retreat
PARADIGM SHIFt
with
susan & Julee
ZAKYNTHOs
12 - 19 september 2026
Amidst these times, many of us feel a quiet yearning—for clarity, for groundedness, for a sense of inner steadiness that can meet life as it is. Retreats offer more than a pause. It is an intentional stepping away from relentless stimulation, creating the conditions for clarity to emerge. From this place, we can begin to listen more deeply, to refine our awareness, and to cultivate the wisdom needed to respond with greater care and intention. We gather not to escape the world, but to meet ourselves more honestly within it—to study our patterns, reconnect with what matters, and strengthen our inner compass. We believe that when institutions feel shaky, strength in community can soften these hard edges and transitions, & so we gather... The foundation of this philosophy is the growth of this collaboration - one that has been sitting as an idea for many years & we are so excited for its manifestation!
Please join us!
THE VENUE
Perched on a hillside above the open sea, Villa Vigla offers space, quiet, and perspective that you feel the moment you arrive. We stayed here last year, and through an inspired, energised conversation with the owner, Panos, an idea took form — one rooted in shared values of simplicity, care, and presence. From that meeting, this collaboration was born.
The villa is thoughtfully designed to support both togetherness and solitude, with separate, sea-facing villas that feel uncluttered, generous, and calm. Time here moves gently: mornings with expansive views, afternoons by the water or wandering to a nearby taverna, evenings held by sky and sea.
There is a subtle intelligence to the land — serene, alive, and deeply supportive of practice and reflection.
We’re excited to return to this space and share what has been carefully growing since that first visit.
September weather
September here is warm, & pleasant. Temperatures range around 20 - 28 C. There is plenty of sunshine and the sea is warm to swim in.
SLEEPING SPACES
all prices listed are early bird prices ending March 2026
Villa's - sleeps 4
2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom, balcony with sea view, kitchen & living space
1 bedroom is on the ground floor
1 bedroom is on the 1st floor
Single Occupancy Ground Floor
Queen bed
€ 1575 per person
Triple Occupancy Top Floor
3 single beds
€ 1375 per person
Villa's - sleeps 3
2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom, balcony with sea view, kitchen & living space
1 bedroom is on the ground floor
1 bedroom is on the 1st floor
Single Occupancy Ground Floor
Queen bed
€ 1795 per person
Double Occupancy Top Floor
2 single beds
€ 1575 per person
Studios
Open plan 1 bathroom ensuite with kitchen, living space & balcony overlooking the sea
Single or Double Occupancy
Queen Beds / 2 Single beds en suite
€ 2500 single occupancy
€ 1700 per person double occupancy
practice
AM
07:00 - 07:30
Meditation | Breath
07:30
tea/ coffee / fruit / light snack
08:00 - 10:00
Asana Practice
Strong, steady, krama vinyasa that meet peak asana's
This practice is an invitation to play & and exploration of movement rather than performance
10:30
brunch
PM
5:00 - 5:30
Body Work | Core
body work sessions (for teachers)
experience how to offer ease & reorganisation while improving the quality of your touch
then, strengthening & grounding movement to give you a better structural base for your practice and teaching
or
All About Core
Strong dynamic session that works the core body to help find more ease for inversions and arm balancing
5:30 - 6:30
Restorative Practice
practices that regulate the fascial and nervous system as well as condition the body with very specific practices for joint stabilisation,
to free up range of movement and prevent injury in more advanced practice. Explore somatic, gentle movement practices & guided Yoga Nidra
07:30
Dinner
*times are subject to some fluidity
enjoy a fully immersive yoga experience this week or take it easy
YOUR TEACHERS
JULEE
Julee is an energetic yoga teacher who brings a playful and passionate approach to her classes. With a love for rock climbing, animals, and nature, she integrates these elements into her teaching. She has a deep appreciation for all aspects of yoga, especially its rich philosophical and mythological teachings. She is passionate about Vinyasa Yoga & has been sharing this practice for the past 20 years, through classes and trainings. She has held space and shared yoga practice with Susan on teacher trainings for almost 10 years running, establishing a strong friendship & bond
SUSAN
Susan is a yoga teacher that specialized in yoga therapeutics and a Certified Advanced Rolfer, a manual therapy that reorganizes the fascial system towards more ease in movement. She teaches her own yoga therapeutics format in different locations in Germany and Austria and is involved in 200h and 300h teacher trainings as an anatomy and therapeutics teacher. She works as a Heilpraktiker, a certified alternative practitioner, giving body work sessions when she is not travelling for trainings.
