Aegean Awakening: Yoga & Adventure Retreat with Anne Howard

A Journey of Connection & Discovery

The Aegean is a crown that has many jewels and one of them is Amorgos Island in the southern part of the Cyclades. Travel with us on a 10-day journey of self-discovery, relaxation and rejuvenation in Greece. Nurture your body, mind and soul with yoga with Anne Howard and rekindle your connection with nature, with rest, with play, and with your heart.

a holistic experience that goes beyond the mat

Treat yourself to this carefully curated yoga experience, providing you with a path to unwind, untangle and release mental, physical and emotional patterns in your everyday life that cause stress and fatigue. It is an opportunity to reconnect with your inner self, nurture your spirit and celebrate the beauty of life with friends and fellow yogis.

What To Expect

Daily Yoga Sessions: Embrace the tranquility of Amorgos with yoga, meditation & breathwork led by Anne Howard. From morning sun salutations to evening flows, discover the power of yoga in this serene setting.

• Breath-taking Scenery: Nestled in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Amorgos offers stunning vistas, crystal-clear waters, and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for self-reflection and mindfulness.

• Healthy Cuisine: Indulge in nourishing, locally sourced meals designed to complement your yoga practice. Explore Greek flavors and fresh, wholesome ingredients that energize both body and soul.

• Excursions and Activities: Experience the beauty of Amorgos and the Greek culture with guided excursions, including hikes to island landmarks, discovering the natural flora & fauna of the island along the way, a relaxing boat excursion (weather permitting), a Greek cooking class, Greek dancing and relaxing by the pool or on the beach. Additional island hikes, boating, snorkeling/ diving, strolling through charming villages on the island, spa treatments or private yoga sessions with Anne Howard can be booked during your free time.

The Athens/Amorgos Package Includes:

2-nights stay in a Boutique Hotel in Athens
Transportation to/from Piraeus Port in Athens
Roundtrip ferry from Athens to Amorgos Island & returning to Athens
7-nights accommodation on Amorgos at the Lakki Village Family Beach Hotel
Arrival/departure transfers to/from the port on Amorgos to Lakki Village (traveling together with the group)
Daily Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork with Anne Howard in a private seaside yoga shala
Breakfast daily
(5) Dinners at Lakki Village Hotel featuring authentic Greek cuisine with locally sourced produce
(1) Group Lunch
(2) Guided Hikes To Explore The Island & Ancient Sites
Island Discovery Boat Excursion (Weather permitting)
Authentic Greek Cooking Class
Greek Dancing
Free time to explore the island on your own, hike, swim, sunbathe, take in the sunsets, get a massage, enjoy additional activities or just relax
Upon arrival back in Athens in the evening, transportation from Piraeus Port to Sofitel airport hotel for a 1-night stay

The Package Does Not Include:

Airfare, travel insurance, airport transportation, additional meals, services or excursions not listed in the package or selected in lieu of group activities, gratuities; Alcohol is not included but may be purchased individually

Accommodations

Investment

If you are interested in sharing this experience with someone who does not practice yoga, check out the Non-Yoga Traveler options

For Those Interested in exploring nearby destinations or island-hopping before or after the retreat, we offer the option to book just the Amorgos Island portion of the trip and meet us on Amorgos. Participants opting for “Amorgos only” are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and ferry reservations to Amorgos Island on June 2nd and departing Amorgos on June 9th. Transportation to/from the port on Amorgos Island and Lakki Village Hotel will be provided.

Terms and Conditions

A $500.00 Non-Refundable Deposit is required to secure your spot on this trip
Full Payment is due no later than 75-days before the retreat
A valid passport good for at least 6-months from the departure date is required to travel on this retreat

Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel before the 75-day window, you may receive a refund of your trip payment, excluding the $500 non-refundable deposit. If you cancel in less than 75-days before the trip starts, no refunds will be issued.

In the event we need to cancel this trip due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund of your deposit and trip payment. Participants are encouraged to obtain Travel Insurance

All times, excursions, activities and accommodations are subject to change

Step outside your routine and immerse yourself in a transformative yoga journey

your yoga instructor

Anne Follenbach Howard eRYT-500 YACEP

Anne asks us to follow our heart, to allow our yoga practice to open doors of happiness and true knowledge.  She urges us to slow down, enjoy every step, accept who we are, and notice which fears block our hopes, potential and freedom. Her credentials are vast but what is truly inspiring is that she never repeats the same combination of movements and asanas. For every class she follows her intuition and honors her students in that moment. In her words, “I have the privilege and the honor to see my students evolve. They open their wings with elegance, each with its own colors, shape, heart, and voice. They help each other create new possibilities, new strength, appreciation, and joy. I feel blessed to be part of their yoga journey. They motivate me and continue to invite me to explore the yoga philosophy, "L'art de vivre" in the present, full of respect and true love for all ‘light’ on earth.”

Anne honors and lives the wisdom of yoga, with a continual search to find communion between Jnana, Bakti and Karma (knowledge, divine love and action).

A BELOVED TEACHER WITH 10,000 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE, SHE LEADS CLASSES THAT ARE EVER EVOLVING. CHALLENGING, YET BALANCED WITH SOFTNESS, RELAXATION AND HUMOR.

Anne has been leading our Teacher Training Programs since their inception over 10 years ago. Anne received her initial 220-hour yoga teacher certification from Stephanie Keach in 2008. She has since studied Ashtanga with Tim Miller, David Williams, David Swenson and David Garrigues, Anusara Yoga, Vinyasa with Sean Corn, Anatomy with Stephanie Keach and Leslie  Kaminoff, and Power Yoga with Beryl Bender Birch. Anne is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an eRYT-500 Instructor and Continuing Education Provider since 2009. She is certified in Yoga for Trauma, Pre-natal Yoga & Yoga for Kids and has led inspiring yoga retreats in her hometown of Barcellonette France.