Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
Triopetra | Crete
15 - 22 June 2013
with Andrea Lutz
assisted by Aris Kapetanakis
(Porta Pandana/Athens)
We invite you to join us for one week of intensive yoga practice and relaxation in the beautiful south of Crete.
We are staying in the guesthouse "Pavlos" situated on a cliff on the beach of Triopetra. In its quietness and beauty the place offers the ideal surroundings and facilities for our yoga retreat. Away from the main tourist spots the guesthouse is run by the same family for over 20 years and is renowned for its friendliness and its delicious food. The yoga hall is built on top of the cliff, it is equipped with a nice wooden floor and provides stunning views over the ocean and the hilly coastline.
Our focus will be on traditional Ashtanga Yoga classes in Mysore style in the mornings. In the afternoons there will be a second practice with more focus on the techniques of Ashtanga Yoga and the "inner work" like breath and bandhas, regenerative yoga (Yin Yoga) postures to relax and balance the intense practice and we will have talks about Yoga Theory and Philosophy.
This year there will be the possibility to attend a Zazen meditation practice each morning led by Aris Kapetanakis.
All levels of students are welcome to join the retreat. The Mysore style teaching allows us to work with each student individually and to give personal assistance and guidance for beginners and advanced students alike.
Travel dates
Arrival: Saturday, 15 June (in the afternoons)
Departure: Saturday, 22 June (after breakfast)
Getting there
By plane to Heraklion or Chania (from Berlin with AirBerlin, Easyjet or Condor).
Transfer from the airport to the guesthouse "Pavlos": around 2 hours by car (taxi or rental car). The costs for travelling to the yoga retreat are not included in our price; however we will help you organise a transfer from the airport to the guesthouse.
Daily Schedule
Sunday to Friday
7:30 - 8:00 Meditation (Zazen)
8:00 - 10:00 am: Mysore Class
10:15 am: Breakfast
1:30 pm: Lunch
5:00 - 7:00 pm: Yoga Class
7:30 pm: Dinner
Times are estimates only and can vary slightly. On Tuesday and Friday there will be no class in the afternoons, gives you time to explore the beauty of Crete.
Accommodation
You can choose a single, a double or a triple room. All rooms have a balcony with view of the Libyan Sea. The (vegetarian) meals are served on the terrace overlooking the sea and will be offered in buffet style (freshly caught fish can be ordered but is not included in the price).
Costs
620€ for a triple room
690€ for a double room
810€ for a single room
Costs are per person and include:
- Yoga Classes (10 sessions)
- Meditation (6 sessions)
- Accommodation (7 nights)
- Vegetarian Catering (3 meals per day)
Website von "Pavlos" Taverna.
Registration
Registration is possible until April 1st!
Please send an email to retreat@ashtangastudio.de stating your name, address and yoga experience.
Since the number of participants is limited, we recommend to register early.
Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of payment of 300€ of the retreat cost.
The rest has to be paid 4 weeks before the start of the retreat.
Cancellations are possible until 15 April 2013. We will refund the deposit minus 10% administration fee. After this date cancellations are only possible if you have a substitute participant who is not yet registered - refunds won't be possible.
Participation at the retreat is at your own risk.