"Back to Life" - Mid summer Retreat

“Back to Life” - Mid summer Macrobiotic & Yoga retreat

Dates: 5 – 15 of July, 2012
Place: Paleros, Greece
10 days of relaxing, learning and practicing yoga by the wonderful Greek seaside!
Using yogic techniques and macrobiotic food, to:
·remember the real taste and colours
·experience genuine feelings and emotions
·discover your path
·reconnect to the true Self
Asana inspiration: Sivananda yoga style on thebeach, ending with a dive in the sea.
Macrobiotic meals: best quality, organic meals, aiming to strengthening overallhealth.
“Natural” mantra chanting & meditation: chant & meditate outdoors,accompanied by nature’s “voices”!
Enjoy life: enjoy the sun, the flowers, the sea, warm people, good food, theyogic company…
Schedule
07.00 – 08.30 Asana class/Do-In (outdoors)
09.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 11.00 Karma yoga
11.00 – 17.00 Freetime/Activities/Lecture/Cooking class
17.00 – 18.30 Asana class
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner
20.00 – 21.00 Meditation – Satsang
21.30 – 22.00 Ginger compress (extra cost)

Prices
1. Long weekend, July 5–8: 4d / 3n: 195 euros
Includes: accommodation in double room, 2 meals & a snack / day, lecture on macrobiotics, cooking class.
2. Long week, July 5-15: 11d / 10n: 550 euros
Includes: accommodation in double room, 2 meals & a snack / day, lecture onmacrobiotics, cooking class.
Activities
At an extra charge you may choose to enjoy:
·Boat trips to picturesque Greek islands.
·Scuba/diving.
·Snorkeling.
·Windsurfing/Kitesurfing (Lefkada).
·Excursions to places of interest (environmental, archaeological, hiking,leisure, collecting herbs, beekeeping training etc).
How to get here
·By air through Athens: Arrive to Athens International airport. You may take bus X93 (5 € ticket,45 mins duration) to Domestic Bus Terminal (Kifissos Av. 100, Tel:2105124910-11). There you may take a bus to Vonitsa, choosing the line toLefkada, asking to stop at Vonitsa (departures: 7am, 13-16.30, 20.30 pm,duration: 4,5hrs) or the Vonitsa line (departures: 7, 10, 12 am, 16pm,duration: 5hrs). From Vonitsa we may arrange to pick you up.
·Byair through Preveza – Aktio:There is possibility to fly to Aktio (PVK) airport which is only 28 km awayfrom Paleros. There are direct flights from London (Gatwick and Stansted),Manchester, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Prague, Munich, Vienna and others. We mayarrange to pick you up from Aktio airport.
·By car: – You may reach Paleros through Italy, taking the ferry from Brindisi toIgoumenitsa, and driving to Paleros for 90 km. You may also choose to comethrough Northern Greece through FYROM, Bulgaria, Albania. Contact us forfurther details.
See you in Greece!
Information
Julija Volobujeva: voljulia@gmail.com
Stavros Karagilanis: Mob.: +306945377466, skaraghilanis@yahoo.gr
URL: macroyoga-gr.blogspot.com

Summer Yoga classes @ Lefkada

Early summer retreat 2012

Early summer 2012
Sivananda Yoga & Macrobiotics retreat

Sivananda Yoga Symposium + Yoga holidays in Greece

11 – 19 of May, 2012

Visit Greece to combine:

·         May 11-13, Athens, Sivananda Yoga Symposium 2012
a weekend course of high teachings of Sivananda Yoga tradition with swami Atmaramananda, on Sivananda yoga practice and philosophy

·         May, 14-19, Paleros, Yoga holidays
a week of relaxation and yoga practice by the wonderful Greek sea side!

Hatha Yoga inspiration: yoga on the beach, ending with a dive in the sea.
Macrobiotic meals: best quality, organic meals, aiming to strengthening overall health.
“Natural” mantra chanting & meditation: chant & meditate in serene open spaces, accompanied by the birds’ singing!
Enjoy your time: enjoy the sun, the flowers, the sea, the warm people, the good food, the yogic company…

Book your unique yoga holidays in Greece, starting  from just 225€.

Including:
* Accommodation in double shared room (Paleros retreat).
* 2 Macrobiotic meals per day.
* Hatha Yoga class daily, meditation & mantras.
* Macrobiotic cooking workshop (Paleros retreat).
* Endless sunshine and a wonderful seaside!

Prices:
* Athens Sivananda Symposium: 3 days / 2 nights: 160 euros
(sleep in the yoga hall in your own sleeping bag)
* Paleros retreat: 6 days / 5 nights: 250 euros
* Both events: 9 days / 8 nights: 350 euros

Not including transportation costs from/to airport, from/to Paleros.

