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  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Date: Sep 16 2024 - Sep 22 2024
  • Time: 12:00 - 11:00

Location

Lefokastro
Doplhins Leap
Category

Date

Sep 16 2024 - Sep 22 2024

Time

5:00 pm - 4:00 pm

PILATES RETREAT at Dolphin’s Leap

Retreat Date

Sept 16-22 2024

Location

Doplhins Leap, Lefokastro, Pelion

Price

Contact Dolphins Leap

Group size

Max 15

About this trip

A 7-day pilates and wellness retreat by the sea in the beautiful Greek peninsula of Pelion, home of the centaurs. Fully catered, infinity pool, spectacular ocean views from all bedrooms.  Built by the owners and in a beautiful, private setting, right on the edge of sea, Dolphins Leap Retreat is surrounded by olive trees and has been created to ensure absolute peace and harmony. Beautiful bedrooms all have sea views, west facing terraces abound, yoga terrace with steps straight into the crystal clear turquoise sea, glorious sunsets, infinity pool, sandy beach, this is the perfect location for you to re-energise and revitalise in beautiful, private, undiscovered and hidden Greece by the sea. Delicious, freshly prepared local Greek healthy vegetarian food on site. Wine option at dinner. Individual massage treatments can be arranged at extra cost. Footpaths and coastal walks to neighbouring villages. Tavernas just 10 minutes walk.

Your teacher

The teacher on this retreat is Ioannis Dovros. Ioannis is a Pilates expert, health professional and certified masseur and reflexologist. He has also been trained in Sujok Acupuncture with a degree from the International Sujok Academy. He is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sport of University of Thrace and has been trained in medical fitness as well as in the method of Clinical Pilates. Ioannis holds an MSc degree in Social-Clinical Psychology and also serves as a group facilitator through the psychotherapeutic method of Non Directive Intervention. He has worked as a Personal Fitness Instructor and as a Physical Education and Reflexology Tutor in universities and colleges in Greece. He has also been a consultant at a rehabilitation centre for addictions. He is a member of the Greek Reflexologists Association, the Greek Association of Professional Reflexologists, the Greek Company of Ergospirometry, Exercise and Rehabilitation, and an honorary member of the Greek Institute of Massage.

Accommodation

Nestled on the edge of the Aegean sea in the beautiful unspoilt peninsula of Pelion (Greece), Dolphins Leap has been hosting luxury yoga and pilates retreats for small groups of discerning guests for over 10 years since launching in 2013. For further information, please click here.

All rooms have sea views and air-conditioning. You can choose to share a room with a friend or another solo traveller, or alternatively you can also book a room for single occupancy (see below for details). Facilities on the property include a beautiful infinity swimming pool where you can relax and enjoy the swimming (and the views), and a private diving platform into the crystal-clear Aegean sea. There is a secluded beach right next to the property and a stunning coastal path leading in both directions, perfect for walking and exploring the neighbouring coves and villages. In the village you will find two tavernas and a beach bar in case you want to sample the local delicacies independently.

Meals

The price includes three delicious vegetarian meals a day with wine served at dinner (optional), except for one night out at the local taverna – allow approx 20 euros (not included in the price).

Reviews

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Terms and conditions

Please read the booking terms and conditions set out here (click to view) before booking your place on this retreat.

How to get here

For travel, we are recommending flying into Thessaloniki. We will be arranging a private minibus transfer departing Thessaloniki Airport at around 1pm on arrival day to bring guests directly to Dolphins Leap. For the return journey, we will be arranging a private minibus transfer from Dolphins Leap back to Thessaloniki on departure day arriving at the airport by 10.30am.

What’s included

  • Accommodation
  • Pilates classes
  • 3 meals a day
  • Air conditioning
  • Infinity swimming pool
  • Private diving platform
  • Airport transfers
  • SUPs & kayaks
  • Free use of our SUP boards and kayaks

What’s not included

  • One night out at taverna
  • Massages/therapies     [Individual massages and therapies available as an optional extra (€55 per session)]
Meridian clearing

You focus on breath control by activating the diaphragm to improve the activity of the deep muscles. You increase awareness of the neutral position and the range of the pelvic movement to activate the deep muscles. You learn the right connection between the head, neck, spine, chest and pelvis for proper body posture. The program is suitable for all ages, tailored to personal needs, and is great at increasing vitality. No previous experience is required.

Singing Bowl Mindfulness

We guide you into the meditative experience of the Tibetan singing bowls, where the vibrations stir the alpha and theta brain waves and help the body enter a state of deep serenity. You feel the self-healing forces of the body activated by the impact of yoga nidra and the effect of the sounds.

Guided visualization

NLP interventions and guided visualization are softly integrated in the singing bowls mindfullness sessions. You get in touch with the true needs of your organism as a whole, awakening your inner wisdom that makes deep and positive change sustainable. You explore psychosomatic symptoms and listen to their hidden healing message from a holistic perspective. Neuro-lingustic programming is applied in a group setting to compliment change in any area of your life, relationships, career, health, or spirituality. Systemic family or group constellations may be offered to enable you towards a positive transformation in your life.

ZhiNeng QiGong

We offer you a series of both dynamic and static QiGong, combining motion sequences as well as static healing postures. You become familiar with deep meditation techniques that put the self in the centre. You enact ZhiNeng QiGong, a type of moving meditation that puts the same emphasis on body and mind, activates the energy channels of the body, nourishes the organs and body systems and increases mental and physical consciousness. Zhineng QiGong combines “Qi” the energy of life, “Gong” daily effort and practice, “Zhi” wisdom and intelligence, and “Neng” ability in all its aspects.

Pilates

It is a whole-body stretching program combined with subtle physical exercise that will take place under the sun. The program is suitable for all ages, adaptable to the customer’s needs, and forms a mixture of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi practices, ideal for a vitality rise. It is also possible to chart a personal training program as well as a complete personalized wellness plan.

Reflexology

Reflexology is an ancient natural holistic approach. It has been used in China, Egypt and Greece (Hippocratic meridians). It is based on the existence of reflex points on the soles, the palms and other specific spots of the body that correspond to an organ or body function. These spots are systematically stimulated though special pressures leading to the activation of the healing forces of the body and resulting in the relaxation and harmony of the organism.

Through the activation of the body’s self-healing capability, Reflexology contributes to the relief of anxiety and other psychogenic problems, such as headaches, migraines, respiratory problems, colds, extreme fatigue, rhinitis, digestive disorders etc. Reflexology presents no counter-effects and is suitable for all, except pregnant women in the 1st-3rd month of pregnancy.

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