ALIGNMENT & MOBILITY RETREAT IN GREECE 2016
ThursDAY 9.22.2016 to ThursDAY 9.29.2016
November 2016: i am leaving this up for informational purposes - (WE'LL do it again!)

Join us on the Mediterranean island of Kea (aka Tzia) in late September 2016, for a week long immersion into Natural Human Alignment, Restorative Exercise, self-myofascial release, gait, and more!
I (about me here) will teach two organized class sessions per day, and we'll put our lessons into practice while walking and hiking along the ancient beautiful trails and pathways that the island is famous for. The rest of the time will be mostly unstructured, but with support and advice.
There will be a 7-night stay, 10 people maximum attending classes (though there might be a little extra wiggle room for RES-certified).
I (about me here) will teach two organized class sessions per day, and we'll put our lessons into practice while walking and hiking along the ancient beautiful trails and pathways that the island is famous for. The rest of the time will be mostly unstructured, but with support and advice.
There will be a 7-night stay, 10 people maximum attending classes (though there might be a little extra wiggle room for RES-certified).
Also, a sweet thing to keep in mind is that the sea is just a few steps away
from the charming stone bungalows where we'll be staying!
from the charming stone bungalows where we'll be staying!
![]() We'll stay at Mr. Nikos Mikoniatis' Cavo Perlevos Studios - located just across a very quiet road from the lovely beach of Otzia.
This trip is meant for people who have some prior experience with and interest in Restorative Exercise and Katy Bowman's alignment work, as this will be the main focus of daily lessons and discussion. We will work on Restorative Exercise (corrective exercises for natural alignment), natural walking gait, and exploring what is “natural movement.”
We'll indulge in relaxing, releasing, clambering or hanging about, and our fascination with discussing it all -- all the while swimming and basking whenever we want, walking on ancient pathways and visiting amazing ruins right at the edge of the Mediterranean sea, eating fresh delicious food and letting the beauty and sweetness of Greece soak in. ![]() My darling and amazing daughter Peru Kavallieratos, a Restorative Exercise Specialist-In-Training (through Katy Bowman's Nutritious Movement Institute) who is living back in Greece now, will be my skilled and warm-hearted Assistant. We will offer a lot of fun activities like nice long hikes and expeditions, and a few group meals. |
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- Tzia (Kea) is only a 1 hour ferry ride from the port of Lavrio, which can be reached by bus or taxi in under an hour from the main international airport in Athens. You don't even have to go into Athens to get to Tzia (although you certainly shouldn't miss out if you've never been there).
Children are welcome! Keep in mind that there will be no daycare or specific child-oriented activities provided.
Classes will be informal but you’ll get the most out of them if you can concentrate on yourself. Greece is a child-loving place,
and kids aren't expected to be buttoned-up! These are all some things to consider.
If you have any questions about this topic, just ask me!
Classes will be informal but you’ll get the most out of them if you can concentrate on yourself. Greece is a child-loving place,
and kids aren't expected to be buttoned-up! These are all some things to consider.
If you have any questions about this topic, just ask me!
Stone cottage studios Across the road is the sea! Up in the main town, Ioulida
The lodgings do not provide meals, but each room is like a small studio apartment (for 1 to 3 people) with a kitchenette and private patio (with hammock!) and there are 2 seaside restaurants within a few-minute walk (Anna's Taverna and Otzia Kouzina).
~ pricing ~
INCLUDES lodging, class sessions and activities
NOT INCLUDING FOOD OR TRANSPORTATION (except for transport from/to ferry, on kea)
EARLY REGISTRATION PRICES
7-night stay, 6 days of classes: Thurs, 9/22 to Thurs, 9/29
Ferry from Tzia 29/9/2016 6:30 am, 1:15 pm, 5:05 pm & 5:30 pm
7-night stay, 6 days of classes: Thurs, 9/22 to Thurs, 9/29
- Triple occupancy: $850 per person
- Double occupancy: $920 per person
- Special price for couples, one of whom doesn't want to take classes: $1,150 per couple
- Single occupancy: $1,000 per person
Ferry from Tzia 29/9/2016 6:30 am, 1:15 pm, 5:05 pm & 5:30 pm
- Children: If they don't need an extra bed or cot, there is no charge. An extra cot is approx. $100 for the entire stay.
20% DISCOUNT FOR RES-CPT
$300 DEPOSIT WILL SECURE YOUR SPOT!
July 5, 2016: EARLY BIRD Deposit Deadline (to secure our favourite stone bungalow reservations!)
After July 5, add $100 to the total price.
July 15, 2016: EARLY BIRD Total Amount Deadline. - After July 15, add $200 to the total price.
August 15, 2016: Total amount due!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Up until July 5, 2016: Your $300 deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind.
After July 5, 2016: $300 deposit is nonrefundable.
Up until August 15, 2016: Total price is fully refundable (minus $300 deposit) if your plans have to change.
From August 15 to September 1, 2016: 50% of full payment is refundable.
After September 1, 2016: Payments are nonrefundable.
July 5, 2016: EARLY BIRD Deposit Deadline (to secure our favourite stone bungalow reservations!)
After July 5, add $100 to the total price.
July 15, 2016: EARLY BIRD Total Amount Deadline. - After July 15, add $200 to the total price.
August 15, 2016: Total amount due!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Up until July 5, 2016: Your $300 deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind.
After July 5, 2016: $300 deposit is nonrefundable.
Up until August 15, 2016: Total price is fully refundable (minus $300 deposit) if your plans have to change.
From August 15 to September 1, 2016: 50% of full payment is refundable.
After September 1, 2016: Payments are nonrefundable.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Click "Buy Now" to pay $300 Deposit
with PayPal or credit card (fully refundable until June 12, 2016) and then LET'S TALK! Please contact me by using this form, or email me directly at sarkzi (at sign) gmail.com, and I will send you my phone number so we can speak by phone. |
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I will send you an invoice for the balance due.
If you prefer to pay by check or money order, that can definitely be arranged.
If you prefer to pay by check or money order, that can definitely be arranged.
Your Projected Food and Transportation Expenses NOT covered by the "Pricing Plan":

