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Elias was amazing!! He made the trip extra special. He is a kind man with a wealth of knowledge about his country. This was a wonderful way to see the Saronic islands. The boat was beautiful. I truly enjoyed every moment of this trip.

The skipper Elias made this tryp unforgettable, very knowledgeable, a very nice and funny person that connected with all guests making their stay a fantastic holidays. I´d loved the islands, the crystal waters, the historical visits, the comfort at the sailing boat and the greek food!! I´ll repeat for sure!!

Both the sailing and the yoga were fabulous. We went to a different island every day, and had dinner in a local restaurant every night. The skipper, Elias, had deep knowledge of the area which he readily shared. He was great company. We had yoga classes morning and evening. The instructor, Ruby, taught all levels by giving options for each asana.

We liked the trip so much we may repeat it next year.

I really enjoyed this trip, for me the time on the boat and the sea was calm and energizing at the same time. The daily rhythm of energized morning yoga, going to our next destination with the boat, exploring a new place and then some calm yoga in the evenings before dinner was the perfect package for me.

I wanted to learn some things about traveling around with a sailboat, and skipper Elias included me from the beginning. The sleeping quarters in the room was simple, but for me I had everything I needed, as I wanted to experience what is like living on a boat for a week.

The islands all had their charm, and we got to explore ancient ruins both also just take some nice and slow beach days.

I would absolutely recommend this trip:)

Sending big "THANK YOU" to Elias ! It was my first time of living on boat, but it was great! Elias very kind and caring, and very professional skipper!

Boat very comfortable, there is everything you need.

Also our group was consist of different women from different countries and everyone was so nice. We became good friends and kept in touch)

I can recommend cos I enjoyed a lot)

The boat was awesome, the skipper Elias was experienced and had a wonderful temperament. He made the trip incredibly enjoyable by selecting gorgeous ports, being a kind and gentle human and really showing our eclectic group of 8 women the beauty of the Greek Islands.

This was one of the best experience of my life, and my first time spending several days on a sailboat. The combination of yoga classes, visiting different ports with various island styles, the kindness and professionalism of Louisa, the yoga instructor, and the attentiveness of Elias, the captain, made this experience truly incredible. I highly recommend it, 1000%!

This experience with Elias and Luisa was absolutely magical. The locations were stunning and I can't get the colors of blue water out of my mind. We did yoga under the full man, after a sunrise SUP, with wave spray cooling us, up on a hill overlooking the island. Luisa put love and intention into every session. Elias is my theíos (Greek uncle) now. I loved hearing his nuggets of history for the islands and having the inside scoop of his favorite restaurants and cultural insights. Every time we pulled into port I felt extremely grateful to be arriving by boat rather than car, to experience the port as it was designed to be. The tavernas had delicious food, the places to swim were breathtaking, and the sisterhood on the boat was restorative. I will absolutely book another solo trip with Elias and also will bring my family another time!

Incredible experience in stunning locations. It was the highlight of my summer travels and I hope to come again next year perhaps to different islands for something new. I spent a little more to have a private cabin which worked well for me to sleep. Capitan Elias was great and guided us on a magical adventure. Yoga with Anetta in different locations daily was a treat. Beyond grateful for this opportunity. Highly recommend!

Les endroits visités, les longues conversations en soirée autour d'une bonne table, les sessions de yoga adaptées et dans des endroits inusités, les baignades dans des endroits paradisiaques.

This unique experience of sailing and yoga was very special. Sailing in Greece was high on my bucket list and it materialised to be all I wanted it to be and more. Captain Elias creates a lovely and safe on-board atmosphere with his vast sailing experience and lovely nature - he also has a few good stories to share.

I especially enjoyed doing yoga in such beautiful locations and in Danyella we had a fun and dedicated teacher who adapted the classes with ease to suit the different locations and our yoga abilities.

This was my first time travelling solo and I need not have been anxious as I met such lovely people of all different nationalities who made my trip extra special!

I will cherish the memories and only wish to have the opportunity to return.

If you are considering going, don’t hesitate – you will love it!

