yoga retreat

Itha108 is a Greek island retreat set in a place of outstanding natural beauty, providing a space specifically for peace, relaxation and practice.

Ithaca, home of Itha108, is one of the smallest in the Ionian islands that is radiating with Grecian authenticity. It’s shores play host to a long Homeric and mythical history whose many mysteries are sensed amongst animated panorama and secretive coves. Itha108 overlooks the sea and the eastern coastline of neighbouring Kefalonia from an elevated wilderness of olive trees and exposed rocks that provide the elements around which it is built, allowing its natural beauty to speak for itself. An emphasis on indoor-outdoor living ensures full use of the land and its treasures that extend to sweeping and hidden beaches below.

Yoga

Our practice will include Yogic Lectures, Asana, Pranayama, Kriyas, Mediation and Mantra practices. Yoga will be 2 hours in the morning before brunch, 1.5 hours in the evening before dinner. There are Yoga Shala options on this retreat which we will rotate depending on day and time to get the best views and experiences. All Yoga props are provided!

Food Philosophy

Food at Itha108 is fresh, sumptuous and made up of local produce. All vegetables are organic and sourced from the best of what Ithaca and neighbouring Kefalonia has to offer. Plentiful, home-cooked menus blend traditional Greek cuisine with a contemporary style. For the retreats, mainly vegetarian food is promoted, although freshly caught fish is available on request.

Boating

There is access to Itha108’s Speed Boat that is available for day trips. Maximum capacity is 9 guests to a boat. The petrol is split between guests to take the boat out. There are many beaches only accessible by boat, little islands to be explored and seaside villages for shopping and lunch. 

Price includes:

• Zephyr’s Yoga & Meditation Teaching twice a day
• Group transit from and to the airport by bus/taxi & Itha108 speed boat taxi *see below*
• Accommodation
• Breakfast/brunch, lunch, tea and dinner
• Various hot and cold drinks/water/fruit/nuts/cakes/biscuits
• Beach & Pool towels
• Yoga mats, blocks, belts, bolsters and blankets
• Infused olive soap, Basil, Lavender, Sage
• Calendula face balm
• Internet high speed
• All taxes

Excluded in Price: 

*Available at an extra cost

• Transport outside group travel transfers to and from airport and venue. *see below*
• Boat Trips
• Water Bottles
• Alcohol (cork charge for bottles brought)
• Soft fizzy drinks
• Laundry
• Ironing
• Staff Tips – all tips go directly to 4 Women who work hard to make your retreat clean, enjoyable and offer any help needed

Itha108’s Pool

Accommodation

The Cave

Amazing Cave room with ocean views, outdoor space and ensuite bathroom.

Single: £3250

Sharing: £2350 per person

Main House

All bedrooms can be either single or double occupancy. All are en-suite and air-conditioned, coco-mat mattresses, wood panelled ceilings and views across the Ionian sea towards Kefalonia. Each bedroom has a unique identity.

Old Library (Occupied)

Luxury Room with balcony with ocean views, double bed and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning 

Single: £3250

Sharing: £2350 per person

India Room (Occupied)

Luxury Room with balcony with ocean views, two single beds and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning

Single: £3250

Shared: £2350 per person

Raas Room

Recommend for Singles or Couples as this room only has a double bed with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning 

Single: £2950

Sharing: £2050 per person

Mango Room

Two single beds with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning 

Single: £2950

Sharing: £2050 per person

White Room

Two single beds with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning 

Single: £2950

Sharing: £2050 per person

New York Room

Two single beds with ocean views and ensuite bathroom & air-conditioning 

Single: £2950

Sharing: £2050 per person

Mongolian Yurts

The Mongolian yurts are light and airy inside, sleeping between one to two people. They contain comfortable beds with mosquito nets, coco-mat mattresses, stand up fan and en-suite bathrooms. Pathways and steps provide access to the yurt platforms, each with outdoor seating, positioned high among rocks and trees.

Metta Yurt

Two single beds, fan and ensuite bathroom 

Single: £2950

Sharing: £2050 per person

Yurt 1

Two single beds, fan and ensuite bathroom 

Single: £2950

Sharing: £2050 per person

Important Information

The water is collected rainwater and used in moderation, but not spare.  Six bedrooms in the main house are air-conditioned by an eco friendly and sophisticated system. The same is used during the colder months for under floor heating. Stand up fans for yurts and the stone house studio available on request. 

