WELCOME TO ELYSIA!
WHAT IS ELYSIA ?
Back in ancient times, poets like Homer, Pindar and Hesiod described the Champs Elysées (Elysian Fields) in their texts as an idyllic, beautiful and peaceful place where the souls of the fortuned arrived there, and had the opportunity to enjoy and feel the absolute euphoria. It was a divine place "with blooming meadows,
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where there was eternal spring, and sources of Lethe gushing nectar”. According to mythology it was there, that Menelaus and Beautiful Helen, kings and several heroes were exercising and playing music while dancing under the shade of big beautiful trees. Inspired by these heavenly places that the word Elysia refers to, we decided to gather people of the Yoga Community and unite them on an island which has now established itself as a Yoga Retreat destination. Amorgos is an island blessed with natural beauty and magnificent sceneries, in a way being the Elysian island of today.
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WHY SHOULD I ATTEND ?
Elysia festival features honorary yoga teachers from all over the world that will be the presenters while professionals from different areas of the Wellness field (nutritionists, life-coaches, therapists) are expected to join and contribute to this exciting opportunity of exchanging knowledge. to join and contribute to this
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exciting opportunity of exchanging knowledge. Our mission is a contiguous sharing of new ideas and practices in a dynamic learning environment of spiritual transformation and transition in nature. Elysia yoga convention aims to bring together the world of Yoga and provide the chance to demonstrate innovative ways to adopt and integrate a healthier lifestyle for mental and physical well being. The selected discussion topics intend to the emersion of new ideas that will inspire the participants make an impact and perhaps, introduce new practices in their home country.
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WHY AMORGOS?
Amorgos is one of the main motivating factors for the organization of this Yoga Convention. It is an island located in the east of the Aegean Sea and is well known for its strong magnetic field as well as the revitalizing energy nobody can overlook.
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Its purity of biodiversity and variety of therapeutic herbs make it the ideal combination for a spiritual and physical uplift. Away from mass tourism even in high season, Amorgos is surrounded by natural beauty, unique energy, crystal deep blue sea, marvelous beaches, breathtaking landscapes and amazing sunsets. Known as “pearl of the Aegean”, Amorgos with its unspoiled beauty offers the perfect setting to escape from routine being one of the most popular destinations Yoga Retreat in Europe.
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AMORGOS IS A SPECIAL ΙSLAND!
We are blessed to be surrounded with such a wealth of purity, energy, beauty, spirituality and history...
AEGIALIS HOTEL & SPA
Aegialis Ηotel & Spa is a 5* resort, on the magical Greek island of Amorgos. It stands on a site of outstanding beauty and offers magical views on the Aegean Sea. Located in the peaceful Aegiali bay, the hotel is built in the Cycladic traditional architectural style and it is designed to respond to the guests’ need for tranquility, peace, mind and soul refreshing. Aegialis Hotel & Spa aims to offer its guests a unique experience of the local authentic life of a Greek Island.
“Lalon Idor Thalasso Spa & Beauty Centre” is designed and decorated to enhance and invigorate the senses, offering a reviving experience, using the healing properties of the sea water. Guests have free access to hammam, sauna, indoor & outdoor Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool with sea water & fully equipped fitness centre. There is hair salon and indoor & outdoor yoga shalas. Professional spa treatments are provided.
Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant, is the perfect choice for fine dining, with the most amazing views to the bay of Aegiali. Greek and international dishes are served, cooked with healthy organic vegetables, produced at the hotel's gardens. Different choices of menus (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian etc) are available. Greek cooking classes and wine tasting lessons are organized, as well as Greek Nights with live traditional music by violin and lute.
Nick’s Pizza and Wet Café Pool Bar by the outdoors swimming pool, offer a great refreshing experience.
Aegialis Hotel & Spa is one of the most favorite destinations for all kind of vacation and needs. Yoga and Pilates Retreats, Hiking groups, Artistic Courses, Conferences, Weddings, Parties etc.
“Lalon Idor Thalasso Spa & Beauty Centre” is designed and decorated to enhance and invigorate the senses, offering a reviving experience, using the healing properties of the sea water. Guests have free access to hammam, sauna, indoor & outdoor Jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool with sea water & fully equipped fitness centre. There is hair salon and indoor & outdoor yoga shalas. Professional spa treatments are provided.
Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant, is the perfect choice for fine dining, with the most amazing views to the bay of Aegiali. Greek and international dishes are served, cooked with healthy organic vegetables, produced at the hotel's gardens. Different choices of menus (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian etc) are available. Greek cooking classes and wine tasting lessons are organized, as well as Greek Nights with live traditional music by violin and lute.
