Yoga & Cycle Retreat Greece
Yoga & Cycle Retreat Greece June 2024
Enjoy a relaxing week of Yoga and cycling in the sun
Eretria, Greece 16th - 23rd June 2024
Have a passion for Cycling? Enjoy nourishing your body with movement? Love delicious food in a warm, sunny relaxing environment? Greek Cycle Holidays aim to combine all these aspects in a holiday to remember.
With an average of 250 days a year sunshine, varied mountainous terrain, alpine forests and a seemingly endless coastline, Greece really is an ideal destination for Cyclists all year round.
THE PERFECT COMBINATION: CYCLING AND YOGA
Each day will include two yoga sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening (Hatha, Vinyasa and Restorative based) with a primary focus on strengthening the core and back, and bringing openness and flexibility to the hips, chest and shoulders.
A TYPICAL DAY
As with all our weeks, the itinerary will be flexible and likely to change day to day.
Each day will include two yoga sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening (Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin based) with a primary focus on strengthening the core and back, and bringing openness and flexibility to the hips, chest and shoulders. Sessions will include Pranayama (breath work and techniques) to help improve lung capacity and to aid recovery as you progress with your cycling.
Sandwiched between the Yoga sessions you will get the chance to explore the island on 2 wheels on one of our multitude of routes. Visit remote mountain villages or cycle along the coast for a coffee, expect to cycle for 3 – 5 hours depending on how you are feeling.
Expect at least one designated rest day to spend at your leisure.
Where
Evia is the second largest island in Greece. Athens, the Greek capital is only an hours drive away. With a small population it is not hard to escape the crowds!
The villa is located 1.5km from the centre of Eretria, one of Greece’s most ancient towns, with evidence of human activity as early as the Neolithic period (3500-3000 BC) found on the Acropolis as well as in the surrounding areas.
Whether you are a serious cyclist wanting some strenuous training in the mountains (the island tops out at 1743m), or prefer to do some more leisurely riding and take in the numerous sights and attractions Evia has to offer, then this is a holiday for you.
With rugged barren mountains, lush forests, km’s of coastline, wonderful beaches, a pleasant climate, ancient monuments and traditional Greek villages, there is a lot to enjoy about Evia
Accommodation
Your home for the week is the GCH Villa, spacious and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing time. The villa comfortably sleeps 8 people in 4 twin rooms and 2 bathrooms.
With a spacious living room and kitchen, there is ample space to be comfortable. As with traditional Greek life most of the time is spent outdoors and the GCH Villa has fantastic outdoor space and the dedicated BBQ & bar area is ideal for relaxing on an evening and into the night. For those that enjoy a cool beer the bar Is equipped with a draft beer chiller. Especially refreshing in a frozen glass!
At the bottom of the garden you will find tranquillity in our relaxation area, recover from your day with gentle yoga and a soak in the hot tub.
• 4 Twin Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Kitchen and Living Room
• Outdoor BBQ and Patio Area
• Hot tub
• Wifi
• Spacious Garden and Sun Patio
• Secure Bike Storage
• Workshop and tools
• Laundry facilities
• Vegetable garden
The Food
Chef and Owner Steven has been cooking in some of London and Athens top kitchens for over 20 years.
As all the food is home cooked from fresh ingredients and dietary requirements will be accommodated.
On retreat, the food will be mainly vegetarian and vegan. There will be meat and dairy options available, however, we would like to suggest that this week would be a good introduction to allowing your body and mind to sample the benefits of a meat free diet.
Yoga philosophy encourages a vegetarian diet. There is plenty of medical evidence indicating that a balanced vegetarian diet is extremely healthy. A diet rich in plant based foods supplies the body with the proteins, minerals and vitamins it needs.
A sattvic diet, a diet free from meat and high in fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts, calms the mind and the body. Yoga philosophy teaches the concept of ahimsa, or non-violence. Yogis believe if you eat natural plant based foods that are high in nutritional value and easily used by the body, the delicate internal balance can remain in check. And that balance will extend to the mind. If the body is out of whack, the mind will struggle to remain calm and emotions can become easily unsettled.
