EMBODIED FREEDOM WITH ALESSANDRA ORAM

6-12 SEp 2020 | KOUFONISIA, greece

THE EXPERIENCE

“The Embodied Freedom" retreat is exactly what you need in order to reset yourself after a long period of stress and worry. This is a 7 day journey of empowered yoga, daily adventures and plenty of precious ‘me’ time by the beach or at the peaceful corners of Koufonisia island. Koufonisia is the perfect place to feel wild & free and appreciate space again. You can shape the day the way you want and walk the whole place within 3 hours. Our yoga program is also designed to gradually build up this body movement and mobility that reminds us how it feels to be free and having options. The option to live life the way you want to.

ISLAND HOPPING DAY

1 boat ride, 2 remote islands, 4 secret beaches, 1 plane-wreck, 100 boat-jumps, 1 sea-view taverna, 35 tastes of Greece

KOUFONISIA Beachfront VILLAs

Our Island Yoga Resort consists of two beachfront villas overlooking one of the most dreamy beaches of the island. The location is ideal to walk everywhere you want and explore! The beach is just 10 minutes away on foot while the lil town is a beautiful 30 minutes walk. The villas blend harmoniously with the raw landscape of Koufonisia and their large outdoor spaces and patios are ideal for lazy afternoon siestas and reading. The zen atmosphere of the resort is completed with a covered outdoor yogashala and a thai-massage room, both made with natural materials. Click for more images.

COVID-19 | Cleaning & Safety : All villas have acquired the “Health First” certification badge and abide by the official health protocols. Our villas are fully equipped with sanitisers and all high risk areas are daily cleaned and disinfected. Room cleaning is scheduled once during the retreat to avoid frequent interaction of housekeeping staff with guests’ personal items. Read more

yoga with alessandra

Alessandra Oram is a very charismatic Vinyasa yoga teacher and one of the most upcoming names in the European yoga scene. She is a Navakarana Vinyasa teacher, a yoga studio owner in Barcelona and an Oysho yoga ambassador. Alessandra, balances life between yoga & interior design for the past 7 years but it was only when she met her Guru, Dario Calvaruso, and completed her Navakarana Yoga teacher training, that she fully committed herself to her yoga path as a teacher. 

Navakarana is an intensive Vinyasa based practice with a total of 12 different series which we change and practice according to the Moon. It is a beautifully balanced collection of series, and each practice together is a full body workout. The style and teaching method is extremely traditional, where the teacher gives a tempo (laya) and students move through the sequences using the sanskrit counts. Students should expect to raise their body heat and become embodied in a movement meditation. Each series will involve twists, inversions, arm balances et al, and Alessandra will be there to guide you throughout your practice with safety and grace. 

* All practices are open to all levels from beginners to more advanced yogis.

COVID-19 | Yoga & Safety: The yoga takes place in an outdoor covered yoga shala which is sunlight & easily aired and yoga mats will be placed within a two metres distance. Each guest will be provided with a Manduka yoga mat which they will keep for the duration of the retreat and be responsible for its cleaning. Adjustments will be offered only orally by the teacher. Read more

THE ESSENCE OF TRUE FOOD

Our Koufonisia nutrition is catered by our private chef Esco Essence. Esco is a passionate vegan chef and a raw food artist. His approach to longevity and happiness is based on three components: physical practice (yoga asana), conscious eating and mental exercise (mindfulness).

Esco uses the freshest daily produce from Koufonisia and the nearby islands to prepare each meal and there’re always gluten-free alternatives. He makes his own bread and nut based milks, as well as his famous granola, smoothies and herbal infusions. Each dinner is a big gathering around the table where we taste Esco’s daily specialty & his ‘innocent’ deserts.

COVID-19 | Food & Safety: All meals are buffet-based and will be served by the kitchen personnel who will be following all the personal protection guidelines (mask and gloves). A person of our team will be facilitating the serving process to ensure that it’s happening in an orderly manner avoiding a crowded buffet queue.

