KYANOS
Zakynthos Island, Greece
June 7-13th 2026
Arrive with us at the stunning Villa Kyanos, our Grecian home away from home.
Immerse yourself in daily yoga led by Zoë Markos-Thresher and enjoy freshly cooked homemade meals by our private in-house chef. Together we’ll explore this beautiful island on foot, by boat, or pass the day by at a nearby cove.
The rural setting of the retreat provides us with the most idyllic and peaceful environment to delve deeper into our practices and deeper into rest - whether experienced, completely new to yoga, or simply intrigued to be a part of the retreat - we invite you to join us.
A DAY ON RETREAT…
Once we have arrived and settled into Kyanos we will move through a post-flight flow to shake off the travel, meet the group in our welcome circle & enjoy a welcome drink before a buffet dinner.
8:00am
Morning Dynamic Yoga Practice (90 minutes)
dynamic vinyasa, mandala & the elements, and rocket
9:30am
Wholesome + healthy breakfast buffet
a selection of jams, chia pots, yoghurt bowls, fresh fruits, coffees/teas & cooked breakfast bits aplenty will be ready for you post yoga
1:30pm
Freshly made mediterranean lunch buffet
made up of filling salads, greek traditional plates & shortly followed by an afternoon juice/smoothie/ice tea and afternoon snack. There will be an optional lunch out at a local beach restaurant so we can experience the lovely local cuisine (not included in the retreat price).
pre & post-lunch you are welcome to explore one of our daily activity offerings, have an optional additional massage treatment, or kick back and relax at the villa! we have beautiful beaches nearby, peligoni watersports club, shops in the harbour, and several included activities in the trip
5:30pm
Evening Yin Yoga Practice (75 minutes)
7:30pm
Three Course Dinners & BBQ night
expect a colourful display of dishes every night lovingly made from scratch with a few twists on our favourite greek staples, we also love a little greek dance on BBQ night! There will be an optional dinner out at a local restaurant to celebrate our final night (not included in the retreat cost).
Check-in at the villa from 1pm and check-out on the final morning is at 10am.
If you stay beyond check-out we love to hang out at the Skinos pool bar down the road! It’s one of our favourite spots. Or hop on a ferry to Kefalonia from the harbour and extend your stay!
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 twice daily yoga practices which are inspired by over 500 hours of training accumulated in the styles of Vinyasa, Mandala, Rocket, Yin, Pre + Post Natal. With this being Zoë’s longest retreat offering, her intention is to create a space for you to immerse deeply and experience the profound effects of regular practice in our peaceful retreat home.
Morning practice will be dedicated to more dynamic styles, most frequently we explore the concept of mandala yoga in which we cycle around the mat adding layers and pulsations to our flow. Here we focus on particular anatomical and energetic elements which weave a thoughtful, interoceptive and meditative framework to play, practice & contemplate within - one of Zoë’s favourite styles of yoga to share. Around this, there is also time for vinyasa and rocket practice, both of which bring with them their own creativity and a chance to try out something a little different.
We end every evening with a slow, soft and mindful yin practice - known for its’ nervous system benefits, aid with sleep and deep fascial tissue work. We also choose a mid-week workshop theme to spend some time diving deeper into; anything from inversion play, arm balancing or breath techniques - the options are endless.
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.
We so hope to meet you on retreat sometime soon,
love Zoë x
The Meals
Using locally sourced, fresh ingredients; our menu is a big part of the retreat experience here at Kyanos and something we always look forward to diving into. Colourful breakfast buffets are the perfect post-yoga refuel, mediterranean lunch spreads fill us to the brim with nutrient dense salads and our sit down three course dinners have a little something in there for everyone with all the flavours of Greece plus our own little twists. Around our usual meals, expect a bountiful BBQ one night, a seafood pasta party the next, and a little boat trip picnic floating in the Ionian one lunch time.
Greek cuisine is not only known for its delicious simplicity but it’s also packed full with islanders’ secrets for longevity. We want you to leave feeling nourished inside out with new inspirations for your home cooking.
