YOGA RETREAT

retreat

PARADIGM SHIFt
with
susan & Julee
ZAKYNTHOs

12 - 19 september 2026

High above the Ionian Sea, Villa Vigla sits on a quiet hillside overlooking some of the most striking coastline in Zakynthos.

From the terraces you can see the dramatic white cliffs and deep blue water that define this part of the island.

A short drive down the hill brings you to the coast — perfect for a swim or an afternoon spent by the sea.

This September, Susan and I are gathering a small group here for a week of practice, rest, and shared company.

The intention is simple:
to create a retreat where practice is deep, the pace is spacious, and the surroundings invite you to slow down.

Expect strong, intelligent movement, restorative practices, beautiful food, and

the quiet pleasure of spending time with people who value presence.

Please join us!

THE VENUE

Accommodation at Villa Vigla is arranged across several beautiful villas on the hillside.

Each villa includes two bedrooms across two levels, a shared bathroom, kitchen area, and a balcony or veranda overlooking the sea.

The layout is simple, spacious, and designed for relaxed living

Downstairs room

Queen bed (single occupancy)

Direct access to the shared bathroom

Upstairs room

Large open loft-style space

Two single beds

Private veranda with sea view

One important detail we like to be transparent about:

The bedrooms are clearly separated spaces, but instead of doors they have curtains for privacy.

The bathroom is located downstairs in each villa and shared between the two rooms.

In our experience this arrangement works very comfortably and creates a relaxed, retreat-style atmosphere while still offering personal space.

Every villa also has:

a balcony or veranda with sea views

a kitchen and dining table

beautiful places to sit and enjoy the landscape

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.

THE RHYTHM OF OUR DAYS

Each day follows a rhythm that balances focused practice with generous free time.

We begin quietly with meditation as the morning light arrives over the sea.

From there we move into a two-hour dynamic vinyasa practice, building heat, strength, and clarity through progressive sequencing.

After brunch, the afternoon is yours.

Many guests choose to head down to the coast, where Zakynthos reveals its famous white cliffs and turquoise water. Others simply rest, read, or enjoy the view from the villa terraces.

In the late afternoon we gather again for a shorter session.

Sometimes this will be core cultivation and strength work with me.
Other days Susan will guide fascia release, somatic work, or deeply restorative practices.

The evening closes with a slow, grounding class before dinner together.

practice

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

5:00 - 5:30

Body Work

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

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

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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.

https://www.susan-michel.de/