A bespoke retreat like no other. A special blend of yoga, meditation, breath-work, soundbath and self-reflection will reset your nervous system and bring you to a state of complete calm.
At Echo, we aim to take care of your wellbeing, through a range of techniques and ancient teachings.
Each retreat is a transformational experience, curated down to the smallest detail, to help you move through stagnant emotion and energy, connect deeply to yourself, rest, heal, feel joy, love and courage again. Everything is taken care of, you just have to let go and let yourself be held.
MAY 2026 | 19th - 23rd​
5 ELEMENTS RETREAT
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This Spring Retreat focuses on the 5 elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether. Using the basis of these elements Josephine weaves a retreat incorporating traditional yogic teachings, the Chakra system, energy work and healing. This retreat will help you gain balance, healing, create space for reflection and move forward feeling calmer and clearer. Josephine weaves together powerful practices to rebalance the who energetic body.
A retreat to guide you through the whole physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic body, to reflect, rest, transform and heal.
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This retreat will feature:
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Morning Yoga, varying from hatha flow, to somatic movement.
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Evening Yin Practice and Yoga Nidra.
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Meditation and Guided Visualisation.
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Mindfulness and R.A.I.N meditation.
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Journaling, self-reflection and Manifesting.
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Voice, Poem, Philosophy and guidance.
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1-2-1 Sound healing.
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Full Soundbaths and sound is woven through every part of the retreat.
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Mandala marking, creative enquiry and Water of life ceremony.
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For full information on accommodation and food, please read on.
AUGUST 2026 | 4th - 8th​
FULL BLOOM AND EXPANSION​
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This Summer Retreat focuses on the heart, expansion and evolving to your fullest expression. Josephine works with the energy of the heart, weaving a retreat incorporating traditional yogic teachings, the Chakra system, energy work and healing. This retreat will help you find a deeper, more trusting connection to your heart and your dharma, removing blocks, limiting beliefs and negative biases.
A retreat to guide you through the whole physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic body, to reflect, rest, transform and heal.
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This retreat will feature:
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Morning Yoga, varying from hatha flow, to strong powerful vinyasa yoga, with some advanced postures.
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Evening Yin Practice and Yoga Nidra.
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Meditation and Guided Visualisation.
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Mindfulness and R.A.I.N meditation.
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Journaling, self-reflection and Manifesting.
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Creative expression and dreaming.
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Voice, Poem, Philosophy and guidance.
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1-2-1 Sound healing.
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Full Soundbaths and sound is woven through every part of the retreat.
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Mandala marking, creative enquiry and Water of life ceremony.
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For full information on accommodation and food, please read on.
OCTOBER 2026 | 6TH - 10TH​
DEEP REST​
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This Autumn Retreat focuses on deep rest, regulating the nervous system and healing burnout. Josephine works carefully through different modalities to guide you to a calm state like no other. Weaving a retreat incorporating traditional yogic teachings, the Chakra system, energy work and healing. This retreat will give you permission to rest, calming the heart, securing your foundations and opening your mind to hope once again.
A retreat to guide you through the whole physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic body, to reflect, rest, transform and heal.
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This retreat will feature:
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Morning Yoga, varying from somatic movement, to gentle breathwork, slow flow, qigong(no strong practices).
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Evening Restorative Yin Practice and Yoga Nidra.
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Meditation and Guided Visualisation.
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Mindfulness and R.A.I.N meditation.
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Journaling, self-reflection and Manifesting.
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Deep healing with sound.
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Voice, Poem, Philosophy and guidance.
-
1-2-1 Sound healing.
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Full Soundbaths and sound is woven through every part of the retreat.
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Mandala marking, creative enquiry and Water of life ceremony.
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For full information on accommodation and food, please read on.
I spent 5 blissful days at Josephine’s heal and restore Greek retreat. Josephine and Quee were perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble. They had preempted our every need. The accommodation was spotless and comfortable. The food prepared by Quee was absolutely delicious and abundant.
The environment was absolutely perfect for a peaceful calming retreat. The other ladies were amazing, I have made friends for life. I arrived home feeling completely restored and refreshed. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you so much for all your hard work and attention to detail, I will definitely return.
