Yoga Retreat - Cyprus Villages

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The houses of Cyprus Villages are perfect for those seeking relaxation far from mass tourism. You can decide how to spend your leisure time. In the beautiful nature, you can be active or find peace. Return from your trip re-energized - full of energy, positivity, and well-being.

Experience the romantic atmosphere of Cyprus Villages. The apartment complex including the tavern and pool is located between Larnaca and Limassol, about 6 miles from the beach, in the small mountain village of Tochni. Cyprus Villages offers you the opportunity to live in a traditional stone house. Stroll through the narrow alleys around the village square and enjoy a coffee in the traditional coffee shop. You will participate in the authentic village life with Mediterranean flair. The hospitality of the Cypriots is famous. Their motto, "Kopiaste", means: Come, sit with us! The central location and proximity to the sea make Tochni an ideal place to combine cosy beach holidays with various activities and excursions.

The Cypriot home cooking is freshly prepared from local products and mostly from the own organic garden at the Tochni Taverna. Dining on the Taverna terrace, you also enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over the entire village, the surroundings up to the sea. The apartments are about a 3-minute walk from the tavern. Both breakfast and dinner are served at the Tochni Taverna, where typical local dishes and, on request, vegetarian or vegan meals are offered.

Originally from Jersey (Channel Islands), Melanie Smith first qualified as a fitness instructor in London in 2006. There, she also gained qualifications in Pilates and Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer, and over the years, she has added a plethora of further qualifications such as Exercise to Music (Aerobics/Legs, Abs, Glutes), Circuit Training, Kettlebells, Core Stability, Psychology of Behavior Change, Pre- and Postnatal Pilates, Pole Dance Fitness, The Willpower Method (Barefoot Cardio), Animal Flow, Freestyle Fitness Yoga, and much more! After training people in a gym for several years, she realised that people truly need more mindful practices like Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, etc. This led her to qualify with a 300-hour Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training at CYQ. Recently, she also obtained a 100-hour certificate in Yin Yoga and Meditation from Karuna Yoga Journeys and Yoga Alliance. "My passion is to help people find happiness, health, and joy in life through a strong connection between mind and body. When we are aligned with ourselves and move congruently, we can unleash our full potential!"

Panayiota Karayianni is a traditional Hatha Yoga teacher (6-month intensive Yoga Teacher and Sadhana training (750 hrs practice + 750 hrs theory) at the International Centre of Yoga Education and Research (ICYER), Pondicherry, India). "Asanas, Kriyas, Mudras, Mantras, Ayurvedic nutrition, Pranayama, various relaxation and concentration techniques, as well as Numerology are carefully integrated into my teaching and practice. Yoga nidra and Meditation are also part of it. In addition to my teaching, I bring experiences directly from the Ashram in India, which was a unique life experience. My training as a prenatal Yoga teacher allows me to safely introduce pregnant women to Yoga practice. In 2019, I participated in a 6-week Womb Sciences Immersion, which included the specific use of herbs and practices to alleviate premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms, as well as practices to strengthen the pelvic floor. Currently, I am training in Female Informed Yoga, a slower healing practice that helps women tune into their menstrual cycle and work in a therapeutic and holistic manner."

Nature walks and village exploration, beach days: The local beaches are just a short drive away (5-10 km), E-bike rental, bicycle rental, mountain hiking, water activities (snorkelling, diving), sightseeing (ancient ruins, medieval castles, charming villages), and much more.

Available on site: holistic treatments, massage treatments