Ashtanga Yoga Retreats 2025 Frequently Asked Questions

You should fly into Athens, Greece. Serifos is about 2 hours by ferry from the port of Piraeus.

The ferry to Serifos usually departs around 8:00 AM on the first day of the retreat. You’ll need to be at the port at least 30 minutes before departure.

The return ferry from Serifos leaves around 1:00 PM and arrives back in Piraeus by approximately 3:00 PM.

We recommend allowing one extra day before and after the retreat for travel. This means booking two additional nights in Athens.

Yes. Once you book the retreat, we’ll send you details on where and how to reserve ferry tickets. You can also preview ferry times at ferryhopper.com.

Most likely yes. Due to the ferry schedule you should allow one day prior & after the retreat for traveling and book two extra nights in Athens.

In some cases you might be able to catch a late flight on your return but there should be a minimum of 4-5 hours between the scheduled arrival of the ferry in Piraeus and your flight.

You can preview the ferry schedule at ferryhopper.com.

Yes totally! Beginners are more than welcome. We will work on the foundations first and then slowly work through primary series. By the end of the retreat you should be well on your way to be able to establish a home practice.

Yes. Our menu is vegetarian and we can include vegan dishes upon request.

Yes, several! The two closest beaches are just a 5–10 minute walk from the hotel. There are also two more beaches within walking distance, about 15–20 minutes away.

If you're up for exploring, there are plenty more beautiful beaches just a short drive away — easy to reach by rental car or taxi.

Yes, mats are provided.

Absolutely! Many of the participants are solo travellers and our retreats are an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded people.

You can either book a single room to yourself or share a double room with another participant of the same sex.

When you sign up for a retreat, we ask for a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total amount. Only once we have received your deposit your reservation is confirmed.

The remaining amount is due no later than 6 weeks before the retreat starts. (We will send a reminder one week before the final payment date.) If we do not receive your payment on time, we will have to make your spot available to those on the waiting list.

Unfortunately we can not offer refunds for the deposit.

For the remainder of your payment we offer refunds for cancellations up to 6 weeks before the start of the retreat.

You may find all the details about our cancellation policy in the Terms & Conditions.