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2025 Greece Yoga Retreat (9 May – 16 May, 2025)

Retreat date

Arpita Shah

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

Guided Bus Island Tour, Cooking Demonstration

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.

Arpita Shah

About organizer

Arpita Shah
Owner and Founder of Om Yoga Journey
NAMA certified Ayurveda Practitioner, C-IAYT Certified Yoga therapist,
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (AYT-NAMA),
E-RYT 500 & Nutritionist

As an Ayurveda practitioner and Yoga Teacher, Arpita’s intention is to integrate the sister sciences of Ayurveda and yoga to provide a unique class with a holistic approach to the mind, body, and spirit. For Arpita, sharing the beauty of Ayurveda, nutrition and yoga with her clients is truly a gift in her life. Arpita has earned a BS degree in Nutrition and an MBA from Texas Woman´s University. She is also a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and NAMA registered Ayurvedic Practitioner. She has had the privilege of studying under very talented international teachers such as Rod Stryker, Dharma Mittra, Judith Lasater, Leslie Kaminoff, Doug Keller, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait and Ayurveda Guru Dr. Vasant Lad. Besides her regular teaching schedule, Arpita also offers private yoga therapy, one on one nutrition/Ayurveda consultation, teacher training, and yoga retreats. Additionally, she regularly conducts Ayurveda and yoga related workshops locally and internationally. Arpita feels tremendous gratitude toward all her teachers for supporting her growth, and is thankful to her students for giving her this opportunity to share the journey of yoga. Arpita is a member of Yoga Alliance (YA), National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), and the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

Introduction

Awaken your senses revitalize your body and energize your spirit with us on the magical Greek island of Amorgos.

Amorgos is a paradise in which to connect in with nature and the sea. Come immerse yourself in the practice of yoga, reconnecting to your heart and nature you will certainly return home with a big smile and a relaxed attitude, Greek-style.

During the seven days yoga retreat we will guide you through various practices that will deeply nourish your body and soul and bring you into deeper alignment with the rhythms of nature. You will also have plenty of time to relax at the spa, which includes an indoor saltwater pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and fitness center. We will explore the Island for a day with a guided tour of villages, and ancient monasteries. Bask in the sun at Mouros, one of the island's most famous beaches with crystal clear, turquoise waters and astonishing rock-cave formations, perfect for swimming and exploring.

Program

7 nights accommodation in a Superior room with private balcony and sea view
Breakfast served on buffet daily, with organic ingredients from the hotels own garden.
Healthy dinner daily, including vegetarian and vegan dishes
Arrival and departure transfers on Amorgos (port-hotel-port)
Free use of Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor heated sea water swimming pool, fitness centre)
Free use of Yoga shalas and yoga equipment
Daily Yoga classes + Workshops
Guided island tour to the most important sites of the island of Amorgos
Greek style Cooking class
One 30-minute Swedish massage
10% discount on Spa treatments
Unlimited Internet access
Vat and City Tax

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    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.

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