Why yoga retreats are so popular? Simply because of the countless benefits that provide.

I personally Love yoga retreats. I have attended quite a few the last years and I can't rave enough about them! Connect with nature, disconnect from technology, relief your stress, meet wonderful people. In addition, taste healthy Vegan food, detoxify your mind and body, deepen your yoga practice and many more benefits.

You deserve it! Treat yourself! This vacation if for YOU! Let's discover some of the best Retreats in the Greek Islands for 2019!

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Choose the Best Yoga Retreat | Greece!

1. Flow & Meditate Retreat in Skiathos

Retreat, meditate & connect with Andrea & CANYON TRIBE founder, Celia in our homeland, Greece. Enjoy daily yoga & meditation in two secluded luxurious villas with mesmerizing views of the Aegean sea. Relax by the pool, challenge yourself with a private Pilates class, try traditional homemade Greek delicacies, learn more about the Greek culture, take a stroll at the pebbled walkways of Skiathos.

1. Rasayana Yoga & Ayurveda in Kithira

Rasayana (rejuvenation) is one of the eight specialized branches of the Ayurvedic medicine, that means the science of lengthening lifespan. The literal meaning of this Sanskrit word is the Path (āyana) of the Essence (rasa). In this journey, we will focus on the rejuvenation of our body in a physical and psychological level. Mind and body are both parts of our whole self and they shouldn't be treated as two separate parts. Using specific Ayurvedic techniques and yoga practices. We will quiet the mind and prepare the body to accept the change that will guide to a holistic transformation of ourselves.

1. Luxury Yoga Retreat in Lefkada

We all deserve to indulge in a bit of luxury every now and then (or how about every day?). This yoga retreat from June 29 to July 6, 2019, will provide you with an opportunity to dive deeper into your yoga practice while immersing into Greek island life on Lefkas… an island where time slows down, the days are delightfully long, and where giant cliffs meet the sea.

2. Spanda Yoga Retreat in Paros

Life is experienced as a balance between opposite forces; the Yin-like Shakti and the Yang-like Shiva. The Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine, the Moon and the Sun. The Expansion and Contraction; the Spanda. In this 6-day retreat journey, you will dive into the exploration of these forces. 

Spanda can be described as the creative pulse of life, the expansion, and contraction of the inner and the outer space. We will move into the practice according to this Spanda, this pulsation, flowing through poses and allowing organic movement and breath to become the guiding force of the yoga practice.

3. Summer Solstice Retreat in Kato Koufonisi

Join this 5 days Retreat, experience the living essence of yoga & the whole plant-based cuisine in a most amazing location, a small Cyclades island of upper Koufonisi, Greece. This island is unique in many beautiful ways, surrounded by turquoise waters and sandy beaches with an incredible view over Amorgos and Keros islands. The Retreat will take place above Pori beach that is the most beautiful place on the island and it is located in Koufonisi Villas, from where you can enjoy the breathtaking a view over the Pori bay. There are facilities to accommodate you in beautiful villas with elegant and stylish architecture. The Yoga Shala is constructed with wood & stone, that gives a sense of Nature while being surrounded by local wildlife.

5. The Dragon Lake Yoga & Hiking Retreat

This six-day retreat will offer you a different kind of vacation during which you will observe nature, exercise your body and refresh your spirit through outdoor and indoor yoga sessions, rafting in one of the cleanest rivers in Europe and hiking in the forest and the alpine zone. The highlight of the program will be the hike to the Dragonlake on the alpine zone and the yoga session at sunset.

6. Holiday Yoga Retreat in Nisyros

A week of yoga holidays on the beautiful island of Nisyros. It is located in the Aegean sea and is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between the islands of Kos and Tilos. Its unique energy seems to spring from the geothermal vents and otherworldly landscapes. You will be staying in the beautiful ancient building of Loutra, the most famous hot springs on the island, 1.5 kilometers north of Mandraki, where the port is located. Loutra is known from the 19th century as a therapeutic place to heal and relax. The volcanic therapeutic bath costs 5 euros and there is a café located on the ground floor with nice food.

2. Anahata Yoga Holiday in Crete

Join Peter Clifford and Olympia in a stunning seaside location, for a magical yoga journey and rejuvenating holiday. Daily yoga classes, workshops, delicious organic food, swimming, hiking, boat trips, massages.

