GREECE RETREAT

Know Thyself

On the Greek Island of Zakinthos

July 23 - July 29, 2023

sold out!!

Are You Ready to Explore Greece?

Zakinthos island is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea in Greece. With its rich history, dating back to Ancient Greece, it’s said that this island is the Paradise of the Gods.

~ CULTURE ~

ADVENTURE

~ YOGA ~

FUN

~ CULTURE ~ ADVENTURE ~ YOGA ~ FUN

This yoga retreat is a fun exploration of the Ancient Greek world and the modern Greek culture.

Explore the beautiful Greek geography and how this gorgeous paradise has influenced the Greek culture, spirituality and philosophy.

This Retreat is For You If…

You are ready for an exciting adventure on the Greek island of Zakinthos!

You want the perfect mix of adventure and fun with rest and relaxation in the luscious Greek sun ☀️

You’re interested in learning about the Greek Culture, Food and Ancient Greek philosophies and mythology.

Most of all, this retreat is for you if you want to experience some of the most unique and ancient places on the planet!

  • “The Shamanic Yoga Retreat I went to run by Athanasia seemed to come into my life just as I needed it.

    I had been looking for a retreat where I could do some deep work, nurture and love myself and learn more about life and who I have come to be.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my time…and loved the variety of yoga classes, breathwork, yummy nourishing food...So much thought and care had been put into our schedule and there was a balance of challenge and support. It really felt like a retreat for my mind, body and soul.”

    — Larissa, 31, from Sydney, Australia

  • "Amazing and magical time...with Athanasia and her sisters.

    They gently tended to every detail of our adventure together and, importantly for me, allowed us enough time and support to journey alone. I feel like I walk differently on this planet because of it.”

    — Debra, 58, from Raleigh, North Carolina

  • "I went into the retreat looking for a break in the familiar stress and to renew the strained connection with myself.

    What I did not realize, is the depth of the gifts I would receive that continue to unfold several weeks later... Athanasia and Maryann prepared each space and activity with deep reverence and sacredness. They mastered the perfect blend of extending an invitation for growth that both challenged my perceptions and called to my soul. In each moment I felt valued, respected, and cradled in a safe space.

    …I experienced a renewal of my previously dulled senses, and a deep appreciation for nature and life itself. It was as though the cloudy veil of daily life was lifted, and I now took the world in through clear eyes and an expanded heart. The beautiful thing is I now continue to be blessed with deeper expansion and insights that started on the retreat. It was truly magical and I am forever grateful to these wonderful women. Aho!”

    - Larissa, 43, from Downey, California

  • "I met Athanasia about 4 months ago and we started doing yoga about once a week and I just saw a great impact on my life.

    I was fortunate to be invited to this retreat. I came in with no expectations and I left with an amazing experience. A purification of my mind, body and spirit. I just feel more whole leaving here. I’m very thankful for that.”

    - Tomo, 37, Orange County, Ca

  • "Honestly I cannot speak highly enough of these women...

    First off, Athanasia- she does unparalleled spiritual and breath work. I was skeptical about shamanic yoga and breath work journeys when we first met, but she completely changed my mind after ONE phone call. I thought I would work with her only one time but now this will be my third retreat with her!

    Next…Mary Anngeline- she was one of my first yoga instructors and got me hooked! I have been practicing with her for the better part of a decade. Through 4 studios, 2 retreats so far, and 1 yoga teacher training - you could say that she is my personal guru. The way she teaches is engaging, creative, and at times mentally and physically challenging. In all my time as her student she has never taught the same sequence twice! Her energy is always radiant, and positively contagious. She is everything one would expect from a yoga teacher and more!

    If you are looking for a sign to attend a yoga retreat - this is it! Working with these wonderful ladies is sure to change your life for the better.

    -Sirrah, 29, Bay Area, Ca

Meet the Team

Athanasia & MaryAnngeline are a dynamic sister duo who have been running retreats together since 2018. Each bringing to the retreat atmosphere their own connection and love for wellness, holistic living, and their Greek heritage.

  • RETREAT FOUNDER

    Athanasia is a Psychic Medium, Energy Healer and Founder of Shamanic Yoga and the Online Spiritual Academy. She is certified Vinyasa yoga teacher and Clairvoyant Healer from the Intuitive Healing Institute. Her shamanic initiations trained her in a spiritualism centered in the Divine Consciousness that permeates throughout the universe and guides every ceremony, ritual, and journey that she facilitates.

    Incorporating her Masters Degree in Sociology in her work, Athanasia guides her students and clients through uncovering the layers of social conditioning and normalization through Breathwork, Sacred Plant Medicine and Energy Healing that are holding them back from their full potential and authentic sovereignty. Athanasia is fully dedicated to helping people connect with their heart, soul and Life Purpose.

    Athanasia’s first vision of holding a transformational retreat came to her while in her Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica in 2017. 6 months later she launched and ran her first retreat and continues to be inspired to guide people to exotic places while learning and growing into their most authentic versions of themselves. Running retreats is part of her Sacred Life Purpose.