Bring a Yogi Water Bottle for refilling with filtered water! 

Bring shampoo, conditioner. Itha108 will provide each guest with infused olive soap with basil, lavender, sage which is environmentally friendly. As well as calendula face balm to heal your sun kissed skin.

Bring beach/swimming shoes just to manage the pebbles getting in and out of the sea. There are no sea urchins, just pebbles. 

There are wasps on the island, so if allergic bring antihistamines and wasp ointment. As well as any medication needed.

There are minimal bugs that bite, however if you know the like you, bring bug spray. 

Travelling, Arrivals & Departure

• The nearest airport is Kefalonia (EFL) in Greece.
• Recommended arrival 12pm Saturday 28th June, Kefalonia airport. Group bus taxi to Fiskardo. Maximum of 9 guests on Itha108 speed boat, so two trips might occur. Fiskardo harbor, hop on Itha108 private boat taxi (15 mins) to Polis Bay. Polis Bay bus taxi to Itha108 venue (10 mins). Group transfers are included in price.
• Travelling outside the group is at your own expense and you have two options. Contact me closer the time for the exact cost. 1. Kefalonia taxi to Fiskardo – Itha108 boat taxi from Fiskardo to Polis Bay, Ithaca – taxi from Polis Bay to Itha108 venue. 2. Kefalonia taxi to Sami – public ferry from Sami to Pisaetos, Ithaca – taxi from Pisaetos to Itha108 venue.
• Recommended hotels if you want to arrive early. Near Kefalonia airport White Rocks. Or in Fiskardo Emelisse Nature Resort or North Point Hotel.
• Day of arrival the retreat is open after 15:00pm and serves tea, fruit, cake and dinner only.
• Day of departure all rooms have to be vacated by 08:00am, breakfast is served from 07:00am. 
• Retreat to be departed by 08:30am the latest.
• Group transfer departing is included in price and is the reverse transport as our arrival.
• Retreats run from Saturday – Saturday.  

Treatments

The outdoor Massage Place is above the drop-in yoga shala with views over the blue sea towards the West and spectacular for sunset. Its ideal for all treatments as it is private and very quiet. A bathroom is within the space. Prices are on average 100-150 euros cash for 60-90 mins for a variety of different treatments. Booking list is available on arrival. 

Animals

There are two cats So Hum & Delphine as well as a new addition to the family PanPan the dog. They are super friendly and sociable. 

To Book Retreat

Contact: Zephyr Wildman,  to book

Please send £750 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit or full payment to reserve your place. The balance will then be due by 31st May, 2025 via bank transfer. Cancellation after 31st May 2025 will result in forfeiture of 50% of total payment (minus deposit), cancellation after 14th June 2025 will result in 75% forfeiture of total payment (minus deposit). Email me if you have any questions.

Highly recommend that you invest in travel insurance for your trip to ensure peace of mind.

Look forward to another wonderful Zephyr Yoga Retreat.

Beaming you all blessing, laughter and future Yogic adventures!

Zephyr Wildman

Arctic aurora and snowy adventures

Join Zephyr Wildman & Reclaim Yourself Retreats for a winter yoga retreat on Senja island in Norway. Located in the Arctic Circle this remote destination offers a deep experience in wild nature with its dramatic mountains, crystal clear waters and beautiful fjords. You’re invited to spend a magical long weekend practicing yoga, kayaking around the fjords and snow shoeing in the mountains. In the evenings, soak in the hot tub and enjoy your toasty apartment. The untouched wilderness and minimal light pollution here makes it the perfect place for star gazing and aurora viewing.

Our yoga retreat destination is the north west coast Senja island, an incredibly beautiful part of Norway where steep, majestic mountains dive straight into the sea and arctic beaches line a small archipelago of uninhabited islands. At this time of the year it will be mostly dark with some gentle light mid-morning and usually plenty of Northern Lights – maybe you’ll even see them while you’re having your breakfast!

You stay in stylish apartments set around the harbour of an old fishing village with uninterrupted views out to the surrounding islets and snowy mountains. Immerse yourself in a dynamic yoga practice with twice daily classes and enjoy delicious Norwegian meals.

