Amorgos Greek island retreat: JUL 26 - AUG 2, 2024

Join us for our second dreamy getaway on the Cycladic island of Amorgos. This retreat will combine yoga, meditation, dance, and other wellness practices with a taste of authentic Greek culture. We'll hike to a famous monastery overlooking the sea, swim in the bluest waters (the cult French film “Le Grande Bleu” was filmed here), lounge by our pool, explore white-washed villages, Greek dance, and, of course - eat delicious fresh food. Lulu and I had the BEST time here with our retreaters this past summer, and we can’t wait to return.

Amorgos is a gem in the small Cyclades, aka the Mikres Kyklades. Unspoiled by the level of tourism on many nearby Greek islands, the island retains its old-school Greek hospitality. The nature and views are striking, the sea is pristine, its main town is among the most charming of the Cyclades, and it has a healing energy that draws yogis, hikers, and lovers of authentic Greece. This retreat is intended to give you whatever you need - we hope it leaves you feeling more joyful, inspired, and rejuvenated. Join us to catch Greek grace!

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A deposit reserves your spot, payment plans are available.

sold out, waitlist! SKYROS apokries Experience: march 14-19 2024

We’re so excited to team up with Aristoula Toli and Stacie Peroulas for a trip to Skyros for their incredible Apokries (Carnival) traditions. This trip is designed to help you experience and understand the spirit of these ancient traditions and celebrations. Skyros is a special island, and its Apokries is one of the best-known in Greece. 

We’ve planned a trip to make it easy (and fun, of course) for an intimate crew to celebrate these traditions together. Skyros books up for this months in advance; luckily for y’all, we reserved a block of rooms :) Join us for Apokries revelry, Greek dance workshops, visits to special places on the island, and more.

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SERIFOS: SEPTEMBER SERENITY in the cyclades

September is perhaps the sweetest, most serene month in the Cyclades. The summer crowds die down, but the sea remains warm, and the energies are soft. Join us for our second retreat on Serifos, one of our favorite Cycladic islands, on September 8 - 13. We've retreated here and visited many times, and can attest that this island has a special something that will keep you coming back, not to mention some of the most pristine beaches in Greece.

Think of this retreat as the late summer wind-down you need to restore and recharge for the fall ahead. We'll practice movement and meditation daily, and you can expect a balance of yoga (all-levels friendly), breath work, traditional Greek dance, and journaling practices to leave you feeling aligned. We'll also indulge in local culture: expect visits to a breathtaking winery with one of the best sunsets in the Cyclades, our selected favorite local tavernas for the freshest food, and ample time to explore Serifos's charming chora (main town) and its town square, where you could lose hours over Greek coffee or a rakomelo. Expect a balance of wellness workshops and time to savor the art of slow living as you please. Additional workshops will include Greek dance and a Yia Mas favorite, Ancient Greek Wisdom for Modern Wellness.  

Bespoke custom retreats

Not seeing dates that work? Interested in a retreat or Greece experience tailored specifically for you? We’d love to plan a custom retreat for your work team, friend group, family, and/or bachelorette-bachelor parties. Our founder has taught corporate classes in NYC and online since 2018 and can curate something ideal for you. Retreats are incredible for team building and bonding, and we can design them to suit your needs. We know Greece and are passionate about finding the best destinations for the type of experience you’d love brought to life. Reach out directly if you’re interested!

With our network of vetted chefs, cultural contacts in Greece, and wellness professionals, we can plan retreats in private villas, hotels, or even your family property. Retreats can focus on culinary experiences, yoga, meditation/mindfulness, making art, herbs, Greek culture, team building, Greek dance, hiking, life coaching, and more.

Retreat Love! Read our testimonials

“The Greek Island Retreat with Yia Mas and Lulu Soni was an amazing experience for me. It was my first-ever yoga retreat, and I would love to do another one, especially with this crew again. It was a pleasure to meet and practice with such wonderful people, eat the most delicious Greek food, and explore the breathtakingly beautiful Greek island of Amorgos. The planning and free time balance for the week was perfect and I always felt comfortable and welcome wherever I went. I would definitely recommend this trip, or any retreat by Yia Mas and Lulu Soni, to everyone interested and I cannot wait for my next one!” - James R.

“Amazing teachers, incredible location, and a wonderful group of humans. All the excursions were on point. Could not recommend more!” - Nicole C.

“I felt so much joy every minute of this retreat. From being able to reconnect with my body thanks to the morning movement, to finding light in myself thanks to the meditations, to learning more about the Greek culture thanks to the workshops, to being amazed by the astonishingly different views and beaches, by having fun and laughing so much, by spending 5 nights in a gorgeous hotel with an incredibly super sweet staff, by eating delicious food, by connecting with the amazing people who were doing this experience with me, I will forever be grateful to have been a part of this retreat and recommend it to anyone who would like to discover the Greek culture, reconnect with their body, take time for themselves while meeting new people and having so much fun during 6 days.” - Lara

Retreat policies :)

It goes without saying that no one signs up for a retreat with the intention to cancel. We understand that life happens - below are our policies for retreat payments.

-A deposit is required to reserve your spot. Deposits are non-refundable.
- If you have to cancel, here’s the deal: we cannot offer refunds within 60 days of the retreat under any circumstances. If you cancel 60-89 days before, we can apply your payment (minus the initial deposit) towards a future Yia Mas retreat within one calendar year. If you cancel 90+ days before, we can refund you (minus your deposit).
- If you arrive late or leave early, you will not receive a refund for that time.
- We strongly recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance if you have to cancel for unforeseen circumstances.
- We are not responsible for late arrivals due to weather, ferry/plane delays, failure to book transit to the location, or any other reason. If the country’s borders close, we will offer a refund.