  • RETREAT CO-FOUNDER

    MaryAnngeline believes movement can cultivate awareness, balance, creativity and versatility in ones life. She explores these deep aspects of oneself using intricate movements and creative transitions on the yoga mat to move from a place of sensation allowing for transformation to ignite.

    MaryAnngeline infuses her training as a professional modern dancer with a M.F.A in Dance and as a yoga teacher with 10 years of experience teaching group classes, guiding retreats and teacher trainings to unlock the movement within. She is an RYT – 500 hour teacher registered through Yoga Alliance and is excited to be apart of her students yoga journey.

    Bringing her love for nature and the inspiration she receives while letting her body move when she explores is one of MaryAnngeline’s passion while on retreat. She shows you that you can literally be any where in the world and practice a movement that is waiting to move through you!

    Learn more about her at maryanngeline.com

Together they have ran 7 retreats over the past 5 years, along with their own individual retreats they have hosted and been a part of more than 15 retreats both in the States and Internationally.

Their connection to Greece extends back many generations. They have been traveling to Greece with their family since the early 90s, totally over 20 visits.

Athanasia and MaryAnngeline have met many native Greeks along their journeys to the ancient sites who have become their friends. These strong connections to the people of these beautiful locations have shared with them the deeper significant meanings of the ancient Greek world.

It is their pleasure and joy to share with you the ancient sites they have found significant in their own deeper understanding and connection of Knowing Thyself.

By joining this unique journey you will not only get to see and experience the wonders of the ancient Greek world in as much of its entirety as possible, but also, receive the teachings, guidance and wisdom from Athanasia and MaryAnngeline along the way.

From Mount Olympus, where Zeus is said to sit atop his throne, to the Paradise of the Gods - Zakynthos island - where it’s said the Gods and Goddesses would vacation to, all the way to the site of the original Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia and where the most unique and mysterious spiritual festival happened in ancient Elefsina (the Eleusinian Mysteries), you will be filled with authentic Greek ‘Kefi’ (spirit/passion) and Knowing Thyself more thoroughly by the end of the retreat!

What’s Included:

*All Inclusive 6 Night stay in Zakynthos

(July 23-29, 2023)

*Excursions to the Most Popular Destinations in All of Greece!

*Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner of Greek Cuisine

*All transportation to and from Athens and to all Excursions

*Greek cultural and language teachings, workshops and yoga classes

*Welcome Packet with full retreat details

*30 min. Welcome Call with Athanasia

*60 min. Pre-Retreat Group Call with Athanasia & MaryAnngeline

You won’t have to worry about a thing!

Enjoy, relax and be merry!

OPA!

NOT INCLUDED:

- Flight to and from Athens International Airport

- Transportation to and from the Meet Up Hotel in Athens

- One-on-One Sessions

(Valued at $5,356)

Pricing

$3,100 - $3,800

$2,600 - $3,300

Registration ends June 13*

SOLD OUT!!!

Add-On Upgrades!

Itinerary

  • ADD-ON UPGRADE

    Adventure and Greek culture in the central region of Greece and the Ancient Sites

    • Mount Olympus

    • Meteora

    • Thermopylae - The Famous Battle of the 300 Spartans & the Statue of King Leonidas

    • Ancient Delphi

    • The Corycian Cave

      ~ one on one private sessions with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline available during the tour.

    All transportation, accommodations, breakfast, and excursions are included. Some dinners are included.

    (valued at 3,800)

    Price $1,500

  • The Pre Retreat Tour group and all joining the Main Retreat will meet in Athens

    Day 1

    Depart from Athens to Zakinthos Island

    Check into rooms

    Greek Language Lesson

    Dinner

    Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Hera, the Queen of the gods

    Day 2

    Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Zeus, the Protector and Ruler of Humankind

    Breakfast

    Greek Dance Lesson

    Lunch

    Free Time or one on one private sessions

    Sunset hike

    Dinner

    Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Athena, the goddess of Wisdom

    Day 3

    Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Poseidon, the god of the Sea and Waters

    Breakfast

    Excursion - Shipwreck Beach and Spilia tou Papa

    Dinner

    Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Aphrodite, the goddess of Love

    Day 4

    Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Apollo, the god of the Sun

    Breakfast

    Free Time or one on one private sessions

    Lunch

    Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Artemis, the goddess of the Hunt

    Free Time or one on one private sessions

    Greek Dance Lesson

    Dinner

    Traditional Greek Festival in a Greek village

    Day 5

    Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Demeter, the goddess of the Harvest

    Breakfast

    Greek Cooking Lesson

    Lunch

    Free Time or have a one on one private sessions

    Partner Yoga: Dionysos, the god of the Grape-Harvest

    Dinner

    Greek Night - Live Greek Music & Greek Dancing

    Day 6

    Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Hestia, the goddess of the Hearth & Family

    Breakfast

    Loom Weaving Class

    Lunch

    Free Time or have a one on one private sessions

    Partner Yoga: Hephaestus, the god of Blacksmiths & Fire & Ares, the god of War & Courage

    Dinner

    Relaxing/Yin Yoga: Hermes, the Messenger god

    Day 7

    Breakfast & Check Out

    Depart for Port

  • ADD-ON UPGRADE

    Explore and adventure the southern region of Greece and Ancient Sites in the Peloponnese.

