8 Day Immersive Yoga & Movement Retreat In Magical Pelion, Greece
8 Day Immersive Yoga & Movement Retreat In Magical Pelion, Greece
Epar.Od. Agrias-Mileon, Ag. Georgios Nilias, Greece
Up to 20 in group
October 30 - November 6, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- As the air turns crisp and whispers of autumn drift through the trees, nature begins its graceful surrender to winter.
- Honouring this quiet metamorphosis, we invite you to celebrate the spaces between seasons, a sanctuary of stillness where you can explore the art of undoing.
- Through guided yoga and somatic movement practices, embrace transition and the deep wisdom of wintering - unrushed and attuned to the rhythms of nature.
About this Retreat
Ananda is a movement practitioner, teacher, and constant student. She began her yoga practice in NYC in 2002, and has been teaching internationally, whilst exploring diverse movement disciplines along the way, since 2008. Ananda has studied with Vidya Heisel of Frog Lotus Yoga, Jasmine Tarkeshi and Dana Flynn of Laughing Lotus, Jill Miller of Yoga Tune Up®, Andres Vesga of the Ido Portal Method, and Olivier Goetgeluck of Fighting Monkey. She is currently training to be a Feldenkrais (Awareness Through Movement) practitioner. Over the years, she has come to believe that universal principles underlie all systems and that integration, as opposed to compartmentalization, enhances quality of life. Ananda believes in authenticity, autonomy, and creative expression in teaching. Her classes combine athleticism with intelligence, lyricism with methodology, the sensual with the cerebral.
Joanna first discovered yoga in her early uni days almost twenty years ago, but it wasn’t until 2018-while living and working in Nepal-when the practice really began to resonate with her. Through regular yin sessions, she learned how the body can be a safe space, and how yoga can quietly support healing. After years in humanitarian and human rights work, a number of retreats, and countless hours on the mat, Joanna has embarked on a training journey with Bruce Chung, Rebecca Hajek and Jo Phee. Joanna’s classes blend playful flow and storytelling, inviting gentle introspection and softness, with a focus on honoring each person’s unique structure.
Details of this retreat
Join us in this mythical land of centaurs and savour the quiet beauty of Greece’s lesser-known autumn. Breathe in fresh mountain air, wander secluded beaches along the Pagasetic Gulf, feast on local wine, and nourish your body with organic meals. Through guided movement and intentional stillness, you’ll explore practices that reconnect you to your essence, invite introspection, and prepare you for the seasonal shift ahead.
Nestled where the mountains meet the sea, Pelion Homes offer a sanctuary of rest and nourishment in an undiscovered corner of Greece.
Step through a guided doorway into the season of self. By turning inward, welcome the invitation to withdraw and transform. This is a time to release what no longer serves, trust the cycles of life, lean into the cold outside, retreat into your inner winter, and make space for the promise of renewal.
Nestled where the mountains meet the sea, Pelion Homes offer a sanctuary of rest and nourishment in an undiscovered corner of Greece.
Step through a guided doorway into the season of self. By turning inward, welcome the invitation to withdraw and transform. This is a time to release what no longer serves, trust the cycles of life, lean into the cold outside, retreat into your inner winter, and make space for the promise of renewal.
Schedule
We begin on Friday, welcoming you with arrivals, a nourishing dinner, and our opening circle to set intentions for the days ahead.
On Saturday, we ease into the retreat with a morning practice followed by brunch. The afternoon offers an optional hike through Pelion’s beautiful landscapes before we gather again for a calming evening yin session and dinner.
Sunday starts with morning practice and brunch, after which we head into the mountains for a village excursion and wine tasting. We return in time for an evening meditation and a shared dinner.
On Monday, after our morning practice and brunch, the day opens into your free time, perfect for rest or your scheduled massage. We reconnect in the evening for practice before closing the day with dinner.
Tuesday begins with our grounding morning practice and brunch, followed by a silent meditation walk. The rest of the afternoon is free for relaxation or massages, and we meet again for evening practice.
On Wednesday, we enjoy morning practice and brunch before heading out on a village and beach adventure, soaking in Pelion’s hidden gems. The evening brings a gentle meditation and dinner.
Thursday offers a slower rhythm, beginning with morning practice and a silent meditation walk. The afternoon is left open for free time or massages, and we come together again for our evening practice and dinner.
We close our journey on Friday with a final morning practice and a heartfelt closing circle, followed by brunch before departures.
The program may be subject to change and weather dependent. Check in on the arrival day is at 3:00 PM, check out at 11:00 AM on the departure day.
On Saturday, we ease into the retreat with a morning practice followed by brunch. The afternoon offers an optional hike through Pelion’s beautiful landscapes before we gather again for a calming evening yin session and dinner.
Sunday starts with morning practice and brunch, after which we head into the mountains for a village excursion and wine tasting. We return in time for an evening meditation and a shared dinner.
On Monday, after our morning practice and brunch, the day opens into your free time, perfect for rest or your scheduled massage. We reconnect in the evening for practice before closing the day with dinner.
