.
If you have any question please email us - also to check the availability.
Please email us for the booking form.
To secure your place a deposit of £ 200 is required - you can use the direct link to pay via paypal or credict card or use the details in the booking form for a bank transfer.
Book now:
just choose your option below and go straight to paypal to reserve your place!
The links below are for paypal payments, if you would like to pay by credit card please email or call us on +44 (0)7930 916955
How to get there:
Fly to either Athens, Santorini or Mykonos and get a ferry to Koufonissi.
Arrival day 30th, course starts on 31st May and finishes on 6th June, departure day/travel day 7th June.
Ferry from Athens/Priaeus direct to Koufonisi on 30th May at 3pm, takes 4 hours 15 mins, cost €60.
Return 7th June 19:30, arrive Athens 23:45.(or get on the private boat with the rest of us and catch the connection in Naxos 13:24, arrive Athens 16:55.)
From Santorini you go to Naxos and change ferry there to Koufonisi.
On 7th June we will get a private boat to Naxos, from there you can catch your connection to Santorini, Mykonos and Athens.
For more info and alternative ferry connections http://travel.viva.gr/en/ferries