GREECE RETREAT
Know Thyself
On the Greek Island of Zakinthos
July 23 - July 29, 2023
sold out!!
Are You Ready to Explore Greece?
Zakinthos island is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea in Greece. With its rich history, dating back to Ancient Greece, it’s said that this island is the Paradise of the Gods.
~ CULTURE ~
ADVENTURE
~ YOGA ~
FUN
~ CULTURE ~ ADVENTURE ~ YOGA ~ FUN
This yoga retreat is a fun exploration of the Ancient Greek world and the modern Greek culture.
Explore the beautiful Greek geography and how this gorgeous paradise has influenced the Greek culture, spirituality and philosophy.
This Retreat is For You If…
You are ready for an exciting adventure on the Greek island of Zakinthos!
You want the perfect mix of adventure and fun with rest and relaxation in the luscious Greek sun ☀️
You’re interested in learning about the Greek Culture, Food and Ancient Greek philosophies and mythology.
Most of all, this retreat is for you if you want to experience some of the most unique and ancient places on the planet!
Meet the Team
Athanasia & MaryAnngeline are a dynamic sister duo who have been running retreats together since 2018. Each bringing to the retreat atmosphere their own connection and love for wellness, holistic living, and their Greek heritage.
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RETREAT FOUNDER
Athanasia is a Psychic Medium, Energy Healer and Founder of Shamanic Yoga and the Online Spiritual Academy. She is certified Vinyasa yoga teacher and Clairvoyant Healer from the Intuitive Healing Institute. Her shamanic initiations trained her in a spiritualism centered in the Divine Consciousness that permeates throughout the universe and guides every ceremony, ritual, and journey that she facilitates.
Incorporating her Masters Degree in Sociology in her work, Athanasia guides her students and clients through uncovering the layers of social conditioning and normalization through Breathwork, Sacred Plant Medicine and Energy Healing that are holding them back from their full potential and authentic sovereignty. Athanasia is fully dedicated to helping people connect with their heart, soul and Life Purpose.
Athanasia’s first vision of holding a transformational retreat came to her while in her Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in 2017. 6 months later she launched and ran her first retreat and continues to be inspired to guide people to exotic places while learning and growing into their most authentic versions of themselves. Running retreats is part of her Sacred Life Purpose.
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RETREAT CO-FOUNDER
MaryAnngeline believes movement can cultivate awareness, balance, creativity and versatility in ones life. She explores these deep aspects of oneself using intricate movements and creative transitions on the yoga mat to move from a place of sensation allowing for transformation to ignite.
MaryAnngeline infuses her training as a professional modern dancer with a M.F.A in Dance and as a yoga teacher with 10 years of experience teaching group classes, guiding retreats and teacher trainings to unlock the movement within. She is an RYT – 500 hour teacher registered through Yoga Alliance and is excited to be apart of her students yoga journey.
Bringing her love for nature and the inspiration she receives while letting her body move when she explores is one of MaryAnngeline’s passion while on retreat. She shows you that you can literally be any where in the world and practice a movement that is waiting to move through you!
Learn more about her at maryanngeline.com
Together they have ran 7 retreats over the past 5 years, along with their own individual retreats they have hosted and been a part of more than 15 retreats both in the States and Internationally.
Their connection to Greece extends back many generations. They have been traveling to Greece with their family since the early 90s, totally over 20 visits.
Athanasia and MaryAnngeline have met many native Greeks along their journeys to the ancient sites who have become their friends. These strong connections to the people of these beautiful locations have shared with them the deeper significant meanings of the ancient Greek world.
It is their pleasure and joy to share with you the ancient sites they have found significant in their own deeper understanding and connection of Knowing Thyself.
By joining this unique journey you will not only get to see and experience the wonders of the ancient Greek world in as much of its entirety as possible, but also, receive the teachings, guidance and wisdom from Athanasia and MaryAnngeline along the way.
From Mount Olympus, where Zeus is said to sit atop his throne, to the Paradise of the Gods - Zakynthos island - where it’s said the Gods and Goddesses would vacation to, all the way to the site of the original Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia and where the most unique and mysterious spiritual festival happened in ancient Elefsina (the Eleusinian Mysteries), you will be filled with authentic Greek ‘Kefi’ (spirit/passion) and Knowing Thyself more thoroughly by the end of the retreat!
What’s Included:
*All Inclusive 6 Night stay in Zakynthos
(July 23-29, 2023)
*Excursions to the Most Popular Destinations in All of Greece!
*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner of Greek Cuisine
*All transportation to and from Athens and to all Excursions
*Greek cultural and language teachings, workshops and yoga classes
*Welcome Packet with full retreat details
*30 min. Welcome Call with Athanasia
*60 min. Pre-Retreat Group Call with Athanasia & MaryAnngeline
You won’t have to worry about a thing!
Enjoy, relax and be merry!
OPA!
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flight to and from Athens International Airport
- Transportation to and from the Meet Up Hotel in Athens
- One-on-One Sessions
(Valued at $5,356)
Pricing
$3,100 - $3,800
$2,600 - $3,300
Registration ends June 13*
SOLD OUT!!!
Add-On Upgrades!
Itinerary
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ADD-ON UPGRADE
Adventure and Greek culture in the central region of Greece and the Ancient Sites
Mount Olympus
Meteora
Thermopylae - The Famous Battle of the 300 Spartans & the Statue of King Leonidas
Ancient Delphi
The Corycian Cave
~ one on one private sessions with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline available during the tour.
All transportation, accommodations, breakfast, and excursions are included. Some dinners are included.