Included
7 Nights' accommodation based on sharing a twin room
Airport transfers for you and your bike
Customized cycling itinerary
Self-guided rides with Preloaded GPS with route and maps
Buffet style breakfast
3 Course quality home cooked evening meal
Well stocked “help yourself” bar including Wine, lager on draught and spirits
Energy drinks and snacks
Emergency van support
yoga mat and blocks
2 yoga sessions per day
Not Included
Flights
Optional bike hire
Extra activities and day trips
Travel insurance
Price
€1024 Person Per week
Optional single room supplement €512
FLIGHTS
Eretria is approx 1 hour drive Athens Airport with a short 15 minute ferry. We will be there to collect you at Arrivals.
There are regular flights throughout the year from the UK.Low-cost Airlines; Wizz Air (Luton), RyanAir (Stansted and Dublin) and EasyJet (Gatwick, Manchester and Edinburgh) all fly regularly into Athens.
Other options include Olympic and Aegean from Gatwick and Heathrow as well as Jet2 from Birmingham and Bristol
BIKE HIRE
For a hassle and worry free holiday why not hire a bike ?
We have a selection of aluminium and carbon road bikes available in all sizes as well as hybrid and e-bikes
Let us know your height and we will match you up with the perfect bike for you
Prices
Aluminium: €30 per day - €150 per week
Full Carbon: €50 per day - €180 per week
Hybrid Bike : €30 per day - €150 per week
E-Bike - Price on Request
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE CYCLE TOURS
https://www.greekcycleholidays.com/cycle-tours
Cacao Ceremony & Movement Meditation Event, Jersey CI
Saturday 30th March 2024 1:45PM - 3:30PM GMT
Location: The Bridge Community Centre, St Helier, Jersey
Join us for this wonderful heart opening event combining Cacao Ceremony and Movement Meditation 🪶💓
Gentle movement, Cacao, intention setting, journal, move and rest.
Feel more connected to your body, mind and soul. We gather to rest our minds, move our bodies, and heal through connection to ourselves. Everyone is welcome.
We start with.... CACAO CEREMONY ✨
The first thing to do when entering a ceremony is to leave all your expectations at the door. Return to the blank canvas of your pure being, where your heart and mind are wide open.
Ceremonial cacao has been used for centuries and is a beautiful heart opening plant medicine that is full of nutritional benefits and has more antioxidants than any other food on the planet.
Drinking cacao helps you to connect and open your heart. In many spiritual traditions, the heart is seen as the centre of our being, the place where our truest self resides. The cacao we will drink is ceremonial grade and is grown and harvested in Peru, from the Ashaninka families.The variety is Criollo and no pesticides or chemical fertilisers are used by the growers and they all follow organic farming practices. Peru is world renowned for it’s quality flavour Cacao.
Cacao opens the gateway to the sacred heart space and assists us in releasing fear, insecurity and guilt which clears the lower chakras, facilitating a deeply grounding connection to Mother Earth.
(Herbal tea blend will be available for those that would rather not drink cacao)
Then we move into... MOVEMENT MEDITATION ✨
Sharnelle will guide you through a conscious dance practice called Flow Dnace Meditation using silent disco headphones. Anyone can do this movement meditation practice so no previous experience is needed.
This practice is a way of exploring meditation in a dynamic fun new way. The class is an un-choreographed, conscious dance meditation practice, which encourages self-expression and discovery.
The practice helps you to explore and express how you feel through movement. You don’t have to learn any steps and there’s no pressure to perform, making it easier to relax, allowing the body and mind to get into a state of flow.
MEDITATION hits the dance floor. CONNECT deeply with yourself. MOVE & shift your energy. RELEASE what isn’t serving you & find your unique flow.
🎧 Please note, to enhance your experience we use silent disco headphones for this event to help you drop deeper into the dance. We provide these on the day.
THE MUSIC
The music is created in a way to allow the mind and body to transcend into a state of bliss, using varied tempos and rhythms to help you connect to the river of energy flowing within you. Close your eyes, connect and allow your body to move to the music. Dance on your own terms - Join us for a judgement-free, immersive dance journey!