Transportation:
Some examples of their prices: Salads and vegetable dishes are 4 to 5 Euros, Meat dishes are 8.50€.
You can contact me here, or directly at sarkzi (at sign) gmail.com for more information, questions and discussion.
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- From Athens' airport to Lavrio port: bus 4€, taxi/minivan 52€/90€
- Ferry from Lavrio to Korissia, the port of Tzia (Kea): 12.50 Euros. **(see at bottom of page)
- I WILL PROVIDE TRANSPORT FROM THE FERRY HARBOUR AT KORISSIA TO CAVO PERLEVOS AND BACK.
- There are various excellent restaurants near and far, but right next door to our lodgings is
Some examples of their prices: Salads and vegetable dishes are 4 to 5 Euros, Meat dishes are 8.50€.
You can contact me here, or directly at sarkzi (at sign) gmail.com for more information, questions and discussion.
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TRAVEL

AIRLINES: There are some good tips at mylittlenomads.com , and if you find out about any great travel tips, let us know! If you want help, I recommend Sylvia Jacquinte at Going Places Travel Agency in Berkeley, California. Call (510-848-9000) or email <[email protected]> with your questions.
I recommend you spend a few days in Athens beforehand if you get a chance. It is really worthwhile to see the Parthenon and the National Museum - and other delights.
AIRPORT TO LAVRIO: taxi/minivan 52€/90€
Buses run about every hour from 6:30 AM to 10 PM, bus cost is 4€
**FERRY: Here's an English language website with ferry routes between Kea (Tzia) and Lavrio: http://www.islands-cyclades.com/kea/travel/
I recommend you spend a few days in Athens beforehand if you get a chance. It is really worthwhile to see the Parthenon and the National Museum - and other delights.
AIRPORT TO LAVRIO: taxi/minivan 52€/90€
Buses run about every hour from 6:30 AM to 10 PM, bus cost is 4€
**FERRY: Here's an English language website with ferry routes between Kea (Tzia) and Lavrio: http://www.islands-cyclades.com/kea/travel/
YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INCLUDED:
- 7 (or 10) nights lodging (single to triple occupancy) at Cavo Perlevos lovely stone cottage studio apartments, with kitchenette and WiFi. - 6 (or 8) days - at least 2 hours of movement/self-therapy class per day, on the patio or the beach, or on the move. - We will embark on an unforeseeable number of non-compulsory group excursions. - Transport in between ferry harbor at Korissia and Cavo Pervelos at Otzia (on arrival and departure) - I will help with advice regarding food, transportation, issues that come up. |
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lodging before or after the nights you've registered for with me. - Cost of Food, Transportation other than to/from port - Gratuities - Child care - Insurance (Lonely Planet recommends World Nomad Insurance, which is what I do.) - Please bring your own yoga mat or equivalent. |
all photos © Sarah Kotzamani 2014, 2015