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Yoga Retreat in beautiful South East Crete
15 - 22 May 2024
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25 September - 2 October 2024
Award Winning Eco Destination...Aspros Potamos, Crete
You will stay in the stunning international award winning Eco destination of Aspros Potamos. Constructed of ancient local stone, Aspros Potamos is clustered on the hillside of the valley leading to Pefki Gorge, above the seaside resort of Makry Gialos, Lasithi, South East Crete.
Aspros Potamos emanates tranquility, and spirituality, simplicity, and a return to nature and mother earth. Peacefulness abounds. We encourage you to turn off your cell phones, go to sleep when it gets dark and wake up with the dawn of a new day.
Traditionally decorated, white washed walls, stone floors, antique furniture, linen and lit by candles and oil lamps. There is no mains electricity, the entire place is run on a bank of solar, away from any noise pollution, aside from that of nature.
A beautiful nourishing experience, where you will find so much kindness.
There is a choice of accommodation depending on whether you wish to have a place on your own, or share with a friend.
Early booking is strongly advised.
Daily Schedule.
1. Your day will start with an hour and a half of Hatha Yoga, including breath work (prana) stretches (asanas) as we welcome the day and set our intentions.
2. Breakfast, fresh Cretan produce deliciously prepared especially for you.
3. Your day is free to explore the many beautiful walks, beaches and local seaside town of Makry Gialos which is literally a 10 minute walk away. Here you will find a fabulous choice of tavernas stretching all around the pretty harbour.
4. Evening yoga practice and meditation will take place either in the yoga meadow or on beach beneath the unexcavated Minoan temple.
5. Your evenings are free.
On the middle day of the retreat after our morning yoga session and breakfast, we shall all head out to explore the surrounding mountains, sacred sites, and off the beaten track beaches. the day will conclude with a group meditation in one of these wondrous places.
On our last evening together we shall all have supper together in one of the fabulous local tavernas to celebrate and reflect on our time together.
Your complete yoga immersion includes...
7 nights accommodation
Breakfast
Two Yoga sessions per day + Meditation practice.
A trip to explore the mountains and beaches, sacred sites and more Cretan magic.
Cost: £875
Early booking is strongly advised as places are limited, we will be a lovely relaxed small group, led with so much love and passion for both yoga, delicious food and beloved Crete.
Review
‘The whole experience of my visit in May was blissful. I was in need of some restorative relaxation and this was perfect. Aspros Potamos is a beautiful place to stay, so tranquil. We had delicious breakfasts, my room was really pretty and comfortable, with a little verandah and view over the valley filled with olive trees. Yoga in natural surroundings, with birdsong and the sound of the stream nearby, as the sun started to warm the earth, was an amazing way to start the day. Debs is such a lovely teacher, she has a wisdom and kindness that flows through in her teaching, and brings in a spiritual connection to nature and place, something I think that has been generally neglected in our busy worlds. We were so well looked after, visiting beautiful hilltop villages, beaches and tavernas overlooking the sea, which was just wonderful. I headed home feeling so good!’
‘I loved my time on retreat, it was very special. It was absolutely just what I needed, to escape from the world, to restore and reset. The yoga was so good, especially the evening sessions on the beach, with reiki healing. Thank you so much.’
Debs has practised yoga for the last 30 years, and five years ago decided to finally simplify life and qualified with the amazing Saraswati school of yoga.
She teaches mindful Hatha Yoga, relaxation and meditation. Integrating body mind and spirit helping to create a space for calmness, clarity and strength.
Debs has also trained in shamanic healing, and energy work.
For part of the year she lives in South East Crete, it is her absolute joy to share it with you.