Tuesday begins with our grounding morning practice and brunch, followed by a silent meditation walk. The rest of the afternoon is free for relaxation or massages, and we meet again for evening practice.
On Wednesday, we enjoy morning practice and brunch before heading out on a village and beach adventure, soaking in Pelion’s hidden gems. The evening brings a gentle meditation and dinner.
Thursday offers a slower rhythm, beginning with morning practice and a silent meditation walk. The afternoon is left open for free time or massages, and we come together again for our evening practice and dinner.
We close our journey on Friday with a final morning practice and a heartfelt closing circle, followed by brunch before departures.
The program may be subject to change and weather dependent. Check in on the arrival day is at 3:00 PM, check out at 11:00 AM on the departure day.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Joanna's pour.pose, Epar.Od. Agrias-Mileon, Ag. Georgios Nilias, Greece
Directions
We will be staying off the beaten path in stunning PELION HOMES.
- Athens Eleftheros Venizelos airport is approximately a 4 hour drive from the retreat centre;
- Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” is 3 h 30 mins drive;
- Volos Airport “Nea Anchialos National Airport” is one hour drive;
- Larissa train station is 1 h 30 mins drive.
Option 1: We are organising a group shuttle from Athens, departing from the city centre on 30/10 at 11:00 and returning to town on 6/11 - available at an additional cost of 80 EUR one way/pp (160 EUR return).
Option 2: Car rental allows you to have the freedom to move around. The roads in Greece are generally of good quality - speaking from a perspective of an inexperienced driver who has managed to navigate the Greek mountains :) Both Thessaloniki and Athens airports offer a wide range of car rental companies. Each villa at Pelion has its own parking spot.
Option 3: Flying to Volos and getting a taxi from there. There are buses from the airport into Volos city centre. Getting a taxi from the Volos City Centre should be around 30 EUR. Volos Airport to Pelion Homes is around €85 with a four seater taxi.
Option 4: You can get a train to Larissa either from Athens or Thessaloniki. In Athens, the train departs from the Larissa Station (Athens Central Railway Station), located in Kolonos and easily accessible via Metro Line 2 (Red Line, connected to the airport line). The cost of a taxi to Pelion Homes from Larissa train station is 100 EUR. The train schedule will be announced on the Hellenic Trains website.
Option 5: You can book a taxi directly through the service like Volos Taxis, GetTransfers.com or similar.
The cost of a shared transfer from Thessaloniki (fits 4 people) is 200-210 EUR
The cost of a shared taxi from Athens (fits 4 people) is around 270 - 300 EUR.
Option: 6 There are buses from Athens, Larissa and Thessaloniki (and more) to Volos.
- Athens Eleftheros Venizelos airport is approximately a 4 hour drive from the retreat centre;
- Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” is 3 h 30 mins drive;
- Volos Airport “Nea Anchialos National Airport” is one hour drive;
- Larissa train station is 1 h 30 mins drive.
Option 1: We are organising a group shuttle from Athens, departing from the city centre on 30/10 at 11:00 and returning to town on 6/11 - available at an additional cost of 80 EUR one way/pp (160 EUR return).
Option 2: Car rental allows you to have the freedom to move around. The roads in Greece are generally of good quality - speaking from a perspective of an inexperienced driver who has managed to navigate the Greek mountains :) Both Thessaloniki and Athens airports offer a wide range of car rental companies. Each villa at Pelion has its own parking spot.
Option 3: Flying to Volos and getting a taxi from there. There are buses from the airport into Volos city centre. Getting a taxi from the Volos City Centre should be around 30 EUR. Volos Airport to Pelion Homes is around €85 with a four seater taxi.
Option 4: You can get a train to Larissa either from Athens or Thessaloniki. In Athens, the train departs from the Larissa Station (Athens Central Railway Station), located in Kolonos and easily accessible via Metro Line 2 (Red Line, connected to the airport line). The cost of a taxi to Pelion Homes from Larissa train station is 100 EUR. The train schedule will be announced on the Hellenic Trains website.
Option 5: You can book a taxi directly through the service like Volos Taxis, GetTransfers.com or similar.
The cost of a shared transfer from Thessaloniki (fits 4 people) is 200-210 EUR
The cost of a shared taxi from Athens (fits 4 people) is around 270 - 300 EUR.
Option: 6 There are buses from Athens, Larissa and Thessaloniki (and more) to Volos.
Accommodation
Price
What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation in a twin share
- Brunch and dinner (2 vegetarian and/or vegan meals per day)
- Water, tea, and coffee are served throughout the day
- Snacks and tea provided during the day
- Daily yoga (including vinyasa, yin, yin yang) and somatic movement (2 classes daily except from excursion and travel days)
- Daily meditation
- 1 hour massage
- Nature hikes with a trusted guide
- Free excursions to sites of interest
- Two full day trips to local villages and beaches
- Wine tasting in the local vineyard
- Pre and post retreat support from our team
- Transportation during the retreat
- Wi-Fi connection
What's Not Included
- Airfare, airport transfers and extra activities not included in the event description.
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