signature ASHTANGA RETREAT 2023

LARUGA GLASER | 9-14 may | Mykonos

 

THE EXPERIENCE

Welcome to our signature Ashtanga Retreat with Laruga Glaser in Mykonos. This has been one of our most popular retreats throughout the years that combines high quality teaching, a 5 star location and a well-tuned team of local hosts that cater to everyone's needs.

What's special about it is that participants enjoy a tailored teaching experience. Laruga shares her knowledge in all classes guiding students to their best potential. Laruga is one of the most senior Ashtanga teachers in the world with a Level 2 Certification and a charismatic teacher with vast yogic knowledge and ethos off & beyond the mat.

Whoever has attended a retreat with us knows how important it is to have the right amount of fun and quietness when retreating. Our 5 star resort offers the finest luxury experience along with a great culture of discretion and relaxation. And yes, the most breathtaking shala views! Regardless where you’re at the Ashtanga series, this is a retreat to better understand and enrich your practice while offering to yourself the precious gift of selfcare.

What makes people keep coming back on this retreat is a great bond that’s been created over the years & a very personalised teaching experience
laruga glaser in a yoga shalla with many practitioners in mykonos with a pool outside and the sea and mykonos town showing

OUR LUXURY YOGA resort

Our 5* Mykonos resort is a quiet luxury gem (part of the Design Hotels) firmly rooted in the spirit and style of its setting. The essence of Cycladic architecture and self-care transcends the entire place, from its pure white forms to the warm wooden details and its long sea-gazing 360 pool.

This is the absolute ‘let go’ place awarded for excellence for four consecutive times by TripAdvisor. From the very moment you set foot on the hotel, the warmth of the staff and the simplicity of the design invite you to leave everything behind and just let yourself be… The excellent central location of the resort offers full autonomy to its guests as it’s just a 10min walk away from a beautiful sandy beach and 15min ride from Mykonos town. Click for more images.


yoga with laruga

The yoga classes will be a balanced blend of Mysore practice and Ashtanga specific workshops. Mornings will be dedicated to sitting in silence as well as chanting, to then commence the Mysore practice. Guests are split into two groups of beginners and intermediate students so they can enjoy a more targeted guidance from Laruga. Beginners are becoming familiar with the specifics of the Primary series, while intermediate and more advanced students are expertly guided throughout their practice.

The afternoon classes will be workshops going deeper into the foundations of the Ashtanga yoga practice. In between practices Laruga will lead a yoga philosophy session followed by group discussion. By the end of the week, you will have a greater grounding in all aspects of Ashtanga and leave the retreat recharged & maintaining the gift of yoga.

* All practices are open to all levels from beginners to more advanced yogis.

An almost one to one teaching experience with Laruga tailored to your needs

Laruga Glaser is an advanced level practitioner and student of yoga as well as a Level 2 Certified Teacher, bringing with her a combined total over 25 years experience instructing body movement. Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual.


a fine TASTE OF GREECE

We’ve created a bespoke food experience with the resort’s team to deliver the best of Greek nature at your plate in the most creative way. The hotel’s Award Winning breakfast is a pandemonium of island goodness served in the most sophisticated way.

A special vegetarian / vegan a la carte brunch has been created specifically for our retreats where you can enjoy a delicious variety of non-dairy and gluten free options. The highlight of this culinary journey is a tailor-made dinner experience. The chef has created a special blend of Greek-style sharing plates just for Fykiada Retreats. His approach to Greek cuisine is modern, yet based on traditional recipes made with the best quality ingredients.


 THE RETREAT PRICING INCLUDES

  • 6 island days / 5 nights luxury accommodation at Rocabella 5 star sea-view resort

  • Morning Mysore practices & evening Ashtanga workshops with Laruga

  • Yoga philosophy session with Laruga

  • Daily brunch with a variety of vegan & gluten free options as well as an à la carte menu

  • Daily Greek inspired à la carte brunch with vegan & gluten free options available

  • Four Greek style dinners at the hotel’s award winning restaurant, including 1 fish dinner

  • Yoga equipment (Manduka mats, straps, blocks)

  • Mykonos airport pick-up & drop-off

RETREAT ACTIVITIES

  • Cultural lunch & guided tour at a Myconian Homestead

  • Hiking to the deserted lighthouse of Mykonos to enjoy spectacular sunset views.

  • Sailing Day in Delos with a stop-over to swim at the magical waters of Rhenia and a Greek-style lunch on board! (extra cost)

  • A stroll at the alleys of Mykonos Chora followed by a special dinner out (extra cost for dinner)

  • Spa treatments and therapies (extra cost)


ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS & retreat pricing

SHARED ACCOMMODATION | twin room

  • Superior Sea View room with two single beds & en suite bathroom -- 2.590€ per person | SOLD OUT

  • Deluxe Sea View room with two single beds & en suite bathroom -- 2.790€ per person

  • Deluxe Sea View room with outdoor mini plunge pool, two single beds & en suite bathroom -- 3.090€ per person

SHARED ACCOMMODATION | Queen Room

  • Superior Sea View room with Queen size bed & en suite bathroom -- 2.590€ per person | SOLD OUT

  • Deluxe Sea View room with Queen size bed & en suite bathroom -- 2.790€ per person

  • Deluxe Sea View room with outdoor mini plunge pool, Queen size bed & en suite bathroom -- 3.090€ per person

* Suggested for couples, friends or family who want to share a Queen-size bed.

SINGLE ACCOMMODATION | queen room

  • Superior Sea View room with Queen size bed & en suite bathroom -- 3.690€ | SOLD OUT

  • Deluxe Sea View room with Queen size bed & en suite bathroom -- 3.990€

  • Deluxe Sea View room with outdoor mini plunge pool, Queen size bed & en suite bathroom -- 4.590€

—> View room photos here

—> The above prices include EU Tax VAT 24%

—> Guest Cancellation Policy | Depending on when you cancel, cancellation fees may apply.

  • The six hundred Euros (600 €) booking fee is non refundable.

  • If cancellation takes place more than forty five (45) days prior to retreat start date, then any payments made will be refunded minus your 600€ deposit.

  • If cancellation takes place less than forty five (45) days prior to the retreat start date, then 100% of your trip price will be forfeited.

  • Payment plans available.

    Read our full cancellation policy here.


A TYPICAL DAY 

8.00 - 9.30      Morning Mysore Practice

10.00 - 11.00     Brunch

11.00 - 17.00     Activities | Beach | Free Time

17.00 - 18.30     Afternoon Workshop

19.00                 Dinner

Check iN | OUT

9 May: Room Check in: 15:00

14 May: Room Check out: 11:00

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

—> In case your flight arrives earlier, there is a luggage room and a change room to leave your stuff and spend some time by the pool or the beach.


TRAVEL INFO

Travelling to Mykonos: We suggest that you fly directly to Mykonos airport (code JMK) or connect via the Athens airport. We wouldn’t recommend going to Mykonos via ferry as the ferry timetable might be subject to change due to COVID.

We advise our guests to allow one day prior and after the retreat for their travelling and book flexible or refundable plane tickets.