As the season gently turns inward, this immersive wellness journey invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what matters most. Rooted in embodied practice, the retreat blends dynamic and restorative yoga, conscious movement, breathwork, meditation, and subtle ceremonial moments to support inner transformation in a grounded, spacious way.

Surrounded by the soft calm of the Greek autumn and the last warmth of summer, guests are guided into an exploration of sensation, awareness, and inner landscapes. Each practice is designed to refine vitality into clarity, movement into insight, and stillness into a more receptive way of listening. Here, body, mind, and spirit are held in a quiet, nourishing rhythm, supported by the natural shift of the season.

Morning Offering

Each day begins gently with nature through guided meditation and pranayama. This is followed by an uplifting, well-balanced Vinyasa Flow that channels energy, synchronizes breath and movement, and prepares body and mind for the day ahead.

Evening Offering

As the sun sets, the pace softens with calming practices such as Yin Yoga, Slow Flow, Restorative Movements, or gentle pranayama techniques. These evening sessions are designed to help release the energy of the day and ease into rest.

Special offerings

Cacao & Breathwork Ceremony
An invitation to explore the depth and power of the breath. These ancient yogic practices guide you out of the mind and into the body, opening space for greater presence, sensation, and clarity.

Self Care Workshop
Discover practical self-care tools and learn how to weave them naturally into everyday life. You will also create a personalized self-care routine to carry home with you.

Yoga Nidra
Also known as yogic sleep, this systematic practice supports deep states of consciousness and awareness through body, mind, and spirit.

Marlene Schmitt

Your teacher
Based in Berlin, Marlene Schmitt is an internationally trained yoga teacher with more than 20 years of bodywork experience. Her vision is to share yoga in an open, non-dogmatic way that is accessible to all.

In 2017, she co-founded Yoga on the Move, a collective offering yoga studio classes, pop-up events, online courses, and trainings.

For Marlene, teaching is about creating a space where everyone can simply be, fully present and connected through breath. Her creative and powerful Vinyasa sequences encourage deeper consciousness, strengthen the body-mind connection, and help release habitual thought patterns and beliefs.

After guiding many retreats across Europe, she is excited to share her experience and accompany you on your personal journey.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE HOME

Feeling good in your body and mind
Deep inner connection, calmness, and clarity
Unforgettable memories
New friends in Greece and around the world
Self-care tools for daily life
The fundamentals of yoga philosophy
A deeper connection to your body, with greater awareness, balance, and support for pain management
A clearer understanding of your strengths and limitations
Specific variations and modifications for your yoga practice

Retreating with us

6 days / 5 nights, from Saturday to Thursday
Full board in an upscale traditionally designed cottage with private balcony
Two yoga classes per day
One meditation or celebration/ceremony per day
3 abundant and delicious meals each day by Michelin-trained chefs
Yoga equipment and accessories, including mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, and blankets
Pickup and drop-off at the ferry station
Swimming pool with in-water lounging section
Vegetable garden
Private bay
Spontaneous dancing every night

Additional Activities:

Kayaks for exploring the sea, caves, and more secluded beaches
Snorkeling with snorkels and goggles available for discovering local fish and shell diving
Illoulida: sunset walks to the ancient capital, Ioulida, for architecture and small shops
Island boat trip to uncover hidden corners only reachable by boat
Hikes along ancient trails through farmlands, forests, green hills, and shores with 12th-century BC ruins
Kastriani monastery on the northern cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea
Winery picnic among the grape leaves while sipping locally grown wine
Arts and crafts with supplies available to spark creativity
Music and instruments, including guitar and Tibetan bowls
Relaxation with books, beanbags, hammocks, couches, or time on the beach

TEACHER'S NOTE

“Marlene’s professionalism, authenticity, and talent are rare to find. Her broad knowledge, drawn from many yoga lineages, makes her teaching unique and well-rounded. Every practice includes a personal touch, with thoughtful feedback and corrections, and her genuine way of connecting with guests leaves you feeling as though you’ve made a meaningful friend.”

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