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Body and Soul Goes to Greece - 9 Day Retreat on the Island of Amorgos, Greece

Retreat date

Jess Hartmann and Noelle Whittington

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, Lunch, 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
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.

Jess Hartmann and Noelle Whittington

About organizer

Jess Hartmann is a physical therapist, medical yoga therapist, yoga teacher and educator. She owns Integrative Rehab and Wellness, Inc. where she specializes in osteopathic manual physical therapy and yoga therapy. She is also helped develop the Yoga Minor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She has led a plethora of yoga retreats abroad.

Noelle Whittington is an author and has been a yoga mentor for nearly 20 years. She's a spiritual life coach and talented musician. She is the creator and founder of the Soul Alchemy Course, an online group coaching course based on Vedic Wisdom and community designed to help people find their purpose and live a life of fulfillment. Noelle is the Senior Trainer of the service based Kunga Yoga School and has led many international yoga retreats as well.

Introduction

Join us for a true retreat on the beautiful island of Amorgos, Greece. Our incredible hotel, Amorgos Aegialis, rated one of the top 100 hotels in Greece by the Michelin Guide will be our home base during the retreat. Enjoy twice daily yoga classes by our supremely talented and experienced instructors. This retreat is open to all ability levels and ages. There will also be plenty of down time to enjoy the amenities, explore the island, and delight in the sounds and sights of this paradise on Earth. Please join us!

Program

We'll meet you at Athens International Airport and take you over to the Sofitel for our first night in Greece. In the morning, we'll board one of the Hellenic ferries from Piraeus port for a beautiful journey to the island of Amorgos. From there, we'll be transported to our hotel, the amazing Amorgos Aegialis. We'll spend enjoy 7 glorious nights at this beautiful hotel by the sea. Our instructors will lead us with 2 yoga classes per day and plenty of downtime to unwind, journal, and explore. All of your meals are included and of course everything is optional. This is your retreat so please take this valuable time for YOU. We're here to support you in every way. The trip ends on July 6 after breakfast at the hotel. From there you are free to stay, ferry to another island or head back to your home. We can also assist you with onward travel recommendations. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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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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