Retreat date

Rachel Larsen

What's included
  • Arrival and departure transfers on Amorgos (port-hotel-port)
  • Use of Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater swimming pool, fitness center)
  • Use of Yoga shalas and yoga equipment (mats, blocks, stripes, bolsters, blankets)
  • Use of outdoor pool
  • 10% discount on Face and Body treatments
  • Unlimited Internet access
  • One 30-minute relaxing massage
Food included in the package

Breakfast, Dinner

Food

Enjoy delicious fresh food at award-winning Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant. You will be served an abundant breakfast buffet daily, as well as a tasty lunch and dinner. They use fresh food and locally grown vegetables and a variety of spices grown on the island. The meals are all vegetarian and vegan. Please let the retreat leader know at the time of your booking if you have any specific dietary requirements.

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • All kind of meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Other dietary requirements on request
Activities included in the package

Cooking Demonstration, Boat Tender Adventure, Guided Hiking Tour

Accommodation & venue

Welcome to an oasis of luxury and peace where you will experience comfort, elegance and plenty of inspiration. Famous for being a top yoga destination worldwide, at Aegialis Hotel and Spa we offer 5 beautiful yoga shalas and an outdoor rooftop, with direct views to the crystal clear Aegean sea and the Amorgian mountainous landscape.

Each shala comes with high end complimentary props and a unique energy of tranquility and bliss. We have welcomed over 700 yoga groups from all over the world to experience the magic of Amorgos island with Aegialis. Every year, more than 2000 yoga enthusiasts come to Aegialis to explore their yoga, meditation and wellness practices. Your experience here will be one of tranquillity, transformation and joy. We are happy to welcome you to our beautiful island.

Experience 5-star luxury in an island famous for having one of the highest magnetic fields in the world. Located on a slight hill overseeing the entire Aegiali Bay, Aegialis Hotel & Spa offers you a front-row seat to sea views and the majestic mountainous landscape of the island. This is a prime location, with only a short walk to the beach and the Aegiali shops.

Rachel Larsen

About organizer

As a Professor of Anthropology, and yoga teacher for more than 20 years, Rachel's approach to yoga is one that deeply honors the tradition from which yoga has come.

Inspired by teachers and students alike, Rachel combines an acute knowleage of yogic traditions with asana and pranayama to deliver a practice that allows for personal growth.

Practicing with Rachel provides an opportunity to explore the study of yoga on and off the mat so that we achieve alignment in our practice and our life.

Introduction

Elevate Greek Island Adventure and Yoga Retreat is set at the renowned Aegialis Resort and Spa on the Greek Island of Amorgos. This island is known as one of the world's most beautiful, magnesium rich, and energetically potent locations.

Our journey invites you to paradise to play, rest, explore, and experience all that Greek island life has to offer. This retreat was designed to give you time to tune inward and ELEVATE.

Enjoy twice daily yoga practices centered around the Chakra System with an emphasis on a wholistic 8 limb approach to yoga. This retreat is open to all ability levels and ages.
Vinyasa, Astanga, and Kundalini Yoga traditions will be honored. Each day begins with sunrise practice follow by Dharma conversations, journal time and breakfast. And then you are off for a daily adventure or enjoy a massage, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor seawater swimming pool, and fitness center. A second, more restorative, practice is offered in the evening. Your level of commitment is entirely up to you. Take what you need and leave the rest.

Enjoy breakfast and dinner daily at the delicious Ambrosia Gallery. This restaurant features fresh, locally grown vegetables and a variety of local herbs. Learn to cook traditional Greek Food at our cooking class.

Amorgos Island is known for hiking trails and inspired panoramic views. We will have all the time to hike and explore this island paradise.

Greece is a country best experienced from the water. Spend the day on our private boat as we explore hidden places that can only be accessed from the water.

We believe in the potential and potency of community. Anything is possible when you bring like-minded people together.

So come and join us and ELEVATE.

This is your invitation. 🌺

Interested? Get in touch

    Health & Hygiene
    • Uses cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus.
    • Linens, towels and laundry washed in line with local authority guidelines.
    • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
    • The accommodation partner we work with follows the guidelines of local authorities.
    • Equipment for activities is disinfected before and/or after use.

    Physical distancing

    • Cashless payment available.
    • Physical distancing is maintained.
    • Instructors maintain a distance from the client at all times possible.
    • Activities take place outside where possible.

    Safety features

    • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by the local government.
    • Hand sanitizer available in guest rooms and key areas.
    • Process in place to check the health of guests.
    • First aid kit available.
    • A room is available to isolate suspected or infected COVID-19 patients.
    • Protective masks are available for all staff.
    • Protective masks available for clients.