3. One week Yoga & Qi Gong Retreat in Lesvos in Lesvos

7 days retreat and tranquility in a beautiful setting, leaving aside the intense rhythms of modern everyday life. Our base will be the Aegean Blue, overlooking the vast sea and sky, located above the beach of Podaras, on the west side of the island.

4. Women's Healing Gathering in Messinia

This gathering is an invitation to the self. Come prepared to express, play, move, stretch, inquire, passion, love, allow, sweat, connect, speak the truth, unravel. Women's’ tears, laughter, silence, listening, sharing, truth, realness, rawness, vulnerability all held within the cocoon of loving acceptance of our own selves. When was the last time you gave yourself a week to simply enjoy this beautiful life? How does a special week on a dreamy natural environment paved with olive trees and fresh air sound to you?

Yoga Retreat Greece continues...

1. Mindful Movement Retreat in Kythnos

Retreat, meditate and connect in the homeland, Greece. Join this retreat for 8 transformative days with plenty of nourishment and rest in one of the most serene islands of Greece. Expand your physical and spiritual practice in a beautiful outdoor covered yoga shala, enjoy healthy vegetarian meals prepared with local products, swim in crystal clear waters. Discover a new culture, meet like-minded people, rest and rest in Kythnos.

2. Invigorate, Empower, Indulge Retreat in Mykonos

Retreat, meditate and connect in our homeland, Greece. Discover the beauty of one of the most prominent Greek islands in a luxurious villa with mesmerizing sea views. Daily yoga and meditation classes to rejuvenate body and mind, traditional homemade Greek delicacies to nourish your body. Relax by the pool, take a short walk to the beach, explore the unique stone-paved walkways of Mykonos. Reset your mind, body, and spirit in Greece.

3. Relax and Rejuvenate Yoga Retreat in Corfu

Exquisitely placed atop a winding hillside, far above the bustle of the still relatively untouched, quaint north-eastern Corfu coastline, sits Villa Koúkos. Nestled on the edge of local village Santa, Koúkos boasts breathtaking sea views and offers a beautiful, calm sanctuary in which to unwind and escape from the rigors and stresses of daily life. A short 15-minute drive down the hill takes you into Agios Stefanos, a pretty little seaside village, set deep in a horseshoe bay with several waterfront tavernas, bars, and boutique shops.

4. Love & Joy 7day Retreat in Greece / Yoga, Qi-Gong & Healing Therapies in Chalkidiki

A 7-day life-changing retreat with Love Community at one of the best beaches in Chalkidiki! Rich traditional Mediterranean meals in the frequencies of Love and Joy! Full action and games that will harmonize body, spirit, and mind and open the heart! With inspired “spiritual reminders”- teachers for whom the concept of offering has become a way of life!

5. Yoga, movement and breathwork retreat in Crete

Jan Mouton and Angelos Steliou invite you to join them at the amazing Levinthos in Lentas, South Crete for a week of Yoga, Breathwork, Music, Movement, Ceremony and Dance.

6. Yoga And Mindfulness Retreat in Naxos

Get immersed in the local culture, try the local cuisine and meet like-minded people. The retreat is designed to meet your personal needs. Whether you like to be introduced to yoga, face yoga, and meditation practices for the first time or recharge your existing practices.

7. Jiva Bhakti Jam 2019 With Petros & Spring & Erhard in Crete

Experience 10 days at the magical south-coast of Crete, where you will live quiet and peacefully above the Libyan Sea. The retreat will focus on daily Meditation, Asana, Kriya, pranayama and of course on Bhakti Yoga: the Yoga of devotion and love. The endless, wild beaches and the stunning nature of Crete are there to be explored and are calling for lazy hangouts. Experience Triopetra’s famous sunset with Kirtan on the rooftop terrace. this is one of the highlights of our Retreats!

8. Yia Mas Retreat - Hellenism, health, and community in Koufonisia

Join Kristina of Delphi Reclaimed and Marianthi of Hellenic Aesthetic, in the Cyclades for the first ever Yia Mas retreat! Five dedicated days to health, Hellenic culture, and all that is the magical island of Koufonisia. You’ll move your body, dine on a curated selection of the freshest, best food the island has to offer and stay in a stunning villa with a view of the Aegean and Keros island… where many of Greece’s ancient Cycladic sculptures were found.

