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BODY & BREATH: a week of slow living along the Aegean Sea

Retreat date

Lexie Palasciano

What's included
  • Arrival and departure transfers on Amorgos (port-hotel-port)
  • Use of Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater swimming pool, fitness center)
  • Use of Yoga shalas and yoga equipment (mats, blocks, stripes, bolsters, blankets)
  • Use of outdoor pool
  • 10% discount on Face and Body treatments
  • Unlimited Internet access
  • One 30-minute relaxing massage
Food included in the package

Breakfast, Dinner

Food

Enjoy delicious fresh food at award-winning Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant. You will be served an abundant breakfast buffet daily, as well as a tasty lunch and dinner. They use fresh food and locally grown vegetables and a variety of spices grown on the island. The meals are all vegetarian and vegan. Please let the retreat leader know at the time of your booking if you have any specific dietary requirements.

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • All kind of meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Other dietary requirements on request
Activities included in the package

Guided Hiking Tour, Authentic Greek Cooking Class, Private Yacht Tour

Accommodation & venue

Welcome to an oasis of luxury and peace where you will experience comfort, elegance and plenty of inspiration. Famous for being a top yoga destination worldwide, at Aegialis Hotel and Spa we offer 5 beautiful yoga shalas and an outdoor rooftop, with direct views to the crystal clear Aegean sea and the Amorgian mountainous landscape.

Each shala comes with high end complimentary props and a unique energy of tranquility and bliss. We have welcomed over 700 yoga groups from all over the world to experience the magic of Amorgos island with Aegialis. Every year, more than 2000 yoga enthusiasts come to Aegialis to explore their yoga, meditation and wellness practices. Your experience here will be one of tranquillity, transformation and joy. We are happy to welcome you to our beautiful island.

Experience 5-star luxury in an island famous for having one of the highest magnetic fields in the world. Located on a slight hill overseeing the entire Aegiali Bay, Aegialis Hotel & Spa offers you a front-row seat to sea views and the majestic mountainous landscape of the island. This is a prime location, with only a short walk to the beach and the Aegiali shops.

Lexie Palasciano

About organizer

Lexie Palasciano is a Pilates and yoga instructor, breathwork facilitator, and retreat leader dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies, their breath, and their true Self.

Her teaching weaves together functional movement, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation to create spaces that are both grounding and expansive. With years of guiding international retreats, Lexie brings a intuitive, grounded presence to every group she holds.

Introduction

A week of slow living along the Aegean Sea designed to help you step out of the noise of everyday life and return to your body.

Mornings begin with reformer Pilates and breathwork overlooking the water—movement that builds strength, mobility, and awareness while inviting you into a more grounded, connected state. From there, the day opens. Long, unstructured afternoons are yours to swim in the sea, explore the island, unwind at the spa, or simply rest and do nothing at all.

Throughout the week, you’ll experience a thoughtfully curated blend of movement, breathwork, and meaningful experiences—from a private boat day along the coast to a hands-on Greek cooking class and guided hikes through Amorgos’ natural landscape.

Evenings are a time to come back together—restorative practices, nervous system down-regulation, shared meals, and moments of connection as the sun sets over the Aegean.

This retreat is an invitation to soften your pace, reconnect with yourself, and experience travel in a way that feels spacious, intentional, and deeply restorative.

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Program

Day 1: Friday, June 12th
6:00 pm ::: Arrival practice & opening circle
8:30 pm ::: Group dinner

Day 2: Saturday, June 13th
8:00–9:30 am ::: Morning pranayama & Pilates reformer class
9:30–10:30 am ::: Group breakfast
10:30 am–12:00 pm ::: Free time
12:00–2:00 pm ::: Greek cooking class + lunch
2:00–7:00 pm ::: Free time
7:00–8:15 pm ::: Active breathwork practice
8:30 pm ::: Group dinner

Day 3: Sunday, June 14th
8:00–9:30 am ::: Morning pranayama & Pilates reformer class
9:30–10:30 am ::: Group breakfast
10:30 am–12:00 pm ::: Free time
12:00–4:00 pm ::: Private boat excursion (including lunch)
4:00–7:00 pm ::: Free time
7:00–8:15 pm ::: Sunset restorative practice
8:30 pm ::: Group dinner

Day 4: Monday, June 15th
8:00–9:30 am ::: Morning pranayama & Pilates reformer class
9:30–10:30 am ::: Group breakfast
10:30 am–6:00 pm ::: Free time (lunch on your own)
6:00–8:00 pm ::: Active Breathwork practice & New Moon ceremony
8:00–9:00 pm ::: Sunset dinner

Day 5: Tuesday, June 16th
7:30–8:00 am ::: Rooftop pranayama & meditation
8:00–9:00 am ::: Group breakfast
9:00–12:00 pm ::: Guided hike
12:00-1:00 pm ::: Group lunch
1:00–7:00 pm ::: Free time
7:00–8:30 pm ::: Sunset restorative practice
8:30 pm ::: Group dinner

Day 6: Wednesday, June 17th
8:15–9:30 am ::: Morning pranayama & Pilates reformer class
9:30–10:30 am ::: Group breakfast
10:30 am–6:30 pm ::: Free time (lunch on your own)
6:30–8:30 pm ::: Breathwork & Ikigai workshop
8:30 pm ::: Group dinner

Day 7: Thursday, June 18th
8:15–9:30 am ::: Morning pranayama & Pilates reformer class
9:30–10:30 am ::: Group breakfast
11:00 am ::: Check out & farewells

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    Health & Hygiene
    • Uses cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus.
    • Linens, towels and laundry washed in line with local authority guidelines.
    • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
    • The accommodation partner we work with follows the guidelines of local authorities.
    • Equipment for activities is disinfected before and/or after use.

    Physical distancing

    • Cashless payment available.
    • Physical distancing is maintained.
    • Instructors maintain a distance from the client at all times possible.
    • Activities take place outside where possible.

    Safety features

    • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by the local government.
    • Hand sanitizer available in guest rooms and key areas.
    • Process in place to check the health of guests.
    • First aid kit available.
    • A room is available to isolate suspected or infected COVID-19 patients.
    • Protective masks are available for all staff.
    • Protective masks available for clients.

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