(valued at 3,800)
Price $1,500
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The Pre Retreat Tour group and all joining the Main Retreat will meet in Athens
Day 1
Depart from Athens to Zakinthos Island
Check into rooms
Greek Language Lesson
Dinner
Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Hera, the Queen of the gods
Day 2
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Zeus, the Protector and Ruler of Humankind
Breakfast
Greek Dance Lesson
Lunch
Free Time or one on one private sessions
Sunset hike
Dinner
Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Athena, the goddess of Wisdom
Day 3
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Poseidon, the god of the Sea and Waters
Breakfast
Excursion - Shipwreck Beach and Spilia tou Papa
Dinner
Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Aphrodite, the goddess of Love
Day 4
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Apollo, the god of the Sun
Breakfast
Free Time or one on one private sessions
Lunch
Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Artemis, the goddess of the Hunt
Free Time or one on one private sessions
Greek Dance Lesson
Dinner
Traditional Greek Festival in a Greek village
Day 5
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Demeter, the goddess of the Harvest
Breakfast
Greek Cooking Lesson
Lunch
Free Time or have a one on one private sessions
Partner Yoga: Dionysos, the god of the Grape-Harvest
Dinner
Greek Night - Live Greek Music & Greek Dancing
Day 6
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Hestia, the goddess of the Hearth & Family
Breakfast
Loom Weaving Class
Lunch
Free Time or have a one on one private sessions
Partner Yoga: Hephaestus, the god of Blacksmiths & Fire & Ares, the god of War & Courage
Dinner
Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Hermes, the Messenger god
Day 7
Breakfast & Check Out
Depart for Port
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ADD-ON UPGRADE
Explore and adventure the southern region of Greece and Ancient Sites in the Peloponnese.
Ancient Olympia
Sparta
Ancient Nemea
Nafplion
The Famous Epidavros
Elysian Mysteries
The Acropolis in Athens
~ one on one private sessions with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline available during the tour.
All transportation, accommodations, breakfast, and excursions are included. Some dinners are included.
(valued at $3,800)
Price $1,500
If you would like to join just the Pre Retreat or Post Retreat weeks, please email us for pricing and registration at info@shamanicyoga108.com.
*all items on the itinerary are subject to change
Room Options
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Basic Room | Shared
Shared Room | Twin Bed
SHARED BATHROOM
Regular Price: $3,100
Registration ends June 13
sold out!
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Basic Room | Private
Private Room | Private Bed
PRIVATE BATHROOM
Regular Price: $3,800
Registration ends June 13
*Sold out!
Registration Details
Check-In: The main portion of the retreat will commence on Sunday, July 23 at 11am from a designated hotel in Athens that will be disclosed your Welcome Packet. If you are joining the Pre Retreat Tour you will need to be at the meet-up hotel in Athens by 10am on Sunday July 16.
Check-Out: The main portion of the retreat will end at 11:00am on July 29th. The bus will take you back to the designated hotel in Athens if you choose to complete your retreat experience. If you would like to continue on with us during the Post Retreat Tour, your retreat will end at 11:00am on Saturday, August 5 in Athens.
Recommendation: It is always nice to arrive to Athens a day or two prior to the commencement of your retreat experience to get adjusted to the time change. You may also like to do the same once the retreat is complete, staying in Greece a day or two longer to see things that you may not have known about before.
Payment Processing: A $1,000 non refundable deposit is required to book your spot for the main portion of the retreat (July 23-29). If you choose to add-on the Pre Retreat Tour and/or Post Retreat Tour an additional $500 non refundable deposit is required to book your spot. Full balance is due 30 days after your booking.
Cancellation Policy: All payments are non refundable and non transferable.
Main Retreat Price Includes: Welcome Packet, 6 nights accommodations on the island of Zakynthos, transportation to and from the meet-up hotel in Athens, all meals, all classes and workshops, excursions, 30 min. Welcome call with Athanasia, 60 min. Group call with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline.
Pre & Post Retreat Tour Price Includes: 7 nights accommodations at the different stops planned for each tour, transportation to and from the meet-up hotel in Athens, breakfast included and some dinners, excursions to ancient sites, quality time with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline in intimate settings.
Additional Details: Welcome Packet is sent after reception of your deposit. Once you register with your deposit, give us 24-48 hours to send out your Welcome Packet and link to schedule your 30 min. Welcome Call with Athanasia. You will want to book asap to get your flight information booked.
Not included in package price: Your flight to Athens International Airport. Your transportation to the meet-up hotel in Athens from the airport. Any additional nights you choose to add on to your trip. Private one on one session with Athanasia or MaryAnngeline. Spa treatments. Souvenirs.
FAQ
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You will need to arrange your travel to and from the Athens International Airport (ATH).
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There is a flat rate when you take the taxi from the Athens airport to the city center. The summer time price is about 50 euros. It’s best to have cash with you to pay for your taxi. The ride from the airport to the hotel is about 45 minutes depending on traffic.
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Travel to Greece is generally easy as long as you come from one of the countries below. If you are traveling from another country, please research what is required for you to travel to Greece.
The following do not require a visa to enter Greece:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Luxembourg
The Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Sweden, plus associated countries: Iceland and Norway
Citizens of the following EU and other European non-Schengen countries do not need a visa to enter Greece but they do need to provide a valid passport and/or official national I.D. card at the border and to airline or other carriers:
Bulgaria
Estonia
United Kingdom
Ireland
Cyprus
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Czech Republic
No visa is required for holders of regular valid passports of the following non-EU countries:
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Monaco
New Zealand
The Holy See (Vatican)
Νicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
USA
Uruguay
Venezuela
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Yes! This is an all-levels retreat and we will teach you the basics!
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No Vaccination or Covid test is needed to travel to Greece effective May 1, 2022.