Nick’s Pizza and Wet Café Pool Bar by the outdoors swimming pool, offer a great refreshing experience.
Aegialis Hotel & Spa is one of the most favorite destinations for all kind of vacation and needs. Yoga and Pilates Retreats, Hiking groups, Artistic Courses, Conferences, Weddings, Parties etc.
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TRAVEL TO AMORGOS INFORMATIONS
TRAVEL FROM ATHENS TO AMORGOS
We suggest you to book a flight which will arrive in Athens Airport “El.Venizelos” at around 14.00, in order to have the time to catch the Blue Star Naxos ferry from Piraeus Port of Athens to Amorgos, departing at 17.30 in the evening, arriving in Aegiali port of Amorgos at 01.10 after midnight.
All options for your transportation from Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos” to the port of Piraeus: • Private transfer: on request.
• Bus: Express bus X96 leaves every 20 minutes during the day and every 40 minutes at night from the Athens International Airport Arrivals Level (between Entrance 4 and 5) to “Karaiskaki Square” in Piraeus, right outside the ferry port. The ticket costs 6.00€. The trip takes around 1 hour and a half.
• Metro: The subway will take you from the airport to Monastiraki station. There you will change to line 1 (green line). The end of line 1 is Piraeus station, just outside the entrance to the ferry port. The journey time from Athens International Airport to the port of Piraeus is around 1 hour. Trains are every half hour (:00 and :30), with the first service departing the airport at 05:30 and the last service at 23:30.
• Taxi: This is the most hassle-free way. The drive from the airport to the port takes 45-60 minutes.
TRAVEL FROM SANTORINI TO AMORGOS (ONLY VIA NAXOS)
You can reach Amorgos from Santorini, only via Naxos Island. According to the time that your flight will arrive in Santorini, you have 2 options: -take the SeaJet2 at 12.15 from Santorini, arriving in Naxos at 13.30 and then get into the local boat Express Scopelitis* at 14.00, arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 19.20 in the evening
*This trip can be considered as a mini cruise to the Small Cyclades island cluster (Iraklia, Schinousa, Koufonisi, Donousa). The duration of the trip is 4 to 5 hours. -take the Blue Star Delos ferry at 15.30 from Santorini, arriving in Naxos at 17.30 and then take the Blue Star Naxos ferry to Amorgos at 23.05 arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 01.10 after midnight.
TRAVEL DIRECTLY FROM NAXOS TO AMORGOS
You may take a taxi outside of the Airport of Naxos Island to Chora (also known as Naxos Town), about 1km away. At 14.00 you can take the boat Express Scopelitis, arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 19.20 in the evening or at 23.05 the Blue Star Naxos ferry, arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 01.10 after midnight.
We suggest you to book a flight which will arrive in Athens Airport “El.Venizelos” at around 14.00, in order to have the time to catch the Blue Star Naxos ferry from Piraeus Port of Athens to Amorgos, departing at 17.30 in the evening, arriving in Aegiali port of Amorgos at 01.10 after midnight.
All options for your transportation from Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos” to the port of Piraeus: • Private transfer: on request.
• Bus: Express bus X96 leaves every 20 minutes during the day and every 40 minutes at night from the Athens International Airport Arrivals Level (between Entrance 4 and 5) to “Karaiskaki Square” in Piraeus, right outside the ferry port. The ticket costs 6.00€. The trip takes around 1 hour and a half.
• Metro: The subway will take you from the airport to Monastiraki station. There you will change to line 1 (green line). The end of line 1 is Piraeus station, just outside the entrance to the ferry port. The journey time from Athens International Airport to the port of Piraeus is around 1 hour. Trains are every half hour (:00 and :30), with the first service departing the airport at 05:30 and the last service at 23:30.
• Taxi: This is the most hassle-free way. The drive from the airport to the port takes 45-60 minutes.
TRAVEL FROM SANTORINI TO AMORGOS (ONLY VIA NAXOS)
You can reach Amorgos from Santorini, only via Naxos Island. According to the time that your flight will arrive in Santorini, you have 2 options: -take the SeaJet2 at 12.15 from Santorini, arriving in Naxos at 13.30 and then get into the local boat Express Scopelitis* at 14.00, arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 19.20 in the evening
*This trip can be considered as a mini cruise to the Small Cyclades island cluster (Iraklia, Schinousa, Koufonisi, Donousa). The duration of the trip is 4 to 5 hours. -take the Blue Star Delos ferry at 15.30 from Santorini, arriving in Naxos at 17.30 and then take the Blue Star Naxos ferry to Amorgos at 23.05 arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 01.10 after midnight.
