Retreat date

Yia Mas + Lulu Soni

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 school 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:

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Other dietary requirements on request
Activities included in the package

Guided Bus Island Tour, Greek Dance Lessons

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.

Yia Mas + Lulu Soni

About organizer

Lulu Soni is a New York City based dance, yoga, breathwork, & meditation instructor. With a lifetime of training as a dancer, Lulu believes movement provides a bridge to deeper connection & understanding to oneself. She carries her dancing spirit into the practice by weaving together her knowledge & study of Ashtanga, Katonah, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, & Restorative Yoga with expressive movement from her modern dance background. Lulu’s class will leave you feeling grounded & empowered. Lulu teaches in NYC at Sky Ting, Alo Yoga, New Love City, Good Move, & Sarai. Her classes are featured online at obé Fitness & American Airlines worldwide.

Kristina Headrick (Yia Mas) : Yia Mas marries Kristina's Greek upbringing with her research on Greek philosophy, dance, design, and culture. Kristina's curiosity and appreciation for self-inquiry inspire her to share Greek folk remedies and ancient traditions.

Kristina holds a degree in history from the University of Virginia. She has extensive experience studying yoga and meditation (200-hour RYT, 100-hour meditation teacher training with Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Science, 75-hour training with Katonah Yoga, and the Mentorship program at Sky Ting Yoga in NYC). With a background in writing and digital marketing, her work attempts to bridge the gap between our increasingly digital realities and tactile experiences. She balances digital work with teaching movement and meditation, including in corporate and co-working space settings in New York City.

Introduction

Join us for a dreamy Greek getaway on the Cycladic island of Amorgos. This retreat will combine yoga, meditation, dance, and other wellness practices with a taste of authentic Greek culture. We'll also hike to a famous monastery overlooking the sea, swim, lounge by our pool, explore white-washed villages, and of course - eat delicious fresh Greek food.

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Program

What’s included

7 nights of lodging: All rooms have a sea view. Single or double occupancy is available.*

2 meals a day: Daily delicious breakfast and lunch or dinner, depending on the day’s schedule

Movement and meditation: Daily classes, 1-2 per day

Greek dance class

Katonah-inspired breathwork workshop

Greek herbs worship: Learn about the plants and folk remedies of Greece

Excursion to Monastery: Transport to and from the famous Hozoviotissa monastery for a group hike

Village visits: We'll visit a charming local village as a group for a stroll and traditional taverna dinner

One 30' relaxing massage

Use of Lalon Idor Spa: Free use of facilities on-site, including facilities sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater swimming pool, and fitness center

Transfers to/from hotel: Port-hotel-port for arrival and departure

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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.