There are very few trips as unique as this on BookYogaRetreats.com. Waking up at a different port every day on seven different Greek islands competing with each other for beauty was an amazing experience. Our skipper, Elias, is a truly skilled sailor, a master of resourcefulness, and a wonderfully warm host. He kept me on the tour list despite the fact that my room mate, my sister-in-law, couldn’t make the trip at the last minute and my own participation was at risk. He even gave me his own cabin so that I can be comfortable. I’ll come back for sure.

Ich komme gerade von einer einwöchigen Segeltour mit Elias zurück und ich würde sofort wieder mitfahren wollen! Vom Kontakt vor der Reise, über den herzlichen Empfang am Anreisetag bis zur Verabschiedung einfach ein unvergleichliches Urlaubserlebnis, dass ich wirklich jedem ans Herz legen kann. Wir haben in dieser einen Woche so viel erlebt, tolle Orte entdeckt, die ich sonst vermutlich nie gefunden hätte, fantastisch gegessen und ganz nebenbei noch erste Segelkenntnisse erlangt. Zeitgleich trifft man tolle Menschen aus allen Ecken dieser Welt und bildet so neue Freundschaften.

Elias ein höchst erfahrener Captain bei dem man sich keine Sekunde unwohl gefühlt hat und zudem ein sehr guter Gesprächspartner, mit dessen zahlreichen Geschichten und Erlebnissen es garantiert nie langweilig wird auf dem Boot.

An alle Herren, die mit dem Gedanken spielen mitzufahren, sich aber aufgrund der Yoga-Komponente unsicher sind: Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen! 👍🏽

Lieber Elias, dies war unsere erste gemeinsame Reise und bestimmt nicht die Letzte! Ich freue mich bereits jetzt auf weitere gemeinsame Abenteuer!! ⛵️🇬🇷⚓️

Efcharistó polý!!

Had the best experience on the sailing boat with Elias and Jennifer last week. Truly one of the most relaxing holidays I've ever had. It's a good mix of exploring the nature, culture and food of the Saronic islands, yoga and relaxation. Elias is a very experienced sailor, and a very fun and gentle person, I felt very safe and relaxed with him on the boat. Jennifer is a very experienced and skilled yoga instructor. Because we were only two guests, we got a lot of personal attention in the daily classes. She also has a very loving personality and gave the retreat a more spiritual touch, which I really liked. I would definately recommend going on this retreat.

I really liked Elias and Jennifer as a team and our hosts on this trip. They were always attentive to anything around us guests. Elias is a very experienced skipper and if you want you can help out on the boat and take care of things too.

Jennifer was always up to offer Yoga on the boat or as we did as well on the beaches and at unique places around the coast. She is very skilled and experienced and such a soul.

It was a very nice and relaxed trip, exactly what I needed and I slept like a baby on this boat :-)

Elias was a great skipper and very informative, I felt safe and relaxed with him. Jennifer was a warm and kind yoga teacher. The locations we stopped at each day were lovely. Enjoyed swimming, snorkelling, yoga, great food, lovely accommodation and great company with the other two ladies on the trip.

1. Elias was perfect captain for us. It was my first experience and I never felt uncomfortable or scared. He was kind, supportive and caring

2. Lucie - our yoga instructor is a just pure soul with appreciation and kindness inside of her. It was a pleasure to have yoga classes with her.

3. Team & places & weather - I was just lucky to get to meet all these wonderful people and Elias based on weather conditions showed us beautiful places of Greece.

4. I would love to make this trip again and will recommend Elias to all my friends. Atmosphere which we had on the boat was amazing. People from different countries but it felt like one lovely family.

It was my first one week sailing trip and it was amazing. I enjoyed to swim in crystal clear water and discover everyday a new island and have a delicious dinner.

Elias was very kind and experienced and he knows how to entertain a group of strangers. We were only 4 woman and connected very well. However I was glad I booked my own cabin to have my own space. Sleeping on the boat was very calm as we were always in the harbor however, I relied on my sea sickness medicine to fully enjoy the trip.

In the morning we had time to get breakfast at a local bakery or café and get some snacks for lunch. For dinner Elias always recommended local dishes and it was delicious at every restaurant.

