Mediterranean Yoga Odyssey

Mediterranean Yoga Odyssey

Join , Connie Cappos, founder and director of Kupukupu Yoga Hawaii and Mediterranean Yoga Odyssey, on an unforgettable journey to Paros, July 7-14, 2024. If you are a hardworking, heart-based person craving time to unplug, clear your mind, refresh and refill through yoga, meditation and relaxation, then let’s escape the ordinary and embark on a transformational retreat unlike the others.

Join , Connie Cappos, founder and director of Kupukupu Yoga Hawaii and Mediterranean Yoga Odyssey, on an unforgettable journey to Paros, July 7-14, 2024.
If you are a hardworking, heart-based person craving time to unplug, clear your mind, refresh and refill through yoga, meditation and relaxation, then let’s escape the ordinary and embark on a transformational retreat unlike the others.
Immerse yourself in the practice of all 8 limbs of yoga and explore Greece’s rich culture and traditions. We will practice yoga twice daily, meditate on the beach as the sun rises, enjoy abundant, sumptuous organic meals, explore Delos, the most significant archeological site in Greece, visit the chic island of Mykonos, experience Greek hospitality and be embraced by the warmth of its people.
On this transformative journey you will have the opportunity to delve into mindfulness practices, indulge in nourishing organic cuisine, and engage in thought provoking conversations with fellow retreaters. You’ll uncover your inner potential, rejuvenate your mind, and cultivate lasting friendships along the way.
Mark your calendars. Mediterranean Yoga Odyssey 2024 promises to be a potent and fun experience. Don’t miss out on this incredible event.

Your journey of self-discovery awaits.

This retreat welcomes yoga practitioners of all levels, including beginners.

SCHEDULE

Our morning class will cover a wide range of  yoga practices such as warmups, tendon awareness, stretches, twists, inversions, backbends, and balancing poses, followed by a relaxing, aroma therapy induced savasana (rest).  We will also incorporate meditation and explore different types of breathwork, known as pranayama, in all classes, and its impact on our practice and overall well-being. Additionally, we will cleanse our bodies through a specially prepared diet and kriyas, and meditate on the beach at sunrise. This retreat aims to help us learn, deepen our practice, and gain a better understanding of what yoga means to us personally and how it assists us in our daily life.

In the afternoon, we will gather for smoothies and conversation in the cafe, followed by a gentle practice  such as restorative yoga, guided or walking meditations, breath exploration, yoga nidra, dharma talks and/or soothing sound baths using Tibetan singing bowls.

Restorative yoga promotes relaxation on physical, mental, and emotional levels, allowing us to relearn the art of relaxation and develop self-soothing skills.

Meditation will be explored through different methods with tools to help us focus and quiet the mind. Breath exploration, or pranayama, involves regulating our breath to achieve different effects such as calming the mind, energizing the body, and supporting manifestation and visualization.

Sound baths provide an opportunity for introspection and inner peace as we immerse ourselves in the soothing sounds.

We will learn new things, deepen our practice, and gain a better understanding of the transformative aspects of yoga.

PRICING

Housing options:

All prices are listed in US dollars

Double occupancy:

Shared double room  $2,750 per person

Single occupancy:

Single Superior Room  $3,100

 

Included in the retreat:

  • 7 nights/ 8 days accommodations at the seaside Okreblue Yoga Retreat Center
  • Daily vegetarian /vegan farm to table,  light breakfast, post yoga brunch and dinner.
  • Midafternoon smoothies
  • A two hour, active, daily morning yoga class in one of two, large, well equipped yoga studios.
  • A daily afternoon workshop/meditation/movement and/or restorative practice in the studio or on the nearby beach.
  • 1 day Excursion to the islands of
  • Delos and Mykonos (weather permitting)

Not included:

  • Airfare and Ferry to Greece and the Island of Paros
  • Transfer to OkreBlue upon arrival and departure
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extra meals/snacks/drinks at the center or during excursions
  • Alcohol
  • Gratuities

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PHOTOS

Connie Cappos

I am the founder and director of Kupukupu Yoga, in Pahoa, Hawaii. My relationship with Yoga started on quest to find a healthier way to live. After years of unhealthy living, obesity, and chronic pain, it was through yoga that I was able to finally get my mind, body, and spirit reconnected and live happily

In 1998 my yogic path began at Yoga Oasis Retreat Center in Puna, Hawaii. I became a staff member, and then a teacher, receiving my YTT in 2009. I taught and lead wellness retreats for Yoga Oasis before opening Kupukupu Yoga in Pahoa in 2012. I was forced close the studio in 2014 due to volcanic eruption. I relocated to Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center, from 2014 -2020, where I taught and managed the yoga program.  I lead retreats and workshops, teach on 200-hour YTT teams, and at yoga festivals, including teaching the opening class at the Hawaii Yoga Festival in 2017. I currently run and manage my own studio in Pahoa, Hawaii. I travel to Rishikesh, India annually to go deeper in my studies to practice with yoga masters and spiritual leaders. In March 2023, I will be honored to be representing the United States as the Ambassador at the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh.

I am committed and dedicated to my own daily yoga practice; it is as important to me as sharing my knowledge of yoga with others.

I am world traveler, a semi-retired celebrity stylist, manage my own tropical vacation rental and tend to my tropical organic orchard. I am passionate about wellness, and expansion. I use my years of training and experience on the mat to combine an active practice of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, and Sound Bath.

BOOKING THIS RETREAT

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