Between classes relax in your cosy apartment and enjoy the views, book a hot tub spa experience or get active and explore the wild nature all around. Included in your yoga retreat is an aurora snow shoeing experience, where you’ll explore the mountains under the Northern Lights.  You can also book a kayaking experience, explore by boat and, for those with experience, we can book ski touring.

To book, click here.

Accommodation & Menus

We have 16 places available on this retreat. Our retreat location is in beautifully designed, toasty apartments set around a harbour and surrounded by mountains.

You’ll stay in two or three bedroom suites. All the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and you’ll share living room with floor-to-ceiling-windows and amazing views.

Our local chef will be creating Norwegian style meals with a buffet breakfast , light lunch and two course dinner. Meals will include some fish but vegetarian and vegans can also be catered for on request.

What’s included

• 4 nights accommodation
• 3 meals a day & soft drinks
• Twice daily yoga sessions
• 1 aurora snow showing experience
•  A payment to offset your travel carbon emissions
• An additional 20% payment for tree-planting through Ecologi

What’s extra

• Return flights to Tromso
• Return ferry to Finnsnes (around £35 return)
• Return transfers to the retreat (around £30 one way)
• Hot tub and sauna experience (around £25 for two hours)
• Kayaking (around £90 for three hours)

Travel to Norway

Our retreat takes place on Senja island, which you can reach from Tromsø. You can fly to Tromsø from UK via Oslo, Frankfurt or Bergen with Lufthansa, Wideroe or SAS. Wizzair and Norwegian also offer direct flights to Tromso from the UK on some days.

From Tromsø you need to transfer to the ferry port (less than 15 minutes by taxi) you need to take the Express Ferry departing to Finnsnes. Get ready for a beautiful 1 hour boat journey through the fjords!

Transfers: We will organise a group transfer from Finnsnes to the retreat, meeting the 15.00 ferry. The cost will be around £30 per person each way, depending on final numbers.

We will send recommend flights and ferries when you book.

If you have any questions, contact Reclaim Yourself Retreats

To book or find more information, click here.

£1,495 – £1,995

Take a few days for yourself. Join Charlie Polizzi and Zephyr Wildman for a wonderful week of yoga, walking and pranayama/breath work this October at The Star in Alfriston. Alfriston is a lovely village set in the foot of the East Sussex Downs. On the banks of the Cuckmere River, the sea and the magnificent Seven Sisters chalk cliffs are within walking distance.

The Star is a 15th century inn, with additions from the 1930s and 1960s, located in Alfriston, a traditional downland village with medieval roots. The Star, housed in a mixture of new and old buildings, has been totally rebuilt, with new roofs, new wooden windows, many trees planted and its 30 bedrooms and bathrooms remodelled and newly decorated.

We will be offering 2-3 hours of guided walking each day on the beautiful surrounding South Downs. Not for the faint hearted. You will need good walking boots/shoes and possibly wet weather gear as we plan to walk come rain or shine.

Every evening Charlie Polizzi will be teaching 45 minutes of pranayama/breath work. To breathe consciously is to become utterly present, calm the stress system and gain mastery over the mind. When we deliberately choose to become aware of the breath, we can use it like a tool to anchor and bring stability to body and mind.

The breath work is not suitable for pregnant women or those who have had surgery in the last two years unless you have consent from your doctor.

Full Board
Buffet or cooked breakfast to order for those who want it, a vegan buffet lunch of a soup and selection of salads and a three course dinner. There will always be a vegan option and a fish/white meat option main course. No one will raise an eyebrow if you feel like having a glass of wine or cocktail in the evening however, all alcohol will be charged separately.

This is your week to relax and recharge.

From £1968 based on a Classic Juliet room single occupancy.

To book please contact The Star 01323 870495

9-13 October 2023

Join our Norway yoga retreat with Reclaim Yourself Retreats and myself to experience an amazing landscape with great mountains, vast valleys, deep fjords, and historical Norwegian farmland. Combine twice daily yoga and delicious Norwegian meals with invigorating hikes to breathtaking peaks and spectacular viewpoints. Between activities, enjoy captivating views, rejuvenate in the bath house, rest and savour the peacefulness of our nature filled location.

