Ashtanga Yoga Retreat Crete May 2026
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat Spring
Triopetra | Crete
May 9th – 23th 2026
with Andrea Lutz
further teaching: Claudia Lutz (Chanting and Mysore)
We are very happy to invite you in autumn to one of our Ashtanga Yoga retreats in the beautiful south of Crete. You are welcome to join the retreat for one or for two weeks.
The secluded area and the absence of main tourism, with the long beaches and untouched nature, is a perfect surrounding for our retreat.
The place is situated directly on a cliff above the beach of Triopetra. A little paradise with white sandy beaches and mountain blue water of the Libyan Sea. The guesthouse is a traditional Taverna, run by the same family for over 30 years. Pavlos´ place is renowned for its friendliness and its delicious vegetarian, homemade Cretan food.
Triopetra is a remote place with special and strong energy where you can recharge on all levels.
We will start the day with a Meditation in silence, only accompanied by the sound of the sea. Followed by a Pranayama session (Breath Therapy) for about 40 min. The Pranayama sequence will be built up day by day over the whole period, so that everyone can follow.
Ashtanga Yoga will be taught in the traditional Mysore Style, which enables all levels to join. On Fridays Andrea will offer a led Primary in the original Sanskrit counting.
In the afternoon there will be Workshops with different focuses:
• the techniques of Ashtanga Yoga
• Micromovements & stretches
• weight and gravity (getting upside down)
• Partner work
• Yin Yoga & deep relaxation
and every day we have some time for Discussions and applied Yoga Philosophy.
All levels of students are welcome to join the retreat. Previous experience in Ashtanga Yoga is strongly recommended. Andrea is teaching Primary, Intermediate and Advanced A series, and can help and support you wherever your practice is in the moment.
Daily Schedule*:
Monday to Saturday:
08:00 – 09:00 Pranayama & Meditation
09:15 – 11:00 Mysore Class (Friday led Primary)
11:15 Brunch
16:30- 18:30 Workshop (4 afternoons), in one week ther will be 30 min Chanting with Claudia.
19:00 Dinner
*times can vary
Wednesday and Saturday afternoon is free, which gives you the time to explore this beautiful island. There are amazing hikingtrails, hidden beaches and so much more beauty to explore.
Arrival: Saturday, May 9th or Saturday, May 16th
Departure: Saturday, May 16th or Saturday, May 23rd
Normally there is no problem to come earlier or stay one or two nights longer. If you have any questions concerning your travels, feel free to write us. We are happy to help you.
Accommodation:
You can choose to stay in a double or in a tripple room. Single rooms are limited and mostly gone fast. All rooms have an aircondition and a balcony with a stunning view of the Libyan Sea.
The vegetarian meals are served on the terrace overlooking the sea.
The Yoga Shala is built on top of the cliff and provides a stunning view over the ocean and a nice wooden floor.
Website of “Pavlos”
Costs
Costs are per person and include:
• Yoga Classes (6/12 sessions)
• Workshops (4/8 sessions)
• Meditation (6/12 sessions)
• Pranayama (6/12 sessions)
• Accommodation (7/14 nights)
• Vegetarian meals in buffet style (brunch and dinner)
• Organisation of the retreat
One week (7 nights):
with accomodation in a triple room: 950€
with accomodation in a double room: 1050€
with accomodation in a single room: 1200€
Two weeks (14 nights):
with accomodation in a triple room: 1700€
with accomodation in a double room: 1900€
with accomodation in a single room: 2200€
Distribution of the costs:
Please transfer 450 € for one week or 750€ for both weeks to secure your place, after receiving a confirmation for your registration. The rest of the costs will be paid directly in Crete after your arrival.
to sign in please write directly to Andrea.
If you make a reservation as a single person to share a room, we can not guarantee that it works out but we try our best to accommodate your wishes.
Getting there
By plane to Heraklion or Chania (from Berlin direct flights with Sundair, Corendon, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Easyjet). 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 do our best to help you to organise your transfer from the airport to the guesthouse.
Registration
Please send an eMail stating your name, address and yoga experience and if you want to share a room. Since the number of participants is limited, we recommend to register early. After your registration has been confirmed we kindly ask you to make the downpayment, to finalise your reservation.
The remaining cost has to be paid directly in Crete.
Cancellation
Until 3 months before the start of the retreat we will refund 80% of your down payment.
Until 2 months before the start of the retreat we will refund 50% of the down payment.
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.