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SOMATIKA RETREAT 2027: Strength in Balance - Handstands, Rings and Ocean Experience

Retreat date

@Chala.moves

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, Lunch, 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
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.

@Chala.moves

About organizer

Movement Coach Chala blends over 14 years of experience in competitive team gymnastics coaching, CrossFit™, strength conditioning, and yoga with a mindful, health-focused approach to training.

Her signature method, Somatika™, combines goal-oriented athletic training with somatic awareness techniques. This unique approach helps both athletes and beginners build whole-body strength, prevent injury, and reconnect with their bodies as conscious partners in movement.

Chala’s passion was born from her own story- as a former competitive gymnast who walked away from the sport’s destructive culture, she created a new path rooted in body awareness, play, and longevity.

She now coaches clients around the world, has trained CrossFit™ Games athletes, taught workshops across Europe and the U.S., and inspired hundreds of thousands through her online community.

Introduction

A Handstand Retreat with Coach Chala & the SOMATIKA Team.

7 days of Handstands, Strength, Ocean Immersion and Connection in the Cyclades, Greece. After selling out in 4 days in 2026, this all-levels edition returns with expanded programming and very limited spaces. Train Handstands, Ring Strength and Mobility with Chala's progressive, sustainable coaching — then unwind with sunrise meditations, a breath-hold freediving experience, and Mediterranean meals shared in community. Whether you're just starting your handstand journey or refining advanced skills, you'll be met exactly where you are.

Where technical precision meets strength and inner stillness — gravity becomes your teacher.

Program

1. Meditation & Mindfulness: Begin your mornings with guided practices to ground your focus and connect with the present moment.
2. Mobility Training: Develop flexibility, stability, and range of motion to support stronger, more resilient movement.
3. Handstand Foundations to Mastery: From your first wall handstand to kick-up accuracy, press to handstand progressions, and one arm foundations.
4. Ring Strength & Muscle-Up Foundations: Build the pulling strength, stability, and control required for ring muscle-ups and advanced bodyweight training.
5. Movement Theory Sessions: Deepen your understanding of technique, biomechanics, and the training principles behind advanced skills.
6. Ocean Exploration: Experience the beauty of Amorgos through guided ocean activities such as freediving and snorkelling.

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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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