    • Ancient Olympia

    • Sparta

    • Ancient Nemea

    • Nafplion

    • The Famous Epidavros

    • Elysian Mysteries

    • The Acropolis in Athens

      ~ one on one private sessions with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline available during the tour.

    All transportation, accommodations, breakfast, and excursions are included. Some dinners are included.

    (valued at $3,800)

    Price $1,500

If you would like to join just the Pre Retreat or Post Retreat weeks, please email us for pricing and registration at info@shamanicyoga108.com.

*all items on the itinerary are subject to change

Room Options

  • Basic Room | Shared

    Shared Room | Twin Bed

    SHARED BATHROOM

    Regular Price: $3,100

    Registration ends June 13

    • sold out!

  • Basic Room | Private

    Private Room | Private Bed

    PRIVATE BATHROOM

    Regular Price: $3,800

    Registration ends June 13

    *Sold out!

Registration Details

Check-In: The main portion of the retreat will commence on Sunday, July 23 at 11am from a designated hotel in Athens that will be disclosed your Welcome Packet. If you are joining the Pre Retreat Tour you will need to be at the meet-up hotel in Athens by 10am on Sunday July 16.

Check-Out: The main portion of the retreat will end at 11:00am on July 29th. The bus will take you back to the designated hotel in Athens if you choose to complete your retreat experience. If you would like to continue on with us during the Post Retreat Tour, your retreat will end at 11:00am on Saturday, August 5 in Athens.

Recommendation: It is always nice to arrive to Athens a day or two prior to the commencement of your retreat experience to get adjusted to the time change. You may also like to do the same once the retreat is complete, staying in Greece a day or two longer to see things that you may not have known about before.

Payment Processing: A $1,000 non refundable deposit is required to book your spot for the main portion of the retreat (July 23-29). If you choose to add-on the Pre Retreat Tour and/or Post Retreat Tour an additional $500 non refundable deposit is required to book your spot. Full balance is due 30 days after your booking.

Cancellation Policy: All payments are non refundable and non transferable.

Main Retreat Price Includes: Welcome Packet, 6 nights accommodations on the island of Zakynthos, transportation to and from the meet-up hotel in Athens, all meals, all classes and workshops, excursions, 30 min. Welcome call with Athanasia, 60 min. Group call with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline.

Pre & Post Retreat Tour Price Includes: 7 nights accommodations at the different stops planned for each tour, transportation to and from the meet-up hotel in Athens, breakfast included and some dinners, excursions to ancient sites, quality time with Athanasia and MaryAnngeline in intimate settings.

Additional Details: Welcome Packet is sent after reception of your deposit. Once you register with your deposit, give us 24-48 hours to send out your Welcome Packet and link to schedule your 30 min. Welcome Call with Athanasia. You will want to book asap to get your flight information booked.

Not included in package price: Your flight to Athens International Airport. Your transportation to the meet-up hotel in Athens from the airport. Any additional nights you choose to add on to your trip. Private one on one session with Athanasia or MaryAnngeline. Spa treatments. Souvenirs.

FAQ

  • You will need to arrange your travel to and from the Athens International Airport (ATH).

  • There is a flat rate when you take the taxi from the Athens airport to the city center. The summer time price is about 50 euros. It’s best to have cash with you to pay for your taxi. The ride from the airport to the hotel is about 45 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Travel to Greece is generally easy as long as you come from one of the countries below. If you are traveling from another country, please research what is required for you to travel to Greece.

    The following do not require a visa to enter Greece:

    Austria

    Belgium

    Denmark

    Finland

    France

    Germany

    Greece

    Italy

    Luxembourg

    The Netherlands

    Portugal

    Spain

    Sweden, plus associated countries: Iceland and Norway

    Citizens of the following EU and other European non-Schengen countries do not need a visa to enter Greece but they do need to provide a valid passport and/or official national I.D. card at the border and to airline or other carriers:

    Bulgaria

    Estonia

    United Kingdom

    Ireland

    Cyprus

    Latvia

    Lithuania

    Malta

    Hungary

    Poland

    Romania

    Slovakia

    Slovenia

    Czech Republic

    No visa is required for holders of regular valid passports of the following non-EU countries:

    Andorra

    Argentina

    Australia

    Brazil

    Brunei

    Canada

    Chile

    Costa Rica

    Croatia

    El Salvador

    Guatemala

    Honduras

    Israel

    Japan

    Malaysia

    Mexico

    Monaco

    New Zealand

    The Holy See (Vatican)

    Νicaragua

    Panama

    Paraguay

    San Marino

    Singapore

    South Korea

    USA

    Uruguay

    Venezuela

  • Yes! This is an all-levels retreat and we will teach you the basics!

  • No Vaccination or Covid test is needed to travel to Greece effective May 1, 2022.