I loved the combination of yoga and sailing. We went to beautiful islands and bays. Lucie was an amazing yoga teacher and inspired me about the yoga philosophy. Elias was a very kind and caring skipper. The group was also great and we made many unforgettable memories together.

It was such a beautiful and relaxed week.

Elias is a very experienced and calm Skipper. I immediately felt safe with him.

The boat and the rooms were much more spacious than I´ve expected. It was always easy to find a nice place on deck to relax.

We were 4 woman from different countries. And very quick, we became a little group. Don´t be afraid of meeting strangers there, you will meet likeminded people and have a really good time.

Elias knows the best bays were you can anchor and have really astonishing clear turquis water for swimming and snorcheling. I loved these moments! He was also very helpful, as I´ve some foodrestrictions to follow. He not only knows the best Tarvernas in every harbour, but also could point out the one´s which have food for my needs.

Thank you Elias, and thank you girls for giving me this special time

Can´t wait to do it again next year :-)

I’ve been travelling in Greece many times, but never have I seen such variety of nice Island with such great company!

We were a group of 7, that was totally fine due to having space on the boat.

I chose the accomodation at hotels inbetween sailings, and turning 50 this year I wanted some «luxury» and privacy.

Elias the skipper, put his effort into booking nice locations, and I had warm showers and great rest after days of swimming and spending time on the boat.

I had never been sailing before and I felt safe and cared for all the time.

Our yogateacher Lucie, was so sweet and skillful and open to our wishes for our practice concerning personal level/experience from yoga. The lessons were given from her heart, and not just focusing on making the asanas in «the right way».

I recommend this kind of retreat if you want the time of your life:-) Going solo was not a problem at all, for me it made the trip more fulfilling!

So: If you don’t want to have fun, swim in clear sea, eating tasty gresk food at tavernas and getting to know other people from all over the world, stay at home!

Thank you Elias for being the most wonderful host, sharing all your stories and for being YOU!

Book this trip, and you will go back again and again!!

I loved it<3

Die anderen Teilnehmer mußten absagen, so dass ich der einzige Gast war.

Mit Elias und Erica war auf engsten Raum bestens auszukommen

Doing this trip is one of the best decisions I could have ever made in my life! It was my very first time in Greece and I feel so fortunate to have come across someone like Elias, who is one of the most lovely humans I have met! He always went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, adapt to whatever we needed and provided such valuable tips on the places to visit and things to do in each of the islands. Every town was such a hidden paradise and the boat was also super clean and in perfect conditions, making the overall experience EXTRAORDINARY!!:)

I returned back almost a month ago and I am still daydreaming about this wonderful experience. I can’t wait for next summer already, to embark in my next adventure with Elias!! Lucky are all those who come across this magical & very unique trip. Please don’t miss out this chance!😃☀️⛵️

The ability of the cruise to adapt to the customer’s and weather conditions requirements.

Definitiv eine der besten Erfahrungen meines Lebens gewesen, wird auch so bleiben. Unglaublich, wie nah man den Menschen und der Natur kommt, die man vorher nicht gekannt hat. Eine unglaublich starke Bindung zu den Orten, Menschen habe ich entwickelt, es war wundervoll und sehr gut abgestimmt, sehr locker, sehr professional wie unser Kapitän alle Bedürfnisse von den Mitreisenden beachten konnte und auf uns abstimmte. Eine liebevolle und bereichernde Zeit für mich. Ich komme wieder!

I really had a wonderful week - it was a perfect mix of sailing and yoga. Besides that we could also see the beauty of many different Cycladic islands. I was deeply impressed by Tinos. Elias, our skipper, did a great job. He is a really likeable person and has a lot of experience. It was one of my nicest holidays ever.

La Grèce ! Les Cyclades, les paysages et la nourriture dans les restaurants grecs

The captain and yoga instructor very accommodating . They provided a tranquil experience very easygoing and experiences . The boat was super clean when boarded . The route was interesting and variates to see different islands

This June I have had a great experience on this sailing boat! With Elias as our amazing & trusting schipper and Anetta as our lovely & supporting yoga instructor we sailed the Greek sea. The boat was very clean and had everything we needed. We sailed from island to island with stops in between at bays around the islands if possible. Here we could take a swim in the bluest water I have ever seen. The islands are more remote and not as touristic as the bigger and more known ones. I would highly recommend taking a trip with Elias & Anetta and would surely do this again!

