Greece – June 11 – 17, 2023

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$3,299 USD

(per person)

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Glow Up Greece

Yoga Retreat with Emily Cox

Join your hosts, Emily and Azma on a 6 night, 7 day retreat for the GLOW UP your mind, body, and soul yearns for, on one of the most beautiful Greek islands known as Lefkada – home to some of the most sought after beaches worldwide.

Your days will be spent in slow motion, reconnecting with yourself and the world around you! Prioritize your inner experience by letting go of the external through daily morning meditations, mindful movement, mouth watering Mediterranean meals, and thought provoking workshops that will leave you feeling inspired to take the journey inward.

Retreat Leaders

Emily Cox

Retreat Host

Azma Ousmand

Co-Founder

Yoga and Workshops

What to expect in Emily’s Workshop Session

Deepen your capacity for mindfulness, challenge your physical body, and unlock the tools necessary to level-up your practice through workshops on the secrets of flexibility, the mechanics of backbending, arm balance marathon + acro yoga, glow up your gut, and much more!

With Emily’s passion for health and wellness you can exhale knowing that everything will be taken care of from your meals to your accommodations. During your experience, expect high quality, seasonal ingredients designed to optimize your body and mind, opportunities to explore the beautiful town of Lefkada on land and sea through both hiking and boating excursions, and the coziest of cozy villas to unwind in after a long day of filling your cup!

Leave Lefkada with lifelong memories, newfound friendships, and most importantly a deeper connection to your dharma!

The Mechanics of Backbending:

By understanding how to work your body in a safe way you will learn what it takes to really bend over backwards with no fear. The secrets of deep backbends are available to you through the integration of sound anatomical principles, healthy alignment techniques and intensely fun stretches. The dynamic movement mechanics of bending your spine are the key to limitless flows of energy and in this class you will begin to explore your natural potential for deep backbends with safety, support and enthusiasm.

Arm Balance Marathon + Acro Yoga:

Get your shoulders ready and rev up your core! In this class you will practice solid foundation and technique in both arm balances and inversions. Once the basics are established, have fun connecting the poses and work on more powerful transitions. Modifications will be given for all levels, making it easier if you’re a beginner and harder if you’re more advanced.

Gut Glow Up:

Upwards of 80% of disease begins in the gut! In this 1.5 hour workshop, Emily will unpack the 5 key elements to long term gut health and facilitate your gut glow up through sustainable yet systematic practices that will help you get your shit together, no literally!

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive + Ceremony

Arrive at Preveza International Airport in the Greek island of Lefkada where our airport shuttle will transfer you to our beautiful villas where we’ll spend our week. We’ll gather for a welcome dinner to meet your hosts and new friends!

Day 02 - Connection

We’ll start our morning setting intentions for the week, followed by mindful meditation and yoga led by Emily Cox. We’ll indulge in a beautiful Mediterranean brunch and then go off to explore the Lighthouse where you’ll find stunning white cliffs. A spiritual place as there used to be an ancient temple of Apolo. We’ll then spend the rest of our day at Porto Katsiki beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Lefkada and the Mediterranean (top 10) with huge vertical cliffs and breathtaking panoramic views. We’ll return back to our villas for dinner and a good night’s rest.

Day 03 - Sunrise Hike & Exploration

We’ll adventure at sunrise on a hike to spend our morning at the private beach of Ammoudi with low-to-zero people at the bottom of our villas. The beach is covered with small white pebbles and bits of sand, crystal blue and turquoise waters. We’ll return back to our villas before the midday sun for lunch. There will be free time to rest before Emily guides us through a backbending workshop. After dinner, settle in for yoga nidra with Azma to get you ready for a goodnight’s sleep.

Day 04 - Yoga + Leisure Day

We’ll start our day with a juicy yoga practice followed by a brunch and learn to help facilitate your gut glow up! The rest of your afternoon will be at leisure to read a book, soak up some sun or get a massage. We’ll meet again for a beautiful yin yoga practice before dinner followed by a meditation under the mediterranean sky.