THE FLOW DANCE MEDITATION METHOD
This conscious dance program is a vehicle for embodiment, raising vibration and consciousness. Through somatic techniques you will become more deeply connected with yourself, especially your inner world. There are 3 sections that you will be guided through - Connect, Move, Release. FDM invites you to get present, so you can feel it and heal it; in an accessible, fun and dynamic way. The music that is used plays an important role in helping to drop into a flow state of consciousness.
YOUR FDM FACILITATOR
Sharnelle is from the UK and has a love for travel, living in many different places around the world. She is a Flow Dance Meditation facilitator, a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Yoga Teacher and Breathwork instructor. She founded She Feels to help people all over the world connect back to feeling. She facilitates retreats and events, creating safe and accessible spaces for people to move, breathe and ultimately connect back to themselves.
HOW TO PREPARE THIS EVENT
🙏🏻 Come just as you are. No previous experience is required.
🙏🏻 Bring a journal and pen.
🙏🏻 Bring a blanket and cushion and warm layers.
Together, we'll create a space where hearts can breathe freely, where there are no expectations, hopes and fears can be shared, laughter and tears are embraced. You'll leave feeling lighter, rested and restored.
Women's Evening Retreat - Jersey, CI
Friday 8th March 2024 6:45PM - 8:45PM GMT
Location: The Bridge, St Helier, Jersey
Join us for She Feels Retreat Evening to feel more connected to your body, mind and soul.
In celebration of International Women's Day 💫 We come together as women of diverse ages, backgrounds, and experience to recognise the importance of nurturing our mind, body, and spirit in the company of others.
Your facilitator Sharnelle will guide you through a series of mindfulness practices designed to recharge and recalibrate every aspect of your being. This evening retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with yourself and fellow journeying women.
Together, we'll create a space where hearts can breathe freely, where there are no expectations, hopes and fears can be shared, laughter and tears are embraced. You'll leave feeling lighter, rested and restored.
✨THE RETREAT ✨
Ready to let go of stress? Indulge your body, heart, and mind in an evening which includes gentle movement, breathwork, FDM movement meditation and a Women's Circle.
✨ Gentle Yoga
✨ Breathwork
✨ FDM Movement Meditation
✨ WOMEN'S CIRCLE - Includes journaling exercises and prompts, the chance to let go and connect with other incredible women, eat nourishing yummy energy balls, drink tea and be held in a supportive space for listening and sharing for those who may want to share.
At our retreat, we begin with a unique class combining yoga movement, breathwork, conscious dance and meditation, all led by wellness specialist Sharnelle who is passionate about empowering women to connect to themselves on a deeper level. We will end the evening with our Women's circle, energy balls and tea.
Together, we'll celebrate our uniqueness, foster acceptance, and cultivate compassion.
✨ THINGS TO NOTE
Limited spaces are available.
We will be wearing headphones (provided) for the FDM Movement Meditation part of our evening.
*Due to limited spaces and small group numbers please note that all bookings made are non refundable and nontransferable. If you cannot make it, a friend can come in your place*
✨ International Women's Day is not only a celebration of women and their achievements but also a call to action for gender equality. Let's seize this opportunity to honor the awesome and inspirational women in our lives. Reach out, connect, and let them know how much they mean to you.
Don't miss this chance to celebrate yourself and empower women alongside a community of supportive and like minded individuals. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of self care, growth, and sisterhood. We can't wait to share this enriching experience with you.
This event is for women only.
✨ Please show up with:
✨Comfortable clothing to relax/move in
✨Extra comforts like a pillow/blanket (highly recommended)
✨Journal & Pen
✨Bottle of water
✨An open mind and heart
Heated Nurture Flow Yoga Classes, March 2024, Jersey
Heated Nurture Flow Yoga with Sharnelle
Thursdays throughout March, 730-830pm, St Helier, Jersey
A nurturing slow practice that guides your body and mind to feel calm and relaxed. Combining slow stretching with breathwork and meditation.
Dates:
Thursday 7th March 2024 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Thursday 14th March 2024 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Thursday 21st March 2024 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Thursday 28th March 2024 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Book:
4 Week Block: 4 x 60 Minute Heated Nurture Flows (730pm-830pm)
Flow: A nurturing slow practice that guides your body and mind to feel calm and relaxed. Combining slow stretching with breathwork and meditation.
