“Experience a holistic approach to yoga”
20 Day 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Samothraki, Greece
Lacastania Studio, Therma, Samothrace, Evros, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Greece
Become creative in your mind and body with a different form of movement. The aim of this retreat is to give you a holistic approach to yoga, while getting you active and creative at the same time. The knowledge of the asanas and the alignment of the body together with ancient yogic breathing techniques and meditation will help you to be centered in the present with body and mind. Therefore, it will have a regenerative effect on your life. Enjoy a good swim in the crystal clear water of Samothraki, hike to the waterfalls, enjoy the hot springs in Therma, or explore the wild island.
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Ritu
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Anatomy of each asana
- Pranayama and meditation
- Morning Hatha yoga from reference of Iyengar way
- Evening Hatha Vinyasa yoga classes
- Learn to use the Foot Structure and Palm and how to use it in every pose
- 19 nights accommodation
- 2 meals daily
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
19 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
13:00
Check-out Time:
13:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
La Castania Studio
You will be staying at Lacastania studio in the center of Samothraki. The studio rooms are good and clean. The accommodation is near the yoga studio. It takes around 15 minutes to walk. You will enjoy the experience to explore the island as well as the practice of yoga and know the philosophy of yoga.
Program
The Schedule:
- 06:00 - 08:00 Meditation, pranayama (breathwork), and asana practice (Hatha yoga alignment and adjustment)
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Philosophy of yoga
- 12:00 - 14:00 Part 1: Vinyasa Ashtanga or Hatha based on daily program on spot, Surya Namaskar a and b, part 2: standing sequence, part 3: sitting sequence and part 4: Inversions
- 13:00 - 14:00 Anatomy of yoga and lifestyle - ethics
- 14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
Instructors
Ritu Rai
3 Certificates
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Ritu Rai is originally from India and she devoted herself to yoga when she was 10 years old. Ritu's classes focus on making you work on your body alignment and adjustment by practicing various yoga asanas and motivating you to integrate the practice of Hatha yoga into your daily routine. During her classes, expect to work hard and to leave refreshed, energized, and with a calm state of mind.
Location
Therma, Evros
This program will take place in the village of Therma which is in Samothrace in Evros.
About the Location
The location is in the center of Samothraki Therma. The Private Hot Spring pool and Public hot Spring pool is just 100 meters from the accommodation and markets are close by to the accommodation. There is also a small bakery close to the location, which is a hot spot of travelers where they read books, drink juice or coffee in the morning.
The yoga studio is 15 minutes walk from Lacastania. This island is untouched and recently been known to travelers so it is really quiet and you can enjoy nature and quiet time.
The waterfalls are close by within walking distance, even though you feel it's 20 minutes walk from the map for Paradises and Griya waterfalls. As you go here daily, the walking distance becomes shorter as it depends on the walking.
Food
Lunch and Dinner
Kyriakos, Ritu's husband will help in organizing and he cooks delicious Greek and Indian food. There are very few vegetarian food restaurants on the island.
The meals include Greek local traditional recipes or Indian, mostly vegetables, rice, salads, bread, yogurt, local feta cheese, and fresh seasonal fruits. Vegetarian meals including salads, bread, feta cheese, and fresh seasonal fruits.
The following meals are included:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
At an extra cost, Adventure of Yoga with Ritu can help you to get contact to book any kind of activities or site seeing.
Activities
- Scuba diving is available (only for people who have the license)
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Sightseeing
- Other activities like Yin yoga, rebirthing, Greenberg movement and massage
- Visit on the white beach
- Visit chora
Spa treatments
Only available in Alexandroupoli at an additional cost. Samothraki doesn't have any place for spa treatment.
What's included
- Certificate for completion 200 hours of yoga
- 19 days of morning and evening training
- 19 nights accommodation in hotel or homestay, depending on the availability on the island (early booking can confirm reservation in the given stay or else, they shall arrange something close by to the studio)
- Breathing exercises (pranayama)
- Digitalized materials during the training, yoga mats and blocks will be provided
- Philosophy of yoga
- Pranayama and meditation
- Transfers to the port and from the port
- Lunch or dinner (Greek and Indian cuisine)
What's not included
- Flights to the Samothraki island
- Boat transfers and bus transfers until you get to the island
- Travel insurance
- Tour guide
- Any additional activity (e.g.: Scuba diving (only for professional divers), sightseeing, car rental, bike, and bicycle)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AXD
Alexandroupoli Airport (Dimokritos Airport)
49 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by taxi
Take a taxi (will cost you approximately 10 EUR) from Alexandroupoli Airport (AXD) to the ferry port. At the port of Alexandroupoli, you will get the tickets for the ferry boat to Samothraki island. From Samothraki Port to the retreat venue, a taxi will be sent to pick you up.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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