Ashtanga Yoga Retreat

Triopetra | South Crete

May 11th – 25th 2024

We are very happy to invite you to one of our Ashtanga Yoga retreats in the beautiful south of Crete.

The retreat center 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 wild beauty and the secluded beaches will help us to make your stay unforgettable. 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 vegeterian Cretan food.

Triopetra is a remote place with special and strong energy where you can recharge on all levels. We are coming here now for more then 10 years, and we always want to stay longer…..

 

Teaching: Andrea Lutz

Assistant Teacher:
first week: Ana Clara Montenegro
second week:  Claudia Lutz  (Ashtanga Yoga Loft Leipzig)

We will start the day with a 20 min sitting Meditation in silence, only accompanied by the sound of the sea. Followed by a short walking meditation and a guided Pranayama Session. The Pranayama sequence will be built up day by day over the whole period, and you will learn to practice it on your own. Everybody can join, no experience required.

After a short break, we will support your individual practice in a traditional Mysore class setting. On Friday morning Andrea will offer a led class in the original sanskirt counting.

On 4 afternoons there will be a workshop with different topics.

• “the techniques of Ashtanga Yoga”
• “Micromovements & stretches”
• “weight and cravity” getting upside down
• “Yin Yoga & deep relaxation”

and every day we have some time for Discussions, Questions and applied Yoga Philosophy.

In the second week, Claudia will offer her heartopening and inspiring Chanting classes in the afternoon before the workshop starts.

All levels of students are welcome to join the retreat. Previous experience in Ashtanga Yoga is 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*
Sunday to Friday:

07:30 – 08:00 Meditation
08:00 – 08:30 Pranayama
08:45 – 10:45 Mysore (Friday Led Primary)
11:00 Brunch
16:00 – 16:30 Chanting (only in the second week)
16:30 – 19:00 Workshop
19:30 Dinner

*times can slightly vary

Tuesday and Friday 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 11th, or May 18th

Departure:

Saturday May 18th, or May 25th

We are very happy to help you find accommodation if you are coming earlier or want to stay a bit longer.

Accommodation

You can choose a single or a double room. If you come with close friends or family also a triple room can be booked. 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.

 

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:     850 €
with accomodation in a double room:  950 €
with accomodation in a single room:   1080 €

 two weeks (14 nights):

with accomodation in a triple room:     1530 €
with accomodation in a double room:  1730 €
with accomodation in a single room:    1980 €

 

Website of “Pavlos”

Getting there

By plane to Heraklion or Chania (always check both airports). Or by boat from Athens.

Transfer from the airport or harbout 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.

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 a payment of 400€ for one week, or 650€ for two weeks, to finalise your reservation. The rest has to be paid directly in Crete before the retreat starts.

Get your Ticket in our shop.

Cancellation

Until 2 months before the start of the retreat we will refund 80% of your 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.