Yoga, Pilates and Wellness Retreat on Amorgos Island, Greece 2027
An active and rejuvenating wellness retreat combining yoga, pilates, strength training, dance, and relaxation in a beautiful 5-star spa setting.
Overview:
Join me for a week of movement, wellness, and relaxation on the beautiful Greek island of Amorgos.
Our 2027 retreat brings together yoga, Pilates, Reformer Pilates, strength training, dance, hiking, and wellness in one active yet deeply restorative week.
I am especially happy to be joined this year by Pilates expert and movement specialist Kaia Heinleht, who brings extensive experience in Pilates, kinesiology, and osteopathy. Together, we have created a varied program that combines different forms of movement with plenty of time to recover and enjoy the island.
The retreat is designed for women who enjoy being active and want to take care of their body, but who also appreciate good food, beautiful surroundings, relaxation and time for themselves.
You don't need to be an experienced yogi or Pilates practitioner. The sessions suit different levels, and you can always choose which activities you want to join.
Amorgos is one of the most beautiful and authentic islands of the Cyclades, known for its dramatic mountains, whitewashed villages, crystal-clear Aegean waters, and spectacular coastal paths.
It is a wonderful place for an active retreat, where you can combine movement and wellness with hiking, swimming, exploring traditional villages, and enjoying the slower pace of island life.
The island offers beautiful hiking trails connecting small villages, ancient sites, and breathtaking viewpoints over the Aegean Sea. One of its most famous landmarks is Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, a centuries-old monastery built into a cliffside and offering spectacular views.
Amorgos enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, and October is a great time to visit. The weather is still warm but not too hot, with daytime temperatures ranging from 20–25°C (68–77°F) and cooler evenings around 15–18°C (59–64°F).
The sea remains warm enough for swimming, and the island is much quieter than in the busy summer months.
Program:
We designed the program as a balanced weekly movement plan, spreading different forms of exercise throughout the week so your body has enough time to recover and adapt.
You will experience yoga, Pilates, Reformer Pilates, strength training, hiking, mobility, and dance — but in a thoughtful combination rather than all at once.
The idea is also to give you something you can take home: a better understanding of how to combine different types of training in your everyday life without constantly overloading your body.
By combining different forms of movement and alternating more demanding sessions with lighter practices, you can build a sustainable routine that supports your body in the long term.
During the week, the program will include:
- Morning yoga, pranayama and meditation
- Pilates and Reformer Pilates
- Functional strength training
- Mobility and movement sessions
- Hiking and island walks
- Swimming and beach time
- Yin and restorative yoga
- Dance
- Spa and relaxation
- Free time
Yoga
Morning yoga practices will combine movement, breathwork, and meditation to wake up your body and prepare you for the day.
Some sessions will be more dynamic, while others will focus on mobility, yin, restorative yoga, and relaxation.
Yoga will also serve as a recovery tool, helping you move and breathe without adding another demanding workout to your day.
Pilates & Reformer Pilates
One highlight of the 2027 retreat is the opportunity to practice Reformer Pilates with Kaia.
The hotel has a professional Pilates studio with Reformers and other Pilates apparatus.
The sessions will focus on strength, stability, posture, mobility, coordination and body awareness.
Both mat Pilates and Reformer sessions will be included during the week. They will be scheduled thoughtfully alongside yoga, hiking and strength sessions so that your body has time to recover.
Strength Training
The hotel has a fully equipped fitness center with sea views, where we will include strength-training sessions during the week.
The focus will be on functional strength, stability, and maintaining muscle and physical capacity.
Strength training is an important part of healthy aging, but more is not always better. The aim is to show you how effective strength training can be when it is combined with sufficient recovery and other forms of movement.
Hiking & Exploring
Amorgos offers beautiful walking and hiking opportunities, with paths leading through traditional villages, across the mountains and along the coast.
Hiking sessions will be planned around the other activities, allowing you to enjoy the island without turning every day into a high-load training day.
Dance
And, of course, there will be dancing!
Dance has always been part of my retreats because movement should be fun, too.
We will have opportunities to dance, move to music, and enjoy ourselves together. No previous dance experience is needed.
Learning how to train smarter
One goal of this retreat is to help you think differently about exercise.
You don't need to choose between yoga, Pilates, strength training, cardio, and hiking. You can include all of them in your life — as long as you understand how to balance intensity, variety, and recovery.
During the week, you will see one possible model for how these different forms of exercise can fit together.
Then you can take the idea home and adapt it to your own lifestyle.
