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The Big Blue

Retreat date

Katerina Fragkou, Suzanna Spring & Laurie Gallagher

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.

Katerina Fragkou, Suzanna Spring & Laurie Gallagher

About organizer

Katerina Polychroniou

Katerina Fragkou is the Founder of XPLOREFIT fitness and wellness and a lifelong athlete.
She is a Certified NASM personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist and 500 Hour Yoga Alliance Instructor. She is also a Former Corepower Lead 200h Yoga Training Facilitator and lululemon Legacy Ambassador.
She believes in doing things passionately or not at all.
She has been coaching wellness and fitness programs in the bay area for over 20 years and lead various yoga and wellness retreats locally and all around the world.

Suzanna Spring

Suzanna has studied both Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga traditions, and holds a 200-hour certification in Prana Flow yoga from Shiva Rea's Samudra School, a 300-hour certification from Yoga Tree SF, in addition to certifications in Yin yoga and in meditation. A lover of the outdoors, Suzanna is a believer in our innate ability to heal injuries. Her vinyasa classes develop a sense of the body as fluid and intelligent. Her popular yin and restorative yoga workshops offer deep relaxation, and self-awareness as a doorway to transformation. Suzanna leads yoga retreats nationally and internationally.

Laurie Johnson Gallagher

Laurie brings over two decades of yoga teaching experience to her classes. A teacher of teachers, she has taught Dragonfly's 200-hour and Advanced 300-hour level Yoga Alliance approved Teacher Training Programs, developed in-depth curriculum and has created a comprehensive asana manual, for mindful vinyasa flow teachers. Laurie believes that yoga practice has a deep purpose and aims to support yoga practitioners in their quest to discover their true Selves. Laurie is also a professional photographer and offers location photo sessions.

Introduction

Join us for a 6-night retreat at Aegialis Hotel and Spa on Amorgos, a 5-star hotel and yoga retreat center on the beautiful Greek island of Amorgos. Famous for being a yoga destination worldwide, Aegialis offers several beautiful yoga shalas and an outdoor rooftop, with views to the mountains and crystal clear Aegean sea.

You'll find inspiring yoga, meditation, outdoor adventures, a new moon, and the wild beauty of this ancient place. Go hiking and explore the iconic Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa - the second oldest monastery in Greece. Deepen your practice, breathe and savor the sea-salt air of the Aegean, enjoy clean healthy food, and let the energy of this island find its way to your soul.

Program

Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Optional Daily Activities Hiking, Cooking class, Scuba Diving, Massages
Donkey ride, Boat adventure, Wine tasting, SUP paddle boarding
Free time
Evening Yoga
Dinner

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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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