Aegean Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat
Antiparos, Greece
25th May – 1st June 2024
overview | retreat leader | dates, location & travel | accommodation & investment | terms & conditions
Join Clare next summer 2024 for a life changing yoga retreat & holiday on the beautiful Greek island of Antiparos. This retreat is open to all. Harmonise retreats have a family/community feel and we welcome and encourage solo travellers to join us!
“ Everyone should spend time with Clare – she’s an intuitive and wise teacher whose retreats are so special. She has a gift to create the setting and environment for spiritual growth and accessible mindfulness.”
Paula, Wild Women’s Retreat, 2023
If you’d like to meet and have a chat with retreat leader, Clare, to find out if this retreat is right for you – get in touch to arrange a free zoom call.
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Antiparos is a small picturesque island at the heart of the Cyclades group of islands in the southern Aegean with small fishing boats in the port, white-washed houses, tavernas and cafés. The island also offers over 60 km of stunning shoreline and is blessed with crystalline emerald waters, golden sandy beaches and other extraordinary natural wonders such as the famous Cave of Antiparos.
Our retreat venue is based right on the beach so between activities, you can enjoy swimming in the sea, and relaxing in our beautiful retreat gardens and surroundings.
Our days will start with morning mindfulness / meditation, breath practices, energising practices, reflection & optional journaling. Daytimes will be free time for you to relax at our beautiful retreat venue, swim in the sea, explore, or do with as you wish…
We will come together again in the late afternoon to participate in activities which will include a mix of somatic yoga, yin yoga, breath practices, mindfulness/meditation and yoga nidra (deep relaxation/sleep yoga).
Each day will have a different theme and will include between 3 – 4.5 hours of yoga and wellbeing related classes & workshops. Morning practices will be more energising, and afternoon practices will be more relaxing and restorative. The stunning location and surrounding nature will be weaved into the days’ theme and practices.
“Really accessible for all levels and very well led. I loved that we made the most of the environment and nature and brought it into our practice”.
Anonymous, Summer Solstice Retreat, June 2023
During the course of the week, there will also be the opportunity to join a cacao ceremony, dancing and a boat trip.
The main town of Antiparos with its narrow, cobbled stoned alleyways and streets, white washed houses decorated with thriving pink and purple bougainvillea and shadowy eucalyptus trees, is also within an easy 10 minute walking distance.
One afternoon will be kept completely free for you to explore the island.
On three evenings, we will eat out together, but you will also have several evenings free to explore the local area and choose where to go for dinner and who with. You’ll be able to watch stunning sunsets over the sea as the evening draws in.
This is going to be a week to remember – a life changing retreat, escape and holiday. Rest, relax, heal, uplift, energise, and rejuvenate – with like-minded people in stunning surroundings – we will have a LOT of fun!
Please note: Whilst we actively encourage participation in the retreat offerings, this is YOUR holiday too and all of the meditations, yoga classes, workshops, activities and group trips are optional. For example, you may choose to spend more time exploring the island, or you may like to have a lie in one morning!
“A safe, heart-warming experience filled with love and wisdom. My cup has been filled.”
Bex, Wild Women’s Well-being Retreat 2022
about your retreat leader
Clare Francis is the founder of Harmonise Training Academy, a senior yoga teacher & teacher trainer with Yoga Alliance. She has attended over 1,200 hours of Yoga trainings herself including hatha, Vinyasa flow, ashtanga, yin, yoga nidra, meditation, pranayama, chakras & elements, sound healing, trauma informed, back care, pre & post-natal, therapeutic yoga for cancer & therapeutic somatic yoga for healing, stress & burnout.
Clare has been teaching Yoga, Pilates and movement for over 23 years and delivering yoga and pilates teacher trainings and retreats for the past 10 years. She is very used to leading groups & holding space. She is also a trained life coach and energy coach.
Clare will deliver a range of carefully themed practices each day, to increase your vitality and nourish your body, mind and soul for your maximum health and well-being. She can tailor all offerings to meet you where you are at. Her inclusive, accessible and intuitive approach invites you to enrich your inner awareness and experience, whatever the style of practice, leaving you feeling uplifted, energised, renewed, grounded, calm, peaceful, balanced, joyful and present with self. Read more about Clare here.
” Beautiful experience that has been thoughtfully crafted to be so special for all attendees – there is something for everyone and magic to be found throughout. It was brilliant! “
Philippa, Wild Women’s Well-being Retreat 2023
Who is it for? This retreat is open to all practice levels and abilities, all practices are designed to be accessible and there will be options and modifications given depending on experience level in classes.
dates & location
When? 25th May – 1st June 2024.
