Did you miss the last retreat?
No Problem!
The dates for the next Transformational Paros Retreats are confirmed:
Pick your time-frame:
3 Sep - 10 Sep 2022
24 Sep - 1 Oct 2022
Don't miss to reserve your spot.
What can you expect?
Enjoy like-minded people in a beautiful environment
Enjoy like-minded people in a beautiful environment
Enjoy like-minded people in a beautiful environment
The retreat will host a group of max. 15 people (reduced number due to COVID-19) so you can expect a little community of "like-minded" people. Especially after 2020 it is so important to connect, enjoy & heal with other humans!
All mornings will be filled with holistic activities, healthy breakfast & a dance party.
You will:
- strengthen & lengthen your body
- uplift your mood
- clear your mind
- meet new people, make new friends
- create healthy habits to take home with you!
On one evening I will also host a 1.5 hr long breathing workshop which will be lead by a breath therapist from the United States & a specialist in "breath & rehabilitation science" from Germany. You can expect to learn very valuable information about health & correct breathing!
On other afternoons I will offer add on activities which you are welcome to book & enjoy within the group. On those afternoons you will have contact with locals, local businesses & get to see more of the beautiful island!
All the fun in one beautiful place!
Enjoy like-minded people in a beautiful environment
Enjoy like-minded people in a beautiful environment
What can you expect from the venue and Aliki town?
The retreat will be held in the lovely Aliki Panorama Hotel:
https://www.aliki-panorama-hotel.com
The hotel offers different types of rooms (which are listed below), all have a private bathroom & are equipped with an AC, fan, fridge & water kettle. All meals will be served on the beautiful terrace suitable for the current pandemic situation. The hotel has its own restaurant & bar which is open every evening.
The yoga "Shala" where most of our program activities will take place is located on the ground floor of the hotel and is connected to the terrace, two huge entrance doors offer plenty of ventilation!
Aliki is a little coastal village in the southwestern corner of the island, close to the airport & also to the ferry port.
Within short walking distance you will find all that you need: A grocery store, shops, restaurants, public transport & three beaches.
This convenient retreat location will allow you to be independent & explore easily on your own (or with others) in your free time.
Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Pilates
Enjoy like-minded people in a beautiful environment
Sightseeing, relaxing & healthy food
We will start the day with:
Iyengar inspired yoga or pilates 8 - 9.15am
What can you expect from this morning practice?
- Through unique sequences each day I will safely & systematically help you to progress during this week
- You will feel strong in your body, uplifted & refreshed!
A tea break 9.15 - 9.30am
Meditation/ breath practice 9.30 - 10am
What can you expect from this practice?
(1) We will ease in with active meditation techniques to prepare the body & mind for the passive part of "non doing".
(2) This will be followed by a breath work practice which will help you to bring attention to your own breathing habits & give you the opportunity to improve your own breathing!
Optimized breathing can help you to:
- gain more energy in your daily life
- manage better stress in daily situations
- optimize your sports performances
- manage & improve a variety of conditions, including asthma, anxiety, and sleep
(3) Ending with Savasana Meditation. Which will "seal" the practice, leaving you calm & relaxed!
This morning practice will be followed by a delicious breakfast at 10 am & an outdoor "digestive dance party" at 11 am.
A truly enriching, enlightening & transformative program!
Sightseeing, relaxing & healthy food
Hiking, Boat Trip, Sun & the Clear Aegean Sea
Sightseeing, relaxing & healthy food
The retreat includes 7 x vegetarian breakfasts (Sunday - Saturday) serving delicious, local produce & fresh fruits!
The arrival dinner on Saturday & farewell dinner on Friday are also included (fresh, local vegetarian or fish dishes can be pre ordered for those evenings).
Vegan options can be arranged for breakfasts & both dinners!
Breakfast will be served at 10.15am on the terrace after we are done with the whole morning program. This later breakfast time will create a "fasting gap" (approx. 14 hr) between the last meal from the day before & the first one in the morning. Having a longer break between those two meals (intermittent fasting) plus starting the day with physical activity may:
- Boost your metabolism
- Increase Fat Burning
- Enhance Recovery & Reduce Inflammation
- Help with Cellular Regeneration
After the breakfast there will be additionally a daily dance party 1 hr on the terrace to continue the day with fun, healing movement & to boost our digestive process in a gentle & fun way!
The rest of the meals (all lunches & 5 x remaining dinners) you will be free to plan on your own. In this way you will be able to explore the great variety of restaurants on the island & will have the full "Greek experience"!
