"Finding Peace" 8 days Yoga retreat in Lesvos, the island of the poets

Mytilene, Greece
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Summary

Immersed in the natural beauty of Lesvos, with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking landscapes, practicing yoga and savouring moments of introspection and deep connection.
Daily yoga practices, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy, Mantra e kirtan.
Daily excursion to visit the most interesting and beautiful parts of the island, UNESCO World Heritage.

For years, Holismos Yoga & Wellness has been organising teachers' training courses, intensive retreats and yoga holidays in these magical places, attended by people from all over the world. Our aim is to promote holidays and training in yoga and other activities related to fun, well-being and enjoyment. With great care we have chosen special locations, so that sharing the beauty and nature of incredible locations can regenerate, nourish and bring joy to all
those people who identify with us in these values.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Breathing, Nature Vacation, Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Body & Mind, Wellness Yoga, Adventure, Yoga Retreats, Wellness, Detox Retreats, Active Retreats
Date
2025-04-19 - 2025-04-26
Language(s)
Italian, Spanish, French, English
Level
Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
10
Place
Mytilene, Greece
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services

Three meals per day plus snacks

Transportation and free guided tours of the island

Pick up and drop off from and to the airport

Yoga Lessons every morning

Deepening your practice and knowledge

Holistic treatments available on request

Different European languages are spoken

Location only a few meters away from the sea front

Access to walking paths

Experience a real Greek island culture

Accommodation

TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION
The centre provides five rooms with bathroom, air conditioning and a balcony overlooking the sea, and 800 metres away we have another six rooms with bathroom, air conditioning and balcony with sea view. We offer accommodation in a double room with twin beds and in a single room (for an additional charge).

Catering

All meals are carefully prepared by our staff directly in the center's spacious kitchen. The raw materials and ingredients, all locally produced, are of the highest quality because they are grown in a healthy, unpolluted environment on nutrient-rich lava soil. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plenty of fruit from our garden, herbal teas, water and various drinks are available throughout the day. Meals are vegetarian/ vegan based with a strong Greek/Middle Eastern influence.

sequence

DAILY PROGRAM
08.00 - 9.30 asana practice,
pranayama for each element
9.30 - 10.30 breakfast
10.30 - 12.15 theory, advanced practices, philosophy
12.30 - 13.00 mantra, kirtan
14.30 visit to the most characteristic places on the island (fossil forest, beaches, characteristic villages, castles, monasteries and spas)
During the week two afternoons at sunset will be dedicated to practice and reflection.

THE BEACHES

Like the traditional villages, Lesvos' beaches are numerous, indeed, practically endless. From kilometres of sand and pebble beaches to quiet coves, you are spoilt for choice. The most famous are basically four, all far apart in terms of surface area. To the south, around the village of Plomari, is Agios Isidoros, to the north, just below Molyvos, Petra. The most famous beach in the western part of Lesvos is Skala Eressous, while along the same coast, but on the opposite side, is the beach of Vatera. All are very extensive and all have ample space to relax without crowds even in the middle of August.

WHAT TO SEE
In Lesvos, needless to say, there is much to see and do. To see everything, one must stay on the island for a long time, at least ten days or return several times, and we are sure that the island will tempt anyone with this desire. Some of the best attractions are the hot spring of Polichnitos, the petrified forest. Other things to see on Lesvos are the monasteries of Limonos and Taxiarchis, the Roman aqueduct and the castle of Mytilini.

Arrival

HOW TO GET THERE
Lesvos is located in the archipelago of the north-eastern Aegean islands and is the largest of the group in size. Due to its importance, it has very easy connections with Athens, where there are several internal flights every day throughout the year. If you want to save money, there are good connections by ship every day of the year. Ships also stop at Chios and often go as far north as Thessaloniki. From some European countries you can fly directly to Lesvos, which has a small but modern international airport. If you cannot find a direct flight to Mytilene, fly to Athens and from there take another flight to the

Vasilika, Lesvos 13, 81300 Mytilene, Northern Aegean, Greece

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 15 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

TEACHERS
Massimo Cantara: graduated as a Yoga teacher (500h) with the international SYM school of which he was also a teacher, he also holds a diploma in Yoga Therapy (300h) with Vasistha Yoga Fundation in Kerala, India. He has been teaching at his own center in Italy since 2010 and is a founding member of "Three Treasures Yoga," an international teacher training school. In addition to his professional activities as a practitioner in Bio-Natural Disciplines and as a Shiatsu Teacher, in 1999 he founded the Holismos arts for health center, a center for the dissemination and practice of Bio Natural disciplines, including Yoga, of which he is the director. In 2016 he founded together with Sara Della Torre the Holismos Yoga and Wellness Center in Varese. Cranio Sacral Balance Diploma, Kinesiologist, Shiatsu Practitioner, Yoga Teacher. In 2020 he debuts with his music CD "Elemental World" on a sonic journey through the 5 elements.
In 2021 he published his book "Hospital without Pain" Bio-natural disciplines in the hospital context Ed. Epigraphia, Salus series.

SARA DELLA TORRE: Yoga teacher (200hYAI), Shiatsu practitioner,
co-director of the Holismos yoga & wellness centre. She studied HathaYoga and
Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga in Italy and India with several international teachers,
is a yoga practitioner for children and schools and has a diploma as a
mindufulness facilitator. She is currently attending a professional course in Yoga
Therapy and Integrated Medicine

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