Our family owned and run retreat location is on the northwest coast of Norway, around 1.5 hours from Ålesund and in the middle of the famous Norwegian scenic route. On our doorstep is Reinheimen National Park, several nature reserves and Tafjord, a hidden UNESCO world heritage fjord.

You’ll stay in beautiful, award-winning rooms, designed so that you feel deeply connected to the surrounding landscape. With sumptuous beds and wonderful views, each room blends seamlessly into the surrounding natures and offers complete peace and privacy. At the heart of the retreat is a 100 year-old restored farm building, where the old the cow byre is now a dining room with an open fire, and the old hay store has been turned into the lounge area.

Yoga will takes place in a large riverside room, where glass walls look out onto the river and mossy woodlands. Nearby is the bath house, a tranquil and refreshing spa built into the land by the river, where you’ll find a steam sauna, hot tub, a silent room, showers and our treatment room. You can book massages and breath work sessions with our therapist Amanda Tizard.

The area around us is a paradise for off the beaten path hiking in quiete and peaceful surroundings. You can explore lovely peaks, ancient mountain farms and wonderful viewpoints.

Your retreat accommodation

We have 15 places on this retreat, sleeping in beautifully designed “landscape” and “birdhouse” rooms, along with 2 farmhouse rooms.

Our seven award winning “landscape rooms” are cubes on stilts, with glass walls that offer a striking view of the valley, the forest or the river below.

Every room has one or two walls that are entirely built in glass and every room gets its own exclusive view of the landscape. No room looks into another, so the rooms are private even though curtains are not an option!

All the rooms have a dark interior to avoid stealing focus from the scenery and include a double bed and a small bathroom. For those sharing these rooms as twin rooms, a very comfortable but smaller second bed will be added to the room.

Our two “birdhouse” rooms have a minimalist architectural style and resemble a traditional Norwegian log house. The rooms are 8 square metres in total, but provide a comfortable double bed, a small sofa bench and a toilet.

The interior is light, with large windows designed to let nature in and smaller windows that provide extra glimpses of the world outside. From the bed, you can look out on the mountainside. The rooms have a tiny bathroom with only a small handheld shower, but the nearby bath house is available for showering around the clock.

Your retreat menu

Our resident chef team create resplendent meals with traditional Norwegian recipes and ingredients.

Brunch: We start the day with good bread and freshly made jam, cereal, homemade scrambled eggs and smoked salmon prepared in the traditional style. In addition to freshly brewed coffee and tea, we offer locally sourced apple juice from the valley. Guests are welcome to make their own packed lunches from the breakfast table if they are heading out hiking!

Dinner: Our three course dinner is enjoyed family style at a long table in the cow barn. Meals are home cooked and hearty and will include some meat or fish. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available on request.

What’s included

• 3 nights accommodation
• 6 yoga classes
• Unlimited time in the bathhouse
• Brunch, dinner and soft drinks

What’s extra:

• Return flights or trains to Ålesund
• Transfers to our retreat (prices tbc)
• Guided hikes (from 899 – 1399 NOK pp)
• Massages and breath work (£85 an hour)

Travel to Norway

Travel to your retreat (mail us if you’d like advice on travel options from your home location)

Why not take the train?

Taking the train from London: For the slow travel option to Oslo, take the Eurostar to Brussels, spend a night there and then take the train the following day. Details are here. Either stay a night in Oslo and take the train below, or join the night train to our retreat.

Taking the train from Oslo: Our nearest train station is Åndalsnes and journey time is 5.5 hours from Oslo. You leave at 8am and arrive in time for a late lunch. There is also a night train option which takes 9 hours and gets you to the retreat in time for brunch.

The drive from Åndalsnes to our retreat location is 40km and takes about 45 minutes, assuming the Trollstigen is open. If it is closed (for winter time) the drive takes about 1 h 45 minutes and it 125 km via Sjøholt.  We can organise shared taxis at an additional cost.

Flying from Oslo: Our nearest airport is Ålesund Vigra (AES). You can reach here in less than an hour from Oslo with SAS and Norwegian. The drive from Vigra is 100kms and it takes about 1.5 hours. We can organise shared taxi for you at an extra cost.

Flying from UK: You can fly to Ålesund in less than 5 hours, including a 2 hour stopover is Oslo.

To Book contact Reclaim Yourself Retreats directly.

£1495-1995