TRAVEL DIRECTLY FROM NAXOS TO AMORGOS
You may take a taxi outside of the Airport of Naxos Island to Chora (also known as Naxos Town), about 1km away. At 14.00 you can take the boat Express Scopelitis, arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 19.20 in the evening or at 23.05 the Blue Star Naxos ferry, arriving on Amorgos, Aegiali port at 01.10 after midnight.
TRAVEL FROM AMORGOS INFORMATIONS
ON THE 11TH OF APRIL 2017 TRAVEL FROM AMORGOS TO ATHENS Departure from Amorgos, Aegiali port, at 06.55 in the morning by Blue Star Naxos ferry, arriving in Pireaus port, Athens, at 15.00.
We suggest you to book a flight that will depart from Athens Airport after 18.00 in the evening, in order to have enough time to reach Athens Airport from the port of Piraeus. All options for your transportation from the port of Piraeus to Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos”
• Private transfer: on request.
• Bus: Express bus X96 leaves every 20 minutes during the day and every 40 minutes at night from “Karaiskaki Square” in Piraeus, right outside the ferry port. The ticket costs 6.00€. The trip takes around 1 hour and a half.
• Metro: Just outside of Piraeus port, you will take the green line, number 1, from Piraeus station to Monastiraki station and then you will change to the subway which will take you from Monastiraki to the Airport. The journey time will be around 1 hour. Trains are every half hour (:00 and :30), with the first service departing the airport at 05:30 and the last service at 23:30.
• Taxi: This is the most hassle-free way. The drive to the airport from the port takes 45-60 minutes.
TRAVEL AMORGOS TO SANTORINI (ONLY VIA NAXOS) You can reach Santorini from Amorgos, only via Naxos Island.
You will take the Blue Star Naxos ferry at 06.55 from Aegiali port, Amorgos, arriving in Naxos at 09.00 in the morning and then one of the following ferries, according to the time that your flight will depart from Santorini: SeaJet 2 at 10.40 arriving in Santorini at 11.50 HighSpeed4 at 11.20 arriving in Santorini at 13.05 Blue Star Delos at 12.55 arriving in Santorini at 14.55 Champion Jet2 at 14.55 arriving in Santorini at 16.20 TRAVEL DIRECTLY FROM AMORGOS TO NAXOS You may take the Blue Star Naxos ferry at 06.55 from Aegiali port, Amorgos, arriving in Naxos at 09.00. The Airport of Naxos Island to Chora (also known as Naxos Town), is about 1km away.
We suggest you to book a flight that will depart from Athens Airport after 18.00 in the evening, in order to have enough time to reach Athens Airport from the port of Piraeus. All options for your transportation from the port of Piraeus to Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos”
• Private transfer: on request.
• Bus: Express bus X96 leaves every 20 minutes during the day and every 40 minutes at night from “Karaiskaki Square” in Piraeus, right outside the ferry port. The ticket costs 6.00€. The trip takes around 1 hour and a half.
• Metro: Just outside of Piraeus port, you will take the green line, number 1, from Piraeus station to Monastiraki station and then you will change to the subway which will take you from Monastiraki to the Airport. The journey time will be around 1 hour. Trains are every half hour (:00 and :30), with the first service departing the airport at 05:30 and the last service at 23:30.
• Taxi: This is the most hassle-free way. The drive to the airport from the port takes 45-60 minutes.
TRAVEL AMORGOS TO SANTORINI (ONLY VIA NAXOS) You can reach Santorini from Amorgos, only via Naxos Island.
You will take the Blue Star Naxos ferry at 06.55 from Aegiali port, Amorgos, arriving in Naxos at 09.00 in the morning and then one of the following ferries, according to the time that your flight will depart from Santorini: SeaJet 2 at 10.40 arriving in Santorini at 11.50 HighSpeed4 at 11.20 arriving in Santorini at 13.05 Blue Star Delos at 12.55 arriving in Santorini at 14.55 Champion Jet2 at 14.55 arriving in Santorini at 16.20 TRAVEL DIRECTLY FROM AMORGOS TO NAXOS You may take the Blue Star Naxos ferry at 06.55 from Aegiali port, Amorgos, arriving in Naxos at 09.00. The Airport of Naxos Island to Chora (also known as Naxos Town), is about 1km away.
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATION VENUES
We have six fully equipped beautiful Yoga shalas with breathtaking view whether used for yoga, meditation, dancing and more,they are an ideal setting for you to connect and find inner peace.
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