Yoga in Corfu.
Spend your days practising yoga by the Ionian sea, restore serenity to mind, body and spirit – and see the best of stunning Corfu in a revitalizing holistic holiday.
Details
Best Time to travel: April-November.
Suggested period: 4-9 Days.
Trip Type: Couples, Small Group.
Yoga and Wellness tourism in Corfu.
Greece and Yoga. Two ancient forces coming together to create an uplifting union of liberty, beauty and harmony.
A chance to feed both body and soul on an unforgettable yoga-based experience. Stay in an elegant boutique hotel near Corfu Town and enjoy an innovative itinerary – designed for optimum relaxation and appreciation of Corfu’s authentic heart. package holidays to Corfu.
Spend 90 minutes each morning and afternoon practising yoga. (You’ll greet the day with Vinyasa and its sacred breathing method of Pranayama, ideal for calming the mind and reducing stress; the afternoon classes will be devoted to Kundalini, aimed at balancing the 7 chakras and freeing them of negative emotions to deliver health and well-being). package holidays to Corfu.
In between, explore Corfu on one of our inspiring creative excursions. Sample the elite wines of Corfu (praised by Homer in the Odyssey) at a prestigious local vineyard. Master delicious traditional dishes at a Corfiot cooking class. And visit majestic palaces, scenic vistas, and charming rural villages. Numerous free windows have also been left open to simply relax, as we know you’ll want to, and embrace the natural lush beauty of your surroundings.
Whatever your previous yoga experience (this trip is suitable for all levels including beginners), our expert instructor will help you locate your full potential of health and tranquillity. package holidays to Corfu.
Discover the mystical resources and boundless blessings that only yoga can unlock within you, while immersed in the exquisite Corfu landscape that has enchanted visitors for centuries.
What is included
8-night accommodation in 4* hotel in Corfu (based on double occupancy)
Transportation to/from airport
Three excursion tours in Corfu
One cooking lesson & One wine tasting
8 breakfasts & 8 meals
7 days yoga classes (morning & afternoon sessions)
English speaking certified guide
Admission fees to all archaeological & cultural sites
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Corfu and proceed to your stylish 4* hotel. Take the rest of the day to explore the nearby delights of cosmopolitan Corfu Town, home to some of the island’s finest cuisine and captivating architecture.
After breakfast at the hotel, your yoga journey commences at 7.30am with a general introduction to Vinyasa to awaken the whole body. Today is for slipping into your preferred holiday rhythm. Then, embark on a wonderful excursion that will showcase Corfu’s finest features. Travel through fragrant orange and cypress groves to Achilleion’s lavish palace overlooking the sea (and dedicated to the hero Achilles); then linger at the beautiful bay of Palaiokastritsa to admire its Byzantine monastery and sublime views. Finally, head to mountainous Lakones before arriving at the northern end of Corfu where you’ll eat a memorable lunch in the historic old heritage village of Perithia. At 5.30pm your Kundalini tuition begins. The focus is on the First chakra, Mulandhara, which is linked to the adrenal gland and influences emotions surrounding safety and trust
Sculpt arms and create open flexible shoulders in this morning’s class. Lunch is at the hotel. You are free until the afternoon’s yoga workshop which is devoted to the Second chakra, Svadisthana, which corresponds to the genetic glands and organs. Exercises target emotional balance and relationships with the opposite sex. package holidays to Corfu.
Focus on upper back and neck, and learn healing postures to alleviate pain and tensions in this often-afflicted region. Afterwards, pleasure awaits you on a half-day tour where you’ll sail in a traditional Greek fishing boat to famous Pontikonisi Island and visit stately Mon Repos palace amid its green oasis. Finally, you’ll taste Corfu’s best wine varieties – such as Kakotrygis, Petrokoritho and Skopelitiko – and enjoy a buffet lunch at an acclaimed vineyard in fertile Ropa Valley. You will also be able to sample the estate’s delicious cheeses, olives, and olive oil products. This afternoon’s class comprises the Third chakra, Manipura, linked to the pancreas, liver and spleen. Exercises concentrate on helping to control Ego and its need to satisfy its desires.
Learn specific postures for your lower back to strengthen and safeguard this vulnerable area against pain. Lunch at the hotel and free day for relaxation or further sight-seeing. Your afternoon class features the Fourth chakra, Anahatha (heart centre). Postures involving this vital chakra release sorrow and encourage joy and bliss.
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Open uptight hips and leg muscles with poses designed to ignite your inner strength. Next, it’s time to prepare and enjoy much-loved Greek dishes (like moussaka and tzatziki) during a cooking demonstration at a traditional taverna in the village of Agios Ioannis. The final stop is the pretty town of Kato Garounas to see an olive oil museum and carpet weaving display. On the way, seize the photo opportunity at picturesque Pelecas which boasts a stunning panorama of the island. Back at the hotel for your afternoon class, where you’ll work on the Fifth chakra, Visshudha, (or throat chakra), which influences clear communication and self-expression.
This morning’s class relates to building abdominal and core strength, critical to the pursuit of both yoga and spinal health. Enjoy an organic lunch at the hotel and the Free time until the afternoon, where the Sixth chakra, Ajna (or Third Eye) takes the spotlight. Relating to the pituitary gland, exercises for this fascinating chakra promote greater mental powers, the attainment of consciousness, and communication with higher levels of existence. package holidays to Corfu.
Your final morning of yoga is devoted to calming stretches and restorative routines to equip you with relaxation tools for your regular lifestyle. Lunch is at the hotel. Take the rest of the last day to enjoy as desired. In the afternoon, you’ll address the Seventh chakra, Sahasrara, which corresponds to the pineal gland and relates to our Divine nature and pure essence. package holidays to Corfu.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day until your departure.
We are certain that Yoga and Corfu will have woven their sacred magic to leave you feeling truly reborn – and already anticipating your next inspirational visit.
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