“Heal through Zen & Classical Yoga Practice”
8 Day Indian Meditation and Healing Yoga Retreat in Lefkada
Urania Luxury Resorts, Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece
Heal through Zen and Yoga in Greece
Join Master Vidhi Chhariya - a leading authority on Buddhist Meditation from India on a beautiful, intense and powerful program that enables you to understand, explore Vipassana - a meditation originally taught by Buddha combined with Iyengar Yoga - the highest and most therapeutic asanas known to mankind for bringing strength and healing at a physical level to go much beyond into the self and activate the inner Buddha and learning to manipulate and heal through Energy.
The only program in the world that takes you into meditation, yoga, and beyond into the realm of healing with a bonus workshop on Ayurveda. This is a 50-hour program which is not merely a yoga holiday. Come experience True Transformation.
The space is a heavenly abode overlooking the nine Ionian islands and Ionian sea over the top of a mountain, a property that is listed as one of world's top 25 self-serving luxury villas. You will stay in neo-classical Greek villa surrounded by nature, private pool, sun loungers, umbrellas, and large deck served during meal times by expert veg and vegan chef. Every room has its own spectacular view that will form a long-lasting memory.
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Vidhi
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Highlights
- 2 daily Iyengar yoga classes
- Daily Pranayama, breath yoga practice
- Certified and experienced yoga instructors
- 3 hours daily of Vipassana meditation as taught by Buddha
- Classes on classical Yoga, history, and concepts applications
- Daily classes on Chakra Healing, Energy channeling, and Aura
- Bonus workshop on Ayurveda and its life hacks
- Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
11:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
- ATM / banking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
Urania Luxury Resorts stands on a low hill overlooking breathtaking vistas of the Ionian sea near the famous Greek beaches of Egkremnoi and Porto Katsiki. The four residences, Villa Fos, Helios, Ios, and Iris, are nestled among the oak and olive trees, spaced far enough apart to ensure privacy. All the rooms have exceptional sea views, secluded, and situated one kilometer away from a low hill with fantastic southern and western views. The tranquil settings of the villas, the private swimming pools, the outdoor lounges, and the serene atmosphere are among many other facilities that are to make your vacation unforgettable.
Single room
All single room accommodation has a standard double bed, attached toilet, and bath and a sea facing view. They are part of a 3 bedroom villa which is fully equipped with all residential facilities and a swimming pool.
Shared double room
All shared room has two single beds with one single common toilet for the room. This is a great accommodation for friends or family members in case they would like to travel and be a part of the retreat.
Program
The organizer is a recipient of the Luxury Travel Guide Awards 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. A Service Excellence awards from Tripadvisor on 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020 apart from Global Health Pharma Awards for 2018 and 2019.
The program will introduce you to the classic understanding of yoga, various kind of yoga, and understanding all about the mind and body. This retreat is a holistic program designed to demystify yoga and healing and takes you beyond in order to transform yourself and your future life.
Iyengar yoga class to help strengthen and heal the body
The yoga class with the core focus of advancing into deeper meditation helps release stress and emotional blockages while energizing various energy channels or chakras starting from the crown to the base chakra. In this class, come learn the essential practice of Hatha yoga and the sequence of 12 basic asanas which leads to balancing the two energies inside the body.
This practice is combined with the powerful meditation practice of Vipassana - Buddha's meditation which helps releases deeply held stress and blockages and also fills practitioners with fresh physical and mental energy. The class includes breath yoga, warm-ups, 12 powerful postures, and Buddhist meditation.
Training material
- Chakra healing and energy manipulation
- Pranayama and medical benefits of Asanas
- Vipassana meditation and mindfulness
- Classical practice of Hatha yoga - Iyengar style to heal and strengthen the body
- Heal the past, re-wire the mind, heal self, and heal others
- Tantra energy, shifting of Tantra energy, and Tantra massage
- Becoming an urban yogi
- Learning to forgive, channel energy of the sun, letting go, and observe
Typical daily schedule
- 05:30 -13:30 Training with two hours breakfast break
- 13:30 - 17:30 Rest, relax, and explore Greek beaches
- 17:30- 19:30 Yoga and meditation classes
Instructors
Vidhi Chhariya
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A world-renowned leading authority on Buddhist Meditation, Vidhi Chhariya hails from India and has been exposed to Yoga for more than 30 years. His experiences include Bhakti yoga, kirtans, Sahaj yoga, Reiki, Kundalini yoga, Vipassana meditation, Tantra, Ayurveda, Reflexology, Pranic healing therapies, Sivananda & Iyengar style. An ex-corporate business chief, very few gurus can match his world exposure and spiritual experience that helps him simplify the experience of deep meditation and life tools into daily practices for the common man. Today he teaches in more than 35 countries.
Location
The retreat takes place on the verdant island of Lefkada, in Urania Luxury Resorts. This location was created in a natural environment that offers unique experiences and true enjoyment. The exceptionally beautiful surroundings, the distinctive architecture, and the site of the lodgings complement one another perfectly, highlighting the exquisite locale and providing ideal conditions for an unforgettable vacation.
Features
Activities
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Kitesurfing
- Massage
- Mountain biking
- Mountain walking
- Reiki
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Wave boarding
- Paragliding
General
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
Services
- ATM / banking
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room cleaning
- Wireless internet
Food
You will be served with three daily delicious and healthy vegetarian meals included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Whole food
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Enjoy massage and treatments
During your free time, you can arrange a special massage therapy, Reiki healing session, and transcendental sessions upon request and at additional costs.
Enjoy the unique private beach
There is a unique private beach just below the resorts. You will find a beautiful sandy expanse and, if you are lucky, you can spot dolphins swimming in the water. The area belongs to the environmental protection network Nature 2000 as it is a habitat for dolphins and seals. Even if you do not go down to the beach, the superb view from all the rooms will relax and renew your spirits.
Enjoy watersport activities in Lefkada
The island of Lefkada hosts numerous water sports and activities such as scuba diving, boating, kitesurfing, kiteboarding, surfing and more. These activities can be discovered in Vassiliki bay just three and a half kilometers from the villas.
What's included
- 2 Iyengar daily and yoga asana class morning evening
- 3 hours of daily Vipassana (Buddha's) meditation guided by the master himself
- 3 hours of daily engagement into subjects such as Chakra healing, manipulation of energy, classical yoga practices
- 1 Bonus workshop on Ayurveda and Ayurveda best practices for known Disease management
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 fresh cooked daily vegetarian meals
- Morning refresh tea
What's not included
- Airfares
- Airport transfers
- Extra activities
- Healing massage
- Energy treatments
- Personal one on one Transcendental Session with the master
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PVK
Aktion National Airport
38 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Aktion National Airport, Preveza PVK Airport (PVK). This is the closest airport to Lefkada. Alternatively, you may book transfers to Athens and Corfu and organize alternate transfers from there to Lefkada by road.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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