Return to Flow – Yoga Retreat in Hydra, Greece

Return to Flow – Yoga Retreat in Hydra, Greece, Mandraki Beach Resort

Dates: 14th – 18th October, 2025

Suitable for all levels of yoga practice.

Return to Flow yoga retreat itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and connecting with the water all around you
Welcome and orientation, group introductions, and intention setting.
Evening opening ceremony, Yin yoga session & Yoga Nidra – an introduction to the retreat’s Water theme.
Group dinner at a local taverna.

Day 2: Embodying flow and emotional release
Morning Vinyasa yoga practice themed around the Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra – settle into island life. Cultivate fluidity and ease in mind and body, and practise meeting change with adaptability, in the same way water shapes itself to what surrounds it.
Healthy breakfast.
Yoga workshop on the Chakra system, with emphasis on the Svadhistana (Sacral) Chakra, which is linked to the element of Water.
Late lunch to be served.
Free time for exploration or relaxation*
Evening Yin Yoga – Water as understood in Eastern philosophies: the element, its Yin & Yang organs, plus self-acupressure points to support regulation of the channels.

Day 3: Integration and renewal
Morning Vinyasa yoga & arm balance play – investigate the meeting point between strength and softness, power and grace, drawing inspiration from water’s ability to be both gentle and forceful depending on its form.
Healthy breakfast.
Nature walk on the island for those interested.
Late lunch to be served.
Restorative yoga session – a practice designed to support introspection and self-reflection, encouraging you to meet your inner depths and emotions, much like the mesmerising pull of looking out towards the ocean horizon.
Free time for the beach and exploring*
Evening silent walking meditation.

Day 4: Returning to stillness and inner wisdom
Beach guided meditation and breathwork session (weather permitting) – highlighting the steady ebb and flow of the breath, intended to echo the rise and fall of ocean waves.
Healthy breakfast.
TCM talk: Exploring the Water Element in Chinese medicine: Fear vs. Courage & Willpower. An overview of key self-acupressure points to support regulation of this foundational element.
Late lunch to be served.
Free time for beach activities or to explore the port*
Closing ceremony and reflections.

Day 5: What continues to flow forward with you - closing practice and departure
Morning yoga gentle vinyasa – a steady, grounding session emphasising stillness and stability, with soft, continuous transitions between postures, so you leave feeling calm, settled, and ready to return to everyday life and responsibilities.
Final breakfast and check-out.

Please note the itinerary may be adjusted due to weather and/or changes to other activities.
*Acupuncture sessions are to be scheduled during downtime.

How to get there

Travelling to Athens

When travelling from South Africa to Athens, international routes typically include a stopover. Key South African airports-such as OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) or Cape Town International Airport-often offer services to Athens International Airport *(Eleftherios Venizelos). Check directly with airlines for current routes, seat availability, and any travel restrictions. Please also confirm you have the correct travel documents, including a *valid passport and any required visas**.

Airlines include Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates. If you need a Schengen Visa, it may be helpful to speak with a travel agent.

We recommend arriving in Athens at least one day before the retreat begins-Athens is well worth exploring, and arriving early also gives you more flexibility when arranging your ferry tickets.

Getting to Hydra from Athens

Hydra lies around 64 kilometres (40 miles) south-west of Athens. Travel is by ferry, and the crossing generally takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the service and sea conditions. Ferries to Hydra usually depart from Piraeus.

For more information regarding the ferry trip to Hydra from Athens: Traveling to Hydra from Athens

Cost

€ 1700 pps (2 adults per room)
€ 2500 private room

What’s included

• 4 nights’ five-star en suite accommodation
• A private swimming pool with each room
• Breakfast and lunch served at the hotel
• Water taxi from the port to the hotel on the island
• All yoga sessions, workshops and meditation
• Complimentary full-body acupuncture session with Theresa. New to acupuncture, click on link to learn more about the treatment process: What to expect during an acupuncture session?
• One auricular acupuncture session. Click here to find out more: Auricular acupuncture – Acudetox NADA protocols

What’s not included

• Travel to Athens and onward to Hydra
• Extra accommodation in Athens before and after the retreat
• Dinners
• Visas (if required)
• Any additional activities such as massage, boat excursions, etc.
• Travel insurance
• Personal extras

Please note that, regrettably, no under-16s are allowed at the Mandraki Beach Resort. Payment is to be made according to whatever the current ZAR to Euro rate is at time of booking.

A 50% deposit secures your place; the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the retreat.

T&Cs apply for booking and cancellations.

For more information, please feel free to contact me: [email protected]

Images courtesy of the Mandraki Beach Resort website.