Life Fit Retreat to Empower
Amorgos, Greece, July 17 - 24, 2027
Escape with us to the stunning Greek islands
Escape to the easternmost of the Greek Cyclades islands, the awe-inspiring beauty of Amorgos, for a 7 night/8 day Iyengar yoga and Pilates retreat with established yoga teacher, Mona Flynn. Reawaken your vital energy with morning practices designed to ready you for a balance of local Greek experiences and revitalizing resort amenities. Refresh your body and mind with early evening restorative practices in state of art studios with breathtaking views. Emerge from each transformative experience to continued renewal, savoring farm-to-table healthy brunch and dinners, sparkling Aegean sea and sun, and luxurious 5-star amenities of hammam, pools and spa,... with yoga friends!
Amorgos is a favorite European destination for yoga retreats, where peaceful vibes of the island create a tranquil space for self-discovery, yoga, meditation and connection to nature and to the self.
About our destination
Experience true 5-star luxury in one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Located on a slight hill overseeing Aegiali Bay, Aegialis Hotel & Spa offers breathtaking views of sparkling sea and majestic mountains, with a short walk to two beaches and nearby trails.
About our venue
Join Mona Flynn for a transformational yoga retreat on a remote Greek Island, in the Aegean Sea. Disconnect from your routine and immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Amorgos, while enjoying the amenities of luxurious 5-star Aegialis Resort and Spa. Shift your awareness to shift your perspective, through a yoga retreat immersion, cultivating new habits for healing and renewal of body, mind and spirit.
Save your spot for this incredible retreat today!
About Mona Flynn
Mona is a movement specialist, exercise physiologist and yoga therapist with over 30 years of experience incorporating additional mind-body modalities like Pilates, TRE (trauma releasing exercise), Ayurveda and aromatherapy, into her unique way of meeting people where they are, cultivating safe movement progressions and introducing wellness tools. She has led yoga classes, workshops, teacher trainings and retreats and worked with students ranging from competitive swimmers and professional dancers, to expecting mothers, private clients, and corporate wellness groups.
Mona runs Life Fit Inc., a wellness company which merges the importance of community to overall well-being.
Tentative Daily Itinerary
The itinerary for this yoga and travel retreat offers yoga practices and mealtimes to accommodate daily free time for exploring a breathtaking seaside location, Aegialis Hotel & Spa 5-Star amenities, and nearby excursions/sightseeing. Once all spaces are filled, the registered group will review area offerings and the daily schedule may evolve slightly to accommodate any group wide excursions. When registering, please take time to fill out the intake form so that continued planning can reflect the interests and needs of those registered, especially in the 7 daily morning practices and 4 evening practices in this all levels retreat. Note that all practices and activities are optional. We will be assigned specific practice spaces from the 6 studios onsite based on the size of our group. I look forward to working with and for each attendee for a memorable and unique retreat experience on Amorgos island!
Saturday, July 17, 2027
3pm: Check in begins
5pm-7pm: Welcome Tour with light practice
7:30pm-9pm: Dinner
Sunday, July 18, 2027
8am-9:30am: Yoga Wall Basics/Life Fit Yoga Wall Warmup
9:45am-10:30am: Hearty Brunch
Free time
5:30pm-6:45pm: Somatics/deep tissue release
7:30pm-9pm: Dinner
Monday, July 19, 2027
8am-9:30am: Pilates and the Yoga Wall
9:45am-10:30am: Hearty Brunch
Greek cooking class; time TBA (free with early bird registration)
5:30pm-6:30pm: Yoga Wall/deep tissue release
7:30pm-9pm: Dinner
Tuesday, July 20, 2027
8am-9:30am: Dynamic Movement/Strengthen Your Stretch
9:45am-10:30am: Hearty Brunch
Excursion Day
5:30pm-6:45pm: Yoga:Restore and Renew
7:30 pm-9pm: Dinner
Wednesday, July 21, 2027
8am-9:30am: Life Fit Morning Series
9:45am-10:30am: Hearty Brunch
Excursion day*
No late afternoon/evening class
7:30pm-9pm: Dinner
Thursday, July 22, 2027
8am-9:30am: Yoga Wall Spinal Rejuvenation Series
9:45am-10:30am: Hearty Brunch
Excursion - sightseeing in the town of Chora
5:30pm-7pm: Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath
7:30pm-9pm: Dinner
Friday, July 23, 2027
8am-9:30am: Yoga Wall for Shoulders/Upper Back
9:45am-10:30am: Hearty Brunch
5:30pm-7pm: Greek Dancing (free with early bird registration)
7:30pm-9pm: Dinner
Saturday, July 24, 2027
9:45am-10:30am: Hearty Brunch
10am: Checkout
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Greek Dancing
Dance holds a special place in the traditions of Amorgos island. All year long, there are many opportunities for local people -men and women- to wear their traditional costumes and dance until dawn, to the sound of the lute and violin. A convivial dinner is often the occasion of spontaneous dances, such as Kitsos or syrtos… Learn the steps, take part in the festivities and discover the art of living. Life Fit retreat attendees will enjoy Greek dancing as a dinnertime experience on the last evening of our stay!
