Kythira

Spend a week on the lesser-known Greek island of Kythira, off the coast of the Peloponnese in the Aegean sea, practicing yoga and discovering the island’s beauty, rich history and diverse landscapes!

We will be staying in a lovely hotel with a spa near Kapsali, not far from the island’s capital and Venetian castle overlooking the Southern coast of the island.

When?
June 30 – July 7, 2025 
&
July 12 – July 19, 2025

Retreat cost per week: 1285 euros

What’s included?

• 7-nights accommodation*
• 2 yoga classes per day (morning & evening, except on the day of the boat excursion, and one morning for the optional hike)
• 7 breakfasts and 5 meals (vegetarian)
• boat excursion  

* based on two people sharing - additional cost for single room applies, and possibility to upgrade to a superior room.  

How to book
Send an email to hygia.yoga@gmail.com or contact Kristina on +32 497 105 784

How to get there
- by plane via Athens (there is an airport on the island served by Aegean and Olympic airlines)
- by ferry either from Piraeus (Athens port) or Neapoli (Lakonia, on the Southern coast of the Peloponnese), or Crete (Kissamos port)

*You could either rent a car or travel by bus from Athens to Neapoli and then take the ferry to Kythira

About the retreat

During the week we will use the precision of postures (asanas) to focus on different areas of our bodies. The practice of asana is not about doing the perfect posture. It’s about using postures to understand and transform ourselves. Each week is different, as we are evolving, so are the elements surrounding us... The weather, the group, everything plays a part of how our week develops.
It is a beautiful game of fluidity and often a wonderful and unique experience.
The purpose of this workshop is to have the body and mind working together and being in harmony. Our yoga practice is the core of our week, but you will have free time in order to enjoy the nature of the island (swimming, hiking) and of course to rest!

All levels are welcome. The retreat is limited to 15 participants.

About Kythira

The island is pretty colourful with a mix of rocky and green landscapes, with some waterfalls hidden in the northern part of the island. There are several little villages, numerous hiking paths and many beaches to discover. Although surrounded by the Aegean sea, the island does not have the arid Cycladic climate and character as the neighbouring islands. The sea can be blue, azure, turquoise and one can find pebbles as well as sandy beaches and rocky creeks.

Kythira has been continuously inhabited since ancient times (3000BC) and has been a crossroad for many civilisations, such as the Minoans, Spartans, the Venetians and the Byzantine empire all leaving a mark.

Practical details
We will start our yoga practice in the morning of the second day (first day is dedicated for arrivals and resting), followed by breakfast, and will end with a last session in the morning of the last day (day of departures).
During the week, there are two daily yoga classes, one in the morning (8:00-9:30) and another in the evening (18:30-20:00), except on the day of the boat trip excursion (weather permitting), and one morning for an early morning hike (optional).

The morning classes are generally more dynamic, while the evening ones are more focused on restorative positions.