During this week, the importance of external alignment as a prerequisite for students to develop awareness of internal space will be emphasized. Precise energetical techniques as they apply to the practice of asana and pranayama will be provided, while students will have the opportunity to understand external and internal rooting in different series of asana, relax in action, focusing on the internal dynamics of the body, and open the back body and diaphragm, in order to put the energy of the spine in movement.
Join us at YogaOnCrete and experience lightness of body and spirit and the joy of honouring and nurturing the needs of your body, mind and spirit through the practice of Iyengar yoga, daily encounters with the cool, turquoise Mediterranean waters at quiet beaches, idyllic unspoilt surroundings, and wholesome local food, excursions, a warm and welcoming group of people and much more!
During this week, the importance of external alignment as a prerequisite for students to develop awareness of internal space will be emphasized. Precise energetical techniques as they apply to the practice of asana and pranayama will be provided, while students will have the opportunity to understand external and internal rooting in different series of asana, relax in action, focusing on the internal dynamics of the body, and open the back body and diaphragm, in order to put the energy of the spine in movement. The workshop’s aim is to encourage students to become more receptive and independent, and able to develop their own personal practice.
"Thank you so much for this exciting, nourishing and even life-changing experience. The seeds of yoga have already been planted in me! It was an utterly unique experience, bringing up to the surface for each one of us sades of emotion that were buried down for a very long time. It has been a real healing!" Dina, London, summer 2016 course participant.
The Cretan diet is renowned for its macrobiotic qualities, but also for its great variety of delicious flavors. More than the pure, fresh ingredients themselves, it is the fact that cooking is traditionally performed almost like a ritual, with love, and always in the prospect of offering the food to others, that makes the Cretan cuisine so special.
Our cook embodies this spirit, preparing two nutritious lacto-vegetarian meals a day, using local, and wherever possible, organic products (grown in our own garden!).
The village restaurants, only a short walk away, offer a wide range of local dishes, including fresh fish and game.
Cancellations up until 5 weeks before course start date: fully refunded minus a €70 admin fee. Alternatively, up until 5 weeks prior to any course, you can transfer the booking to a later course in 2024, provided there is availability, or even 2025, without extra charge. The refund clauses will then apply to the booking and deposit paid towards the new course. For cancellations less than 5 weeks prior to a course's start, the full amount is refunded (minus a €70 admin fee), only if the place can be filled by another participant. If the place cannot be filled by another person, there is no refund. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop for any reason or change the teacher, making every possible effort to keep the content intact or, at least, as close to the original (we will endeavour to do this at least 2 weeks prior to the course start date, if necessary). Should this happen, we will notify you as soon as we have knowledge of the cancellation and deposits will be fully refunded. We will not be responsible for any additional expenses which you may have made with respect to the workshop, including travel, accommodation or exchange rate losses.
