Agora
Lefkara Village, Cyprus
September 6-10th 2026
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• motherland •
A return to roots.
Cyprus has been on the retreat home bucket list for some time. The warmth & energy of the motherland has been one that has forever rooted our family but still feels like a breath of fresh air to return to no matter how many times we step off the plane home. So it’s no wonder this has become the next chosen place to share the practices closest to our heart, and we’ve found the perfect spot.
With stories, lineage & family traditions close to our heart, we look forward to sharing a glimpse of the Cypriot story with you, whilst bringing our own favourite practices of yoga & movement to the retreat space to start and end each day.
We hope, just like us, this place brings you home.
A DAY ON RETREAT…
First things first upon arrival, upon arrival at The Agora Hotel we will shake off our travels with a welcome vinyasa flow followed by a meet the group welcome drink overlooking Lefkara village
8:00am
Morning Dynamic Yoga Practice (90 minutes)
dynamic vinyasa, mandala, and rocket
9:30am
Wholesome + healthy breakfast buffet
daily we will have a colourful selection of breakfast bits to choose from to refuel post-yoga
11-1pm
Morning Hike
exploring local routes of Lefkara mountain village near and far
1pm
Mediterranean sharing sit-down lunch
2-4pm
Optional additional activity such as a pottery class, beach day, traditional lace making class, essential oil making, open air cinema night, olive oil or wine tasting or treat yourself to a holistic massage in-house
5-7:30pm
Pilates & Stretch or Traditional Yin Yoga (90 minutes)
8pm
Wholesome evening sharing dinner
The Agora is known for its’ gorgeous array of dishes inspired by local & surrounding cuisines made with love, we will share these dishes together poolside under moonlight in the courtyard restaurant
We will also enjoy one dinner out at a local taverna
Check in & check out times are tbc.
Drinks within mealtimes (except for alcohol) are included in the retreat price, however drinks outside of mealtimes plus alcoholic beverages will be at an extra cost. There will be one dinner out at a local taverna which is not included in the retreat package but we expect the cost of transport to and from the restaurant plus a traditional meze dinner to total €60pp.
*this schedule is subject to minor changes
Your Host & Yoga Teacher
Zoë Markos-Thresher
South East London Yoga Teacher, Zoë Markos-Thresher, will be your host and yoga facilitator throughout the retreat guiding you through daily yoga practices which are inspired by over 500 hours of training accumulated in the styles of Vinyasa, Mandala, Rocket, Yin, Pre + Post Natal. Zoë’s intention for this retreat is to create time & space within our practice to first connect with ourselves, to then immerse into the village life that surrounds us in her second home of Cyprus.
Morning practice will be dedicated to more dynamic styles, There’s time to dip your toe into several types of asana practice when on retreat with Zoë; whether you find your calling in a creative vinyasa, a powerful rocket, or a flowy mandala class. Each carry their own flavour and this retreat container becomes the perfect place to lean into all things movement and find what truly speaks to you.
Evenings will see us wind down with a slow, soft & mindful yin practice - known for its’ nervous system benefits, aid with sleep and deep fascial tissue work. But most importantly, food for thought and inspiring philosophies of yoga will be the narrative that carries the practice. Whilst your body leans into the movement and breath, Zoë also loves to give you something to think about on your way home.
Our hope is that you leave this retreat capsule having felt new connection to yourself through your practice, with a full cup you can take back home with you and hopefully a new friendship or two along the way. Cyprus is our special place, and we just know you will love it as much as we do.
We so hope to meet you on retreat sometime soon,
love Zoë x
Guest Teacher
Dora Jones
With over 30 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, Dora has had a long and successful career as a trainer across several different disciplines, sharing her teachings, guidance and advice across platforms such as Good Morning Britain and several fitness DVD’s over the years.
Nowadays, she continues to inspire and share her practices with local communities in Kent to her very loyal, loving and longstanding community who continue to be the reason why Dora continues to teach and pioneer for a healthy, balanced and holistic approach to movement and fitness.
You’ll find on our timetable Dora’s own take on pilates in her playful, energising and upbeat classes but also a nod to the more classical form of the discipline. We will of course have time for both when on retreat.
As a mother-daughter duo, we hope to bring our shared love for movement to the retreat space to inspire you with in all forms, doing what we do best!
Yoga & Pilates
When Zoë & Dora host together, mother & daughter style, we like to get a little creative with our schedule. On the movement menu there will be two 90 minute classes per day, morning & evening. Our mornings are always dedicated to yoga practice as we rise; here you’ll move through the more dynamic expressions of asana practice exploring mandala, rocket and vinyasa with each class grounded in philosophy & intention.
In the evening we will split the class into two parts and create a fusion of two disciplines. This could look something like a 30 minute barre pilates style class into a 60 minute grounding traditional yin yoga practice, or perhaps even a 45 minute classical pilates into a deep stretch or yin class to close the day.
