Celebrate the Light is an all-inclusive week long immersion into the body, mind and heart through sacred practices on the pristine island of Koufonisia.
Intentionally set during a highly vibrant and potent time of the year, expect to soak in the natural light through the Summer Solstice and explore various practices within yoga and various healing modalities to awaken and expand the light within.
The week will be infused with the unspoiled energy of the island and deep relaxation surrounded by the raw elements, wholesome plant based meals, daily practices to strengthen and open the body, mind and heart, and time with sacred and supportive community.
When we slow down and take time to nourish, we feel lighter, brighter and more easeful in our day to day lives. This retreat invites you to soften in order to expand, and find joy in order to create more alignment in all aspects of your life. Open to all levels of practitioners!
LAUREN LEE
Lauren Lee is an E-RYT 500 teacher and a dedicated student on the path of yoga. She has a fierce desire to learn and share the gifts of yoga with others.
Lauren's intelligently sequenced classes are inspired by Hatha, Vinyasa and Anusara, and invite practitioners explore all of their layers through body, mind and heart. Her classes are accessible, empowering and inspire each individual to step into their strength, grace and wisdom to encourage an awakening of the collective.
Connection to the heart and community is central to her teaching.
Lauren is inspired by life’s experiences (both beautiful and challenging) that create the platform for us to practice our yoga of the mat and integrate deeply into the totality of our being.
She follows her heart and shares her journey through her many projects and collaborations, leading immersive retreats and trainings worldwide. Lauren is founder of Raise Your Beat (online platform for inspiration through holistic living) co-creator of Wild Vibes (celebration of music, yoga & art through festivals and retreats that give back to charity) and devoted assistant to Suzanne Slocum-Gori (Ibiza based yoga instructor, owner of One Yoga in Vancouver).
KIRSTY NORTON
Kirsty was born to move, whether it was countries, homes or through all of life's experiences. She grew up in South America, UK and Bangladesh, so travel and culture is in her blood.
Yoga helps her to move and flow through life, experiencing the full velocity of it all. The practices have given her accessible and potent tools to navigate it all. Kirsty has dedicated her life to energy, study and evolving and brings spirituality, vibrancy and freshness to her all of her teachings.
She has created 'Embrace Your Essence', a series of lessons aimed at revealing the spirit that shines bright within us all. The course is design to help to purify and cleanse what doesn’t serve on your path to create more radiance and luminosity within. She is currently writing a book about the same subject.
Kirsty has taught for 14 years in the UK and around the world on retreat immersions. She teaches for the online yoga site, Movement for Modern Life and writes frequently for Elephant Journal, Teach.Yoga and has a health blog series on Healthista. This year she has created her own oracle cards which serve as a prompt for journalling or daily guidance.
INCLUDED IN YOUR RETREAT
• 7 Nights Eco-luxury Accommodation at Koufonisi Villas in Koufonisia, Greece
• Three times daily plant based meals
• Daily Yoga practices with experienced teachers — Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Contemplation, Journaling & Ritual
• Workshops exploring our inner luminosity and sustainable ways to flow through life with more peace, presence and love.
• Summer Solstice Ceremony.
• Daily housekeeping of the rooms.
EXAMPLE PROGRAM all levels welcome and encouraged
Day 1 Students arrive onsite at Koufonisi Villas — check in at 2:00 PM Sacred Welcome circle Sunset Meditation Dinner
Day 2 AM: Awaken the Light: Dynamic Asana, Pranayama and Meditation PM: Expand the Light: Rejuvenating Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
Day 3 AM: Awaken the Light: Dynamic Asana, Pranayama and Meditation PM: Celebrate your Light: Workshop PM: Expand the Light: Rejuvenating Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
Day 4 AM: Awaken the Light: Dynamic Asana, Pranayama and Meditation PM: Afternoon free to explore and play on the island PM: Yoga Nidra: Meditation
Day 5 AM: Awaken the Light: Dynamic Asana, Pranayama and Meditation PM: Celebrate your Light: Workshop PM: Summer Solstice Ceremony
Day 6 AM: Awaken the Light: Dynamic Asana, Pranayama and Meditation PM: Expand the Light: Rejuvenating Asana, Pranayama and Meditation Sacred Closing circle Sunset meditation
Day 7 Morning and afternoon free to relax before leaving Koufonisi Villas — check out at 10:00 AM
THE VENUE
Koufonisia means ‘the hollow islands’ in Greek – two low little islands of a friable rock have had their coastlines nibbled away by the wind and waves to form wonderful beaches and caves and strange rock formations. Not easy to get to, not much to do – this is the Cyclades as they were 50 years ago.
Koufouisi Villas have been crafted and built with attention and intention to their spacious designs, incorporating outdoor living areas to soak up the natural elements of the island.
The two villas, Parathira and Porithea each have unique features and artisan made touches. Natural rock finishes with whitewashed walls and plenty of cozy chill out spaces create a zen, bohemian environment which invite you to rest and relax in family style eco-luxury.
The houses are surrounded by the crystal blue Sea and sea Caves of Xylobatis, terraced green gardens, an outdoor jacuzzi, and a secluded yoga space with pristine views behind the flowing white curtains.
ACCOMMODATION
Rates Per Person
Villa Parathira - Main Level
Queen bedroom: en-suite bathroom
€2068 — single
€1508 — shared
Twin bedroom: sharing bathroom
€1368 — shared
King bedroom: sharing bathroom
€1788 — single
€1368 — shared
Villa Parathira - Lower Level
Queen bedroom: en-suite bathroom
€2068 — single
€1508 — shared
Twin bedroom: sharing bathroom
€1298 — shared Double bedroom: sharing bathroom
€1298 — single
Limited availability of single rooms, book early to receive your preference.