Accommodation:
Aegialis Hotel & Spa – Your Home for the Week
For our Amorgos retreat, we stay at the beautiful 5-star Aegialis Hotel & Spa, located on a hillside overlooking Aegiali Bay and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
The hotel combines traditional Cycladic architecture with comfortable, spacious accommodation and excellent wellness facilities. Its peaceful location gives you beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere, while the village of Aegiali, with its beach, cafés and tavernas, is within walking distance.
All rooms are comfortable and designed in a traditional Cycladic style, with modern amenities including:
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wi-Fi
Flat-screen TV
Digital safe
Refrigerator
Sea or garden views, depending on room category
Food:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Organic
- Lactose-Free
- Whole food
Your investment:
Early Bird Price (booking before 1 October 2026):
Superior Cycladic room with balcony and sea view:
Private 1990 EUR per person
Shared for 2 persons 1790 EUR per person
Early Bird Price (booking before 1 October 2026):
Exclusive room with private veranda, doubble shower and hammam:
Private room 2190 EUR per person
Shared room for 2 persons 1990 EUR per person
Shared room for 3 persons 1690 EUR per person
Early Bird Price (booking before 1 October 2026):
Junior Suite with private veranda, doubble shower and steam room:
2 persons 2190 EUR per person
3 persons 1890 EUR per person
4 persons 1690 EUR per person
Booking and refund options:
- A reservation requires a deposit of 300 EUR.
- The deposit is refundable if the booking is canceled before May 01.
- The remaining payment is due by May 01, 2026, and is non-refundable.
Payment methods:
- Bank transfer
- Wise
- Debit or credit card (an additional charge of 3,8 % of the transferred amount will be charged)
- PayPal (an additional charge of 3,8 % of the transferred amount will be charged)
What is included:
- 7 nights accommodation
- 2 meals a day: breakfast and dinner, water, tea, coffee
- Yoga and meditation classes
- Yoga mats and props
- Beach towels and
- Bathrobes
- Chairs and umbrellas at the beach
- Pick up and drop off from the Aegiali port
- One 30-minute relaxing massage
- 10% discount on Face and Body treatments at Lalon Idor Spa
- Use of Lalon Idor Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater swimming pool, fitness center)
What is not included:
- Airfare
- Face and body treatments
- Lunches
- Transfer from the airport to Amorgos island
- Excursions
- Travel insurance (medical and trip cancellation) - mandatory to protect you in case of any unforeseen emergencies
Additional Information:
Superior Cycladic Room-click here.
Check in to the hotel from 15.00
Check-out by 11.00
Getting to Amorgos requires taking a ferry, since the island has no airport. Here’s how you can reach Amorgos:
- The nearest airport is Athens International Airport (ATH).
- You can also fly to Santorini (JTR), Naxos (JNX), or Mykonos (JMK) and then take a ferry. Ferries to Amorgos depart from Piraeus Port (Athens) and other Cycladic islands. There are two main ports in Amorgos:
- Katapola (central, main port)
- Aegiali - this is the port you want to arrive.
There are high-speed ferries from Athens (~6-7 hrs, ~42 EUR) and regular ferries (~8-9 hrs, ~95 EUR).
- The ferry from Naxos takes only 1 hr 20 minutes, and the ferry from Santorini takes 1 hr and 50 minutes.
Additional activities:
Visit the Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa
It is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. A perfect blend of nature and the beauty of man's creation, the monastery symbolizes man's tribute to the Holy Mother. Built on the edge of a cliff, it provides a breathtaking view of the sparkling cerulean waters of the Aegean Sea. It is, undoubtedly, the pride of Amorgos, with its pristine walls lined with portraits of monks and other leaders, the smell of incense, and numerous little treasures. Being a place of remarkable historical relevance, a dress code requires men to wear trousers and women to wear long skirts. Visitors are greeted first by signs reminding them of the dress code, and then by monks who serve as guardians of this architectural marvel. Visitors are offered psimeni raki shots and loukoumi to help them recharge after the demanding climbing.
Visit Aegialis:
It is a 50-minute walk from the hotel. Though Aegiali is often referred to as the whole area, including Ormos Aegialis, Potamos, and Lagada, Ormos Aegialis is the heart of the village and a top choice of travelers due to its beach, cafés, bars, and tavernas. Close to Aegiali, there are plenty of beaches and other small villages to visit, while the whole area of Aegiali is a perfect spot for hiking.
On Amorgos, a charming Cycladic island, the visitor can discover secluded, remote beaches such as Mouros, Plakes, Kambi, Levrossos, Psili Ammos, Mikri, Megali Vlychada, and Agii Saranda, which are among the best on the island. Of course, there are also other popular and busy beaches, such as Katapola and Aegiali, located next to the two ports of Amorgos. The island’s highlight is Agia Anna beach, below the impressive 1000-year-old Byzantine monastery of Chozoviotissa, where the famous film “Big Blue” was shot.
