Retreat in Crete

Spring at the Fabulous Yoga on Crete, Chora Sfakion, Crete

Crete Yoga Retreat

15 to 22 May 2025 - FULLY BOOKED!

This is an absolutely wonderful retreat experience in a small but popular fishing village in Southern Crete. You will be warmly welcomed and enjoy a week of sun, Iyengar yoga, delicious food, a choice of unspoilt local beaches and fascinating local history.

The Yoga Space

The outdoor wooden deck (160 sq.m) under the olive trees, at the back of the main house, is a beautiful space to practice, in harmony with nature. Part of it is covered (55 sq.m.), has ceiling fans, heating (if necessary), and is enclosed partly by walls, partly by transparent screens, for protection from the infrequent wind and rain. It also has a custom-fit Iyengar yoga rope wall.

All props (mats, bricks, blocks, bolsters, belts, blankets, chairs) for 17 people are provided, plus 12 pairs of Iyengar Yoga ropes.

People of all abilities and experience are welcome and non- yoga partners are also welcome to join.

Lovely Ensuite Accommodation

Accommodation is split between the main house and two nearby hotels offering single and shared occupancy ensuite rooms. The accommodation is charming, clean and simple with a range of options to suit different preferences and budgets.

You can book your accommodation directly with Eugenia or Nikos at Yoga on Crete, choosing the option that you want.

The price includes all your food. The yoga part of the programme is paid separately to Rachel. For 2025, the yoga and admin fee will be £550.

Food and Meals

During the retreat, you will be provided with 7 brunches and 5 evening meals. The in-house local chef (also a meditation practitioner) prepares Cretan-inspired vegetarian meals (catering for gluten-free, vegan, and other diets and intolerances, as required).

The excellent local restaurants, also nearby, offer a selection of local dishes, including fish and meat, very reasonably priced (around 15-25€ per person for dinner, including wine). You will be warmly welcomed by the community here at Chora Sfakion.

  • Accommodation prices range from 390€ to 890€ depending on type, occupancy etc. All prices are for a 7 night stay and include 7 brunches and 5 evening meals. Book your accommodation directly with Eugenia at Yoga on Crete HERE.

    The yoga course with Rachel costs £550 (includes her non-refundable admin fee of £200). Pre-bookings now being taken. Please email Rachel to reserve your spot.

    Non-yoga partners are welcome if sharing a room with a yoga-participant at a cost of £200 (deposit) plus the room fee (payable to Yoga on Crete)

    Travel, transfers, extras are not included and participants understand that they must take out holiday insurance and check the rules for travelling from their respective countries into and out of Crete prior to travel. In the event that we have to cancel due to travel restrictions, full refunds of your holiday payment will be given but no responsibility can be taken for travel or other expenses incurred. For further information on our cancellation policy, please get in touch with Rachel.

  • Allowing for travel on the first and the last day, we begin with a welcome session on 15th May at 6pm and finish with an early morning farewell session on the 22nd May (travel time allowing)

    A typical day will consist of early morning practice followed by brunch.

    In the afternoon, there will be free time followed by the Evening Practice/ Guided Practice session, apart from on two days during the week, when you will be free to enjoy one of the many wonderful excursions or relax.

    Optional excursions can be arranged, such as a guided hike through a gorge of the region (usually the magnificent Aradaina gorge) or other season appropriate hikes, ending at the beach (approx. €25 depending on number of participants going).

    Daily brunch and 5 dinners are offered at the house, while on two of the nights guests are free to dine out in the village restaurants (not included in the course cost; approx. €15 for a full meal including drinks).

  • The venue is an hour’s drive from Chania airport on Crete, but there are many other travel options. For detailed travel information, visit Yoga on Crete at www.yogaoncrete.gr

    Due to the COVID situation, participants must be willing to take out holiday insurance and of course will have to abide by the rules governing us when travelling into and out of Crete.

  • If you have a partner who would like to come but doesn’t want to participate in the yoga, they will be very welcome for a discounted price (based on a per person rate of two people sharing the same room). See the pricing tab for more details.

  • Email Rachel at lovegrove@orangetreeyoga.com.

    If you cancel for any reason, your booking may be transferred to a friend or family member. Alternatively, you can move your booking to another retreat within the next 24 months (space allowing).

    Please take out travel insurance before booking – individual insurance for a single trip can be as little as £6.00 for over £3500 of cover.

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