THE RETREAT INCLUDES

• 7 island days / 6 nights - accommodation on our beachfront yoga resort

• 2 daily practices: Morning Energising class, Afternoon Restorative & Relaxing class

• 1 inversions workshop & 1 Yoga Nidra

• Vegetarian menu created by Greece’s top vegetarian chef, Esco, including brunch, take-away lunch & dinner | vegan & gluten free options available

• Fresh produce of local fruits and vegetables

• Group pickup from Koufonisia port & drop off on departure

• Yoga equipment (Manduka mats, straps, blocks, etc)

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS & RETREAT PRICING

SHARED ACCOMMODATION | twin room

• Lower level room with two single beds & shared bathroom with another room -- 2.290€ per person

• Sea view room with two single beds & shared bathroom with another room-- 2.390€ per person

SHARED ACCOMMODATION | king room

• Lower level room with Queen size bed & open en suite bathroom -- 1.990€ per person

• Sea view Junior Suite with King size bed & en suite bathroom -- 2.390€ per person

* Suggested for couples, family or close friends who are happy to share a double bed!

SINGLE ACCOMMODATION

• Lower level room with Queen size bed & open en suite bathroom -- 2.790€

• Sea view room with Queen size bed / twin beds & shared bathroom with another room -- 2.990€

• Sea view room with Queen size bed & en suite bathroom -- 3.190€

—> The above prices include EU Tax VAT 24%.

—> Important Note: Any new bookings made for the retreat between March 15th and June 30th can be fully refundable until the 30th June 2020 and we will be re-evaluating the possibility of a further extension if required. Additionally, we are extending the due payments to offer our guests more time before making further commitments..

Payment plans available

View room photos here

A TYPICAL DAY

8.00 - 8.30         Herbal Tea | Coffee | Seasonal Fruits

8.30 - 10.00       Morning Practice

10.00 - 11.00     Brunch

11.00 - 17.00     Activities | Beach | Free Time

17.00 - 18.30     Afternoon Practice

19.00                 Dinner

TRAVEL INFO

COVID-19 Updates: Greece has started gradually opening up its borders to tourists since June 15th. According to Greek Government’s decision, all international flight passengers, arriving at any airport in Greece, must complete the Passenger Locator Form, 24 hours before entering the country. Each passenger will receive a unique QR code, which might be requested during check in or boarding. You may also visit the page of the U.S. Embassy in Greece for more information and regular updates.

Koufonisia (code KOU) can be reached via boat from Santorini (code JTR), Mykonos (code JMK) or Athens. We suggest that you fly directly either to Mykonos or to Santorini airport. From there you take the boat to Koufonisia which is a much shorter boat ride than taking the boat from Athens. If you live in Athens, we suggest that you fly to Mykonos to take the faster ferry.

Suggested arrival options on the 6th of September | Last update 07.08.2020

• From Santorini port (code JTR) to Koufonisia (code KOU) | departure: 12.40 - arrival: 14.35 | boat name: Super Jet

• From Mykonos port (code JMK) to Koufonisia (code KOU) | departure: 11.45 - arrival: 13.10 | boat name: SEAJET 2

• From Piraeus port in Athens (code PIR) to Kouf. (code KOU) | departure: 06.45 - arrival: 14.15 | boat name: Blue Star Naxos

Departure options on the 12th of September | Last update 07.08.2020

• From Koufonisia to Santorini port | departure: 13.25 - arrival: 15.20 | boat name: SEAJET 2

• From Koufonisia to Mykonos port | departure: 14.45 - arrival: 16.05 | boat name: Super Jet

• From Koufonisia to Piraeus port in Athens | departure: 13.25 - arrival: 20.55 | boat name: SEAJET 2

Please note that boat timetables might be affected by the new regulations due to COVID-19, so please make sure you double check with your travel agent before booking your itinerary.

We advise our guests to allow one day prior and after the retreat for their travelling and book flexible or refundable plane tickets. You may use viva.gr to check the ferries schedule and book your boat tickets online.

*Flights and boat tickets are not included in the retreat prices mentioned above.