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Retreat in Skala, Kefalonia, Greece
Island Adventure and Yoga Retreat in the Mediterranean Sept 24 - Oct 1, 2021
Join Larry, an avid world traveler and internationally known yoga therapist, for a week of eating delightful Mediterranean cuisine and drinking local Greek wine, snorkeling or SCUBA the crystal blue waters and exploring the famous wine region of Kefalonia, exploring sea caves by kayak, doing yoga and creating unforgettable moments at Villa Emerald. Only single spots remain ($3200)SCHEDULE
FRIDAY SEPT 24TH:
4p Arrive @ Villa Emerald
8:30p Dinner @ Villa
SATURDAY SEPT 25TH:
7a Breakfast available @ Villa
8-10:00a Meditation & Movement (un-travel your body) @ Yoga Deck
FREE TIME
12:30p Lunch @ Villa
2p Winery Tour @ Petrakopoulos Winery (20 min drive)
FREE TIME: SPA / MASSAGE/EXPLORE/REST/READ/WRITE
6:45p Sunset Swim/Beach Yoga (sunset @ 7:32p)
8:30p Dinner @ Sunrise Restaurant (~5 min walk)
SUNDAY SEPT 26TH:
7a Breakfast available @ Villa
8-10:00a Meditation & Movement @ Yoga Deck
FREE TIME
12:30p Lunch @ Villa
FREE TIME: SPA/MASSAGE/EXPLORE/REST/READ/WRITE
6p Yoga @ Yoga Deck
8:30p Dinner @ Apostolis Restaurant (~10 min walk)
MONDAY SEPT 27TH:
7a Breakfast available @ Villa
7:30-9a Meditation & Movement @ Yoga Deck
FREE TIME
12:30p Lunch @ Villa
1:30p Boat Day: exploration of pristine beaches of the Mediterranean Sea,
cliff side caves and underwater life
7:30p Yoga @ Yoga Deck
9:30p Dinner @ Manolis Grill House Restaurant (~10 min walk)
TUESDAY SEPT 28TH:
7a Breakfast available @ Villa
7:30-9a Meditation & Movement @ Yoga Deck
12:30p Lunch @ Villa
FREE TIME: SPA/MASSAGE/EXPLORE/REST/READ/WRITE
6p yoga @ Yoga Deck
8:30p Dinner @ Paspalis Restaurant (~10 min walk)
WEDNESDAY SEPT 29TH:
7a Breakfast available @ Villa
7:30-9a Meditation & Movement @ Yoga Deck
12:30p Lunch @ Villa
1:30p Olive oil production tour or
FREE TIME: SPA/MASSAGE/EXPLORE/REST/READ/WRITE
7p Yoga @ Yoga Deck
8:30p Dinner @ Mikelatos Restaurant (~7 min walk)
THURSDAY SEPT 30TH:
7a Breakfast @ Villa
7:30-9a Meditation & Movement @ Yoga Deck
12:30p Lunch @ Villa
FREE TIME: SPA/MASSAGE/EXPLORE/REST/READ/WRITE
7p Yoga @ Yoga Deck
8:30p Dinner @ Mikelatos Restaurant (~7 min walk. Yes, the food is THAT good!)
FRIDAY OCT 1:
Departure Day, OPTIONAL extra days @ $450/night
7a Breakfast available @ Villa
7:30-9a Meditation & Movement @ Yoga Deck
12:30p Lunch @ Villa
FREE TIME: SPA/MASSAGE/EXPLORE/REST/READ/WRITE
Price includes: Lodging, on-island transportation, all meals, 2 guided tours.
Non-refundable $500 deposit required.
Full payment required by Sept 1, 2021.
- Travel, Additional Information & FAQ’sOnly 7 shared single spots remain ($3200) - and will sell out!
Please book your travel to Kefalonia (airport code EFL), Greece for arrival on Sept. 24th and departure on Oct. 1 (welcome to stay longer for $450/ day).