We cater to all dietaries and preferences, so just let us know nearer the time and we’ll make sure there’s always something to suit you.
“The experience was beyond any of my expectations. I have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the retreat. The yoga classes were just beautiful practices with a lot of thought that went into them.. the activities were spot-on, so much fun and laughter was had by all! I have come home feeling so calm, proud, happy and confident. One of the things that it has given me is a sense of balance and perspective.”
Retreat Guest, June 2024
Your Accommodation
Room Options
Shared Twin Single En-Suite w/out Sea View
£1,495pp
ideal for solo travellers who don’t mind sharing a room with a friend or another guest
Shared Twin Single En-Suite w/ Sea View
£1,695pp
ideal for solo travellers who don’t mind sharing a room with a friend or another guest with the added bonus of a sea view
Superking w/ Main Bathroom & Sea View
£1,895pp (shared)
£2,895 (solo)
ideal for couples or friends who don’t mind sharing a bed or for the solo traveller who wants that added bit of privacy
this bedroom has a large private bathroom with sea views & a private terrace
Superking w/ Large Private Terrace & Sea View
£1,895pp (shared)
£2,895 (solo)
ideal for couples or friends who don’t mind sharing a bed or for the solo traveller who wants that added bit of privacy
this bedroom has a large private terrace with sea views & an en-suite
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). Shortly before retreat start date an extra £200 damage deposit will be held for the duration of the retreat (this will be returned within 7 days of the retreat ending).
We endeavour to keep the retreat experience as intimate as possible, therefore there will only be 10 places available.
All prices shown are per person unless it is a solo occupancy option.
In between the yoga, there will be included activities on offer such as hikes to the beautiful viewpoints of Zakynthos or a trip to a local olive press with the possibility of added extras such as massage treatments, boat trips and a local lunch out to experience local cuisine.
With Greek Cypriot roots, Zoë loves to bring her Greek culture to the experience - so expect a night around the BBQ or in a local taverna learning the steps of a Greek dance to the traditional sounds of a local bouzouki band, there’s nothing better!
What is included?
6 nights luxury accommodation
Shake off the flight welcome flow
Daily 90 minute dynamic morning yoga practice
1 midweek yoga workshop
Daily evening 75 minute yin yoga practice
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
except for one lunch midweek and one final evening dinner out
Daily snack & fresh smoothie
Thoughtfully curated goodie bag
Mats & props
Daily housekeeping
Activities e.g hiking & beach trips
We also like to keep a couple of surprises up our sleeve!
Optional extras
Massages
€70-90 approximately with our local masseuse
The Peligoni Club Day Pass
approximately €50 to include paddle boarding, additional watersports are available on top of this
What is not included?
Flights
travel is the responsibility of the guest to organise, however we are more than happy to advise and help with planning
we fly to Zakynthos Dionysios Solomos Airport
Airport transfers in the UK & Greece
transfers are approximately €65-70 one way from Zakynthos Airport & we will group you in your arrival times to share the cost to make it as cheap as possible, however it is not always possible as people arrive from different locations
car rental on the island is a lot cheaper than taxis, we recommend this option as it also gives you more freedom to explore the island and makes participating in activities a little easier!
One lunch & one dinner out locally
General transport around the island
the villa is in a rural location which makes for a very peaceful retreat setting with incredible views, however it is much easier to move around the island via car and rentals for one week are around €100, we can connect you with the rest of the group if you are interested in pooling together
Boat trip
approximately €30-40pp if you would like to join boat day, it’s the best day! we highly recommend coming along
Alcohol
you are more than welcome to store any alcoholic beverages at the villa but they aren’t included in the retreat package price
*all prices above are based on last years retreat and are subject to change slightly.
If you want to spend a couple more nights on the island and extend your stay here then we recommend booking yourself in at Mimi’s Studios just down the road. You can also get a ferry direct to Kefalonia from our local port which is just €12 if you want to see another island whilst you’re here!
