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16 – 23. September 2023
Crete / Greece
Yin & Yang Retreat
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Ashtanga Yoga meets Yin Yoga
with Meditation and Ayurveda
what to expect?
This 7 nights/ 7 days retreat offers a deep dive into Yoga practice including the theory of Meditation and the wisdom of Ayurveda (ancient Indian medicine system). The program combines two yoga traditions: Ashtanga Yoga and Yin Yoga, allowing you to explore two complementary aspects of the practice.
Yin is known as the slow, feminine, receiving and passive aspect of life, while Yang represents the dynamic, masculine, providing, and active part. The dance of these two aspects creates a balanced and fulfilled life. The Yang aspect will be represented in the dynamic Ashtanga practice in the morning, and the Yin aspect in the calm and soothing, yet gently demanding practice in the evening.
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For whom?
The retreat suits both experienced practitioners who are wishing to deepen their yoga practice and understanding of philosophical aspects, as well as curious beginners who feel ready for a challenge of leaving the well known comfort zone. The classes will be adjusted to the level of the group and individual needs of the participants.
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Language
The classes and workshops will be held in English. If all participants will be German speakers, we will switch to German.
Retreat Package
For a detailed program click here
About your Teachers
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Additional treatments upon request:
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Reiki Healing sessions
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Thai-Yoga bodywork
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Ayurveda consultation
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Private yoga classes
(special price for retreat participants for 60 minute sessions = 60€)
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retreat schedule
Retreat Location
Orizon Center For Life and Creation is a beautiful retreat location directly by the sea on the north coast of Crete. The center is located just a 30-minute drive from Chania airport and two-hours from Heraklion airport.
A private walking path from Orizon Center to the sea allows the guests to connect with nature and enjoy the private beach. The center has its own swimming pool and a huge yoga shala. It is possible to practice indoors as well as outdoors, enjoying a spectacular view over Souda bay, the peninsula and the expansive sky.
There is a good connection with buses, directly stopping in front of Orizon, so you can take off for sightseeing in the free afternoons and enjoy other beaches or cultural sites that Crete has to offer. We can assist you with information for traveling to the retreat center, renting cars, and the possibilities for day excursions.
Retreat program
Accommodation
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It is possible to choose from apartments with one, two, or three bedrooms (see prices below).
Each apartment includes:
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Huge, private balcony with a view of Souda Bay and it's beautiful sunsets
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Kitchen with a fridge, coffee machine, kettle, dishes and utensils
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Shared Bathroom
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WIFI
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A/C
Meals
Breakfast, as well as the welcome and farewell dinner are included in the price and are served at the Orizon Center. As each apartment has its own kitchen, there is an option to prepare your own meals. Additionally there is a possibility to book a dinner at the Orizon Center. Further options for meals can be found in the area.
PricE options
1) Retreat Package: 420€ (Yoga Classes & Workshops, Supervision)
2) Accommodation & mealS (Price/ Person)
360€
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Apartment with 1 bedroom shared by 2 persons
single beds, shared kitchen and bathroom, terrace with sea view
310€
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Apartment with 2 bedrooms shared by up to 4 persons
single beds, shared kitchen and bathroom, terrace with the sea view
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*room without separate access to the terrace 275€
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270€
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Apartment with 3 bedrooms shared by up to 6 persons
single/ double beds, shared kitchen and bathroom, terrace with the sea view
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*room without separate access to the terrace 240€
* All apartments have a common terrace accessible through the shared kitchen. It can be used by all residents of the apartment. Most of the rooms also have their own access to that terrace. Rooms without access to the terrace have a lower price.
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For each room category there is an single room option (extra charge 15 - 32€/ night)
If you wish for a single room occupancy, please write it in the comments while registering.
Early Bird 10 % discount (Retreat Package)
- for bookings until Mai 30, 2023
Included in the price:
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Accommodation in apartments for 2 up to 4 or 6 people (additional fee for single occupation) – 7 nights
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6x Ashtanga classes
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6x Yin yoga class
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2x Workshops (Meditation and Ayurveda)
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7x Ayurvedic breakfast buffet
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1x Welcome dinner
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1x Farewell dinner
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Yoga props, e.g. cushions, mats, blocks are provided by the retreat center
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Flight ticket
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Transport to the retreat location
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Other meals than indicated above
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Additional treatments
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Leisure time activities
Booking & Cancellation Policy details here
your Teachers
Nikoleta will guide you through the Yin part of this journey and give the Ayurveda Workshop.