Pauline
Join us in one of the most beautiful and magical places in Europe:
The Peloponnese, Southern Greece.
Hidden in the Olive groves, swim under the stars, breathe deeply, rest well, and make time for you.
Josephine creates deeply healing and uplifting retreats. With the blend of yoga, meditation, and sound you will ease the nervous system, release stress and tension and finally, eat delicious wholesome food. ​
You'll step away from this sober retreat with clarity, transformation and newfound trust in yourself
A deeply healing retreat.
Blending breath work, energy-inspired movement, yoga, Meditation, and Sound therapy, to leave you feeling held, restored, and ready to grow.
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Josephine holds the space beautifully ... whole experience was so considered and wonderful from beginning to end, it completley surpassed my expectations.
I can honestly say I felt so well looked after it was a real treat to just lean into it and relax. I needed a reset, a reminder to connect with myself and realign with my values and this retreat provided that opportunity in abundance.
The yoga, meditations and sound baths are conducted so beautifully and expertly by Josephine and her deep knowledge of the subject helps to guide the group and makes the space completely safe while gently encouraging connection to self and the other attendees.
If you’re looking for some time out of the hustle, some deep connection to self and others in a nurturing and beautiful environment this is the retreat for you. I’ve made some connections here that will last well beyond the retreat, but mostly I’ve had the precious time to go inwards and connect with myself.
The location villa, pool, sunsets, outings and nutritious delicious food all combine to make the overall experience truly wonderful.
I’ll be making this a yearly retreat, because once you’ve found gold, there’s no point looking elsewhere.
Alis
FIND REST, BALANCE, AND PEACE
RECONNECT WITH YOUR BREATH | MOVE YOUR BODY MINDFULLY | SHARE NOURISHING FOOD | REFLECT ON YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY | REST DEEPLY | STRETCH AWAY TENSION | BE HELD | EXPLORE THE POWER OF SOUND
Josephine will guide you each morning and evening, outside surrounded by the olive trees, blue sky, sea view and bird song. At Echo Josephine builds each class to support the full journey of the retreat. From a full and beautiful range of invigorating, soft, gentle, calm and wonderful movement.
Find yourself deeply connected to your body.
Noticing sensations, feelings, emotions, patterns of behaviour and how to find the strength, love, care and compassion for yourself once again.
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Using the Chakra system, the 8 limbs of yoga and taking all levels and contraindications into consideration. You will find a deep connection with yourself, rebalancing the whole system.
Find profound inner calm and peace.
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+ Morning Yoga or Somatic enquiry
+ Meditation & Pranayama
+ Evening Yin, Restorative Yoga
+ Yoga Nidra, deep relaxation
Josephine creates a safe environment to reconnect with your body, drawing on breath, mindfulness, and somatic movement to leave you feeling wonderful.
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Josephine teaches from a place of compassion, care, and attention. She believes Yoga is a valuable tool, using the wisdom of the East to calm the maddening nature of the West. It is a brilliant way to access better health, and well-being, and encourages a more mindful way of life.
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In a safe, protected space, she will guide you through the practice with added attention to the breath, alignment and inner voice.
Yoga is very much a journey and Josephine can guarantee her classes can help guide you along the way.
Josephine and her mum Quee made us feel so welcome and looked after us so well. Quee's cooking and huge variety of delicious dishes was first class and there was always a theme to each of the meals, Greek, Italian or Indian. The fresh produce and fresh herbs which Quee used made these recipes outstanding, as well as the love and care which she put into them.
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Jo
Ancient cultures, from Egypt to Tibetan employed voice and sound instruments to impact people’s bodies and minds in a healing fashion.
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The overarching goal of sound therapy, sound healing, and sound bathing, is to use audible vibrations expressed as sound(gongs, bowls, drums etc) coupled with the practitioner’s as well as recipients’ intention, to assist the body in returning to a place of balance, ease and harmony.
Sound has long been associated with alleviating emotional, physical, and mental discord.
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Josephine has working with sound and music since she was 5 years old. Drawing on her intuitive abilities to heal and sense energy, she will guide you as an individual or a group to a deep place of rest, peace and harmony.
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+ Private 1-2-1 Sound healing​
+ Soundbaths in nature
+ Group Soundbaths
+ Sound woven through each practice and ceremony
Irini Villas is known for its peace, tranquillity and beauty.
