7 - day Retreat program “Return to Flow” on Crete-Greece
7 - day Retreat program “Return to Flow” on Crete-Greece
Σπήλια, Ηράκλειο, Ελλάδα
Up to 9 in group
Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Yin yoga and fedenkrais sessions by specialists.
- 4-night stay in a charming villa in the middle of a lush Cretan nature with swimming pool and stunning views.
- 2-night stay in Thalori Guesthouse in Kapetaniana village
- 2- day escape on an amazing location on the Southernmost village of Crete, between the endless sea of Libyan and the mountains into the wild.
- Meals throughout the day (daily nourishing, organic, vegetarian meals)
- Private transfers by air-conditioned vehiclesPrivate visit to a unique, olive oil mill that follows traditional methods of oil making. Professional olive oil tasting and learning to recognize high-quality olive oil.
- Sailing day in Dia Island and sunset meditation on board (6h)
- Flexible and responsive to the group. Adaptable to the group’s energy and needs.
- 24h phone support.
About this Retreat
Movement guide and yin yoga teacher, Giorgia offers grounding presence and deep listening as she holds space for transformation through stillness and creative motion. “Born and raised in Lugano (Switzerland), from a young age I began to nurture a deep interest in inner exploration, in the wisdom of our body and the search for "the Truth". This led me first to train as medical massage therapist with a federal certificate and then as Yoga teacher
(Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin).
The body is a wonderful vehicle through which we can explore the world around us and at the same time it is the "temple" that hosts us.
Bringing body knowledge into yoga practice allows me to deepen my understanding of asanas from a physical point of view, which goes hand in hand with the spiritual dimension.
Meditation, silence and investigation of the Self are for me the key to transformation and perpetual growth and knowledge of our nature. During the last three years I’ve being magically led into Islamic and Sufi teachings and beauty, this allows me to explore my practices from another perspective and deepen my study and knowledge into a way I can guide yoga and meditation for Muslim ladies’ groups also.
I like to dedicate myself to sharing what I learn with people who cross my path.
Based between Greece, Spain and Switzerland, I offer now different kind of retreats, online, private and group yoga classes and treatments.
Languages spoken: English, Italian, Spanish, French
Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner with years of experience in body-mind education. She brings precision, compassion, and humor to her sessions. Olia was trained in France, to become a certified contemporary dancer, choreographer and movement instructor. Her collaboration with the outstanding butoh dancer and choreographer Carlotta IKEDA was important to her as she discovered new ways of sensing movement, time and space during both the creative and the performing process. In the middle of her performing career, a chronic back pain brought Olia to try the Feldenkrais method, a dynamic somatic practice that improves movement and human functioning through meaningful intention and awareness. Fascinated by the fact that observing and accepting ones needs makes new options possible and ones potential grow, Olia became a certified Feldenkrais practitioner. She feels her purpose is to help people find their way to connect to themselves through embodied experience and facilitate the path of bringing their potential into light.
Languages spoken
English, Italian, Spanish, French
Details of this retreat
Imagine waking up in a sun-filled villa, surrounded by olive groves, just 2 km from the heart of the ancient Minoan civilization. You are in Heraklion, yet far from its bustle—cradled in serenity, with the sea stretching endlessly on the horizon. Here, history vibrates beneath your feet, while the present moment invites you to slow down and soften.
This is not just a retreat. It is a journey into embodied presence, guided by the rhythm of breath, movement, and the Cretan land.
Who can participate: Everyone — no prior experience is required.
Led by: Two experienced teachers in Feldenkrais & Yin Yoga.
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
14:00–17:00: Meeting at Heraklion airport with our English-speaking driver. Transfer to the villa & settling into the rooms or tents.