Nikoleta was introduced to Yin yoga and Tantra yoga a few years ago and since then her teaching style has evolved in a new way. She teaches primarily these soft and gentle yoga styles, combined with breathwork and meditation.
These yoga styles are soft in nature, they might even seem unspectacular from the outside. The practitioner experiences them as very powerful and partly challenging. They enable us to turn the awareness inward and learn how to relax and to ground ourselves.
Nikoleta is certified in Tantra Yoga and Meditation and has 600 training hours in Yin yoga. She compliments her passion for relaxation techniques with training in thai - yoga bodywork and she is an Ayurveda nutritional coach.
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Justyna will be teaching Ashtanga classes in the morning and pranayama (yogic breathwork), as well as the meditation workshop.
Justyna has over 700 hours training in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, is a certified Meditation and Hatha Yoga teacher, dance teacher and Reiki therapist. Her background lies in academic research as she worked in the area of molecular medicine for over five years. Science helped her understand the biochemistry of life, but it didn’t answer most of her questions about human nature, consciousness and spirituality. Her calling brought her to India, where she was studying Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga followed by many years of self - practice with different teachers.
In her teaching she combines modern science, ancient eastern traditions, and her personal experience to help people reclaim their body wisdom as a gate to personal growth and healing.
retreat program
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16.9. saturday. Arrival
18:00 Welcome and Introduction
18:30 Yin Yoga (75min)
20:00 Welcome Dinner
17.9. Sunday
8:00 Ashtanga Yoga Led (120min)
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Free time
17:45 Yin Yoga (90min)
18.9. monday
8:00 Ashtanga Yoga Led (120min)
10:00 Breakfast
12:30 Free time
17:45 Yin Yoga + Sound Healing (105min)
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19.9. tuesday
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8:00 Ashtanga Yoga Led (120min)
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Workshop: Meditation theory and practice (120min)
12:30 Free time
17:45 Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra (90min)
20.9. wendesday (Day OFf)
8:00 Free Self - Practice
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Free Afternoon & Evening (No Evening Class!)
21.9. thursday
8:00 Ashtanga Mysore Style (120min)
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Workshop: Ayurveda introduction, nutrition & practices for autumn (120min)
12:30 Free time
17:45 Yin Yoga (90min)
22.9. friday
8:00 Ashtanga Mysore Style (120min)
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Free time
17:45 Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra (105min)
20:00 Farewell dinner
23.9. saturday
8:30 Ashtanga Mysore Style (90min)
10:00 Breakfast and closing circle, check-out
Booking & Canellation policy
Booking
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A deposit of 420€ is required to hold your reservation. The balance (accommodation price) is due at the retreat location.
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The early bird discount of 10% is granted to participants who transfer the deposit until May 31, 2023.
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In case of cancellation, the policies as described below define to which refund the participant is entitled.
Cancellation
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If the participation has to be cancelled (due to no Covid restriction related reasons), the retreat organizers offer partly refunds as described on this site.
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Transfer of your credit to another participant is possible. In this case someone else has to be nominated.
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Penalties may apply depending on the time of your cancellation.
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This does not apply to verifiable Covid related reasons for cancellation where we understand that travel insurance may not cover a last minute cancellation. In this case, we will try to refund the whole retreat price and only keep non-refundable deposits already made to the retreat location.
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There will be no refunds or price deductions for arriving late or leaving early.
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Refunds
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A deposit of 420 € is required to hold your reservation.
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Cancellation 90 days or more (until June 16, 2023) prior the first day of the retreat: the participant receives a full refund of payments made, including the 420€ deposit.
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Cancellation between less than 90 days and 30 days prior the first day of the retreat (between June 17 and August 15, 2023): guest receives a 50% refund of payments made, less the 420 € deposit.
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Cancellation 29 days prior the first day of the retreat (on or after August 16, 2023): no refunds can be given.
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Cancellation by the organizers: In case the retreat has to be cancelled by the organizers, a full refund of the payment will be issued within two weeks after the announcement of cancellation. There is an option of keeping the accommodation part of the payment and keeping the room at the retreat center as planned under the same price conditions. In this case only the yoga teaching part of the payment will be refunded.