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Recharge: Life Fit Yoga and Travel Retreat for Body, Mind and Soul

Retreat date

Mona Flynn

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

The Amorgian Experience, Cooking Demonstration, 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.

Mona Flynn

About organizer

Exercise physiologist and yoga therapist Mona Flynn, C-IAYT, ERYT500, YACEP, TRE Advanced Provider, has incorporated wellness modalities for 30+ years in group yoga and Pilates classes, corporate wellness, competitive athletics, retreats and workshops, and through founding a community engaged service non-profit, The Yoga Connection. Mona is known for her depth of understanding of both the physical and subtle body, Ayurveda and aromatherapy, and trauma informed trainings, gathered from life long study and practice with senior Iyengar teachers, Balanced Body Pilates educators, TRE educators and recent doctoral study in kinesiology/exercise physiology. Mona was in the first Great Yoga Wall teacher trainings in the US and is eager to guide retreat participants in all of the shalas at Aegialis, especially using the Yoga Walls. She is able to offer retreat guests expert guidance with appropriate modifications to challenge seasoned students and to support newer practitioners, altogether through a trauma-attuned lens.

Introduction

Escape to the easternmost of the Greek Cyclades islands, the awe-inspiring beauty of Amorgos, for a 7 night/8 day Iyengar yoga and Pilates retreat with established yoga teacher, Mona Flynn. Reawaken your vital energy with morning practices designed to ready you for a balance of local Greek experiences and revitalizing resort amenities. Refresh your body and mind with early evening restorative practices in state of art studios with breathtaking views. Emerge from each transformative experience to continued renewal, savoring farm-to-table healthy brunch and dinners, sparkling Aegean sea and sun, luxurious 5-star amenities of hammam, pools and spa, with yoga friends!

Program

Each day begins with a 1 1/2-hour Iyengar-influenced yoga/Pilates class, each with a unique mind-body theme: hip and shoulder openers, back care, folds and twists, incorporating functional movement to support choices for enjoying the variety of activities at Aegialis. Late afternoon practices will focus on recovery and guide self-inquiry, beginning with grounding and centering, exploring deep restoratives and Yoga Nidra to open the heart and guide the mind for connecting and aligning with the intuitive Self. Modifications and options will be offered to support attendees in this all-levels retreat, encouraging newer practitioners, and empowering seasoned students. Each practice will incorporate a balance of stability and ease, effort and joy, Ayurveda-inspired aromatherapy, and mindfulness, taught with Mona’s precise and creative alignment cues and expert guidance.
Aegialis Hotel and Spa is the island's only five-star hotel, where luxury abounds from amenities and location. Each room has a view of the Aegean sea, private balcony, small refrigerator, coffee/tea, bathrobes and exquisite decor. Guests enjoy daily access to state of art spa facilities that include sauna, hamam, jacuzzi, indoor heated seawater swimming pool, and fitness center. While two stunning beaches and a local village are within a short walk, many excursions and experiences are available through the hotel.
Farm-to-table brunch and dinner are included in this retreat package, featuring traditional Greek recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus are available.

A Greek cooking class, Greek dancing, and a 30 minute massage are included in your retreat! A couple of optional group excursions will be organized for those who wish to attend as a group, at extra cost. All guests are able to arrange their own excursions through Aegialis at any time. Options: Tour nearby town and monastery, a 4 hour boat adventure to snorkel, paddle boat, swim and sunbathe on the serene beaches of neighboring island Nikouria, guided hikes and tours, wine tasting, and/or an essential oil distillery tours. Supplement your retreat agenda by adding any of these at an additional cost, individually or in small groups, as each day will offer a great stretch of free time.

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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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