Yoga Holidays & Wellbeing
13 May – 19 May 2024
This program offers a gentle introduction to yoga in the beautiful setting of Skopelos, Greece. It’s perfect for beginners and anyone seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to combine the benefits of yoga with the beauty of Skopelos!
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This program offers a daily routine of gentle Hatha yoga, perfectly intertwined with the beauty of Skopelos. Each morning, you’ll greet the day with a one-hour practice of stretching, breathwork, and gentle postures.
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Embrace the serenity of Skopelos and embark on a journey of self-discovery through yoga and relaxation.
This unique yoga retreat in Skopelos offers more than just morning and evening practices. Immerse yourself in the island’s beauty and connect with yourself and others through various activities.
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Join me for this unforgettable journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation in the captivating island paradise of Skopelos!
I am excited to welcome you soon!
The program fee includes the seven-day yoga schedule, lodging, and transportation between the port and the guest house on the day of arrival and departure. Daily breakfasts and two dinners (details below) are also included.
Your airline/boat/other transportation and tickets, and other meals are entirely your responsibility, as is your travel and health insurance.
Participants who book a double room will share a bedroom with one other program participant. Each room includes a private bathroom, a kitchenette, a table, and chairs. Most rooms also have an exterior terrace with an additional table and chairs.
Single rooms include the same amenities, but they are limited. Please notify us immediately if you’re interested in a single room.
On the evening of your arrival day, which should be the day before the start of the program, we will offer you a welcome coffee-tea-snack evening and we will talk about the program and answer any of your questions.
On the last night of the program, we’ll also provide a farewell dinner, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings about the experience.
Every day, a traditional breakfast with something to suit every taste will be provided. In addition, coffee, tea, and snacks will be available throughout the day. You will be responsible for your own lunches and dinners; cooking facilities are available in the guest house, or you may choose to eat out.
Please let us know if there you have any health issues or dietary restrictions, and we will let you know what we can do to assist you with it.
Double room: 1860 Euros
Single room: 2060 Euros
VAT included
**NB: If you’d like to come for the program and bring your (non-participating) partner, please contact us for more pricing details.
If you book your spot in the program and pay in full by March 20, 2024, the price for a double room is 1712 Euros.
A 50% deposit is due 90 days before the program start date.
The remaining 50% of the program fees are due 30 days before the program start date.
If you cancel within 60 days of the program start date, we will retain 50% of the deposit.
If you cancel within 30 days of the program start date, we will retain 100% of the fees.
Io Calis-Bletzaki, Sn.Yogananda, has been active in the world of yoga since 1992.
She received her initiation (Mantra & name) initial training in the Satyananda Yoga system (earning a certificate in the period 1995-1996) at Satyanandashram Greece and the Thessaloniki Yoga Centre, and received hands-on training in all branches of yoga (Hatha, Karma, Raja, Jyana, Mantra, Kriya and meditation).
Io continued her experiential studies and in 1998-1999 obtained successfully her diploma in Yogic Science at Bihar Yoga Bharati (BYB), the first recognized Yoga Institute in India.
She opened her first yoga centre, YogaHomePractice “Ananda” in Athens in 2002 which was renamed YogaSadhaka in 2013 and setted up in the island of Skopelos.
She delved into the Iyengar Yoga system and completed level one and two training in Ashtanga vinyasa yoga.
Io completed the Ayurvedic Healing course run by the American Institute of Vedic Studies owned by David Frawly.
She also studied Asian religions and philosophy with Dr. Dimitris Vasiliadis.
She trained as a psychotherapist from 2000-2003 in non-directive intervention (NDI) psychotherapy and group facilitation with Michel Lobrot.
She has also studied Astrology, Rejuvance, Aromatherapy, and Dowsing Pendulum Therapy and holds a Reiki level 2 qualification.
Io Calis-Bletzaki is married to the artist George Calis and the couple is now based on the island of Skopelos.