Aśvattha will be moving to Greece this summer and would like to share with you this opportunity to practice together in this beautiful natural setting! The place we chose is the island of Donoussa, in Micro Cyclades, considered one of the pearls of the Aegean. We will be hosted by The Open Land, a reality run by John and his partner Zoi, both Yoga teachers. Yoga Retreat in Donoussa held From August 10 16 July 2017 with 5 days of practice and 6 overnight stays.
The place of the practice is on a quiet beach in Kalotaritissa Bay where The guys from The Open Land have built a platform and a Bedouin tent UVA that can contain maximum 14 people and two teachers. There are cooking facilities and that's where we will eat all day workshop.
We have never been to Donoussa, but we fell in love with the stories of who we were and stunning images of this wild little island, sheltered from the nightlife, little more than a rock in the sea. We fantasized about looking at photos of the retreat made last year and we imagined a seminar in full nature, in touch with the elements.
Program
We expected about 18-20 hours of Yoga in 5 days of seminar to which you can add morning meditations (at the nearby Beach Kedros Beach before transfer to Mary Kaloritissa around the 8.30-9.30) and any treatments Thai Yoga Massage.
The practice will follow the tradition of Sri Sri Sri Satchidananda Yogi and the lessons will be conducted by Alberto Beggio and Manuela Piccardo.
- Monday, 10 July: Arrival in the night with ferry from Piraeus. Overnight.
- Tuesday, 11 July: Free morning. Practice 17.30-19.30. Dinner On Your Own.
- Wednesday, 12 July: Practice 10.30-13.30. Lunch. Practice by 17.30-19.30. Dinner On Your Own.
- Thursday, 13 July: Practice 10.30-13.30. Lunch. Hiking (Livadi Beach). Dinner On Your Own.
- Friday 14 July: Practice 10.30-13.30. Lunch. Practice 17.30-19.30. Dinner On Your Own.
- Saturday 15 July: Practice 10.30-13.30. Lunch. Free Afternoon. Dinner together.
- Sunday 16 July: Hours 7.50 Ferry back to Piraeus
Accomodation
The Organization of The Open Land includes accomodation, the welcome tea every morning arrived at the tent, and the lunches after practice. All rooms have kitchenettes and private bathrooms and are located on the harbour of Stavros; Every day, morning and evening, We will have the bus transfer to and from the Bay of Mary Kaloritissa where is “The Open Land”.
The accommodations are differentiated 3 types:
- BRONZE: maximum 11 people divided into 3 triple rooms of which 1 with 3 single beds and two with 1 Double and single bed. There are no references on the web, are the classic Greek holiday homes, very simple but cured, clean and quiet. The most economical solution.
- SILVER: maximum 6 people divided into 3 double rooms including 2 with 2 single beds and 1 with double bed. www.argaliosguesthouse.gr / www.asteriashouse.gr
- GOLD: maximum 4 people divided into 2 double rooms including 1 with 2 single beds and one with double bed. www.petalides.gr / http://www.makares-donoussa.gr
Costs
Here are the proposals inclusive of accomodation, lunches and teachings. The dinners are not included. These costs will be added 5 euro a day per bus transfer which will be paid at the time.
- Within the 30 April (Bronze or Silver rooms, depends on the number): 590€
- Last call: Among the 30 April and 10 June (Bronze or Silver rooms, depends on the number): 620€
To lock the type of offer you must pay a deposit of share 50% of the total, by the date specified. From mid-February will be blocked 14 beds that, for simplicity, are calculated as 11 Bronze places + 3 Silver. For choosing a particular type you should apply as soon as possible because after a certain date will no longer be insured percent availability.
How to get there
Links to the island is by boat from Piraeus (Athens) 4 times per week. For ferry page Click here. Make sure to select the correct period before check schedules! Example of ferry timetables on the dates:
- Round trip from Piraeus: Monday, 10 July hours 17.30 Arrival in Donoussa hours 00.15.
- Return to Donoussa: Sunday 16 July hours 7.50 Arrival in Piraeus hours 15.
Information
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