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YOGA SANCTUARY RETREAT 2025:

Sacred Connections

For Visionary Yoga Teachers and Passionate Yoga Students
August 22 - 29, 2024
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Oracle of Apollo, Delphi, Greece 

Join an intimate group on a transformative yoga retreat in Delphi, Greece, the center of the ancient world, where mythic and mystical energies converge to enlighten our perceptions and deepen our connections. 

We’ve carefully curated a series of unique experiences aimed to open your heart, foster new bonds of friendship, and connect you with the universal lifeforce that transcends time and space. Yoga Sanctuary retreats are thoughtfully designed for those who seek a profound experience that extends beyond conventional tourist routes, drawing you into deep communion with the sacred essence of one of the world’s most spiritually charged locales.

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New for Yoga Sanctuary: Sacred Connections

  • Extended stay!

    • Enjoy an additional day to unwind and settle in, allowing more time for relaxation and yoga as you adjust from travel. 

  • Meteora Monasteries

    • guided day trip to the Monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site of unique natural beauty, spiritual resonance, and archaeological importance. 

    • Fun Fact Meteora (Μετέωρα) translates as “suspended in the air” and was the inspiration for the floating waterfall mountains in the film Avatar! 

  • Museum of Thermopylae

    • guided tour of the intimate Museum of Thermopylae, located at the historic site of the epic battle of the 300 Spartans (also inspiration for the movie The 300.)

  • Olive Grove Immersion Day

    • a rejuvenating day at a local olive grove, enjoying tastings and the serene poolside.  

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During this 8-day, 7-night Wellness Retreat, Experience:

  1. Sensory Awakening: Elevate and harmonize your six senses through tailored yoga practices.

  2. Historical Immersion: Draw from Delphi's ancient spiritual legacy for profound inspiration.

  3. Intuitive Development: Sharpen intuition with focused meditative and yogic exercises.

  4. Wisdom Integration: Deepen your practice by merging sensory experience with yogic philosophy.

  5. Communal Harmony: Foster friendship and connection through a boutique yoga retreat experience.

  6. Lasting Transformation: Carry home practical insights for integrating the retreat wisdom into your daily journey.

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The Retreat Package Includes:

  • 8 days, 7 nights August 22 - 29, 2025, single or double accommodations with ensuite bathrooms

  • Daily yoga program: Yoga, Qigong, Meditation and Group Discussion 

  • Group transfers from/to ATH and Delphi (with the group, on arrival and departure days only)

  • Daily breakfast and either community lunch or dinner (depending on our excursion schedule)

  • Daily group trips and activities (subject to change and will be replaced by a similar event if needed): 

    • The ancient Oracle of Apollo at Delphi Museum & Archeological Site

    • Beach time and swimming in the Corinthian Sea

    • Olive Oil Tasting and Immersion Day at the Olive Grove

    • Greek Cooking Class

    • Guided day trip to the Monasteries of Meteora 

    • Guided visit to Thermopylae Museum 

    • Personal time to relax, explore, snack, and shop

    • And more surprises are always in store to awaken Sacred Connections.​

  • 20 Yoga Alliance continuing education hours for certified yoga teachers

    • 1:1 personal reflection meeting with Lara for RYTs receiving credits (optional for retreat participant non-teachers)

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Know Thyself Yoga Retreat group in Athens, Greece.
Excluded:

Airfare, travel insurance, alcohol, tips, personal spending, transportation outside of group activities, food outside of group meals. We strongly recommend travel insurance in the event you need to cancel your reservations. 

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Who is Yoga Sanctuary Really For?

Our retreat is a haven for yoga enthusiasts seeking deeper connections, personal growth, and a rejuvenating escape. Yoga Sanctuary Wisdom Retreats are uniquely crafted for individuals who resonate with the following:

Yoga Teachers on the Path of Learning

For Yoga Alliance registered teachers, our yoga retreat is an invaluable opportunity to earn Yoga Alliance continuing educations contact hours. With up to 20 contact hours available, make significant progress toward your 3 year, 30-hour requirement to maintain your teaching credentials.  

Deepen your knowledge and immerse yourself in practice to keep your teaching fresh and inspired.

Yoga Enthusiasts Ready to Elevate their Practice

Our retreat is open to passionate yogis from all yoga style backgrounds who are keen to enhance their practice. You'll delve into yoga's spiritual essence, discover inner wisdom, and explore yoga's metamorphosis in a uniquely powerful, energetic setting.  

Yogis in Need of a Reset

Weather you're feeling burned out, in search of inspiration from fellow teachers and enthusiasts, or simply craving a physical and mental reset, Yoga Sanctuary offers the ideal environment. You'll leave feeling revitalized with renewed purpose and energy. 

Seekers of Inner-Strength

If you're eager to step out of comfort zone and into something magical, our retreat is for you. We'll guide you through a journey that extends beyond the yoga mat, allowing you to explore ancient sites, connect with fellow retreat participants, and awaken your inner adventurer.

If this resonates with your soul, then our Yoga Sanctuary is your perfect match! Say goodbye to the ordinary and step into an extraordinary journey steeped in yoga, unity, and self-discovery. 

I'm Interested!

Please Submit the Form for Yoga Sanctuary Retreat Registration Details!

You can also email lara@laraalexiou.com for the details.

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Audrey Laforme
Yoga Teacher 
Yoga Sanctuary Participant 2023

The experience didn’t just offer ease in logistics; it revealed the side of a city that felt both personal and real. Visiting the best parts of Delphi with the luxury of undivided attention. Never treating a destination like a checkbox to tick off a list but rather as the authentic place it was. A place where residents live their full lives filled with beautiful stories of the everyday. 

Our experiences felt sacred - our soles touching the foundations of the ancient ruins of  Athena’s Temple, to meditating high up in a Corycian cave…each of these moments creating memories of a lifetime, this truly was an exceptional experience.

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