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There is a well stocked breakfast, tea and coffee area by the pool, available for your use at any time. Adjoining this area is a seating area and a large gazebo with a dining table and chairs that you can use whenever you like. There are also some table games, mindful colouring, art supplies, note books and tarot cards for your enjoyment.
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There is a fabulous pool (10m x 5m), a large sun terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas, our ceremony circle area, a petanque court, landscaped gardens with beautiful scented flowers, herbs and fruit trees, all enjoying breath-taking views across the olive groves to the sea and mountains beyond.
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Rest in the beautiful olive groves, there are plenty of quiet areas for you to find peace and quiet, whether on a hammock looking up through the leaves, in a corner of the gardens or by the pool.
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Our well-being area is in the top garden, nestled among the olive groves our main yoga shala has been built with love, with space for yoga, meditation and soundbaths. The space is fully equipped with mats, blankets, bolsters, eye masks, straps and blocks.
Beside the main shala is our sound healing gazebo. In this quiet, safe and private space, you'll be held and supported. The upper gardens are filled with rosemary and lavender to soothe the senses. They also feature secluded areas to sit and read or meditate.
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Each villa has a spacious kitchen area and shared shower room. With high ceilings, and comfortable beds. Towels and Linen. With beautiful views of the area, sea and mountains.
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Please note that all the accommodation has insect screens at the windows.
I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful weeks of my life.
Whatever thoughts I had in my head when I arrived were not there when I left. I feel peace.
Oh and met friends for life.
Josephine is truly a wonderful, spiritual lady - something special
Karen
MESSINIA
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You will fly from Gatwick to Kalamata, Mainland Greece.
The Retreat Centre is the Irini Villas, near Petalidi on the coast, just 40 minutes from the airport.
Airport transfers are arrange for you, but charged within your booking invoice. For more information, please see the T&C's at the bottom of the web page.
+ Day trips out to Perulia, swim in the sea, read, create Mandalas
+ Incredible food out, in one of the best foodie areas in Greece
+ Trip to the local village, to buy gifts
+ Swim in the sea
+ Local lunch out in the mountain village of Achladachori
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Just returned from Josephine’s retreat in Greece. Oh my what a magical experience. From the moment I arrived Josephine created such a wonderful safe space. each day was beautiful in its own way. Josephine’s knowledge of yoga and meditation was incredible and as a yoga beginner I found a new love. The peaceful tranquility left me feeling so relaxed and refreshed! Thank you Josephine for creating a safe and held space for me to explore my inner self
Melissa
FOOD FROM THE HEART​​
Quee is Josephine's mum, they create these transformative retreats together.
Quee has been a chef for over 14 years now having run the villas in Greece from her heart, her food is a beautiful creation. Using local ingredients, and from her garden at the retreat.
We bring you a wide variety of food, full of nutrition. Delicious, heartwarming and different.
+ Continental breakfast
+ Teas, snacks and fruit
+ Lunches of salads, soups and much more
+ Dinners ranging from incredible indian cuisine to local Traditional Greek wonders!​
+ We cater to suit everyone, vegan, vegetarian and allergies*
+ Fresh herbal teas
+ Cacao
+ Sweet treats and local delicacies
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This is a sober treat, no alcohol, drugs etc are to be consumed onsite or while out on excursion.
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We created this time and space for clients to feel they've had a break away from the noise, chaos and pressures of life.
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Josephine guides from a place of compassion, and Quee the co-host will make you feel truly welcome and held, a home from home.
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We have curated each moment during your time here to enable you to heal and grow in a specific way.
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We decided right at the beginning that this would be a sober retreat. Just as many Buddhist retreats have guidelines, we have the same.
During your time here, there is zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol and we advise a vegetarian diet when eating out, as well as the delicious food we will be serving you.
Josephine trained in the heart of India, two months of walking the yogic path and following the guidelines of Ahimsa(non-violence) and Saucha (Cleanliness) and the purifying basic principle of Shatkarma in Hatha yoga. It transformed her life and led her to teaching.
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This week away is in no way a detox, we will be eating food made with love and hearty ingredients to leave a smile on your face. But in a world that has diluted yoga, and the goal of reaching peace through meditation, we wanted to draw on the traditional teachings to really provide you with the fullest level of transformation for these few days away.