17:30–18:30: Gentle Welcome Movement (grounding practice + breath awareness)
19:00: Welcome Dinner (light, grounding, seasonal dishes)
20:30: Opening Circle & Intention Setting by the Fire
Day 2: Landing in the Body
08:00–08:30: Morning Sitting Meditation
08:30–10:00: Feldenkrais Session: "Finding Ease in Stillness & Motion"
10:30–12:00: Nourishing Brunch
12:30–14:30: Free Time / Pool / Garden
15:00: Tea, Fresh Fruit and snacks
16:30–17:30: Expressive Movement Practice: "Listening to the Inner Body"
18:00–19:00: Yin Yoga: “Melting into Gravity”
19:30: Dinner
21:00: Optional: Guided Journaling or Silent Walk in the Garden
Day 3: Elemental Exploration: Earth & Olive
2h visit in an exceptional olive mill – tasting of olive oil
08:30–10:00: Feldenkrais: "Softening the Pelvis, Rooting the Spine"
10:30–11:30: Brunch
12:00–16:00: Visit to a traditional olive oil estate nearby, where you’ll immerse yourself in the aromas, tastes, and stories of Crete’s most precious treasure — extra virgin olive oil.
A two-hour journey into the essence of Cretan olive oil.
Walk through centuries-old groves, visit a traditional press, and learn from a passionate producer how to distinguish true extra virgin olive oil — by sight, scent, and taste.
Savor a guided tasting with local delicacies, and, if you wish, join an optional olive oil soap-making workshop (extra cost).
Return to our villa full of new knowledge and rich flavors.
16:30–17:30: Relaxation / Journaling / Pool
18:00–19:00: Yin Yoga: “Stillness as Strength”
19:30: Garden Dinner – Cretan mezze night
21:00: Group sharing circle
Day 4: Water, Surrender, Joy
6h Sailing to the mythical isle of Dia | Cnossos and the archeological Museum
07:30-08:00 Breakfast
08:15 heading to Heraklion port to embark.
9:00–14:00: Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island
Sailing, swimming, snorkeling
Vegetarian lunch on board
Somatic play in nature
14:30: Return & Rest or free time in Heraklion center (with our advice on what you can visit)
15:30 - 18.30: Meeting with a passionate archeologist and plunging into the Minoan civilization: visits to the Archaeological museum of Heraklion and the Cnossos palace.
20:00: Light Dinner & Candlelight Storytelling / Myth sharing (Minoan myths).
Day 5: Integration & leave in expansion
Moving to the South…visits on the way to Matala, Red Beach
08:00–08:30: Sitting Meditation “Heart centering”
08:30–09:30: Feldenkrais + Free Movement Flow “Expanding the heart”
10:00–11:00: Brunch
12:30: On the minivan to the South. Destination ▶️ Thalori Guesthouse for the next 2 nights.
14:00: Arrival at Matala.
14:00-16:00: Swimming and optional walking to the Red Beach.
16:00-17:30: Visit to the garden of Minos - Sharing Circle: “Reflections from the Water”. Light lunch based on local grains.
17:30-18:30: Arrival at Thalori.
18:30-19:30: Settling in the rooms and free time.
19:30: Celebration Dinner – local delicacies
Day 6: The endless Mountain and Sea : Stillness & Silence
Descent to the beach by jeep 4X4, hike along the coast, monasteries, caves and mystic landscapes
08:00–08:30: Silent Walking Meditation facing the Libyan Sea
08:30–10:00: Feldenkrais: “Breathing with the Spine”
10:30: Light Brunch
11:30–12:30: Transfer by 4X4 to Koudoumas Monastery
12:30-13:30: Swimming in crystal waters / marvelous beach full of sea caves. Snacks & herbal teas into the wild.
13:30-16:00: 2h Hiking to Ai Giannis coastal village. 30 min stop in the middle of the distance, at Agios Antonios cave / chapel for meditation in a circle.
16:00: 18:00 : Free Movement Exploration: “Body as Landscape” in the yard of an ancient monastery carved in caves, by the sea. Yin Yoga: “Receptivity and Inner Listening”
18:00 -19:00: Return by 4X4 to Thalori. Rest time
20:00 : Dinner
Day 7: Integration & Farewell
08:00–08:30: Sitting Meditation
08:30–09:30: Feldenkrais + Free Movement Flow
10:00–11:00: Brunch
Further practices integrated based on departure time
Farewell
This is not just a retreat. It is a journey into embodied presence, guided by the rhythm of breath, movement, and the Cretan land.
