Blue Sky Yoga Holidays

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Yoga on the Greek Island of Lesbos

You are invited to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating week of yoga on the island of Lesbos, Greece. This wonderful week-long yoga retreat will be presented by Regi and Hilde, two knowledgeable and experienced yoga teachers, who have visited the island many times and come from England and Ireland, respectively.

This yoga holiday is suitable for everyone -- from seasoned yogis to complete beginners.  If you are an experienced practitioner, we offer you the opportunity to deepen your practice and go beyond where you think is possible.  For beginners, this is an ideal introduction to yoga; within the week you'll know the basics and be confident enough to find a class you enjoy back home, as well as understanding self-practice.

The Milelja Centre is purpose-built and provides extremely comfortable accommodation as well as delicious, locally grown, organic vegetarian food.  It is a calm, peaceful and nurturing environment conducive to relaxation, rejuvenation and unwinding.  Set in terraced gardens with olive trees, featuring cultivated and wild flowers, it has a natural spring water infinity pool with views of the breathtakingly beautiful Mediterranean Sea and the town of Molyvos, which is within easy walking distance.   

Lesbos is a truly magical island where you can swim in the warm sea, dip into the nearby healing hot springs at Eftaloe or enjoy water sport in Petra. You can visit the traditional villages, some are tiny, all are charming and always feature eateries offering excellent local fare!  This is a friendly island, the locals are welcoming and always ready to stop and chat.  If you are a walker/hiker, there are plenty of stunning trails to explore and for the beach lover, there are sea pools and beaches on which to laze, loungers and umbrellas at the ready.

Molyvos features a huge castle, originally Byzantine, which dominates the hill top in the centre of the town.  The town itself consists of stone houses and shops, which surround the castle and follow the coast to one of the most beautiful harbours in Greece.  Dinner at sunset at one of many harbour cafes is an experience to cherish. There are many wonderful restaurants and shops and the pace is relaxed and sophisticated. People come to Moyvos to do yoga or explore Greek Mythology and history. The tourists are interesting, so you can sit down with one and have a decent conversation on a balcony, while enjoying sweeping views of large yachts gliding on the Aegean Sea.

This holiday experience will show you the possibility of extending yogic practices and awareness into your everyday life. Applying yoga in this way can make your day to day activities more fulfilling and less stressful.  Students of all levels of experience and all ages are welcome. This is an ideal holiday for you to enjoy on your own, as there are many group activities -- or bring a friend, relative or partner.  Non yogis are also welcome! 

Book your place now and indulge in a holiday you will remember fondly, always:  

Centre: Retreat to a gorgeous and special place, where one can develop a deeper connection with oneself, emerging rejuvenated and focussed.

Yoga: Two experienced Yoga teachers giving expert tuition in Yin & Yang Yoga, built on a thorough foundation in Iyengar-inspired Karuna Yoga.

Afternoons: Explore anything that takes your fancy, from nature/flower walks and archaeological sites to shopping in the town of Molyvos, which has plenty of boutiques and interesting shops. 

Relax and Sunbath: If you feel really lazy the Centre has its own pool and Jacuzzi. Or you can walk the 15 minutes to the beach or visit the sea-water swimming pool with cafeteria at the Delfinia Hotel. 

Hot springs: The ancient healing properties of these waters are still sought after by locals and tourists alike.  A quick dip in the sea followed by 10 minutes in the hot springs, promises at the very least to leave you feeling revitalised and or at most, cured of all ailments!

Walks: There are still functioning monasteries and convents deep in the hills and visitors are welcome. Excellent trails in the surrounding hills and beautiful historic ruins to visit. Or just walk along the beach at sunset!

Bicycles, Scooters or Cars for Hire: In your spare time, tour and explore the stunning island coastline or visit the Fossilized Forest at the Lesbos Museum of Natural History.

Therapies: The Centre has a Beauty and Massage Therapy studio on site.  Many other healing and beauty therapies are also available, so both men and women can be thoroughly pampered. 

Book now and pay a deposit to secure your place!

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