To reach Samadhi, a state of profound and utter absorptive contemplation of the Absolute that is undisturbed by desire, anger, or any other ego-generated thought or emotion, is the ultimate goal of yoga. To connect to the higher power, the divine, and mother nature.
To find yourself here, with truth, wonder, love and
compassion is our gift to you.
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Through the profound practice of sound healing, we free the mind and body from limiting beliefs and physical manifestations of our stress and worries. Over this retreat sound plays an integral part of your journey home to yourself.
Connection: in a world that can have times of loneliness, fear and isolation, it can be hard to find our tribe. Josephine guides the group to connect, share and find friends in this magical place away.
MAY 2026 | 19th - 23rd​
5 ELEMENTS RETREAT
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This Spring Retreat focuses on the 5 elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether. Using the basis of these elements Josephine weaves a retreat incorporating traditional yogic teachings, the Chakra system, energy work and healing. This retreat will help you gain balance, healing, create space for reflection and move forward feeling calmer and clearer. Josephine weaves together powerful practices to rebalance the whole energetic body.
A retreat to guide you through the whole physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic body, to reflect, rest, transform and heal.
​
This retreat will feature:
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Morning Yoga, varying from hatha flow, to somatic movement.
-
Evening Yin Practice and Yoga Nidra.
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Meditation and Guided Visualisation.
-
Mindfulness and R.A.I.N meditation.
-
Journaling, self-reflection and Manifesting.
-
Voice, Poetry, Philosophy and guidance.
-
1-2-1 Sound healing.
-
Full Soundbaths and sound is woven through every part of the retreat.
-
Mandala marking, creative enquiry and Water of life ceremony.
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For full information on accommodation and food, please read on.
AUGUST 2026 | 4th - 8th​
FULL BLOOM AND EXPANSION​
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This Summer Retreat focuses on the heart, expansion and evolving to your fullest expression. Josephine works with the energy of the heart, weaving a retreat incorporating traditional yogic teachings, the Chakra system, energy work and healing. This retreat will help you find a deeper, more trusting connection to your heart and your dharma, removing blocks, limiting beliefs and negative biases.
A retreat to guide you through the whole physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic body, to reflect, rest, transform and heal.
​
This retreat will feature:
-
Morning Yoga, varying from hatha flow, to strong powerful vinyasa yoga, with some advanced postures.
-
Evening Yin Practice and Yoga Nidra.
-
Meditation and Guided Visualisation.
-
Mindfulness and R.A.I.N meditation.
-
Journaling, self-reflection and Manifesting.
-
Creative expression and dreaming.
-
Voice, Poetry, Philosophy and guidance.
-
1-2-1 Sound healing.
-
Full Soundbaths and sound is woven through every part of the retreat.
-
Mandala marking, creative enquiry and Water of life ceremony.
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For full information on accommodation and food, please read on.
OCTOBER 2026 | 6TH - 10TH​
DEEP REST​
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This Autumn Retreat focuses on deep rest, regulating the nervous system and healing burnout. Josephine works carefully through different modalities to guide you to a calm state like no other. Weaving a retreat incorporating traditional yogic teachings, the Chakra system, energy work and healing. This retreat will give you permission to rest, calming the heart, securing your foundations and opening your mind to hope once again.
A retreat to guide you through the whole physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic body, to reflect, rest, transform and heal.
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This retreat will feature:
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Morning Yoga, varying from somatic movement, to gentle breathwork, slow flow, qigong(no strong practices).
-
Evening Restorative Yin Practice and Yoga Nidra.
-
Meditation and Guided Visualisation.
-
Mindfulness and R.A.I.N meditation.
-
Journaling, self-reflection and Manifesting.
-
Deep healing with sound.
-
Voice, Poetry, Philosophy and guidance.
-
1-2-1 Sound healing.
-
Full Soundbaths and sound is woven through every part of the retreat.
-
Mandala marking, creative enquiry and Water of life ceremony.
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For full information on accommodation and food, please read on.
T+C's
PAYMENTS
You will be sent an invoice, deposit is 20%(non-refundable please see T&C’s).