9. Heldinnenreise Griechenland - Heroines Journey Greece in Messinia

You are a heroine too! The Heroine´s Journey is a transformation process for all women, who are facing changes in their lives and seek clarity, courage, and strength for their ongoing path. You will spend 5 days in a group of women in the mountains of Peloponnese, Greece, overviewing the valley and sea. Every participant will have the opportunity to go on her own personal heroine's journey and receive all the support she needs to unleash her inherent potential and creativity.

10. Wellbeing holidays - Kalymnos - Greece

Ideal wellbeing holidays for anyone seeking balance and life-changing or wanting to learn and build their own practice. Beginners are welcomed as the group is small. Beatrice will meet you individually at the beginning of your holidays to understand your specific needs or intentions (if you wish). Perfect week to get away from your hectic life, reduce your stress and tension. Learn how to stretch, tone and become aware of your body and your mind. Ideal for people seeking a peaceful holiday, by the Mediterranean sea on a traditional and not so touristic Greek island.

11. Yoga Holiday Retreat in Mykonos

Spend 7 amazing nights in a luxury villa on Mykonos Island – the playground for the rich and famous. La Bella Vita is a private 6 bedroom villa located near Panormos Beach. Yoga Instructor: Alexia Katsigera from SomaYogaType of Yoga: Hatha Yoga. Level: Beginners to advanced. Languages: English, French & Greek **Limited spaces**

1. Nourish & Expand ~ Yoga Retreat Greece in Crete

A unique opportunity to see clearly, listen deeply and move mindfully. Paleochora, Crete…Five days enriched with yoga, relaxation, food from the heart and connection with the magical Cretan nature.

You will be hosted in majestic Pal Beach Hotel by the sea. This retreat emphasizes both the dynamic and therapeutic aspect of yoga in order to balance the body, mind, and soul. You will nourish yourselves combining different styles of the practice as well as quality local vegetarian food, excursions while holding personal space for you to relax and Explorer the beauty of picturesque Paleochora scenery.

2. Yoga, Meditation and Sound Bath Retreat in Messinia

Feel the worries and stresses fall away as you walk into the Eden-like Gardens of Bay View Villas, you'll feel relaxed even before your first Yoga Class. You'll be guided through mindful yoga classes each morning, including meditation and breath work, You'll have plenty of time to yourself each day, to rest, swim & explore.

Evening Yin and Restorative Yoga will ease you into a sound nights sleep. Fresh juice and Food will be served using local produce, sitting by the pool in the dappled shade of the gazebo.

1. Journey to the Heart Retreat with Lexi & Olympia in Crete

Join Lexi & Olympia on a beautiful yoga journey to uplift your spirit in the South of Crete. Energise body, mind and soul with daily yoga practices. Take time to restore and refresh. Enjoy relaxing massages. Take hikes at beautiful beaches and hills. Learn how to cook some delicious Mediterranean dishes!

1. Just Relax Yoga Holidays, May, June, July, August, September, October in Corfu

Originated in ancient India, the word yoga means to unite or to join, and in yoga, we unite our minds and bodies through breath. Yoga is where you can find balance, harmony and energy renewal amidst the hectic bustle of everyday pressures and deadlines. Relax & enjoy a personalized day yoga experience in their comfortable sanctuary.

1. Yoga Meditation Retreat in Chania, May, June, July, August, September in Crete

Your everyday practice on yoga and meditation will help you to experience a deep sense of calmness, reducing all the stress and creates a welfare sense. Yoga works on flexibility and strength, purifies the body, refreshes the mind and gives a good balance between body and mind. The yoga teachers having long experience in the yoga field, teaching all levels and yoga styles balance the class and modifying to be suitable both beginners and advanced students.

In asana, they work mostly on the gross physical body and in pranayama we move inwards, working chiefly with the more subtle breath. The next move is still further inwards and towards even more subtlety as we begin to work directly with the mind. Meditation is part of yoga practice.

Do you fancy a few Vegan Greek Recipes to try on? Please find below a few delicious ones + a few tips before your Greek adventure!

1. Vegan Apple Pie,
2. Upside down Apple Pie,
3. Greek Lagana Bread,
4. The Greek Mpriam,
5. Greek Spinach Pie with Homemade Phyllo,
6. Greek Pita Bread,
7. 15 Things to know before your trip to Greece.

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