Greek Cooking
The Aegean islands produce an exceptional variety of products noted for their combination of flavor, quality, and uniqueness. The core of Amorgian cuisine lies mainly in the wide variety of seasonal vegetables, fruits and dairy products. Its Mediterranean character adds the feature of health and balance to its dishes, making them delicious yet simple. Most products used at Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant recipes, such as tomatoes, aubergines, peppers etc, come from organic gardens on the property. Life Fit retreat attendees will enjoy choosing a menu to cook and enjoy from start to finish.
Save your spot for this incredible retreat today!
The Amorgian Experience
Amorgos is a favorite European destination for yoga retreats, where peaceful vibes of the island create a tranquil space for self-discovery, yoga, meditation and connection to nature and to the self.
Luxury and comfort – Experience true 5-star luxury in one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Located on a slight hill overseeing Aegiali Bay, Aegialis Hotel & Spa offers breathtaking views of sparkling sea and majestic mountains, with a short walk to two beaches and nearby trails.
Delicious fresh food – Award-winning Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant is the dining location where retreat attendees will enjoy abundant brunch and dinner buffets, served for group dining. Restaurants are available to accommodate additional meals and snacks (extra cost), featuring fresh foods, and locally grown vegetables and spices. Note: Aegailis retreats offer vegetarian and vegan choices for retreat groups, yet the final menu offerings will reflect the dietary preferences and special requests of those registered. Please fill out the intake form when registering. All alcohol is extra/individual expense.
Group activities – There is plenty of free time to explore the beauty which Amorgos island has to offer. Aegialis hotel offers free access to a private beach club and hiking trails. In addition, a variety of excursions can be arranged at extra cost: guided hiking tours, group visits to the cultural monuments of the island, Greek cooking and dancing lessons, the popular tinder boat experience, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and other water sports for the adventure seekers, and many other activities. Note: Register by early bird date for free Greek dancing and cooking classes in addition to an early bird discount of $300!
Lalon Idor Spa – Relax, rejuvenate and pamper yourself at the Lalon Idor Spa complex. All guests can enjoy complimentary use of the sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and the indoor salt-water pool, which comes with a water cannon and a flowing stream.
Body treatments and wellness – Treat yourself to a full body massage, a refreshing facial and other body treatments available at Lalon Idor Spa. Pamper yourself with other beauty treatments, such as manicure, pedicures and enjoy a lovely hair treatment or new hair do at our hair salon. Note: All Life Fit retreat attendees receive a complimentary 30 minute massage!
Gym – Located next to the Lalon Idor Spa, all guests can enjoy complimentary use of the gym area.
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Testimonials from our 2024 Greek Retreat
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The retreat exceeded my expectations. Everything about the facility was wonderful and Mona and her yoga sessions were life and body building. The yoga sessions were awesome. I ended up being able to do so much more by the end of the week. Mind, body and soul filling.
Dan M.
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This retreat far exceeded my expectations in many ways! The studios, the accommodations, the food, the natural beauty was all exceptional. The opportunity to practice twice most days made a noticeable impact in my abilities! The exceptional food was well worth the trip. The yoga practice in such a beautiful space was an experience. The staff could not have been more accommodating.
Helen P.
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I made many new friends. I hope to go again.
Samira H.
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Able to do a supported handstand tops my list! Inspiration from nature surrounding us and the amazing group brought peace and happiness. An all around incredible experience!
Kris R.
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The retreat was amazing and I just loved the Island of Amorgos and the resort that Eirene and her husband created. Using the yoga wall especially the inversions using the wall straps - so powerful!!! To bring 17 individuals, mostly who did not know each other and bring them together in a unique way was just so special. Way to go Mona!!
Peter S.
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Yes! Mona is very knowledgeable. I learned a lot that I can apply to my personal practice in my local yoga studio. Amorgos was charming and Aegialis was top notch! The Greek cooking class exceeded my expectations. I felt like I was learning family recipes from my grandmother. It was a very special experience. I am still thinking about how delicious the food was. Glad I bought the cookbook! The Greek dancing was also fantastic. The instructors were energetic and I had a lot of fun.
Terri B.
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I learned that I can do 3 hours of yoga a day!!! Staff were more than accommodating. Very personable and eager to help. The tour of the garden with the owner/hostess was exceptional. She demonstrated such pride in her town and space. Eating ripe figs, collected from roadside was a hoot.
Lee B.
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I learned so many new poses and I really enjoyed using the wall because it was completely new to me and we did so many poses on the wall that were very unique in feeling. To experience yoga while watching our beautiful view of the island was a surreal experience and I’ll cherish these beautiful memories of yoga. I had a lot of fun with the add-on excursions, and the staff was so welcoming and joyful to see us. These activities allowed us to have a more complete picture about culture in Amorgos and their cuisine. I especially enjoyed the Greek dancing with Irene’s son playing the violin. The retreat fulfilled and totally exceeded my expectations! I learned so much about yoga and I loved how inclusive and accommodating for everyone’s needs Mona was. I’m grateful I could share the beauty of Amorgos with my mom and our group. Everyone was so kind.
Alexander A.