We will arrange pick ups from this airport and whisk you away to the seaside private villa on the Bay of Ithaca. Villa Emerald is located on the very southern tip of the small village of Skala, Greece – We will be on the ocean just above the headlands of a private beach.
If you are planning extra time in Greece, we suggest some time island hopping to find your favorite places to play.
What to pack:
- Valid Passport (ensure that it does not expire within 6 months of your travel)
- Vaccination card or negative test 48hrs prior to travel
- Comfortable walking shoes. We recommend a good hiking pair of shoes as well as all purpose footwear like sandals, running shoes, etc.
- Comfortable, casual clothing for the island
- Water Bottle with good capacity 32oz+ to stay hydrated
- Sunscreen – SPF15 or greater.
- Daypack to carry water, camera and such
- Adapters for electronics
- Yoga mats and blocks will be provided by the Villa however you're welcome to BYOG Bring Your Own Gear!
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 7 nights accommodations
- Group pick up and drop off from EFL Airport on the first and last day of the retreat
- Yoga Classes with Larry
- All meals (Gluten free & vegan) Don't worry, there's plenty of options for those choosing different diet.
- 1/2 day to Petrakopoulos Winery. Please bring $ in case you'd like to bring wine back to the Villa!
- Day trip boat trip on board Sea Stories (check out their website!)
- 1/2 day visit to Local Olive Oil Estate to learn about olive oil production, bottling and tastings (makes great gifts!)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel to Kefalonia, Greece
- Optional activities and services
- Gratuities you may offer drivers, boat captain, guides, cleaning staff, chefs, etc.
- Travel Insurance
A $500 deposit will secure your space and we would be happy to match you with a roommate
(unless joining as a couple)
Refunds and Cancellations: In case of cancellation, you may transfer your deposit or your reservation to another person as long as you notify The Yoga of You 21+ days in advance. Due to arrangements made with our island hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy. Participants will be required to sign an application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.
If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through August, 2021, unless other arrangements are made.
We highly recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like TRAVEL GUARD offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
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Size strictly limited to 12
FUNctional Online Zoom Classes
No obligation, by donation!Join me and feed your body with some movement every Tues and Thurs @12 Noon, live on Zoom.Expect an anatomically informed class that will progressively challenge you.In other words, we start easy and make things more interesting!My promise to you:#1. Your back pain will feel a lot less painful.#2.You will learn to progress your inversion practice.#3. We will never, ever do headstands! The experience is way better with two (2), 4" SOFT yoga blocks and space at a wall. No yoga mat required!
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About Larry
Larry Thraen
Founder / Yoga of You
1 on 1 Restorative Functional Movement Session
Blending the applications of neurophysiology and human biomechanics, this session will identify key areas of posture, coordination, balance and sensitivity to restore functional movement for pain free longevity. The session will identify under and overdeveloped movement patterns to help alleviate chronic pain and dysfunction in the low back, tightness in the neck, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet.
The practitioner will be given simple and safe functional movement drills to help live with less pain and better overall function.
Larry Thraen, is the founder of The Yoga of You Advanced Education Protocols and clinical yoga therapist at the J. Flowers Health Institute
Larry 'the low back pain guy" has over 35,000 hours experience in the multidisciplinary fields of yoga, neurophysiology, and functional movement. He's trained hundreds of teachers and practitioners worldwide in non-traditional ways of treating dysfunction through mindfulness and movement. Larry has been in the clinical environment for 4+ years and is aligned with some of Houston's top doctors and movement practitioners serving and educating people on functional longevity and how living pain free is simple, safe and easy.
Larry has completed over 1250 certification hours through the School Yoga Institute, having studied under Andrew Dugas, Robert Boustany, Vedantin 'Ping" Lou, Vinnie Marino, Bryan Kest, Annie Carpenter, Steve Ilg and Kathryn Budig.
Larry specializes in 200hr and 500hr teacher trainings and leading advanced yoga studies immersions. He has certified over 500 yoga teachers throughout his career.
200/500-Hr Teacher Training
Class size strictly limited to 20
What's Offered
300hr / Flex Certification Program
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