Who can participate: Everyone — no prior experience is required.
Led by: Two experienced teachers in Feldenkrais & Yin Yoga.
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
14:00–17:00: Meeting at Heraklion airport with our English-speaking driver. Transfer to the villa & settling into the rooms or tents.
17:30–18:30: Gentle Welcome Movement (grounding practice + breath awareness)
19:00: Welcome Dinner (light, grounding, seasonal dishes)
20:30: Opening Circle & Intention Setting by the Fire
Day 2: Landing in the Body
08:00–08:30: Morning Sitting Meditation
08:30–10:00: Feldenkrais Session: "Finding Ease in Stillness & Motion"
10:30–12:00: Nourishing Brunch
12:30–14:30: Free Time / Pool / Garden
15:00: Tea, Fresh Fruit and snacks
16:30–17:30: Expressive Movement Practice: "Listening to the Inner Body"
18:00–19:00: Yin Yoga: “Melting into Gravity”
19:30: Dinner
21:00: Optional: Guided Journaling or Silent Walk in the Garden
Day 3: Elemental Exploration: Earth & Olive
2h visit in an exceptional olive mill – tasting of olive oil
08:30–10:00: Feldenkrais: "Softening the Pelvis, Rooting the Spine"
10:30–11:30: Brunch
12:00–16:00: Visit to a traditional olive oil estate nearby, where you’ll immerse yourself in the aromas, tastes, and stories of Crete’s most precious treasure — extra virgin olive oil.
A two-hour journey into the essence of Cretan olive oil.
Walk through centuries-old groves, visit a traditional press, and learn from a passionate producer how to distinguish true extra virgin olive oil — by sight, scent, and taste.
Savor a guided tasting with local delicacies, and, if you wish, join an optional olive oil soap-making workshop (extra cost).
Return to our villa full of new knowledge and rich flavors.
16:30–17:30: Relaxation / Journaling / Pool
18:00–19:00: Yin Yoga: “Stillness as Strength”
19:30: Garden Dinner – Cretan mezze night
21:00: Group sharing circle
Day 4: Water, Surrender, Joy
6h Sailing to the mythical isle of Dia | Cnossos and the archeological Museum
07:30-08:00 Breakfast
08:15 heading to Heraklion port to embark.
9:00–14:00: Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island
Sailing, swimming, snorkeling
Vegetarian lunch on board
Somatic play in nature
14:30: Return & Rest or free time in Heraklion center (with our advice on what you can visit)
15:30 - 18.30: Meeting with a passionate archeologist and plunging into the Minoan civilization: visits to the Archaeological museum of Heraklion and the Cnossos palace.
20:00: Light Dinner & Candlelight Storytelling / Myth sharing (Minoan myths).
Day 5: Integration & leave in expansion
Moving to the South…visits on the way to Matala, Red Beach
08:00–08:30: Sitting Meditation “Heart centering”
08:30–09:30: Feldenkrais + Free Movement Flow “Expanding the heart”
10:00–11:00: Brunch
12:30: On the minivan to the South. Destination ▶️ Thalori Guesthouse for the next 2 nights.
14:00: Arrival at Matala.
14:00-16:00: Swimming and optional walking to the Red Beach.
16:00-17:30: Visit to the garden of Minos - Sharing Circle: “Reflections from the Water”. Light lunch based on local grains.
17:30-18:30: Arrival at Thalori.
18:30-19:30: Settling in the rooms and free time.
19:30: Celebration Dinner – local delicacies
Day 6: The endless Mountain and Sea : Stillness & Silence
Descent to the beach by jeep 4X4, hike along the coast, monasteries, caves and mystic landscapes
08:00–08:30: Silent Walking Meditation facing the Libyan Sea
08:30–10:00: Feldenkrais: “Breathing with the Spine”
10:30: Light Brunch
11:30–12:30: Transfer by 4X4 to Koudoumas Monastery
12:30-13:30: Swimming in crystal waters / marvelous beach full of sea caves. Snacks & herbal teas into the wild.
