Escape to the tranquil beauty of Paros Island in Greece, where the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea meet golden sunrises and gentle ocean breezes.

Join Jurian Hughes and David Wallace for this transformative week-long yoga retreat and feel yourself unwind, let go, and merge with the beauty of nature.

Imagine your days filled with daily yoga practices for all levels, moments of meditation, playful excursions, and plenty of time to simply be. Jurian will invite you into embodied experiences of joy through yoga, movement, dance and chanting. David will guide eye-opening explorations into some of the ancient Greek myths and their significance today.Together, we will move our bodies, breathe deeply, and bask in delicious moments of stillness and ease. Wander through scenic villages, soak in the warm Mediterranean sun, and let cool dips in the sea cleanse your spirit.

No prior yoga experience is needed—just a sense of curiosity and an open heart.

Our retreat center on tranquil Paros island sits on the relatively untouched seaside of Santa Maria. The closeness to nature in its rawness and purity creates deeply nourishing conditions for your healing, rejuvenation and self reflection.

Accommodations are simple and rustic, inspired by the elements and the muses of Greek Mythology, the rooms are open, naturally lit and purposefully minimal to simplify your experience on retreat. Most of the rooms face the seaside and are a stone’s throw away from Filizi beach, with unencumbered access to the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea. Perfect for a sunrise dip!

Rooms have ceiling fans, private bathrooms, towels, linens, a water kettle and small fridge. Wifi is available on the property for your convenience, but we encourage as much “unplugging” as possible!

Organic gardens supply the majority of ingredients to the on site vegetarian restaurant. Other ingredients are sourced locally (on Paros, or wider-Greece) with a low carbon footprint in mind. Meals are prepared based on ancient Ayurvedic principles, emphasizing wellbeing, balance and bliss in the body. Each meal, you’ll be offered a variety of plant-based dishes, fusing exotic Indian flavours with the tastes and character of traditional Greek cuisine.

The kitchen takes great pride in creating meals with complete taste profiles that tantalize the taste buds and leave the body and soul satiated, nourished and energized.

For something extra, the kitchen is available to serve you in between meals, with juices and smoothies, and a selection of healthy snacks and salads available for order throughout the day.

Daily yoga classes will be offered (morning and afternoon) in one of two beautifully appointed yoga shalas.  (Shala’s do have the option of air conditioning as needed)

Sample schedule:
7:30am – coffee / teas / fruits available
8:30am – CLASS
10:30 – Brunch
Beach time, free time, massage time, visits to local villages or group outing
4:30pm – CLASS
6:30pm – Dinner

Your retreat starts on Saturday. We’ll collect your travel plans and coordinate with the center to arrange some taxi shares to the center. (On small islands, there are no credit card machines on taxis, so please plan to have some Euro for these short jaunts!)

We anticipate that many of you will extend your travels before or after the retreat – adding some time in Athens or on other islands. We anticipate everyone’s main international flights will be to Athens, then hopping a short flight directly to Paros from Athens (available on Aegean Air and SkyExpress). Based on timing of flights, it may be necessary to add a night in Athens on the front and / or back end.

Another option to get to Paros from Athens or other Greek islands is by ferry. The ferry is 4.5 hours from Athens, but much closer if you’re coming from another island.

For ferry tickets and information visit:
https://www.ferriesingreece.com/ or
https://hellenicseaways.gr/en/ or
https://www.bluestarferries.com/en/

The retreat ends with breakfast on the following Saturday. We’re happy to arrange taxi shares to the port or airport.

We’ve scheduled this retreat for late September-early October, in order to enjoy the best of all worlds. This time of the year avoids peak tourist season (and the extreme heat of summer), offering pleasant temperatures (70s during the day, cooler evenings in the 60s, with water temperatures cool but still comfortable, around 70).

What to pack (generally!):

• Valid Passport (ensure that it does not expire within 6 months of your travel)
• Comfortable walking / hiking shoes as well as all purpose footwear like sandals, running shoes, etc.  
• A bathing suit (or 2!), comfortable island clothing, light layers, yoga clothes.  Laundry facilities are not available, but you can hand wash and hang to dry.
  
• A light wind and rain breaker (just in case, and for warmth if it cools at night)
• Refillable Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Adapters for electronics
• Other suggestions – consider water shoes if you have sensitive feet, some beaches are pebbles / rocky.  Goggles if you like swimming. Swim shirt if you’re sensitive to sun or just like extra warmth.  A waterproof bag for your phone that you can take into or near water. 

Jurian Hughes

Jurian Hughes, E-RYT 500, YACEP, MFA, is a pathfinder. Through the gateway of the body, she guides students to connect with themselves in ways they had forgotten were possible, longed to revisit, or maybe never even knew were there. “I do my best to create a space in which people feel like they can be completely themselves. Through my own vulnerability, honesty and humor, I try to help us all find our way to greater joy.”

Hughes is founder of the Yoga of Voice;  co-creator of the Yoga of Yes; a Let Your Yoga Dance® teacher trainer; voice coach; personal mentor; writer; speaker; theatre performer; and senior faculty member of the Kripalu School of Yoga. Learn more about Jurian here ››

Rev. David Wallace

Rev. David Wallace is a recently retired dean and senior teacher for One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York City, a faculty member of the spiritual direction program at the Rowe Center, and an active officiant and spiritual director. He is a graduate of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM, and has continued those studies as a lifelong student of the “great books” of philosophy and archetypal psychology. He offers teaching and retreats at spiritual venues worldwide, and specializes in poetics, contemplative practice, and the wisdom texts of both the Eastern and Western traditions. 

Our eco-center offers simple and delightful rooms, all with private bathrooms.  All rooms have been constructed sustainably and in harmony with nature. They have electricity and ceiling fans for comfort.  Wifi is available throughout the property for those who cannot fully unplug.

Single Occupancy Room: $3895
Double Occupancy Room: $2895 per person

Premium Apartment:
The premium spacious studio apartments each have 2 beds and bath, plus special features and lots of space.  Two apartments are on the top floor with  private balconies baosting spectacular views.  A third apartment is on the ground floor with 2 seprated bedrooms, kitchenette and direct access for an ocean dip.
Double Occupancy $3795 per person

To reserve your space, please click below, set up an account and choose your room. You can choose to place a $695 deposit or pay in full. If you place a deposit, your balance can be set up to run in easy auto-payments through June 2027.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Travel to Athens and the Paros, Greece
• Transfer to and from the retreat from the airport or port (we will assist in arranging taxi’s!)
• Extra explorations outside of the group activities (ex. visiting villages or beaches of interest in your free time)
• Massage (available on site)
• Gratuities you might like to offer drivers, guides and center staff
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended – see Travel Guard Link)

Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before June 15, 2027. No refunds after June 15, 2027. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy. Participants will be required to sign an application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.

If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through June 2027, unless other arrangements are made.

We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like Trawick and Travel Guard offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical.  Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Travel Guard and Trawick International are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.