Yoga Retreats
Visit Ilias in the Mani and experience one of the best yoga holidays in Greece.Dates for 2027.
We will be running 2 yoga retreats in 2027:
Thursday May 20th – Tuesday May 25th
September retreat date yet to be confirmed.
The peace and outstanding beauty of Ilias in the Mani provides the perfect setting for a few days of relaxation, healthy eating and gentle walking. Settle in to our beautiful accommodation and enjoy the breathtaking views.
The yoga classes are held in a beautifully-designed studio, situated among terraces of olive, pomegranate, almond, orange and fig trees and looking out over the Messinian Gulf.
Each Ilias in the Mani retreat is open to a maximum of 12 people and includes:
- 2 one and a half hour yoga classes – an energising flow class in the morning and a more restorative yin class in the evening.
- Guided gentle walking in the afternoon in the breathtaking countryside of the Mani.
- Swimming in the sea or relaxing by our infinity pool.
- Massage (extra cost).
- Locally sourced fresh organic Mediterranean food.
All the meals will be prepared on site by our wonderful chef, who specialises in creating healthy and delicious food using only local products including our own organic olive oil. Breakfast will include freshly made gluten-free bread, local cheese, yogurt, nuts and seasonal fruit from our garden, local honey and freshly squeezed orange juice. Lunch and dinner will include fresh fish, locally sourced meat including lamb baked in our traditional stone oven and plenty of salads.
There will always be delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Fresh fruit and healthy snacks, herbal tea and coffee will be available all day.
Massages by Nikolas, our experienced masseur and physiotherapist, will take place in our Mongolian yurt.
Teachers
Vivi Letsou
Vivi has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. She spent 20 years in California teaching many styles of yoga from hatha, vinyasa to ashtanga before returning to her homeland of Greece to set up the leading yoga studio in Athens, where she has trained many hundreds of yoga teachers.
Distilling the essence of both classical and modern yoga styles, Vivi combines dynamic hatha with restorative yoga therapy, breathing, philosophy and meditation.
Vivi’s classes cater for all levels of ability and will offer modifications so that everyone can practice at their own pace.
Some previous experience of yoga however is essential.
Cost: £1700 per person sharing (supplement of £300 for single occupancy). This includes all classes, guided walking, food, drink and local transport but does not include massages and flights. A deposit of 30% is required for the booking which is non refundable and cannot be rolled over to the next year. The balance is due 8 weeks before the retreat.
Flights
Direct to Kalamata (35 minutes from the house) and we will collect you and take you back to the airport. If you choose to fly to Athens (3 hours from the house) you will have to make your own way by hire car to the house.