-> Settle & Connect
-> Breathe
-> Stretch
-> Relax
Location:
The Dance Studio at Beaulieu Convent School, Wellington Road, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4RJ
(Free parking or a short walk from the centre of St Helier).
**Please bring a yoga mat. If you require a mat please message Sharnelle in advanced.
Heated Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes, March 2024, Jersey
Heated Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Sharnelle
Thursdays throughout March, 615-715pm, St Helier, Jersey
A movement practice that synchronises movement and breath, to work the body and calm the mind.
Dates:
Thursday 7th March 2024 6:15PM - 7:15PM
Thursday 14th March 2024 6:15PM - 7:15PM
Thursday 21st March 2024 6:15PM - 7:15PM
Thursday 28th March 2024 6:15PM - 7:15PM
Book:
4 Week Block: 4 x 60 Minute Vinyasa Flows (615pm-715pm)
Flow: Be guided by Sharnelle through a full body flow that works your body and calms your mind.
-> Settle & Connect
-> Breathe
-> Move
-> Stretch
-> Relax
Location:
The Dance Studio at Beaulieu Convent School, Wellington Road, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4RJ
(Free parking or a short walk from the centre of St Helier).
**Please bring a yoga mat. If you require a mat please message Sharnelle in advanced.
Flow Dance Meditation Online
Sunday 18th February 2024 09:30AM - 10:45AM GMT
MEDITATION hits the dance floor. CONNECT deeply with yourself. MOVE & shift your energy. RELEASE what isn’t serving you & find your unique flow.
Join us for Flow Dance Meditation Online guided by Sharnelle. This is your chance to experience the power of conscious dance and meditation from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're a regular mover or a complete beginner, this event is open to everyone.
THE EVENT
Explore meditation in a dynamic fun new way. The class is an un-choreographed, conscious dance meditation practice, which encourages self-expression and discovery.
The practice helps you to explore and express how you feel through movement. You don’t have to learn any steps and there’s no pressure to perform, making it easier to relax, allowing the body and mind to get into a state of flow.
THE MUSIC
The music is created in a way to allow the mind and body to transcend into a state of bliss, using varied tempos and rhythms to help you connect to the river of energy flowing within you.
Close your eyes, connect and allow your body to move to the music. Dance on your own terms - turn your camera on or off and Join us for a judgement-free, immersive dance journey!
THE FLOW DANCE MEDITATION METHOD
This conscious dance program is a vehicle for embodiment, raising vibration and consciousness. Through somatic techniques you will become more deeply connected with yourself, especially your inner world.
There are 3 sections that you will be guided through - Connect, Move, Release. FDM invites you to get present, so you can feel it and heal it; in an accessible, fun and dynamic way. The music that is used plays an important role in helping to drop into a flow state of consciousness.
YOUR FDM FACILITATOR
Sharnelle is from the UK and has a love for travel, living in many different places around the world. She is a Flow Dance Meditation facilitator, a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Yoga Teacher and Breathwork instructor.
She founded She Feels to help people all over the world connect back to feeling. She facilitates retreats and events, creating safe and accessible spaces for people to move, breathe and ultimately connect back to themselves.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR FDM ONLINE
🙏🏻 Come just as you are. No previous experience is required.
🙏🏻 Have a blanket/sweater/cushions to keep you warm and comfortable after the dance ends.
🎧To enhance your experience, connect your device to a speaker or we recommend Bluetooth headphones to take you deeper into the experience.
Flow Dance Meditation Jersey
Sunday 11th February 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM GMT
Location: The Bridge, St Helier, Jersey
MEDITATION hits the dance floor. CONNECT deeply with yourself. MOVE & shift your energy. RELEASE what isn’t serving you & find your unique flow.
Join us for this Flow Dance Meditation event guided by Sharnelle. This is your chance to experience the power of conscious dance and meditation in-person, live in Jersey.
Whether you're a regular mover or a complete beginner, this event is open to everyone.
🎧 Please note, to enhance your experience we use silent disco headphones for this event to help you drop deeper into the dance. We provide these on the day.
THE EVENT
Explore meditation in a dynamic fun new way. The class is an un-choreographed, conscious dance meditation practice, which encourages self-expression and discovery.