You can break your payments into two separate transactions if you find that helpful. All payments must be made and cleared 2 months before the start date of your retreat.
FLIGHTS
OUTBOUND Tuesday | Gatwick Kalamata | EasyJet | usually 5.30am
INBOUND Saturday 17th May | Kalamata Gatwick | EastJet | Usually 12 midday
Flight costs vary, from £180 - £300 average
TRANSFERS
In Greece we arrange taxi transfer for you, from the airport to the villa, this averages around £30 pp both ways, the journey from Kalamata airport to the villas is 30/40 minutes in taxi. We pay for all transfers then arrange repayment with you once you are here, euros are preferable but we can also take card.
HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE
This needs to be filled out secure the booking, please follow the link here: https://www.echoyogaandsound.com/bookingform
BOOKING, T&C’s
To secure a space on the retreat a non-refundable deposit of 20% will be paid once the booking form has been completed. If you decide to cancel your place on the retreat: BEFORE and including 90 days prior to the start date of the retreat, you will receive a full refund of the monies paid, not including the initial 20% deposit. AFTER the 90 days prior to the start date of the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund of the monies paid, not including the initial 20% deposit. AFTER the 40 days prior to the start date of the retreat, you will not receive a refund of all the monies paid. If for any reason you can't come to the retreat, injury or Covid, it is vital you have full holiday insurance which you can claim on. If, for any reason, the retreat has to be canceled due to the pandemic, a full refund, including 20% deposit will be paid out to all of those who booked and paid the deposit and all fees. This will be paid back to you within 30 working days after the retreat would've taken place.
At Echo we offer a payment plan, an initial 20% deposit, then two more payments to be made 2 months prior to the start date of the retreat. (eg: If you attend in May all Payments must be made my the end of March) Please make sure you select the correct room, and let Josephine know once payment has been made. What's not included? Flights UK transfer home to airport Transfers from Kalamata airport to venue.
SUMMARY
WHAT'S INCLUDED
In the prices listed above, this includes:
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your accommodation at Irini Villas
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All meals, snacks, drinks, teas at the villas(breakfast, lunch and dinner).
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All classes, yoga, soundbaths, sound healings, ceremonies, 1-2-1 sound healings
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Special goodie bags, filled with beautiful products and local produce
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pick up and drop off on our day trips out to the beach and local village
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Access to the pool and grounds
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Food & drink away from the villas. We will be taking you on 2 excursions followed by lunch, to swim in the sea, read, meditate, see the local area and get to know one another better.
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Flights(Return Gatwick to Kalamata)
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All airport transfers, UK & Greece. We book all Greek trasfers for you, collecting payment after, average of £30pp.
OUR ETHOS/CODE OF CONDUCT
Please confirm that you have read the website, and you will follow the guidelines of the zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol while on retreat. You will be asked to leave the retreat and resort if this is broken during your stay with us.
We created this time and space for clients to feel they've had a break away from the noise, chaos and pressures of life.
Josephine guides from a place of compassion, and Quee the co-host will make you feel truly welcome and held, a home from home.
We have curated each moment during your time here to enable you to heal and grow in a specific way.
We decided right at the beginning that this would be a sober retreat. Just as many Buddhist retreats have guidelines, we have the same. During your time here, there is zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol and we advise a vegetarian diet when eating out, as well as the delicious food we will be serving you. Josephine trained in the heart of India, two months of walking the yogic path and following the guidelines of Ahimsa(non-violence) and Saucha (Cleanliness) and the purifying basic principle of Shatkarma in Hatha yoga. It transformed her life and led her to teaching.
This week away is in no way a detox, we will be eating food made with love and hearty ingredients to leave a smile on your face. But in a world that has diluted yoga, and the goal of reaching peace through meditation, we wanted to draw on the traditional teachings to really provide you with the fullest level of transformation for these few days away.
Just returned from Josephine’s retreat in Greece. Oh my what a magical experience. From the moment I arrived Josephine created such a wonderful safe space. each day was beautiful in its own way. Josephine’s knowledge of yoga and meditation was incredible and as a yoga beginner I found a new love. The peaceful tranquility left me feeling so relaxed and refreshed! Thank you Josephine for creating a safe and held space for me to explore my inner self x
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MELISSA - Retreat guest