We like to keep our timetable open to creativity as we join forces and bring together unique blends of movement practice and hopefully offer you something new you’ve perhaps not tried before.
“A perfect and wholesome retreat in a stunning setting. Zoë and Dora are not only brilliant teachers, but warm hosts with positive energy. Group practice was always well-guided and inclusive for all levels, but still bringing a challenging element. Food and activities like wine tasting and cooking classes were all spectacular. I can’t wait to retreat with Zoë and Dora again!”
Puglia Retreat Guest, October 2025
Your Accommodation
Room Options
Demi Twin Shared Room w/ En-Suite
£1,295pp
ideal for solo travellers who don’t mind sharing a room with another guest or a friend
Petite King Solo Occupancy w/ En-Suite
£1,695pp
ideal for the solo traveller or couple/friends sharing a bed who want that added bit of privacy
this is the more snug of our solo occupancy room options
Demi King Solo Occupancy w/ En-Suite
£1,995pp
ideal for the solo traveller or couples/friends sharing a bed who want that added bit of privacy with a larger room, writing desk, underfloor bathroom heating & dressing area
Junior or Grande Suite w/ Bathtub & En-Suite
available on request
ideal for the solo traveller or couples/friends sharing a bed who want that added bit of privacy with some extra luxury including the agora signature free-standing bathtub
In order to secure your spot a £450 non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Extended & flexible payment plans are available so the cost can be spread out over several months - full payment for the retreat will be required 8 weeks before the retreat begins (unless agreed otherwise).
All prices shown are per person and each room interior differs slightly giving every room its’ own individual feel and ambience.
Additional Activities
Arts & Crafts
The village of Lefkara is best known for its’ lace making traditions. Often you will see a yiayia (a grandmother) perched on her front doorstep creating a traditional lace table cloth which feels like a glimpse into the past and adds to the charm of this already quaint little village.
On retreat we want to explore & celebrate local traditions; whether that’s a lace making class, a pottery workshop, olive oil tasting, essential oil making or a local wine tasting. There’s so much craft born from this small little Cypriot mountain village and we are so excited to connect to the roots, lineage & people of Lefkara during our time here. We might not have time for everything, but we’ll see what takes people’s fancy the most.
Hiking
We are perfectly located at the foothill of several amazing hikes right from our doorstep to viewpoints of Lefkara and surrounding mountain villages.
As part of our retreat we will explore 2-3 routes on foot to take a peek at the beautiful scenery pictured right here. This is all totally optional of course, you’re more than welcome to kick your feet up at the hotel pool instead for a bit of you time. But if you like to keep things active we’re truly spoilt for choice with nature & trails surrounding the hotel.
Oh, and if you’re a keen cyclist, remember to bring your cleats and hire a bike from the hotel to explore the area on wheels instead.
Open Air Cinema
With The Agora’s open air cinema night becoming one of our all time favourite wind-down activities for any day, we couldn’t not include it as a part of the retreat experience. There’s always something so special, nostalgic & romantic about getting tucked up and watching a movie classic under the stars. We already look forward to this night very much.
Take a look at the open air cinema experience via the button below.
What is included?
4 nights, 5 days luxury accommodation
at Michelin key hotel The Agora
Shake off the flight welcome flow
Welcome drink
4 dynamic yoga practices
4 evening pilates & yin classes
Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
except for one traditional dinner out at a local taverna expected to cost €60 including return transport
2-3 local hikes
Open Air Movie Night
Thoughtfully curated goodie bag
Yoga mats & props
Daily housekeeping
Optional extras
Lace making class
you can add this as an added extra for €80pp
Pottery workshop
you can add this as an added extra for €80pp
Essential oil making
at liven cyprus price tbc
What is not included?
Flights
Airport transfers
in both the UK & Cyprus, however we will suggest flights so we can group people together in transfers to keep the cost to a minimum
the closest airport to our retreat home is Larnaca International Airport, several flights per day run to and from Larnaca and we’d suggest hopping on the earliest one possible to make it in time for evening practice & our welcome dinner
General transfer around the island
it is totally up to you whether you want to have a little more freedom and hire a car in Cyprus for yourself, additional transport costs such as a beach trip day, transport to an activity or to a taverna are at an additional cost and split between those attending
One taverna dinner out
expected to cost €60 including food & transport
Drinks outside of mealtimes
soft drinks during meal times such as tea, coffee, juice, water are all included in the retreat however drinks outside of mealtimes will be an additional cost
Alcoholic beverages
alcohol is not included in the retreat package
We highly suggest extending your stay in Cyprus, perhaps arriving a little earlier than the retreat or leaving a little later (or both if you have the time!) so you can arrive feeling settled and leave having absorbed the experience without hurrying home. There are so many beautiful spots on the island to explore, feel free to reach out to Zoë and she can guide you in the right direction.