Hiking, Boat Trip, Sun & the Clear Aegean Sea
Hiking, Boat Trip, Sun & the Clear Aegean Sea
Hiking, Boat Trip, Sun & the Clear Aegean Sea
After 12 pm you will be free to enjoy and explore on your own.
On specific days I will offer "add on activities" * which you can book additionally.
(Please note these activities are not included in the program / total price )
ADD ON ACTIVITIES:
- Boat / Snorkel Tour (3-4hr trip)
- Late lunch in beautiful Lefkes town followed by sunset hike down (4 hr trip)
- Sunset drink in Naousa town followed by stroll & dinner (4 hr trip)
You can join all or pick and choose based on your preferences.
Those trips will give you an easy & organized opportunity to:
- see more of the island
- get to know more of the local life & Greek culture
- have additional time to socialize with other retreat members & locals
- explore insider restaurants & "local" areas on the island
- create memories of a fabulous vacation in Greece!
Come with me to Greece!
Hiking, Boat Trip, Sun & the Clear Aegean Sea
Hiking, Boat Trip, Sun & the Clear Aegean Sea
Join me in 2022 on my week long retreat to the beautiful island of Paros!
3 Sep - 10 Sep 2022
and
24 Sep - 1 Oct 2022
ALL "Yoga / Pilates Levels" are Welcome
Program language: ENGLISH
- You will get a week full of holistic healing modalities which will enrich your body, mind & wellbeing!
- You will learn new techniques, tools to take with you & add into your life back home!
- You will feel surely stronger, longer, refreshed & uplifted through all that is offered within this week
- You will make new contacts, friends & memories with the group & on your own
- You will have a wonderful opportunity to get to explore Greece, its culture & beauty!
- September is a perfect month to explore the islands after the tourist season & extreme heat period!
- You can expect very pleasant weather & water temperatures
- Don't miss this opportunity to treat yourself to a transformative retreat
- Your body & mind deserve to be LOVED!
NAMASTÉ , LOVE
MONIKA
What to expect in Regards to Safety
Note from the host: "In 2021 I myself spent 4 weeks in Paros and taught during this period my one week retreat in the https://www.aliki-panorama-hotel.com. During this time, participating in all activities was very safe & comfortable for me & all participants. I experienced the island, retreat hotel, its terrace, the yoga "Shala" as very suitable environment for the present pandemic situation." MONIKA HARCZUK
COVID-19 Information:
- All rooms have windows, fans, AC & certain rooms have balconies
- Dinners, breakfasts, will be served open-air on the terrace in the shade
- Daily digestive dance will also be open-air on the terrace
- the "Yoga Shala" where Yoga, Meditation, Pilates will be held is a spacious studio located & connected to the terrace through two huge doors which will offer plenty of ventilation
- We will respect the following safety protocols: hand washing/ sanitizing feet before entering the studio, mats, props will be disinfected after each class by the participants
- The retreat group size will be limited to 70% to allow more distancing in the studio (students can be also positioned with their mats outside the Yoga Shala on the terrace and still easily participate/ follow the class)
- All tourists arriving in Greece (all participants) will either have been vaccinated, have proof of a past COVID infection (not older than 6 months) or have a negative PCR or Antigen test before boarding (regulations July 2021)
- Rapid tests will be available at the airport in Athens (and in Paros at various locations)
- Paros is a smaller island and has no international airport which keeps the crowds away. September is a quieter month and outside of the main tourist season!
Please note:
You are welcome to take someone with you who is not a participant of the retreat but wishes to spend vacation time with you. Partners, friends, family/*children (accompanied with a caretaker) are welcome & can join the meals & add-on activities listed above. Please list additional guests along with your accommodation preference on the application form while booking.
Pricing
The prices for 2022 are not confirmed yet (please email me and I will add you on my email list to keep you updated). But what I can share already is that the weekly packages will include the whole retreat programming, daily vegetarian breakfast & two dinners (vegetarian or fish) & 7 nights at the Aliki Panorama Hotel in Paros https://www.aliki-panorama-hotel.com in the accommodation of your choice. Facilities include: Pool/ Yoga Studio/ Terrace/ Restaurant/ Bar
All rooms have own bathrooms, AC & free Wifi access.
NOT-included in the prices are flights, taxi & add on activities (mentioned above)
Please note:
- There are a limited number of balcony rooms available on "first come basis"
- All triple & quadruple rooms should be booked best by friends/ families who travel & get tested together/ or are vaccinated
- If you are planning to bring guests, family members who won't join the retreat program then please email me: Monikaharczuk@gmail.com to inquire for separate room prices (& offered meals)