Yoga Retreat in Kefalonia, Greece

A Beautiful Yoga Retreat on the Island of Kefalonia, Greece

Venue

The first thing to strike you about Vigla Village is its sublime location on the Ionian Coast of the Greek island of Kefalonia.

It's a feast for the senses as you take in the intoxicating smell of the pine and eucalyptus trees and the crystal clear, deep blue of the Ionian sea. Coupled with the welcoming and open-hearted Greek hospitality of Anna, Angelos and Yannis, you cannot help but begin to relax as soon as you arrive.

Perched high on a clifftop, the clean and comfortable apartments with private balconies, overlook the inspiring panorama. Just a short stroll away you can take the picturesque cliff path down from Vigla to a small, quiet beach and the inviting sea.

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Vigla Village simply blows you away; it's the sort of place that you want to come back to time after time.

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A peaceful week of yoga & sunshine

Accommodation

Vigla Village offers self catering apartments which are clean, spacious with air conditioning and private balconies with sea views. All apartments have either one, two or three bedrooms, a bathroom, a small lounge area and kitchen facilities.

Sample Yoga Retreat Schedule

Join Catherine for a week of revitalising yoga at this beautiful yoga retreat.

A wonderful opportunity for you to relax your mind, rejuvenate your body and reawaken your spirit in this beautiful location. You will enjoy two yoga classes daily which focus on movement, breath and relaxation.

There will be two yoga classes daily with Catherine and one yoga-free day. Classes are mindful and meditative, with an exploratory focus, working to open the body and attune the mind to the breath.

All classes are anatomically informed, inspired by the work of Vanda Scaravelli and there will be time for deep, quiet restorative practices including some yoga nidra. The classes will be suitable for all levels and yoga experience.

Below is a sample yoga retreat schedule.

DAY 1

A Stunning Yoga Retreat in Kefalonia, Greece

15:00 .... Arrive at venue

18:00 .... Welcome meeting

19:00 .... Dinner

Arrival is from 15.00 and no later than 22.00 on day 1 and dinner will be the first meal offered that evening. The first class will be on the 2nd morning.

DAY 2

08:00 - 10:00 .... Yoga

10:00 - 11:00 .... Breakfast

13:00 - 14:00 .... Lunch

14:00 - 17:00 .... Free time to explore the local area, walk, chill-out and relax by the pool or pamper yourself to an on-site massage treatment.

17:00 - 19:00 .... Yoga

19:30 .... Dinner

20:30 .... Free time

DAY 3

08:00 - 10:00 .... Yoga

10:00 - 11:00 .... Breakfast

13:00 - 14:00 .... Lunch

14:00 - 17:00 .... Free time to explore the local area, walk, chill-out and relax by the pool or pamper yourself to an on-site massage treatment.

17:00 - 19:00 .... Yoga

19:30 .... Dinner

20:30 .... Free time

DAY 4

08:00 - 10:00 .... Yoga

10:00 - 11:00 .... Breakfast

13:00 - 14:00 .... Lunch

14:00 - 17:00 .... Free time to explore the local area, walk, chill-out and relax by the pool or pamper yourself to an on-site massage treatment.

17:00 - 19:00 .... Yoga

19:30 .... Dinner

20:30 .... Free time

DAY 5

Day off 

08:30 - 09:30 .... Breakfast

10:00 .... A day to relax and explore the local area, to take time out for an excursion, or simply to chill out and enjoy a relaxing massage.

DAY 6

08:00 - 10:00 .... Yoga

10:00 - 11:00 .... Breakfast

13:00 - 14:00 .... Lunch

14:00 - 17:00 .... Free time to explore the local area, walk, chill-out and relax by the pool or pamper yourself to an on-site massage treatment.

17:00 - 19:00 .... Yoga

19:30 .... Dinner

20:30 .... Free time

DAY 7

08:00 - 10:00 .... Yoga

10:00 - 11:00 .... Breakfast

13:00 - 14:00 .... Lunch

14:00 - 17:00 .... Free time to explore the local area, walk, chill-out and relax by the pool or pamper yourself to an on-site massage treatment.

17:00 - 19:00 .... Yoga

19:30 .... Dinner

20:30 .... Free time

Day 8

08:00 - 09:30 .... Breakfast

10:00 .... Departure

Please note that whilst I will do everything possible to adhere to the programme and details laid out above, some things are outside my control, and therefore I reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Food

A healthy breakfast of local foods is offered each morning after yoga. A selection of cereals, greek yoghurt, fruit salad, eggs, tomatoes, and feta, bread, honey and tahini.

Lunch and dinner aren't included in the cost to give people the option to go for dinner as a group or self cater if they prefer. Each apartment has a small kitchen and the local supermarket will deliver.

In the evenings, there are a few charming traditional Greek tavernas within walking distance of Vigla.

Things to do

One could quite easily while away a week of deep rest and rejuvenation here, enjoying the wonderful quiet beach and swimming pool. There's also plenty of space at Vigla Village to find a quiet spot in the shade of the trees enjoying the colours and fragrance of the beautiful flowers.

There's another pretty beach just a 10 minute walk away and the small centre of the village of Spartia, with a couple of shops and a restaurant, is a 30 minute walk away.

For those with an adventurous spirit you can hire a car to explore the outstanding beauty of this island. Caves, boat trips, snorkelling, fishing, trips to stunning local villages and a visit to Myrtos, known to be one of the world's most beautiful beaches, are amongst some of the many things on offer in Kefalonia.

Testimonials

Amy

I loved this retreat.

Catherine is an excellent yoga teacher, her lessons are always inspiring, and relaxing but with enough of a challenge. As such, they are suitable for all levels, from beginners through to other yoga teachers.

I came away from the retreat feeling revived and refreshed and would do another YOAS retreat in a heartbeat!

Gemma

The retreat was fabulous!

I loved Catherine’s teaching and the setting was just perfect.

Sasha

The retreat with Catherine was wonderful!

I found it restorative and inspiring - Catherine was an amazing facilitator! Catherine had an open approach, asking lots of questions and involving us all.

She guided and stimulated us all. Catherine was also warm and friendly and had a great sense of humour.

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