SARAH MALCOLM | KOUFONISIA, GREECE | 27 JUNE - 2 JULY 2022

THE EXPERIENCE

Welcome to our ‘Coming Home’ retreat with Sarah Malcolm. Our bodies are the home for our spirit. The way we nourish and move our body determines the shape of our whole self. This retreat is designed to bring you back to the home of your body. To land you back into the inner vibrations and magic that you hold the key to. A week of finding joy, de-stressing and tuning back into yourself at the tiny paradise of Koufonisia with a good dose of island adventures, Greek inspired food & life by the sea.

 

KOUFONISIA BEACHFRONT VILLAS

Our Island Yoga Resort consists of two beachfront villas overlooking one of the most dreamy beaches of the island. The location is ideal to walk everywhere you want and explore! The beach is just 10 minutes away on foot while the lil town is a beautiful 30 minutes walk. The villas blend harmoniously with the raw landscape of Koufonisia and their large outdoor spaces and patios are ideal for lazy afternoon siestas and reading. The zen atmosphere of the resort is completed with a covered outdoor yogashala and a thai-massage room, both made with natural materials.

COVID-19 | Cleaning & Safety : All villas have acquired the “Health First” certification badge and abide by the official health protocols. Our villas are fully equipped with sanitisers and all high risk areas are daily cleaned and disinfected. Room cleaning is scheduled once during the retreat to avoid frequent interaction of housekeeping staff with guests’ personal items. Read more

 

YOGA WITH SARAH

Sarah Malcolm: Sarah is a 400 hour Yoga Alliance qualified Vinyasa Flow yoga teacher. Sarah adores the way yoga allows her to celebrate her body for what it is, rather than what’s expected of it. She guides her students through strong yet soft and playful vinyasa flows, pranayama and slow soothing movement with an emphasis on the importance of moving with breath and intention and enjoying the movement rather than looking a certain way.

Yoga Asana & Special Classes:

• Morning Yoga: A daily opportunity to tune into your body, check in with your emotions and start your day in the best way. These morning classes with Sarah will be energising but soothing. Expect dynamic vinyasa flows with space to feel and unwind.

• Afternoon Practice: The evening classes with Sarah will blend pranayama, philosophy and slow flowing movement to cradle the body into a deep state of rest.

• Masterclass: tbc

• Yin / Restorative: The most wonderful way to unwind with an extra special yoga Nidra, known as “sleep yoga”, all that is required of you is to get comfy, let go and rest.

COVID-19 | Yoga & Safety: The yoga takes place in an outdoor covered yoga shala which is sunlight & easily aired. Each guest will be provided with a Manduka yoga mat which they will keep for the duration of the retreat and be responsible for its cleaning.

 

THE ESSENCE OF TRUE FOOD

Our Koufonisia nutrition is a carefully curated blend of island tastes and vegetarian diet catered by our food experts. The team uses the freshest daily produce from Koufonisia and the nearby islands to bring each meal to life. Our aim is to offer not only a yogic food experience to our guests but also a real taste of Greek culture and community that transcends every gathering and food sharing.

COVID-19 | Food & Safety: All meals are buffet-based and will be served by the kitchen personnel who will be following all the personal protection guidelines (mask and gloves). A person of our team will be facilitating the serving process to ensure that it’s happening in an orderly manner avoiding a crowded buffet queue.

 

THE RETREAT PRICING INCLUDES

• 6 island days / 5 nights - accommodation on our beachfront yoga resort

• Daily Morning Yoga & Afternoon Masterclasses

• Greek-inspired Vegetarian menu including: brunch & dinner | Vegan & gluten free options available

• Group pickup from Koufonisia port upon arrival & drop off on departure

• Yoga equipment (Manduka mats, straps, blocks, blankets etc)

• Greek themed Goodie bags

RETREAT ACTIVITIES

• Island Hopping Day: A boat day filled with deserted islands, secret beaches & watermelons on board! (subject to weather conditions)

• Visit to the picturesque town of Koufonisia & dinner in our favourite fish tavern by the sea (extra cost for dinner)

• Beach hike & cliff jumping with stop over at our fave beach bar

 

A TYPICAL DAY

8.00 - 8.30        Herbal Tea | Coffee | Seasonal Fruits

8.30 - 10.00      Morning Practice

10.00 - 11.00     Brunch

11.00 - 17.00     Activities | Beach | Free Time

17.00 - 18.30     Afternoon Practice

19.00                 Dinner

CHECK IN | OUT

27th June: Villa Check in: 14:00

2nd July: Room Check out: 10:00

—> The retreat officially starts at 17:00 with the first practice.

—> If you arrive earlier you can drop off your stuff at the villa and spend some time at the nearby beach.

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TRAVEL INFO

COVID-19 Updates: As of the 14th May 2021, Greece is no longer under lockdown and has opened its international borders to welcome tourists. Travellers from the following countries who have a negative PCR test (up to 72 hours) or have been fully vaccinated can enter Greece and they don’t need to self-isolate or quarantine. All passengers arriving at any airport in Greece, must complete the Passenger Locator Form, until the day before entering the country. Safety protocols including wearing masks and social distancing will remain in place.

Official Link to view entry guidelines: travel.gov.gr

Travelling to Koufonisia: Koufonisia (code KOU) can be reached via boat from Santorini (code JTR), Mykonos (code JMK) or Athens. We suggest that you fly directly either to Mykonos or to Santorini airport. From there you take the boat to Koufonisia which is a much shorter boat ride than taking the boat from Athens.

We advise our guests to allow one day prior and after the retreat for their travelling and book flexible or refundable plane tickets. You may use viva.gr to check the ferries schedule and book your boat tickets online.