It has been two weeks since I was on this sailing & yoga trip and I still can’t believe how amazing it was! I used to dream of being on a sailing boat walking around marinas and now I actually got to spend a whole week living the boat life! The sea, the islands, the food – the surroundings were incredible. But what made the journey perfect was the company: Elias and his chilled out vibes, humor and sailing skills; Anetta our lovely yoga teacher who took us to some of the most beautiful spots for yoga & meditation I have ever seen and always adjusted perfectly to the group dynamic; the group as a whole with such different personalities that all brought so much to the group and were each in their own way incredibly inspiring – everything just kind of clicked into place. 😊

Einen wunderschönen einzigartige Erfahrung! Mann lernt das Leben zu nehmen so wie es kommt, dich den Moment hinzugeben und sich umarmen zu lassen von Mutter Erde und die Elemente. Die verschiedene Dörfer und Marinas die wir besucht haben waren alle sehr schön. Ein grosses Lob und Dankeschön an Elias und Maraianna für dieses wunderschöne Erlebnis.

Les cours de yoga, la beauté des îles des Cyclades.

Super prof de toga qui essayait de toujours trouver des solutions et nous faire des super cours de yoga. Merci Mariana 😇

We were a small group of people on board, 6 in total (including our skipper Elias and our yoga instructor Yvonne), so this worked out just great! If one loves the sea, this retreat is perfect, because you spend a lot of time sailing. In general, you enjoy the sea much more than if you were vacationing on land. Not only do you sail, but you get to jump into the water, be in the sun, enjoy the landscape. Combing this with yoga on very particular spots on land was really great. Also, I appreciated the fact that our instructor really respected our personal desires (my friend and I were really not up for morning practices, as we both came exhausted from our work). Elias, the skipper, was also great, he actually spend quite some time with us and mingled nicely. On the whole, I spent a week on the boat, but when I came back, it felt like I had been away for a whole month - which means that I was really able to disconnect completely from my own everyday reality!

I was really lucky to meet great people, that were open-minded, kind, funny and keen to practice yoga twice a day!

Elias is a very good skipper, and could squeeze our boat in every harbor like he was parking a car!

Accommodation in the hotels meet my expectations (except Tinos).

Yoga classes were great - I would be happy to do more challenging practice, but Yvonne made her best to adjust exercises to the level of all participants.

I enjoyed every part of the trip; from rough sailing with a lot of wind and waves, to peaceful meditations. The size and composition of the crew was excellent as well. Elias took us to a total of five different islands, one more beautiful than the other.

With Yvonne we did yoga in all sorts of different magnificent places, right in front of the boat, on the top of the mountain or on nice terrasses overlooking the sea. It was just an amazing experience.

A me piace molto andare in barca a vela, per cui ho trovato molto rilassante navigare per lunghe ore, anche di notte, con molto vento e onde. La compagnia era buona, il sole, ovviamente, abbondante, la cucina greca la conosciamo: molta insalata greca, pesce, yogurt, e altri tipici piatti greci. Di sera si mangia nei ristorantini, e quando si approda in un porto si fa' un po' di spesa con la cassa comune. Lo yoga e' semplice, per tutti; di solito si pratica una volta al giorno a seconda del tempo, della location, e dell'umore del gruppo. Sono stata fortunata ad avere una cabina tutta per me, perche' se avessi dovuto condividerla con qualcuno, ci si sarebbe stati un po' strettini. E' una vacanza che richiede un buono spirito di adattamento, perche' i piani cambiano spesso, a seconda del tempo.

I liked sailing, being in touch with nature, the sunshine, the beautiful islands and landscapes.Sightseeing. Good company. I was grateful to sleep in a cabin on my own, because sharing that little cabin with someone else would have felt a bit tight.

