ARISTIDE HOTEL, SYROS, GREECE
April 25 – May 2, 2024

Master Yoga Europe presents:

 Aristide Yoga & Art Retreat

Cultivate Creativity, Nourish the Soul
April 25- May 2, 2024

with Petra Nilsson, yoga teacher and founder of MasterYoga

ARISTIDE HOTEL, SYROS, GREECE
April 25 – May 2, 2024

Master Yoga Europe presents:

 Aristide Yoga & Art Retreat

Cultivate Creativity, Nourish the Soul
April 25- May 2, 2024

with Petra Nilsson, yoga teacher and founder of MasterYoga

Welcome to a five star luxury Master Yoga & Art retreat at Aristide Hotel in Syros Greece created by yogateacher Petra Nilsson and Oana Aristide. Embark on a transformative journey that harmonizes the mindful practice of yoga with the expressive world of art. You will merge the benefits of yoga and art for a holistic approach to wellness. Yoga enhances clarity, making space for inspired artistic expression.

No prior yoga or art experience necessary.
Just open your heart, unleash your creativity and nurture your soul !

Retreat Highlights:

Morning Yoga Sessions: Awaken your body and mind with invigorating yoga sessions, setting a positive tone for the day with beautiful sea view at Aristide rooftop.

Artistic Exploration: Tap into your creativity through guided art sessions and ceramic pottery. Express yourself freely and discover the joy of artistic expression.

Nature Connection: Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings, finding inspiration for both yoga, meditation, hiking and artistic endeavors. 

Healthy and Nourishing Meals: Enjoy delicious, thoughtfully eco-friendly prepared meals that support your well-being and provide fuel for both body and mind. 

Afternoon Yoga and Art Reflection: Wind down with a gentle yoga session to release the day’s tension. Reflect on your artistic jounrey in a supportive and encouraging enviroment, Aristide Art Gallery.

Aristide Hotel

Hotel Aristide is located in Vaporia, a lovely neighborhood with neoclassical villas that recall Ermoupoli’s trading and manufacturing past. Three minutes from the hotel is Asteria, an urban beach with concrete platforms that give access to some of the clearest waters in the Aegean. There are always fish swimming around. A pair of goggles may reveal octopuses and starfish.

Aristide is a small luxury hotel with nine-rooms (eighteen beds) with a focus on design, art and sustainability. The hotel has a garden, a rooftop with sea views, an indoors bar, an art gallery and an artists’ studio. All served food has a focus on local, seasonal and organic ingredients, and Cycladic recipes. Breakfast is a menu breakfast and are served in the beautiful garden.

The hotel is in a restored neoclassical mansion in the historical centre of Hermoupolis. The generous spaces and original architectural details, makes it feel like a beautiful home rather than a hotel. The building is one of the last neoclassical houses to be built in Greece.

The permanent art collection can be found throughout the hotel’s rooms and public spaces and includes original and sometimes commissioned works by artists such as Christy Lee Rogers, Igor Skaletsky, and Riccardo Vecchio. The dedicated art gallery will host our Yoga retreat.

You will be offered yoga classes every day. In the morning at the roof top with the most magical sea view. Afternoon yoga classes will take place in middle of all Art – in the gallery- imagine that feeling!

Aristides have tried to make a beautiful home that happens to also offer everything that guests expect from a hotel. The vibe is relaxed, staff is professional but genuinely warm and kind. The other important aspect is that Aristides want the hotel to be connected to its location, not just by virtue of being in Syros, but by being integrated in local culture and society.

The Best New Hotel in Greece – Condé Nast Traveller

Worlds Best Boutique Hotel 2022 – National Geographic

About the greek island- Syros

The island of Syros is hardly known abroad. Syros locals explain that they watched the quaint fishing villages of nearby Mykonos become mass tourism party hubs, and just didn’t want to follow in their tracks. This island instead remained an authentic and lived-in place, with an urbane, arty scene with numerous festivals (international film, jazz, street art, animation etc), student bars (there is a university on the island) and galleries in addition to the secluded beaches, diving spots, hiking trails and foodie havens.

Petra Nilsson

Petra Nilsson, RYT 500+, is a passionate yogini, yoga teacher and founder of MasterYoga. With a background in marketing, event planning and conceptualization, Petra has tailored a variety of events and concepts.

Her extensive experience in PR and marketing is reflected in her ability to create meaningful and engaging experiences. By combining her skills as a yoga teacher and retreat designer, Petra offers more than just yoga – she provides holistic experience retreat where every detail is carefully considered to create an atmosphere of inspiration and community.

Program

Thursday, April 25

Flights arrive at Athens airport.
Petra Nilsson, MasterYoga meets up.

TRANSFER waits and takes us to the port of Athens for our ferry.
When we arrive at Syros TRANSFER waits to take us to ARISTIDE HOTEL.

Oana Aristide and her staff welcome us!

Check-in.

You get direct access to your beautiful accommodation for the week.

After you´ve checked in, we will meet for a Welcome cocktail and dinner on Aristides rooftop with its beautiful view of the sea and Syros.
WELCOME by Petra & Oana !

Friday, April 26

C.et 7.30-8.45 Yoga Class at the sea view Rooftop with Petra

Breakfast in Aristides garden.

C.et 10.00 Kalypso our local guide comes to the hotel for an guided tour of Ermoupolis, Syros. The tour takes approx. 2 hours.

