Winter Yoga Retreat – Year End Rituals Ver. 2
(The following excursion was organized because the first excursion we announced for 2-5/12 filled up quickly. If the dates below are still not convenient and you would prefer to come on the first excursion please let us know in case there is a cancellation and you can participate there).
To mark the end of the year, we invite you to Neda Yoga Shala's winter retreat in Evia for an inner transition from a special year to a new cycle. The excursion will take place 2 hours away from Athens, at the enchanting Kandili Estate in Evia, a magnificent historic farm set in 10,000 acres of lush forest home to pine, fir, oak, sycamore rivers, olive groves and fertile valleys where corn and cotton are grown. A perfect place to host this inner journey.
The retreat will begin on Thursday, December 9 in the afternoon and will conclude on Sunday, December 12 at noon.
The practice will be led by Anastasia Biliri.
The retreat will include several hours of classes with the necessary rest. Dynamic and gentle/yin asanas, breathing practices, mantra recitation, kirtan, aphonia, meditations and yoga nidra. All these will be our tools in a 3-day inner journey, where we take advantage of the introspection inspired by this serene place and deep winter and approach our Self with humility, purity and enthusiasm.
The meals in the farm's kitchen are all organic, local and seasonal and come mainly from the farm's garden or from local producers.
Students of all levels are welcome. Some practices will be more vigorous, but always with an emphasis on respecting everyone's limitations and any injuries. Participation in the classes is optional.
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INDICATIVE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY 9/12
14:00 - Arrivals
18:30 - 20:00 Practice
20:15 Dinner
FRIDAY 10/12
06:30 - 07:00 Greeting to the sun with mantra and visualization
07:00- 07:45 Pranayama and guided meditation
08:00- 11:00 Asana
11:00- 11:30 Meditation & kirtan
12:00 Brunch & Free time (rest, reading, hiking, etc).
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17:30 - 20:00 Mantra Chanting and Meditation
20:15 Dinner
SATURDAY 11/12
Opening Mauna (silence)
06:30- 07:15 Salutation to the sun with vedic mantras
07:15- 07:45 Pranayama and guided meditation
08:00- 11:00 Asana
11:00- 11:30: Meditation & kirtan
12:00 Brunch & Free time (rest, reading, hiking, etc.)
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17:30 - 18:30 Silent walking
18:30 - 20:00 Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra & Pranayama
20:15 Dinner
SUNDAY 12/12
06:30 - 11:30: Practice
Closing Mauna (silence)
12:00 Brunch
Departures until 16:00
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COST
(Total tour cost - includes 3 nights accommodation, 3 brunches, 3 brunches, 3 dinners, Yoga classes)
- Early bird (Reservations until 14 November): 350€
- Late Bird (Reservations after 15 November): 380€Requires a deposit of 50 euros to reserve the place.
Transportation costs are not included. Transportation will be by cars which will be shared. The farm is located 2 hours by car from Athens.
It is possible to attend fewer days and at a reduced cost for those who are working although it will be a much more comprehensive experience to be able to attend the entire seminar
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Candil Estate :
The traditional Kandili estate is situated in an amazing location in the heart of the particularly charismatic northern part of Evia, in the valley of the river Kireas between Mount Kandili and Mount Pyxaria, 2 hours drive from Athens. The estate consists of a vast area of outstanding natural beauty with mountains and hills where pine and oak trees grow. The village of Prokopi is a few minutes walk away. The rooms are all of traditional aesthetics, most of them double or triple and with their own bathroom.
More information: www.candili.gr