YOGA Retreat in GREECE WITH SARASWATI CLERE AND JENNIE HAYES
September 23-29 2024
Unwind and rejuvenate on the idyllic ISLAND OF kea
Fall Equinox is a time of sacred pause and seeking balance as we enter the darker months of the year. It is a time to honor the passing of one season into another and dream of what lies ahead. Celebrate this time with Saraswati Clere and Jennie Hayes on the peaceful idyllic island of Kea. Reserve your spot now and gift yourself with a rejuvenating and soul-enriching experience. Join alone or with friends.
Our villa is a hidden gem, a genuine escape from the world, with spacious indoor/outdoor lounge areas, an infinity pool, beautiful views and bedrooms for single or double occupancy. The property has incredible eastern-facing views of the Aegean Sea and there is a heavenly cove of Sikamia Beach within 15 minutes walking.
Check out the details of our incredible Villa Als Maramarei here.
Our prices include delicious vegetarian brunches and dinners, starting with the arrival day dinner. All meals will be freshly prepared, healthy, and seasonal. Please do let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
Retreat Schedule
Monday: arrival and check-in, followed by a gentle yoga practice and dinner
Tuesday through Saturday: morning and evening yoga practices. Excursions to local seaside ruins of Karthea exploring ancient temples of Athena & Apollo, the Lion of Kea, local Sikamia beach and Koundaros Beach Club.
Sunday: early practice, breakfast and morning departure
Yoga and Meditation Classes
The all-level classes will be led by Saraswati Clere and Jennie Hayes. We will have daily (morning and late afternoon/evening) classes. We offer a variety of yoga classes as well as meditation, relaxation, and restorative yoga sessions. During the yoga classes, we will explore classical poses with a strong focus on breathing, meditative awareness, and deep relaxation. Yoga classes will be multi-level. Attendees will be responsible for their own heath and well-being and asked to sign release waivers.
Afternoons are reserved for free time and any activity you want to do. You can enjoy the venue, hike, get a massage or astrology/tarot reading with Jennie (spaces will be limited and this will be booked additional to retreat cost). You will also have time to explore the local towns, markets, beaches, (booked separately as a group or individually, with the help of our host).
The Prices: All prices are per person, include all classes (Yoga/Meditation/Relaxation), lodging, daily brunch and dinner, tea, coffee and water, for 6 nights/7days.
The number of rooms is limited, so make sure you reserve your space on time!
Double room (Two people) $1150 per person by April 15 / ($1250 after)
Single room (One person) $1650 early bird by April 15 / ($1750 after )
If you would like to come with a friend, please let us know when you reserve your spaces. We will accommodate each request to the best of our ability.
Flights and Travel
Please don’t book flights until your retreat registration is confirmed.
We recommend flying to Athens and you may wish to take a couple of days to explore Athens. The ferry from Athens is just a short ride to the Island of Kea. We will forward you the ferry times and we can organize pick up. You can let us know if you want us to organize this for you once reserve your flight tickets. Flights, transfers and afternoon trips or activities, and insurances are not included in the price.
Please note that a valid passport is needed for US citizens to enter Greece (no Visa required)
Booking, payment options, cancelation policy
To reserve your spot, please email us info@yogakula.com
Or call 510-486-0264
Deposit per person: $1000 (incl US$ 300 non-refundable) paid upon registration will secure your space.
Balance due by May 1 2024
Payment options: Paypal, Venmo, or Check.
Cancelation policy:
Full refund, excluding non-refundable deposit, until May 1, 2024
No refunds of any kind after May 1, 2024.
In the unlikely event of us canceling the retreat, we will provide a full refund, including deposit.
We look forward to welcoming you to Greece
Saraswati Clere, ERYT 500 is a San Francisco Bay Area, award-winning film-maker and founder of Yoga Kula. Teaching for more than two decades, Saraswati shares the depth of her experience and knowledge to reveal a uniquely accessible, authentic and integrated approach to yoga. Saraswati is well known for her ability to convey the essence of the wisdom teachings of yoga with exceptional clarity, insight, and relevance to students of all levels and from all walks of life. Saraswati teaches with a combination of rigor and challenge balanced with sensitivity, humor, and compassion. Her classes weave together the technical precision of refined alignment-based practice with an ever-present awareness of the great wisdom of yoga philosophy distilled from decades of intensive study and practice. Saraswati is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher, and has been a dedicated student of Iyengar Yoga for more than 20 years. E-RYT 500, YACEP Licensed Continuing Education Provider, Anusara Certified
Jennie Hayes has devoted the past 15 years to healing and self-discovery through Bodywork & Yoga. She attended the National Holistic Institute in 2008 to receive her certification in Massage Therapy and went on to continue her studies in Ayurveda & Yoga in 2014, receiving a teaching certificate from Mount Madonna Center. She has taught regular public classes in San Francisco since 2014. Her other noteworthy educational pursuits have included a NASM Personal Training Certification and Kinesiology studies at College of the Redwoods. Outside of the wellness space, Jennie is an astrologer, feminist poet and visual artist.