Divine Vibration retreat – Reconnect with the Heart @Zen Rocks, Mani, Greece. 26 – 30 September 2020
Transformative Retreat with Chanting, Yoga & Ayurveda
Dear friends,
It is with immense joy, that I share with you our next retreat hosted by our beloved friend, remarkable musical artist and Sanskrit scholar, Gaiea Sanskrit.
Gaiea will be accompanied by Antaratma Chiotis, Vivi Letsou and myself in this unique 4 day transformative retreat. Through Chanting, Yoga and Ayurveda we will reconnect to our hearts
The songs will carry you away, transport you, and give you this connection to some blissful feeling within.
DATES
26 September – 30 September 2020 (4 nights)
WHERE
Zen Rock Mani, an exquisite natural location, nested amongst the olive trees of Peloponnesos and just a few minutes from beautiful greek beaches.
A lush area of Greece, and a state-of-the-art retreat centre gifted with a heart led, devoted & professional team.
Nearest airports are Kalamata (31km) and Athens (287km).
PROGRAMME
Gaiea’s Invitation: Delve into the power of sacred sounds of Sanskrit, and as you experience them become part of your being, lose your (small) self to the wonder of your (true) self and ultimately become present and available to beauty and grace!
Vivi’s Invitation: Renew body and mind through Yoga Asana practice. We will move our body in beautiful aligned ways, free the joints, stretch the muscles, and strengthen our core while breathing deeply and joyfully!
Elena’s Invitation: Learn about your unique body-mind constitution and how to maintain balance through adequate nutrition and lifestyle. Treat yourself to a deeply rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage and let nature do its miracle!
And of course, delicious local fresh & healthy meals from our Chef, for a balanced body & mind.
Daily Activities & Offerings
- Morning Meditation (optional)
- Morning Dynamic Yoga practice & Evening Yoga Nidra – All levels with Vivi Letsou
- Chanting, Kirtan & Satsang with Gaiea throughout the day
- Plenty of free time to enjoy walks in nature, sleep, the nearby beaches, talks and friendly company, massage therapy and private sessions with Gaiea etc…
Additional Offering – on request :
**Private Sanskrit or Voice Consultation with Gaiea.
**Private Ayurveda Consultation and Massage Therapy with Elena.
About your hosts
Gaiea Sanskrit
It is a strange occupation to write a biography when all that is past is gone and all that is to come is unknown and yet it is helpful to read about the moments that led up to this one in which you read this now.
Gaiea attended St James School in London where she learned Sanskrit from the age of 4, and went on to read Sanskrit at University of Oxford. She has taught Sanskrit for Yoga London, The Ayurveda Institute, Jivamukti Yoga and East London School of Yoga. Her life is dedicated to further exploring the depth and power of the sounds of Sanskrit. She has combined a love of Sanskrit with exploration of the voice knowing that through connecting with your voice and expression there is a key to connect more deeply with yourself. Gaiea visits India yearly for a month to study with voice and Sanskrit teachers. She performs, writes and records songs, leads regular Kirtan (chanting) and Sanskrit, Philosophy & Meditation workshops in London, and is also a teacher of the Alexander Technique (psycho-somatic work which explores the innate connection between mind and body, heal one, heal both, and heightened awareness of the way you move).
Gaieasanskrit.com
Youtube.com/gaieasanskrit
Instagram.com/gaieasanskrit
Facebook.com/gaieasanskrit
Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Director of NYSY Studios, Co-founder of Zen Rocks, and Avocado Vegetarian Café, Certified Teacher Yoga Alliance 500 hours, Certified Teacher BASIPilates™, Creator of Abhaya Yoga
Vivi is a strong and charismatic Yoga Teacher and Teachers’ Educator. Through her journey of teaching Yoga, practicing Zen, making films in California for 20 years, and then building the vibrant NYSY Academy for Yoga & Pilates and co-founding the well-loved Avocado Vegetarian Café in Athens, she has been able to find a way of Yoga practice that makes us strong in all levels and helps us to triumph even amidst difficult challenges.
Having taught in the traditions of Ashtanga, Anusara, and Vinyasa Yoga, Vivi has created Abhaya Yoga—a style that combines dynamic alignment-based asana, with an empowering philosophy rooted in Tantra and on the Buddhist path of compassion for all beings. With passion and enthusiasm, Vivi shares this incredible Abhaya Yoga journey with friends who are ready. Zen Rocks is the culmination of Vivi and Eraj’s vision to create an environment that fosters growth, healing, community, and positive life shifts. She invites friends and students to enjoy their stay at Zen Rocks and embark on their unique journey of deep healing and personal transformation.
Elena, is a certified Ayurveda nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, massage therapist and yoga instructor. She studied Ayurveda and Yoga to heal her own imbalances, after having spent 12 years working internationally for large hospitality groups. What she gained was not only improved health, but also a new sense of freedom and inner peace. She then chose to make it a life priority to share those practices with those who wish to improve their health and make peace with their body and mind.
Elena studied Ayurvedic Herbal Medecine, Diet & Nutrition and Massage Therapies under the supervision Dr Deepika Rodrigo (Principle physician and Director of the Ayurvedic Clinic, principle lecturer and Director of the Ayurveda Institute UK and Director of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals UK) and Dr Wathsala Wijesinghe (B.A.M.S, MSC, M.D.). She studies Sanskrit and sound therapy with Gaiea Sanskrit. She is a registered Yoga Alliance International Yoga Teacher.
She leads retreats in Greece and offers one-on-one nutrition consultation and massage therapy online and in Athens.
PACKAGES
ACCOMODATION
€750 for Triple or 4 bed Room
€880€ Double Room
€1,380 Single Room
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodations, 4 nights
Sanskrit, Chanting & Teachings
Daily Yoga classes & meditation
Morning Ayurveda Tea & Snack
Τwo delicious vegetarian meals a day (brunch + dinner)
All yoga equipment and accessories
Biodegradable toiletries
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Private sessions with Gaiea
Ayurveda Massage Therapy & Consultation
Transfer to and from Zen Rocks Mani
Transfers around Zen Rocks and the area
For more programme details and any questions you may have please send us an email.