13:30-16:00: 2h Hiking to Ai Giannis coastal village. 30 min stop in the middle of the distance, at Agios Antonios cave / chapel for meditation in a circle.
16:00: 18:00 : Free Movement Exploration: “Body as Landscape” in the yard of an ancient monastery carved in caves, by the sea. Yin Yoga: “Receptivity and Inner Listening”
18:00 -19:00: Return by 4X4 to Thalori. Rest time
20:00 : Dinner
Day 7: Integration & Farewell
08:00–08:30: Sitting Meditation
08:30–09:30: Feldenkrais + Free Movement Flow
10:00–11:00: Brunch
Further practices integrated based on departure time
Farewell
Schedule
Yin yoga and fedenkrais sessions by specialists.
Meals throughout the day (daily nourishing, organic, vegetarian meals)
Days with Escapes by 4X4 to to coast and to mountain summit
Day with Sailing to Dia island
Day with visit to olive mill and virgin olive oil experience of making and tasting
Meals throughout the day (daily nourishing, organic, vegetarian meals)
Days with Escapes by 4X4 to to coast and to mountain summit
Day with Sailing to Dia island
Day with visit to olive mill and virgin olive oil experience of making and tasting
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Petassos Travel, Σπήλια, Ηράκλειο, Ελλάδα
Directions
Arrival at Heraklion international Airport and private transfer organised by us to the venue
Accommodation
Sleeping arrangements: Bedrooms: Our bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, luminous and very quiet. Mattress size: 90cm x 200cm x 20cm, rigid. Pillows available ether soft or harder. Glamping tents: Our glamping tents are cozy and original accommodations. Even though they are simple, they are spacious (4m diameter), comfortable and well ventilated. Mattress size: 80cm x 200cm x 15cm, rigid foam. Pillows available ether soft or harder). Each room can be single, twin or double. All accommodations have well-maintained shared bathrooms (2 outdoors and 1 inside the residence).
Glamping Experience in Nature (Shared Tent Stay in the Villa Gardens)
Shared Room Experience (2 Guests) +350€ for private stay
Private Room (1 Guest in double room)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
4Nights: Luminous residence, just 2klm from the core of the ancient Minoan civilization, in the capital city of Crete, isolated in a suburban location in the midst of olive groves and with an incredible view of the sea, our secluded villa is the ideal spot to realise mindfulness.
2Nights: Traditional Ecotourism Village with Cretan architecture that combine traditional aesthetics with today's comforts. With the sacred peak of Kofinas and the blue of the Libyan Sea as a backdrop...
2Nights: Traditional Ecotourism Village with Cretan architecture that combine traditional aesthetics with today's comforts. With the sacred peak of Kofinas and the blue of the Libyan Sea as a backdrop...
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The kitchen is vegetarian and offers NOURISHING SOUL FOOD.
Delicious plant-based meals, thoughtfully prepared with love and intention, made with healthy, seasonal, organic and wholesome ingredients.
What's Included
- The retreats as seen in the program, either by Giorgia or by Olia
- Accommodation to an amazing villa at the outskirts of heraklion, near Knossos, with stunning vies, summing pool and a lush garden.
- Presence of at least one facilitator with guests at the venue at all times
- Escort by one of the two facilitators during activities out of the venue (e.g. Dia boat tour, visit at olive oil estate etc.)
- All the meals and snacks mentioned in the program, with possibility of adjustments upon consultation with the guests in case of special dietary needs, prior to the participation in the program.
- Visit to an olive oil estate, incl. olive oil tasting and local delicacies
- Dia boat tour with private transfers from and to the venue, incl. meal on board.
- Vat and taxes.
What's Not Included
- Flights & airport transfers
- Private yoga/Feldenkrais sessions
- Massage and other kinds of yoga and meditation practices not mentioned here
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