For the 7th consecutive year, one of the most popular retreats in Greece will take place in 2022 on the island where time has stopped with Fotini Bitrou

Ikaria is ideal for relaxing holidays, with its beautiful beaches, with its festivities, with the hot baths and in particular with its people. In recent years, Icarian people’s longevity returns ever more strongly to the fore. International scientists and world leaders have turned their keen interest in learning what it is that makes Ikarians not only centenarians, but with a very good physical condition and health even when they reach a hundred years of age.

We will go together on excursions every day and enjoy the island’s beauty at places like Seychelles, Manganitis, Therma, Festivals, Messaktis, Christos, Karkinagri, Gialiskari and many more

Summer is a festive season for Nature – a period of abundance, with gardens and orchards full of fruit, vegetables and flowers. Nutritionally, summer is the time when there is the greatest abundance and variety of foods.

It is the season when the Fire element is active. We will focus on this element – fire – with pranayama and asanas. Joy is the emotion associated with fire, which, when in balance, manifests itself through enthusiasm for life.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

• 10 yoga classes
• 5 nights at Karras Star Hotel 
• 5 x breakfast at the Karras Star Hotel
• 5 x dinners  with local, traditional Ikarian cuisine from Stamatia’s hands

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Transfer from/to hotel to/from port
• Ferry or airplane tickets

Indicative daily schedule

• Morning Hatha yoga (8:30 – 9: 45am)
• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Free time for swimming, excursions on the island, hiking, Massage and anything else you can think of…
• Sunset Yoga,
• Calming breathing techniques, calming exercises, meditation and reflection in a relaxed mind and connection with the essence of who we really are (19: 00-20: 15)
• Delicious dinner a

* One day we will also practise SUP Yoga near the sea – at the beach of Messakti

Yoga Instructor

Fotini Bitrou

Fotini teaches Hatha, Restorative and Vinyasa yoga. She is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance RYT500, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a registered yoga school. She is also a gymnast graduate from Athens University and owner of the Kouros studio. Fotini was the founder of the classic athletics (track) team in Aegina, of which she was president for five years. She was also involved for 12 years with classic athletics (800 – 1,500 meters) and was a track champion in many appearances with the national team of Greece. For Yoga instructor Fotini Bitros’ Biography click here

COST

PRICE: 395 € in double room, 495 € in single room

Payment terms

• 100 € Reservation
• Full payment until 20th May 2022

Bank details

Eurobank

address Leoforos Dimokratias 6 Aegina

My address Leoforos Faneromenis-Aegina

Bic ERBKGRAA

Swift Eurobank bank Greek number Iban:GR 1902603710000350100194261

Name Bitrou Foteini

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation 8 weeks before departure – loss of deposit
• Cancellation 8-2 weeks before departure – loss of 80% of the total amount
• Cancellation two weeks until departure – loss of 100% of the total amount

Contact details

For more information contact Fotini here: fotini@purefitness.gr, +30 6932431281

A few words about Ikaria

Ikaria will overwhelm you with its incredible, full of energy, locations to do yoga

Icaria is one of the largest islands of the eastern Aegean, Greece. Located between Samos and Mykonos and has an elongated shape with an NE – SW direction. Its name comes from the Greek myth of Icarus and Daedalus. Icaria has a rich historical and cultural heritage, preserved over the centuries. The Icarian dialect, the traditional architecture of the buildings and the archaeological findings testify to the unique history of Icaria. Many nations have tried to occupy the island, but there was always a strong resistance from the locals.

The whole island has a wild natural beauty, attracting visitors of all ages from around the world. It is a mountainous island with green valleys that flow into the sea and exotic beaches that create its charming atmosphere. Icaria has lush vegetation, biodiversity, and abundance of water. Many rare species of flora and fauna are living there.

The climate is classified as Mediterranean with strong winds, even during the summer. The geological and geomorphological environment of the island, make it a unique geotope. A characteristic feature of Icaria is its famous feasts where people dance Ikariotiko all day, drink red wine and eat goat stew (rasko). Icaria is waiting for visitors to learn, have fun and become one with the locals.

Icaria is ideal for relaxing holidays, with its beautiful beaches, with its festivities, with the hot baths and in particular with its people. In recent years, Icarian people’s longevity returns ever more strongly to the fore. International scientists and world leaders have turned their keen interest in learning what it is that makes Icarians not only centenarians but with a very good physical condition and health even when they reach a hundred years of age. It is the best place for yoga. The island of Icaria, its wonderful climate, and the great venue of the EGG studio will bring the best results for your body and mind.

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What you eat

Time to enjoy the Mediterranean Ikarian kitchen. It’s fresh, healthy and guaranteed organic. We offers you buffet, where you can just pick what you like. We provide only local, vegetarian and guaranteed organic Greek dishes.

Food in Ikaria has a very long and old tradition. The islanders prefer to eat fresh and self-cultivated food. Almost every real Ikarian has its own garden full of fresh vegetables and fruits and most of the time even a little farm for their very own meat supply during summer and winter.

Locals will always find time to get together for eating and they’ll surely discuss all the goods while sharing everything on one table. You are what you eat! This certainly counts on the island.

Stamatia, a local woman, and her crew will be responsible for a memorable, delicious time in the resort. A daily changing variety of exquisite, homemade cuisine will equip you for both, mental and physical activities during your stay. Local seasonally picked herbs for teas will balance your appetite during the courses/lessons.

Festivals
The third day of our arrival, 24th June, is one of the largest summer festivals of Greek tradition, the celebration of Klidona (or Rigana St. John, or Rizikaris) and is accompanied by the traditional custom of passing over fires.