Retreat date

susan chopping

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
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.

susan chopping

About organizer

Susan started practicing yoga after a back injury and has been been teaching for 16 years. She is inspired by the 'Shadow Yoga' of Shandor Remete (hatha yoga, tai chi and dance), Shiva Rea's Vinyasa Flow and the SATYA (Sensory Awareness Training for Yoga Asana) of Tias Little. She has a B.A in Psychology and an MSc in Neuroscience. The alignment of Iyengar informs her teaching and Susan teaches a Slow Flow Vinyasa, SATYA (sensory awareness training for yoga asana) which is a restorative practice lying on your back, front and sides, Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga. Sue offers a restorative class which combines the somatics of SATYA with Yoga Nidra. She also teaches SUP (stand up paddle board) yoga.

Her teaching includes open classes, workshops, private clients who may be stressed city workers, those recovering from injuries or illness, in London and on retreats here in the UK in Studland Dorset, the Cotswolds, abroad in Europe, the Greek islands and Blue Spirit, Costa Rica. The retreats offer time and space to grow your practice and recalibrate mind, body and spirit.

Introduction

The retreats offer time and space to grow your practice and recalibrate mind, body and spirit and come home to your source.
This retreat gives students the opportunity and time to experience various aspects of yoga, including the chakras, elements, and philosophy and much more. It is open to everyone.

Program

The morning practice includes Meditation, asana and pranayama and the afternoon a restorative practice of Somatics and Yoga Nidra. This retreat gives students the opportunity and time to experience various aspects of yoga, including the chakras, elements, and philosophy and much more. It is open to everyone. We will have one afternoon and morning off to allow time to visit the Monastery.

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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.