Pilates and Yoga Retreat – Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Sunday 29th September – Sunday 6th October 2024

Thank you to everyone who came to our previous retreats and helped to make them such special experiences!

You can click HERE to see some pictures from previous years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023) in Italy and Cyprus.

Please keep reading below for info about October 2024 in Cyprus.

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Join us in the beach heaven of Ayia Napa on the island of Cyprus for our incredible seven-night retreat. A perfect way to combine a holiday in a sun-drenched location whilst reconnecting with your mind and body through the practice of Pilates and yoga.

The combination of mindful practice, good food, lots of vitamin D provided by the generous Mediterranean sun, and interesting and stimulating excursions will leave you feeling rejuvenated and prove the perfect autumn break.

THE LOCATION

• The Island: Cyprus
• The Region: Ayia Napa, Famagusta
• The Retreat base: So Nice Hotel Resort

Our retreat base will be in Ayia Napa, approximately a 40-min drive from Larnaca Airport. Situated in the historical region of Famagusta, and once famous as a youth partying destination, Ayia Napa has so much to offer, the pinnacle of which are some of the most stunning beaches in Europe. Of its 27 beaches, 14 have been awarded the Blue Flag award, more than any other region in Cyprus.

Under the stewardship of Mayor Yiannis Karousos, Ayia Napa has recently developed into a hub of innovation and investment, not only in the areas of touristic and civil infrastructure, but also in art, demonstrations of which are the Ayia Napa Sculpture Park and the Museum of Underwater Sculptures, the first underwater museum in Europe.

THE CENTRE

Our base will be the incredible 4-Star So Nice Hotel Resort, next to one of the aforementioned Blue Flag beaches, with its white puffy sand and crystal clear waters. Located far from the bustling town of Ayia Napa but just a stroll away from the many various restaurants, bars & cafes, and only a few minutes’ drive from one of the largest themed waterparks in Europe, the resort provides the perfect blend of calm and seclusion with easy access to amenities and places of interest. Stepping onto the beach in front of the resort, one can head either west or east via designated footpaths to visit an array of other beaches as well as points of archaeological interest, e.g. Makronissos Archeological Site.

You will be staying in Standard Garden View rooms which will offer the following:

• HD Smart TV with a variety of free multilanguage programmes
• Individual air conditioning / heating
• Mini bar
• Tea/Coffee making facilities
• Hair dryer
• Telephone
• Bathrobe & Slippers, plus luxurious bathroom amenities
• Furnished balcony
• Electronic door locks
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Free in-room electronic safe

THE RETREAT

What is included in the price?

• 7 Pilates classes and 7 yoga classes
• Accommodation in a shared twin room or double room. Single occupancy available.
• Breakfast and dinner (excluding dinner drinks) every day
• Airport transfers to and from Larnaca Airport at designated times
• Transport to and from the excursions (on 3 days) – excursion activities to be confirmed.

What is not included in the price?

• Flights and insurance
• Transport to and from UK airports
• Lunch
• Tickets for entry into sights or other activities on excursion days
• Deep-tissue, Thai-Yoga or Swedish massages on site (optional)
• Private Pilates or yoga session (optional)
• Drinks at the tavernas/restaurants

All activities are optional and it will be up to you how much or little you decide to do on the retreat.

THE TEACHERS

Pilates and Rehab are proud to collaborate with Angie Giorgio in this joint venture.

Angie Giorgio (Yoga Teacher): Angie originally trained at the Scaravelli school but, previous to teacher training, she practiced Ashtanga for five years. Having completed her training over 15 years ago, she decided to follow her heart’s passion and started teaching Vinyasa Flow, which is an unscripted style of Ashtanga. It is flow yoga, so building up the body heat from the inside out (fire in the belly).

With flow you gain strength, stamina and flexibility as well as making time to connect the mind, body and breath. You will learn to use the breath to go through the movements fluently and with ease, and sometimes, as with everything in life, a few good challenges. Angie always aims to be as informative as possible throughout the class. She believes that technique, alignment, awareness and being mindful are key for a more enjoyable and safe practice.

Mike will be there on the Pilates side. You can read more about Mike here.

THE FOOD

The resort boasts an array of fantastic restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. The main restaurant is BLU, which will be serving our buffet breakfasts and dinners. You will of course be welcome to try any of the other restaurants on offer, such as Nozomi (Japanese) and Nama (Italian).

Special dietary needs can be catered for by the resort, so do let us know in advance if you have any gluten, lactose, or other food intolerance and/or allergies.

EXCURSIONS AND EXTRA ACTIVITIES

This retreat is yours to do with as you wish. Think of it as a holiday with optional extra Pilates and yoga practice.

You may wish to join us on our 3 excursion days to discover places of historic interest and explore the nearby area. Alternatively, some may find that the area around the resort is perfect for walking or jogging. Or for some, it may be a time to simply recharge the batteries, to laze in the sun, take a dip in the pool, read or sleep. It’s your time to do with as you please.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

The nearest airport to our retreat base is Larnaca International (40 min drive), and flights from London to Larnaca are between 4 to 4.5 hours. Flights are NOT included in the overall price.

Please contact us BEFORE booking your flights, as landing times and departure times will need to correspond with the arranged transfers to and from Larnaca airport (transfers in Cyprus are included in the price). If you prefer to book different flights that do not correspond to our transfers’ times, then you will have to take a taxi to and from the resort, and this will be at your own expense.

Larnaca airport transfer times TBC.

PRICES

Shared En-suite Room: £1250 per person, twin or double room

Private En-suite Room: £1600

Apart from couples and friends who will share a room, individuals who want to share will be allocated a roommate randomly. All accommodation will be booked on a first-come-first-served basis. Once at the resort, if you wish to upgrade your room you may do so by paying the difference at reception, assuming there is availability.

BOOKINGS and TIMELINES

Bookings are secured with a £300 non-refundable deposit, with the full balance payment due by 15th July 2024.

CANCELLATIONS and REFUNDS

Please note that the deposit of £300 will not be refunded at any time and is not included in the cancellation refund.

In cases where the full balance has been paid, cancellations made will be entitled to the following refunds on the following dates before the retreat:
• before the 15th of July 2024: full refund
• from the 16th of July until the 15th August 2024: 50% refund
• from the 16th August until the 31st August 2024: 25% refund
• after and including the 1st of September 2024: no refund

Please note that the cancellation policy will be strictly upheld regardless of the reason for cancellation.