Yoga retreats in Crete, Greece
“Our bodies and souls were fed in the villa, and this will never be forgotten even in a thousand years.”
— Cretan mantinada (traditional couplet), shared by our past guest Evi
We invite you to step away from the noise and find a quieter rhythm of practice. In the seaside village of Chora Sfakion, in southern Crete, our retreats offer a calm and supportive space rooted in the Iyengar tradition — with a focus on structure, alignment, and attentive teaching. All levels are welcome, whether you are new to yoga or have been practising for years.
20+ years of retreats in Crete · Over 1,100 guests welcomed
Upcoming yoga retreats in Crete
YogaOnCrete retreats are led by experienced teachers and held in a supportive, small-group setting in Chora Sfakion.
Each retreat has its own focus and pace — find the one that fits where you are in your practice.
Iyengar Yoga Workshop - Deep Practice
with Constantinos
🟡 All levels · best with some prior practice · 7 days
UPCOMING DATES
16-23 July 2026
16-23 August 2026
2-9 September 2026
30 years of teaching. A workshop-style week exploring alignment, pranayama, and the awareness of internal space.
Iyengar Yoga Retreat - Body and Mind
with Kristina
🟢 All levels welcome · 7 days
UPCOMING DATES
4-11 August 2026
A week of Iyengar practice as a dialogue between body and mind. Building from foundations to more advanced postures, day by day.
Men's Retreat - Yoga and Emotional Awareness
with Nikos and Nicolas
🔵 Men only · 7 days
UPCOMING DATES
25 Aug – 1 Sep 2026
A week to reflect, reconnect, and slow down. Body-based group work and yoga, held by two psychotherapists.
Iyengar Yoga Retreat - Closing the Season
with Eugenia
🟢 All levels welcome · 5 days
UPCOMING DATES
19–24 October 2026
A late-season retreat to enjoy the last warm days of Crete. Classical Iyengar practice with breath and meditation, shaped by 20 years of teaching.
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The essence of YogaOnCrete
Four simple pillars that shape the experience — presence, connection, and conscious living.
Feeling at home
We believe in a home with a soul – a space of handcrafted details, traditional Cretan style, and quiet corners that invite you to settle in and feel welcome and at ease from the very first moment.
Joyful eating
We believe in the beauty of unhurried moments. Shared meals, honest conversations that foster true connections, and the space for observing what is truly nourishing for your body, mind and soul.
Yoga
We see yoga as a practice of finetuning awareness and connection with oneself. Rooted in Iyengar yoga, our approach emphasises attention to detail, alignment and conscious breath, as a bridge between body and mind .
Holistic lifestyle
We believe in the wisdom of the land. Drawing from the simplicity of local produce and the stillness of the rugged landscape, you are invited to find your own natural pace.
The place where retreats unfold
This short film offers a glimpse into the landscape, spaces, and everyday rhythm of YogaOnCrete
– from the surrounding nature to shared moments of practice and presence.
See how to get to Sfakia → or contact us if you need help planning your journey.
What our guests say
“Yoga-on-Crete was exactly the experience I needed but so much more than I dreamed!”
Eve — 2023 retreat participant
“I’m grateful to have learnt some of the principles of yoga.”
R. — 2024 retreat participant
“Thank you again for this wonderful week – I’ve never felt better. This course was paradise for me.”
Kate — 2024 retreat participant