C.et.12.00-13-00 Lunch in Ermoupolis, Syros

Free time for you to stroll among the shops in Ermoupolis, Syros

Enjoy your afternoon!

C.et.16.30-18.00 Yoga Class in the Art Gallery with Petra

C.et.19.30 Dinner at Aristide Hotel Restaurant

A creative but unfussy Greek menu that relies on local organic ingredients and fresh seafood.

“ Destination restaurant with a rockstar chef ” (Conde Nast Traveller)

Saturday, April 27

C.et 7.30-8.45 Yoga Class at the sea view Rooftop with Petra

Breakfast in Aristides garden.

C.et 10.00 Departure to an ”Art Session” in a secret location.

We hope you will love it!

C. et 12.30 Lunch, Aristide Hotel

After lunch Oana gives us a guided tour among the hotels art & gallery.

Approx, c.et 14.00 Free time on your own;
Swim in the sea below the hotel
Relax with a good book in Aristide Garden
or something else that makes you happy!

C.et 17.00-18.00 Yoga Class in the Art Gallery with Petra

C.et 20.00 Dinner at restaurant Avant Garden

Sunday, April 28

C.et 7.30-8.30 Yoga Class at the sea view Rooftop with Petra

Breakfast in Aristide garden.

C.et 10.00 -15.00 Private Beach Day

A wonderful day at the beach. Lunch and snacks included.

C.et 17.00-18.00 Restorative Yoga Class in the Art Gallery with Petra

C.et 19.00 Dinner at Aristide Hotel Restaurant

A creative but unfussy Greek menu that relies on local organic ingredients and fresh seafood.

”A little slice of heaven” (Michelin Guide)

Monday, April 29

C.et 8.00-9.15 Yoga Class at the sea view Rooftop with Petra

Breakfast in Aristide garden.

– Free Time –
Visit Ermoupolis Green Market
Swim in the sea
Stroll among shops
Whatever makes your Monday happy!

Kl.13.00-16.00 Ceramic/pottery class incl. lunch in a workshop in Ermoupolis, Syros.

Kl. 17.00-18.15 Yoga Class in the Art Gallery with Petra

Dinner in Syros or at Aristide – Your Choice!

Thuesday, April 30

C.et 8.00-9.15 Yoga Class at the sea view Rooftop with Petra

Breakfast in Aristide garden.

C.et 11.00 – 14.00 Art & Creative session at Aristide Garden

incl. lunch

– Free Time –

C.et. 17.00-18.15 Yoga Class in the Art Gallery with Petra

C.et 19.30 Taxi to the other side of the island

C.et 20.00 Dinner at a Seafood Restaurant by the sea with a beautiful sunset.

Wednesday, May 1

C.et 7.00-8.15 Yoga Class at the sea view Rooftop with Petra

Breakfast in Aristide garden.

C.et.10.00- 14.00 Hike with Petra
in old Syros mountain village lunch and ice cream
or Stay in Syros for a day on your own.

C.et.16.00 Picnic with BBQ “ full experience” in the historic village of Chroussa in the lemon & orange grove of an organic farm. Cooked on site by the Aristide head chef. Essentially an al-fresco informal private dining event for Master Yoga. It also includes a short tour of the historic mansions in the village.

Taxi transfer back to Aristide hotel
We end the evening together on Aristides roof top.

“Closing Retreat Ceremony”

Thursday, May 2

Departure with ferry from Syros.

Flights according to your bookings.

We will get back to you with the times for the transfer and ferry once we have received the flight times.

Included in the price

  • Transfer from Athen airport to Athen harbour
  • Transfer from Syros harbour to Aristide Hotel
  • Welcome cocktail and dinner at the Roof top
  • 7 nights logi incl. breakfast
  • All Lunch/ Dinners at Aristide Hotel
  • 6 Morning Yoga Sessions – Rooftop- SeaView
  • 5 Afternoon Yoga Sessions in Art Gallery
  • 2 hours- guided tour of Ermoupolis
  • Art Session in a secret magic location
  • Beach Day including lunch and snacks
  • Art & Creative Session in Aristide Garden
  • Guided tour among the hotel art by Oana Aristide
  • Hike in Syros old mountain villages. Lunch and ice cream included.
  • Picnic BBQ in lemon & orange garden– full experience- in the village of Chroussa. ( Note- wine included )
  • All taxi transfers to above activites
  • Closing retreat ceremony

Not included

  • Flight tickets
  • Ferry tickets
  • Dinner / lunch at some external restaurants
  • Drinks/ wine

Early Bird price: 2250 Euro or 23 850 SEK

– until December 31, 2023  –

Package offer from January 1, 2024: 2500 Euro or 26 850 SEK

Flight and ferry tickets

 Flight ticket and ferry ticket to Syros are not included in the price. You book your own return flight ticket to Athens, so your travel insurance will apply. Petra will advise flight times before you purchase and coordinate the time for common transfer and the ferry to the island of Syros.

For inquiries and reservations, email:

masteryogasweden@gmail.com

Guarantee

Master Yoga Europe AB has placed a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet according to the Package Travel Law, which guarantees that you will get your money back if the retreat is canceled by Master Yoga. In the case of illness that is proven with medical certificate, a refund is made. The registration fee is binding.

Join us for a rejuvenating week of yoga, art, and creative renewal!
Petra Nilsson & Oana Aristide