The practice helps you to explore and express how you feel through movement. You don’t have to learn any steps and there’s no pressure to perform, making it easier to relax, allowing the body and mind to get into a state of flow.
THE MUSIC
The music is created in a way to allow the mind and body to transcend into a state of bliss, using varied tempos and rhythms to help you connect to the river of energy flowing within you.
Close your eyes, connect and allow your body to move to the music. Dance on your own terms - Join us for a judgement-free, immersive dance journey!
THE FLOW DANCE MEDITATION METHOD
This conscious dance program is a vehicle for embodiment, raising vibration and consciousness. Through somatic techniques you will become more deeply connected with yourself, especially your inner world.
There are 3 sections that you will be guided through - Connect, Move, Release. FDM invites you to get present, so you can feel it and heal it; in an accessible, fun and dynamic way. The music that is used plays an important role in helping to drop into a flow state of consciousness.
YOUR FDM FACILITATOR
Sharnelle is from the UK and has a love for travel, living in many different places around the world. She is a Flow Dance Meditation facilitator, a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Yoga Teacher and Breathwork instructor.
She founded She Feels to help people all over the world connect back to feeling. She facilitates retreats and events, creating safe and accessible spaces for people to move, breathe and ultimately connect back to themselves.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR FDM
🙏🏻 Come just as you are. No previous experience is required.
🙏🏻 Have a blanket/sweater to keep you warm and comfortable after the dance ends.
🎧 To enhance your experience we use silent disco headphones for this event to help you drop deeper into the dance. We provide these on the day.
Flow Dance Meditation Online Free Launch Class
Sunday 21st January 2024 2:00PM - 3:15PM GMT
MEDITATION hits the dance floor. CONNECT deeply with yourself. MOVE & shift your energy. RELEASE what isn’t serving you & find your unique flow.
Join us for Flow Dance Meditation Online guided by Sharnelle. This is your chance to experience the power of conscious dance and meditation from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're a regular mover or a complete beginner, this event is open to everyone.
THE EVENT
Explore meditation in a dynamic fun new way. The class is an un-choreographed, conscious dance meditation practice, which encourages self-expression and discovery.
The practice helps you to explore and express how you feel through movement. You don’t have to learn any steps and there’s no pressure to perform, making it easier to relax, allowing the body and mind to get into a state of flow.
THE MUSIC
The music is created in a way to allow the mind and body to transcend into a state of bliss, using varied tempos and rhythms to help you connect to the river of energy flowing within you.
Close your eyes, connect and allow your body to move to the music. Dance on your own terms - turn your camera on or off and Join us for a judgement-free, immersive dance journey!
THE FLOW DANCE MEDITATION METHOD
This conscious dance program is a vehicle for embodiment, raising vibration and consciousness. Through somatic techniques you will become more deeply connected with yourself, especially your inner world.
There are 3 sections that you will be guided through - Connect, Move, Release. FDM invites you to get present, so you can feel it and heal it; in an accessible, fun and dynamic way. The music that is used plays an important role in helping to drop into a flow state of consciousness.
YOUR FDM FACILITATOR
Sharnelle is from the UK and has a love for travel, living in many different places around the world. She is a Flow Dance Meditation facilitator, a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Yoga Teacher and Breathwork instructor.
She founded She Feels to help people all over the world connect back to feeling. She facilitates retreats and events, creating safe and accessible spaces for people to move, breathe and ultimately connect back to themselves.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR FDM ONLINE
🙏🏻 Come just as you are. No previous experience is required.
🙏🏻 Have a blanket/sweater/cushions to keep you warm and comfortable after the dance ends.
🎧To enhance your experience, connect your device to a speaker or we recommend Bluetooth headphones to take you deeper into the experience.
Sunrise Yoga & Sea Swim
Weekly Power Yoga sessions on top of the lido at Havre Des Pas.
Join Sharnelle and The Island Yoga Project to wake up your body and mind with an energising flow, followed by an optional sea swim!
£5 Cash
BYOM (bring your own mat)
What else do you need?
If you are swimming make sure to remember your swimmers and a towel.
Sunscreen if it’s hot (sometimes is it at 7am!)
Water