the art of being
lara Zilibowitz | antiparos, GREECE | 12 - 17 September 2024
Right now what is most alive is the BODY.
The dance, the authentic expression, the fire, the eros, the passion, the sovereignty. Joining hands with the softness, the ease, the inky darkness of mystery and potentiality.
Join Erin for an exploration of all that it means to be alive on the tiny island of Koufonisi.
movement
Erin Rose Ward is a spiritual teacher and embodiment facilitator.
She is certified as a yoga instructor, breathwork facilitator, depth psychology counselor and mindfulness coach. She teaches the methods of The Class as well as The 360 Emergence.
She offers both 1:1 and group containers to support people in coming home to their body, their heart, and connection with mystery.
All of her work revolves around the human capacity to greet life as it is, experience its depth and receive the gifts of the present moment.
nourishment
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.
our island home
Our Koufonisi home 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. Click for more images.
what’s included
6 island days / 5 nights - accommodation on our beachfront yoga resort
Daily Movement practices: morning & afternoon sessions
Greek-inspired vegetarian menu including brunch & dinner
Our signature Boat Day: island hopping, hidden beaches & watermelon on board
Visit to the picturesque town of Koufonisia & dinner in our favourite fish tavern by the sea (extra cost for dinner)
Group pickup & drop off from Koufonisia port
Yoga equipment (Manduka mats, straps, blocks, blankets etc)
Greek themed Goodie bags
take me there
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.
*Flights and boat tickets are not included in the retreat prices mentioned above.
a glimpse of our days
Our days are based on flow.
We have a schedule, a basic plan of what we can do, but everyday is different, the group has a life of its own and we are merely spectators to the magic that unfolds.
We arrive, we eat our meals together on a big table, we live under the same roof, we walk to the beach or to town, we practice, rest, swim.
We are together, but free to be alone. The island is tiny and everything is walking distance, giving you the flexibility to discover and get lost in a new place.
We go on adventures, like walking on the coast and finding coves and rocks to dive from, and taking the boat to hop on the nearby islands. Lots of sun, sea, and sun. Lots of silence, laughs, conversations, and solitude.
room options
Master room with a Queen bed & en suite bathroom - 3.590€ single / 2.690€ per person shared
Sea view room with a Queen bed & shared bathroom with another room - 3.190€ single / 2.690€ per person shared
Lower level room with a Queen bed & en suite bathroom - 3.090€ single / 2.390€ per person shared
Sea view room with two single beds & shared bathroom with another room-- 2.490€ per person shared
Lower level room with two single beds & shared bathroom with another room -- 2.290€ per person shared