Where?: Antiparos Island, Greece
TRAVEL
- An international flight to Athens and a domestic flight from there to Paros is usually the most convenient route.
- Flights to Athens are available through a number of different airlines. For lower cost flights, we recommend checking Wizz Air/Easyjet.
- You can also take a boat/highspeed ferry from Athens or any of the Cycladic Islands to the island of Paros.
- Once on Paros you’re practically there. It’s is only a 7-minute ferry ride to Antiparos, with ferries departing every half-hour from the main port.
- The ferry for Antiparos leaves from Pounta and is easily reached by local bus or taxi, both from Parikia (the port of Paros) or from the airport.
- The retreat driver can pick you up at Paros airport and bring you directly to the venue.*
TOP TIPS
- Please ensure you have reviewed our Ts&Cs here.
- Once you’ve reserved your place, we will be in touch about booking flights.
- You will receive a point of contact that you can e-mail with questions about travel arrangements/advice or additional accommodation (e.g extra nights).
- Please ensure you have up to date travel insurance to cover yourself during your stay or in the event you are unable to attend due to illness.
- Accommodation options are booked on a first-come, first-served basis – your £250 deposit is all that’s required upfront to reserve your chosen option, so don’t hesitate.
- There will be plenty of opportunity for self-reflection and journaling, so please bring a notebook and pen!
*Transfers included on arrival and departure between the port of Antiparos and the retreat venue: Pick up: Sat 25th May at 4pm. Drop off: Sat 1st June at 12 pm.
accommodation options & investment
Accommodation: All accommodation has a private terrace, sea views, en-suite bathroom, fridge and kettle. The apartments have a bedroom area with a double bed in, and a living room area with 2 single beds.
Apartments:
- Three people sharing: £1,250
- Two people sharing: £1,310
Studios:
- Two people sharing: £1,295
- Single Occupancy: £1,450
All prices above are per person.
Pay £250 deposit (non-refundable) to secure your booking
Remaining balance due in full by 8th March
Terms & Conditions apply
What’s included:
- Your accommodation and beautiful retreat surroundings
- All Harmonise run yoga and wellbeing activities
- Tea and fruits will be provided in the mornings and afternoons
- A large buffet brunch will be served mid-morning – delicious Greek and vegetarian food
- 3 evening meals on arrival and departure days and 1 in between – all at local restaurants.
- Arrival and departure transfer between Antiparos port and the retreat venue.
What’s not included:
- Flight tickets/ferry fees
- All other costs of transport each way between the airport and the ferry ports – NB. taxis can be shared by up to 4 people.
- Meals out other than those already mentioned as included. On the other evenings, we will choose where we dine out together. Those who wish to, are of course welcome to make their own arrangements.
- Transfers between port of Antiparos and our venue at other times than the ones included are possible at a cost of 10 EUR
BOOK BY 25th FEB AND SAVE £50
Enter promo code GREECE50 at checkout!
“Hard to put a value on the time spent re-setting, talking and practising whilst surrounded by nature and completely supported by our leader and the group”
Sally, Summer Solstice Retreat, June 2023
“Recommend this to everyone and anyone. It’s the perfect combination of movement, breathing, mindfulness, stillness, socialising and remarkable inspiration from the facilitator Clare, not to mention the food, the setting, the dancing and the classes.”
Anna, Retreat Participant 2023
testimonials from previous retreats:
We can’t wait to see you there…
BOOK BY 25th FEB AND SAVE £50
Enter promo code GREECE50 at checkout!
| Terms & Conditions |
| – The £250 deposit secures your place and is non-refundable. – Final balances must be paid in full by 8th March 2024. Interest free monthly payment plans available. – You will be requested to complete a health & safety questionnaire on arrival so that Clare can ensure your safe participation – Neither Harmonise Training Academy nor Clare Francis accept any liability for injuries or losses during the retreat – Please ensure you have comprehensive insurance cover which covers you in the event of illness. Clare will safely guide you during the Yoga sessions. |
| Cancellation policy: |
| – Cancel by 30th November 2023 and receive a refund less your deposit. No refunds are available after this point. – Please note: your place is transferrable at anytime as long as booking form is completed and balance paid as per the terms above. Simply let Clare know who is taking your place and ensure they are able to arrange their transport. – In the unlikely event of Harmonise cancelling the retreat, travel expenses will not be reimbursed. However, all payments made to Harmonise for the retreat will be refunded in full. |
| * Please ensure you have up to date comprehensive travel insurance which covers you in the event of illness and/or cancellation or trip interruption for any reason. * |
Got questions? Need more information? Contact clare@harmonisetrainingacademy.com who will be happy to help.