Yoga is also a mindset, and one of the main mindsets is surrendering. Even though, and a few people seemed to have been complaining about it, you don’t actually get two yoga classes a day, because of weather condition, location, or because not everyone onboard is willing to get up early, and so on; however, what you will certainly practice during this holiday, is not having a clue of what you will be doing next; and even if you are told what the plan will be for the following day, expect a complete shift in plan in the morning, according to how the wind blows; forecasts are never exact, therefore, during this trip, the wind is the king and the final decision maker. Therefore, come with no expectations, and you will be better off!

The yoga you actually practice is mild, gentle, a nice and much needed stretch in between navigation time. Locations vary, but expect to practice on the beach, on the peer, by churches, little squares or other suitable locations; or on the boat itself.

I came back refreshed, relaxed, with a feeling of expansion, connected with my natural Self. My mind was clear, positive and full of sunshine. If you like sailing, and you want to get away from it all, I think it is a very good holiday.

I had the best time with Elias, Yvonne and Athina on board ! Great relaxing experience on the greek ocean

The islands were amazing. Doing yoga was great. Sailing is always wonderful.

Every day is different, full of surprises... be amazed!

The yoga teachers were always very open to respond to the group’s needs and always available for a chat to share their wisdom, both very experienced, always helpful and kind.

Elias - alias Capitano - or the skipper always made us feel safe, he was flexible to respond to ideas like swimming in the open sea, always relaxed, kind and very experienced... he knows what he’s doing!!

Beautiful places... beautiful journeys... I can only warmly recommend this trip... you’ll be well taken care off and for the open-minded yogis it’s a perfect combination!!!

The islands of the Cyclades are beautiful and I very much enjoyed seeing them in this way. Marianna was an excellent yoga teacher, as well as a very friendly guide to Greek culture, food, etc. (though Elias hires different teachers for different weeks, so no guarantee that she will be the instructor) Elias is very kind hearted and has very interesting stories to share after so many years of sailing. The trip was very relaxing and we had fantastic weather. I loved all of the swimming that we were able to do. The people on the islands are friendly. Food on the islands was very reasonable. Dinners with large amounts of wine at the restaurants were generally no more than 20 euros. I would do this trip over again, just with slightly different expectations than what I had going into it.

I truly had the most relaxing week of my life: sunshine, beautiful surroundings, the peacefulness of sailing ( even though due to the wind we used the motor most of the times), a wonderful group of people, delicious food and skipper Elias with his big heart for others dedicated to give everybody the most amazing experience while watching over our safety at all times!

Very different people with very different ages (from 20 to 72) coming closer together through talking, laughing, sailing, exercizing yoga, eating, enjoying life

Everything was perfect, fun and relaxing

Drinking Champagne in a natural hot tub. Seven girls on a boat from early twenties to seventies. Sailed together, swam together, ate together. We bonded very quickly and will stay friends. Just perfect. Ilias and Yovonne very professional. Hotel rooms good. Can't wait to do it again.

Pam

This was a brilliant week which definitely surpassed my expectations. Our skipper - Elias - had organised everything perfectly from the route, to little island and inlets we could swim in to beautiful hotels.

Our yoga instructor, Yvonne, was brilliant too and able to tailor our sessions to everyone’s different abilities, as well as find the best locations.

We had an excellent group of seven ladies as well, all mixed backgrounds and ages. What was great was every was very social and happy to get involved to help sail the boat, prepare lunch, and eat together in the evening. Having such a wonderful group of people definitely made the experience that extra touch better.

Overall, it was a brilliant week-long retreat and I can’t wait to go back!

I had an amazing holiday, it was my first time sailing and I loved every minute of it! Elias is a very experienced skipper and made me feel right at home on the boat. I really loved the various yoga sessions with Athina too.

I am very grateful for the experience, I enjoyed it very much!

Namaste*

I enjoyed this so much! Having never been on a sailing trip, this was an amazing first experience. I liked all the places we visited. On the fist night we slept in a bay under the Cape Sounio which was just amazing. We then made a stop in Kithnos, Serifos and Siros which were all beautiful places. It was particularly nice to travel in the company of Elias and Zoi, who were great hosts.

I am definitely doing this again next year!