Yoga & Spirituality
Peloponnese, Greece
In the cradle of philosophy, this retreat will guide you through the exploration of vinyasa and kundalini yoga practices, yoga philosophy teachings, sharing circles, and meditation.
GREECE, 3- 7 Sept 2025 (Jeûne genevois long weekend)
Yoga
Two teachers, Jean-François and Dominique, will share their common love of yoga through various yoga styles and practices, so that you can have a full experience. This time together will allow us to go deeper.
Jean-François and Dominique will share their shared love of yoga through vinyasa and kundalini, for a complete experience combining rigor and gentleness, yin and yang, sun and moon energy.
There will also be an introduction to yamas and niyamas, yoga nidra, ecstatic dance, walking meditations, and sharing circles organized throughout the retreat.
Facilities
The hotel has a great air-conditioned 70m2 yoga shala, that will be the perfect place to practice together
Free time
Between yoga sessions, you can journal by the pool, cool down in the sea (400 meters from the hotel), enjoy energy treatments to heal your body and mind, or explore the region's rich ancient treasures.
Nafplio
We will be staying in a hotel nestled in one of the most beautiful regions of Greece close to several places rich in history such as the city of Nafplio, the ancient capital of Greece, as well as the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidauros. The coastline is full of beautiful beaches to visit.
This sounds like a dream!
This retreat is for you if any of these sounds like YOU!
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Live in the present moment
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Find time to connect with yourself
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Take care of yourself, relieve stress, and recharge in nature
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Take stock or contemplate a change in your life with serenity
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Share unforgettable moments by connecting with other participants
Program
We welcome you on Wednesday, September 3rd, from 3:00 PM. The retreat begins at 7:00 PM with the opening circle. The closing circle will take place on Sunday, September 7th, in the morning, followed by brunch. The retreat ends at 11:00 AM.
Typical day program
7:00-8:00 : Silent awakening (fruit, lemon water, and coffee/tea available)
8:00-9:30 : Morning vitalizing practice
10:00-11:00 : Brunch
11:00 -18:00 : Free time
18:00-19:30 : Evening relaxing practice
20:00-21:00 : Dinner
21:30-23:00 : Group activities on some evenings after dinner
11:00 Rest
I totally see myself there!
Our home for the week
The hotel where we stay is 177 km (two hours) from Athens airport. It will provide us with the ideal setting for well-being and rejuvenation as well as excellent vegetarian meals of traditional Greek cuisine. The beach located 400m from the hotel is the ideal setting for swimming in emerald waters.
You can opt for a shared room (double or triple room), or if you prefer you can ask for a single room.
Your Hosts
Katerina
Organizer
Jean-François
Yoga teacher
Dominique
Yoga teacher
Katerina - Organization
After working for 25 years in international organizations in Geneva, Katerina is starting a new chapter by pursuing her passion for organizing retreats and completing her first training in breathwork.
Katerina is motivated by a deep need to share the benefits of yoga, pranayama and meditation in a way that allows everyone to pursue their own path in a relaxed, warm and caring atmosphere.
Through yoga, Katerina likes to introduce her home country, Greece, and its very special light, thus perpetuating the tradition of the yogis of the 60s for whom her country was a point of reference between India and the West.
Jean-François vinyasa
He discovered yoga in 1999 in London. A month later he left for a yoga teacher training in Kerala, at Shivananda Ashram.
The following year he returned to India to pursue 4 months of yogic studies in the Bihar School of Yoga Ashram. In 2003 he started teaching in the city of Barcelona. Since then, he has continued to return to India, where he lives today, in order to immerse himself in the mysticism abounding in these sacred lands.
For 5 years now he has the immense privilege of practically only teaching online classes.
Dominique- kundalini
She has more than 20 years of yoga practice, 7 years serving as a teacher and she loves sharing all the practices she has learned along the way.
She is especially passionate about energy work, and all the yoga she teaches integrate that dimension, be it in kundalini yoga, Himalayan Integrative yoga or Energy Medicine Yoga.
She likes to offer a full yoga experience that includes not only the yoga poses but also pranayama, mantras, mudras, meditation and relaxation.
She loves teaching at retreats, as it allows a deeper work and fosters deep connection: with oneself, with others, with Nature.
Price
Early bird price (until 15 May) - double or triple room: € €895
Single room supplement: € 120
What's included
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4-night accommodation
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2 meals a day
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2 daily yoga sessions
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Other activities such as an introduction to yoga philosophy, yoga nidra sessions, walking meditations, and sharing circles
Extras (if you are charmed)
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Option to have a 1-on-1 yoga practice
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Option to have an energy work session
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Any additional activities (excursion,...)
What's NOT included
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Flight to Athens
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rental car (recommended)* or
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Transfer from / to airport**
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Travel insurance
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Yoga cushions and other props if you wish (mats are provided)
*we recommend renting a car, which will allow you to explore the area independently if you wish.
**taxi or minibus, can be arranged in collaboration with the hotel if needed.
For more information, please contact Katarina by private message (+ 41 78 652 07 36 )
Booking & Conditions
The retreat will be confirmed if 10 participants pre-book their rooms by 15 May 2025 and pay a 50% deposit by 15 May at the latest.
To secure booking:
Early Bird
pay a 50% deposit by 15 May (non refundable) and pay the rest by 31 July 2025.
You will receive the bank details by email once you have registered.
In case of the event being cancelled by us or a third party before 15 May, fully refundable.
After 15 May, we keep 10% administrative fees.