Recharge and connect in the stunning Mediterranean nature of Crete with daily yoga sessions, invigorating scenic hikes, and relaxing beach time.
Breath of Joy explores cultivating mindfulness and gratitude, leaving you feeling lighter and empowered to embrace connections that you align with. The carefully curated programme of alternating practices - from dynamic to gentle from extroverted to reflective - will playfully guide you to greater joy.
This yoga retreat includes extra activities like hiking and beach activities, and special workshops. The daily yoga programme focuses on embodied meditation, breathwork and asana practice.
The yoga retreat main language is English. German, Spanish and Greek spoken too.
Retreat Programme
Yoga Styles
Flow Focused Vinyasa
Alignment Focused Hatha
Aromatherapy Yin Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Highlights
Daily morning yoga, meditation, pranayama
Daily hiking, swimming, beach and journaling
Personalised asana research workshop
Guided massage exchange workshop
Yin yoga with Aroma Therapy
Yoga Nidra
Cacao ceremony
The Location:
The beachfront retreat centre enjoys stunning views of crystal clear water with gorgeous Mediterranean weather. Meals are locally-sourced vegetarian meals with vegan and gluten free options.
Our shala is made of natural rock and a wooden floor with panoramic view of the sea.
Accommodation Packages
Early Bird Offer
All accommodation has a private bathroom. All prices are per person.
Levinthos accommodation has sea view. Apartments are carved in the mountain with living, kitchenette & bedroom.
Filoxenia is a short walking distance from the shala.
Superior First Floor Single 1400 € (1490 €)
Levinthos Double Apartment with sea view 1220 € (normal 1390 €)
Superior First Floor Double 1080 € (normal 1280 €)
Levinthos Triple Apartment shared with sea view 980€ (normal 1080 €)
Filoxenia Double Apartment with living room 975 € (normal 1250 €)
Filoxenia Single Studio 1150 € (normal 1380€)
Included:
7 nights, 7 x brunch & dinner, full retreat programme including all additional unique workshops and daily yoga sessions, yoga mats and equipment
Insights into the Workshops
Personal Asana Research
The "Personal Asana Research" workshop focuses on exploring challenging yoga poses in small groups, tailoring the asanas to your body to hone your personal practice.
Aroma Yin
In Aroma Yin essential oils are placed on meridians that are targeted in the class. Their essence carried through the olfactory nervous system assists the flow of energy during the practice and brings Yin to another level.
Cacao Ceremony
Utilising the qualities of raw cacao, this ceremony will enable you to remember how it is to feel grounded with an open heart: ready to receive more joy and love in your life.
Travel & Transportation
Travel is self-organized by retreaters. Easy Jet, Wizzair & Ryanair fly to:
Heraklion International Airport. Second Option Airport is Chania.
From Heraklion: Car 1,5 hrs. /Bus 3 hrs.
We can offer a shuttle with additional cost of 20-45€ per person & direction.
Levinthos, Epar.Od. Apesokariou - Pigon Lenta, Gortina 704 00, Greece
We recommend staying an extra night or two in Heraklion before returning home.
If you like, come and practice hatha, vinyasa or yin with me before booking a yoga retreat. Join one of my open classes, book a session with me to feel how I work as a therapist or schedule a call if you have questions. I’d love to hear your voice too!
With joy,
Mary Marianne Schmidt