Information
Julija Volobujeva: voljulia@gmail.com

Stavros Karagilanis: Mob.: +306945377466, skaraghilanis@yahoo.gr

Yoga & macrobiotics, Holidays 2011

Holidays in Paleros Bay (www.paleros.eu) in western Hellas, is not just usual holidays. Next to the Ionian sea, famous for its crystal clear waters, you may spend a few days of relaxation and joy, meeting the traditional Greek hospitality from Anthony, practice traditional Sivananda Yoga with Padmini and taste unique Macrobiotic dishes from Stavros' hands and inspiration. A week of real revitalization and relaxation. Stay in twin-bed rooms, with bathroom, small refrigerator, hotplate, A/C (Antonios guest house). Three dear friends gather, this summer in Paleros, to make feel like home. Because that is the way they perceive Joy and Love. So, the proposal is the following program: Holistic holidays, with Yoga & Macrobiotics July 2011, 15-17 or 15-21 Sea, sun, yoga practice. Days of empowerment, calmness, weight control, harmonization between body & mind. Practive traditional Sivananda Yoga, in english, with Padmini, teacher and former staff member at Sivananda Organisation (SYVC). Moreover, meditation, learn to chant mantras & kirtans, pranayama (breath control techniques). Taste Macrobiotic dishes adjusted to Greek cuisine, that discharge and energise. Learn to cook the basic Macrobiotic recipes at home, with Stavros, student of “Kushi Institute of Europe”. Including: * Accommodation. * Half board (breakfast-supper). * Hatha Yoga class daily, meditation & mantras. * Macrobiotic cooking workshop (weekly prog.) Prices: * Weekend: 3 days / 2 nights: 195 euros (μονόκλινο: 225 euros) * Week: 7 days / 6 nights: 398 euros (single: 490 euros) Declare participation, until, July 11th. We are available to provide you any further information! Anthony Raptis: 6974 903305, adonis.raptis@gmail.com Stavros Karagilanis: 6945 377466, skaraghilanis@yahoo.gr www.paleros.eu

Yoga holidays in Greece, 2011

Plan a unique yoga retreat in Greece.
On the natural, serene environment of the Kritonu valley, in Kefalonia island, Ionian Sea.

Come, alone or with friends-family to experience yoga under the Greek sun.

The retreat estate

Practice in full contact with the most virgin natural surrounding, in a 300 acres estate,with 2.000 olive trees, and many other trees and bushes including almonds, fig and kiwi fruit. All are organically cultivated. Fresh water comes from an ancient spring. The singing and buzzing of birds and bees over the wild herbs, makes the place an idyllic shelter for nature's lovers.

A silent meditative walk through a beautiful canyon covered with lush vegetation can end up in front of a private beach. The complex hosts resident ponies, sheep, goats, peacocks, geese and chickens.

Accommodation - Facilities

Accommodation takes place in huts, built with natural materials, to give the guests a feeling of wellness and natural comfort. The pool is an attraction for an instant refreshing splash. The small chapel is ideal for praying. There are 2 amphitheaters and many open spaces to allow for a number of courses to be run concurrently.

Yoga

Satsangs, kirtans and Asana practice from the Sivananda Yoga tradition, are guided by Padmini, an experienced teacher, who has been a staff member in Sivananda Organisation in Europe for 3 years. All activities take place in English.

Diet

Macrobiotic Greek cuisine following the yogic food principles will be prepared by experienced cooks to support every nutritional need. Local, seasonal and fresh, fruits and vegetables are used.

Meet Kefalonia – Sightseeing

A visit to the most magnificent beaches and sites of the island can be organized on a daily excursion with rented bus. The island can provide the guests with local natural products, such as honey, wine, olive oil etc.

Period: June 13 - 27, 2011

Availability of the estate: May 28 – July 18, 2011

Cost

Accommodation Type	Cost (euros per person)
	1 week		2 weeks
	June	July	June	July
Hut (single)	450	480	840	895
Hut (twin bed)	380	410	700	760
Tent (1 person)	335	350	605	630
Tent (2 persons)	325	340	590	615
No yoga (hut-2)	310	340	560	620
No yoga(tent-2)	255	270	450	475

Including

7 or 14 nights with 2 meals per day, extra fruit meals + extra meal on the arriving/departing day.

Meals include: Breakfast: soup, porridge/grains, fruit dish. Dinner: salad, cooked vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, fruits/dessert. Extra meal: fresh fruits are free during the day.

Accommodation: single bed in 2-bed huts or privately owned tent.

Extra possible costs

Bus transfer: A bus from the airport directly to the retreat estate may be arranged at an extra cost. Trip is around 6 hours. Ferry tickets not included.

Other: Excursions on the island with bus, extra programs (folk dance lessons, beekeeping lessons, agriculture techniques, cooking workshops, massage/healing therapies etc).

Minimum Participation

In order to operate the estate we need minimum 30 persons in huts.

Daily schedule

The above program is not mandatory.

Special prices for children and families.

Prices apply for registration until March 31st.

A deposit of 30% is required for a valid reservation.

Om Shanti

For further information:

1. Ελληνικά, English
   Arjuna – Stavros Karagilanis
   Email: skaraghilanis@yahoo.gr
   Mob.: +30 6945 377 466
   
2. English, Русский, Lietuvių 
   Padmini – Julia Volobujeva
   Email: voljulia@gmail.com
   Mob.: +370 684 51011