find your power retreat V.2 | koufonisia

martina sergi | 25-30 July 2020 | GREECE

THE EXPERIENCE

This is the lockdown fantasy you were dreaming of. A true escape in one of the most magical Greek islands which remains lively and cosmopolitan away from the crowds. Imagine 3km of velvet sand & glittery turquoise waters in a pocket size island where you can walk everywhere on foot. Our Cycladic-chic villas are located at a 10min walk distance from the beach while their spacious and sunlit areas are designed to fully immerse into the serenity of the surroundings.

Get ready for a week of pure island bliss with a rich schedule of daily yoga and dedicated workshops under the inspiring guidance of Martina Sergi along with a well-crafted program of authentic experiences in outwardly seascapes. This year’s experiences will be limited to small groups of approximately 15 guests to avoid crowded gatherings and ensure a safe retreat!

the HIGHLIGHT: island hopping day!

1 boat ride, 2 remote islands, 4 secret beaches, 1 plane-wreck, 100 boat-jumps, 1 seaside 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 martina

Morning class (60/75min): The morning class will be a vinyasa flow, where we will connect movements and breath in a sweaty and challenging practice. We will move from more fun and complex transitions to complete stillness, balancing between freedom and structure, to explore new ways to create balance and harmony.

Afternoon class (60/75min): The afternoon classes will focus primarily on joint mobility, spacial awareness and individual range of motion exploration. This is going to be a fun class, where you are going to move, breath and play.

Handstand workshop (120min): This two-hour workshop is open to all levels. Together we will explore the position of the handstand. We will see how to work on it and how to fall safely out of it. Inverting the body can be a joyous and fun experience.It is not necessary to be able to go upside down to participate in this workshop. In the end you will have all the tools to be able to continue to build your inversions practice at home.

Heart openers masterclass  (90min): In this two-hour workshop you will be guided to flow, connecting your movements to your breath in order to deepen your practice focusing on heart opening. These flows will challenge you to find comfort in the uncomfortable and calm your mind when it starts to wander.

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

about martina

Martina is an international yoga teacher, co-author of the yoga book Smart Yoga, entrepreneur and content creator. She is a life enthusiast, a dreamer, someone that always try to look at the bright side of each situation. After graduating in architecture with honours, she decided to pursue her dream. She is now a 500h certified yoga teacher, who travels the world teaching events, masterclasses and workshops.

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 PRICING INCLUDES

• 6 island days / 5 nights - accommodation on our beachfront yoga resort

• 2 daily practices: Morning Dynamic Vinyasa Flow & Afternoon Yoga class

• 2 workshops: Handstands & Heart Opening

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

• Group pickup from Koufonisia port upon arrival & drop off on departure

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

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS & RETREAT PRICING

SHARED ACCOMMODATION | twin room

• Lower level room with two single beds & shared bathroom -- 2.090€ per person

• Sea view room with two single beds & shared bathroom -- 2.290€ per person

SHARED ACCOMMODATION | queen - king room | SOLD OUT

• 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 or close friends who want to share a Queen/ King size double bed

SINGLE ACCOMMODATION | 2 spots

• Lower level room with two single beds & shared bathroom -- 2.690€

• Lower level room with Queen size bed & open en suite bathroom -- 2.990€

• Sea view room with two single beds & shared bathroom -- 2.890€

• Sea view room with Queen size bed & shared bathroom -- 3.090€

• 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.

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 25th of July | Last update 02.07.2020

• From Santorini port (code JTR) to Koufonisia (code KOU) | departure: 12.15 - arrival: 14.40 | boat name: SEAJET 2 

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

• From Piraeus port in Athens (code PIR) to Koufonisia (code KOU) | departure: 07.00 - arrival: 14.40 | boat name: SEAJET 2

Departure options on the 30th of July | Last update 02.07.2020

• 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: 21.00 | 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.