ashtanga yoga retreat with Tania kemou

We will be practicing twice a day, in the morning and afternoon. The morning practice will be mostly Mysore class. The retreat will open and close with a Led class.

In Mysore class students practice individually, each at their own pace and working together with the teacher on their particular needs, taking more time to approach certain poses and thus going deeper into the practice.

In Led class we will work through the Primary series, following the traditional Sanskrit counting. We will close every Led class with pranayama and a short seated meditation.

The afternoon classes will be workshops that will allow you to go deeper into the foundations of Ashtanga yoga and build a sustainable practice. In between practices there will be chanting and philosophy lectures followed by group discussions.

Typical Schedule

8.30 - 10.00: Ashtanga Led or Mysore class
10.00 - 11.00: Breakfast
11.00 - 17.00: Free time
17.30 - 19.00: Afternoon practice (workshops, chanting and philosophy lectures)
20.00 - 22.00: Dinner

In between classes you will have plenty of free time to explore the beautiful beaches of Serifos, go hiking or enjoy a coffee and walk by the port. A half day trip to Chora, the main town of Serifos, is included.

Our first day will start in the afternoon with a Led class, followed by an opening circle to get to know each other. On our last day, we will practice only in the morning. Expected end time: 10:00 am.

Tania has been practicing Ashtanga yoga daily since about 10 years. She travels every year to Mysore, India, to study with her teacher Sharath Jois, the grandson of the founder of Ashtanga yoga, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. In February 2022 her teacher granted her authorization Level 1 and his blessing to teach.

In her teachings Tania focuses on the quality of the breath, allowing students to unlock the potential of their body and gradually get to calm the mind. She uses hands on adjustments to help students find correct posture and go deeply and safely into the poses.

Tania approaches yoga not as a merely physical practice but a holistic life changing experience. By teaching pranayama, chanting and yoga philosophy she seeks to offer students a greater understanding of Ashtanga as a whole. Her wish is to help students get closer to their true self and make them feel empowered, confident and happy through a consistent and mindful practice.

Tania teaches in Berlin and Greece.
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Instagram: @tania_kemou_yoga

Our retreat will be hosted at Hotel Rizes, a boutique hotel in the traditional architectural style of the Cycladic islands. The simplicity of the design in harmony with the landscape and the warmth of the staff will make your stay unforgettable.

The hotel is located near the beach of Agios Sostis, about 5 min drive from the port town Livadi. Four of the most beautiful beaches of Serifos - Psili Amos, Agios Ioannis, Agios Sostis and Lia - lay within a walking distance of 5-10 minutes from the hotel.

Rizes Hotel features a 110m2 swimming pool, a large terrace offering a magnificient view of the harbor and Chora (the main town on top of the hill), as well as a pool bar and a restaurant.

What makes Rizes Hotel the ideal place for our yoga retreat is its outdoor Shala, built on a rock and overlooking the surrounding landscape. In close connection with the nature and at the same time protected from the wind, you will enjoy the morning light and the stunning sunset while practicing.

The hotel consists of independent apartments of about 45 sqm. All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, air conditioning and private terrace with a beautiful view of the port and Chora.

Free parking and wifi internet throughout the hotel are also available.

In our retreats we always seek to combine the yoga practice with wholesome, healthy and delicious food, with a variety of options to fit all tastes and regimes. Vegetarian and vegan dishes will be offered and gluten-free, raw and non dairy options can be included to accommodate all participants.

The chef has created a bespoke menu based on traditional recipes with a modern and creative touch, offering the finest taste of Greece. All dishes are made with organic Greek products, so that you can enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine to the fullest.

room types

what's included

morning practices and afternoon workshops

philosophy lectures

yoga mats

6 nights accommodation at luxury Hotel Rizes

daily breakfast buffet

four dinners at the hotel restaurant and two dinners out

ferry tickets from Piraieus to Serifos and return

hotel transfers from/to the port in Serifos

bottled water

wi-fi throughout the hotel

free parking

half day trip to Kalo Ampelli beach

an afternoon stroll through the alleys of Chora, followed by drinks and dinner

Maximum number of participants: 14

Yoga Style: Ashtanga

Levels: beginners, intermediate, advanced

Language of instruction: English  

how to get there

Taking the ferry from Athens to Serifos

Serifos is 2 hrs from Athens by ferry.

The ferry leaves from the port of Piraieus in the morning around 8 a.m. We will meet at the ferry 30 mins before departure.
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The return ferry leaves from Serifos around 3 p.m. and should arrive back in Piraieus around 5 p.m.

You should allow one day prior & after the retreat for traveling and book two extra nights in Athens.


FERRY TICKETS
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Ferry tickets are included in the retreat price. We make a group booking (Piraieus-Serifos / Serifos-Piraieus) for all participants.
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However, if you are planning to either arrive to Serifos earlier, reach Serifos from another island or if you wish to extend your stay on Serifos or any other island and therefore the ferry schedule does not suit you, you are free to organise your ferry trip yourself. Please note that there will not be any refunds in case you will not use the pre booked ferry tickets.