Day 05 - Discovering The Magic of The Islands

Morning meditation and a yoga practice to awaken our minds and bodies. We’ll fuel up with a delicious breakfast before we head out to explore the islands of Ioanian sea including famous ones like Skorpios (an Onassis island) and Meganisi where we’ll visit it’s main town to have lunch by the sea. We’ll return back to our villas for dinner and a dreamy night after all the adventure out at sea.

Day 06 - Practising Stillness & Meditation

We’ll allow our minds to find stillness with meditation and move our bodies mindfully with a yoga practice led by Emily. After brunch there’ll be free time to relax by the pool before Emily leads us through her arm balance and acro yoga workshop. We’ll come together to end this week with a beautiful closing ceremony and dinner.

Day 07 - Until Next Time

A short morning meditation for our last morning together followed by breakfast before we say our see you laters!

STARTING FROM

$3,299 USD

(per person)

AVAILABLE PACKAGES 

$3,299 USD

DOUBLE SHARED ROOM

Shared Twin Room with private ensuite bathroom

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$3,499 USD

Couples Room 

Couples Room with ensuite bathroom and jacuzzi bathtub (price per person)

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$3,899 USD

SINGLE ROOM 

Single Room with private ensuite bathroom

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Retreat Inclusions

  • 6 Nights accommodation at a beautiful Greek villa
  • Roundtrip group airport transfer
  • Daily brunch and dinner
  • Daily Yoga/Meditation
  • Workshops
  • Daily Journaling
  • Greek Island Hopping Adventure
  • Sunrise Hike to Private beach of Ammoudi
  • Visit the Doukato lighthouse and Porto Katsiki beach

Retreat Exclusions

  • Airfare to/from PVK (Preveza, Greece is Aktion National Airport)
  • Travel Visa to Greece - Not required for US or Canadian passport holders. Please check for entry/exit requirements based on the passport you hold
  • Travel Insurance (medical & trip cancellation) is mandatory to protect you in case of any unforeseen emergencies. Proof of purchase is required before trip departure.
  • Gratuities/souvenirs - at your own discretion

AVAILABLE PACKAGES 

$3,299 USD

DOUBLE SHARED ROOM

Shared Twin Room with private ensuite bathroom

BOOK NOW

$3,499 USD

Couples Room 

Couples Room with ensuite bathroom and jacuzzi bathtub

BOOK NOW

$3,899 USD

SINGLE ROOM 

Single Room with private ensuite bathroom

BOOK NOW

QUESTIONS?

Retreat Location

Our Luxury villas in the Greek island of Lefkada are located on the southwest part of the island. The villas are nested in between old olive trees and oak trees and unique beautiful views of the stunning Ionian Sea and each with a private swimming pool. At the base of the villas, is a private beach called Ammoudi only accessed through our properties or via a boat. The area belongs to the environmental protection network Nature 2000, because it is a habitat for dolphins and seals. The beach is covered with small white pebbles and bits of sand. The crystal blue and turquoise waters will blow your mind.

Booking Terms and Conditions

A $500 USD non-refundable initial deposit will secure your spot on the retreat or you may choose to pay in full.

The remaining balance will be split into instalment payments with the total amount due 60 days prior to the retreat start date.

Alternate payment plans are available, please email us at hello@startyouradzenture.com to set up a plan that is flexible for you.

Please note, our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • Initial deposits are strictly non-refundable
  • If cancelled between 90 to 60 days of the Retreat start date, 25% of the Retreat price paid is forfeited. Any remaining balance paid may be used as credit for future bookings up to one year of the cancellation date.
  • If cancelled 60 days or less prior to the Retreat start date, 100% of the Retreat price paid is forfeited
  • If you choose to join the Retreat after the start date or leave the Retreat prior to the end date, there are no refunds

Please do not book your flight until you have received a confirmation to do so. You will be provided with instructions on when to arrive/depart.

An information package will be sent 30 days prior to departure and will include the retreat schedule, recommended packing list, and trip details.

It is your responsibility to confirm your passport has 6 months validity prior to departure from your origin.

COVID-19 Information

Currently there are no requirements or restrictions. Subject to change as per government regulations.