The Pilates retreat in Crete
by Pilates Tania Tsiora
26 – 30 October 2024
Starts 4pm on the 26th and finishes 1pm on 30/10.
Chania, Crete
Explore the authenticity of Chania with Pilates and more!
Enjoy daily workouts and exceptional workshops, eat some of the best food in the world, meet people, and rejuvenate with this unique cultural, fitness, and mindful experience.
This will definitely give an authentic boost to your life
Tania Tsiora
This is THE retreat you’ve been looking for!
Press pause and learn new routine tips for your daily life. You will experience four full days and evenings with the best team on an island known for its distinctive identity to exercise your body, eat the best Mediterranean cuisines, and free your mind. We know from experience that self-care is a top priority for living well within a community. Well-being is holistic, and that’s why we will guide you through Pilates, yoga, breathing techniques, eating routines, and dancing.
Here are some valuable benefits of the classes and workshops:
- a) feeling rejuvenated
- b) mindful eating habits to boost your metabolism
- c) routines to create an efficient immune system
- d) enhancing your mood
- e) breathing to deal with anxiety
Live well! You deserve it!
A few words about me and my connection with Crete
Originally from Greece, I was born in Kozani, grew up in Thessaloniki, and have lived in Brussels for the past 14 years. Since age four, gymnastics and dance have been part of my life. It wasn’t until ten years ago, during my work as a human rights activist, that Pilates entered my life, and I changed careers. I genuinely believe that, through Pilates, the mind and body work beautifully together to help people reach their full potential. This is what I love doing. I’m a true believer that we can enjoy life more.
I visited Crete over 20 years ago and even if I did not have the opportunity to study close to Chania, in the end I have visited the island of Crete over 20 times! I’ve met authentic people and brought numerous friends to discover this amazing place (τόπος). In 2019, I organized my first retreat in the southern part of Heraklion.
Now, after five years, it is time to have a second one with YOU!
What is THE retreat in Crete all about?
It’s about YOU – feeling well, living well, and connecting with others.
Delve into your Pilates practice, foster new habits, immerse yourself in the Cretan dances, and relish the unique flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, all while exploring the picturesque sights of Chania. This retreat is not just a holiday; it’s a personal investment in your well-being and a gift that shows you how much you value yourself and your life.
Chania, the westernmost part of the island of Crete, is famous for its lovely beaches, wild countryside, exceptional food, and more. The Chania region keeps its local and traditional identity and impressive landscape spots. Popular during summer, the season during our retreat is less touristy with 20+ degree weather. Well, I’m not a meteorologist 😊 but it has been like that until now. By the end of your stay, you’ll discover that the Cretan/Mediterranean Diet is closely related to the lifestyle of the people living on the island. The Cretans make a lot of effort to preserve their traditional nutritional customs, and the farmers aim to cultivate organic produce and preserve their ancient agricultural practices.
Be prepared to learn more about the history of prominent individuals who influenced Crete’s culture and made it a unique place to visit and live.
We have designed an exceptional retreat experience that we know can be life-changing, but please note it won’t be overwhelming. Regardless of your Pilates level, breathing techniques, or dietary habits, you’ll find a space to learn and grow and take what you need for yourself. You’ll also have ample time to spend by yourself or to connect with your partner, friend, or fellow retreat-goers.
We warmly welcome you to bring a partner or friend to share in this experience. However, please note that we can only accept a maximum of 14 attendees, including your partners and friends (if you want to bring someone with you – there’s a guest experience attendee ticket).
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Tania & Elizabeth
Email us at: info@pilatestaniatsiora.com
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Αυτή η ευτυχία, να έχεις ήσυχη την ψυχή σου και να ‘χεις έναν σκοπό, που η πραγμάτωση του να εξαρτάται μόνο από σένα και κάθε μέρα να κάνεις ένα βήμα πιο μπροστά, κάθε μέρα να κάνεις ένα βήμα πιο πάνω, κάθε μέρα ν’ανηφορίζεις…Μια αστραπή η ζωή μας, μα προλαβαίνουμε.
Νίκος Καζαντζάκης
Happiness is having peace of mind and having a goal, the achievement of which depends only on you, and every day taking a step forward, every day a step further, every day moving on. Our life is over in a flash, but we still have time.
Nikos Kazantzakis (Greek (Cretan) writer, poet, politician, philosopher 1883 – 1957)
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Four 1-hour morning mat Pilates classes
- One 2.5-hour workshop on Classical Pilates mat
- One 2.5-hour workshop on mindset, nutrition, and daily routine guidance
- Cretan traditional dances workshop
- Restorative yoga session
- 2 meditation sessions with breathing techniques for stress relief
- 1 massage 50 min (relaxation or sports massage)
- 4 nights room – single room with double bed
- Food – 2 meals/day – breakfast and evening (tell us about any food intolerance/allergies one month prior to the retreat)
- Saturday night 26th October: Welcome dinner
- 1 Guided Tour with transport and 1 Tour in the city of Chania
- A close-of-retreat special dinner, Tuesday evening, 29 October
- Water and tea during classes and workshops
- Transfer from and to the airport of Chania.
Not Included
- Air or boat transport to and from Chania
- Health insurance & Travel Insurance
- Off-site hotel accommodation
- Lunch
- Other visits
- Extra nights in the hotel
- Other transport
- Extra Massages – on demand
- Private classes (Pilates or Yoga or Pranayama) – on request
Meet the teachers and special guests of the retreat!
Elizabeth Whittam
Certified Classical Pilates Teacher, 3rd Generation of Joseph Pilates
Elizabeth is Belgo-British and originally from Yorkshire in England but has lived in Brussels for many years. Always a fan of movement, she has been passionate about Pilates since taking her first class in 2008. Formerly from a human resources background, Elizabeth made a major career switch in 2014 to begin teaching Pilates in Brussels – and has never regretted it! Supportive in her teaching approach, she loves to witness the change in clients as they grow stronger and more supple, gaining confidence as they realize they can move with more ease, and are capable of so much more than they imagined.
Tania Tsiora
Certified Classical Pilates Teacher, 3rd Generation of Joseph Pilates
Gymnastics and dance have been a big part of Tania’s motivation in her daily life since an early age. She started artistic and rhythmic gymnastics and Greek dances at the age of four. In her career Tania worked as a human rights activist and later she followed her passion. Tania helps people, through Pilates, to be more present and focused on achieving what they want. She opened Pilates Tania Tsiora studio in Brussels in 2020 and since then she has been organizing workshops in Brussels. Her wish is to create a community with people who want to take care of themselves and live better with others in the long term.
Tania truly believes that self-care is a top priority to live well within a community.
Ioanna Pappa
Restorative Yoga / Therapeutics / Hatha / Pranayama Certified Yoga Teacher ©, ERYT IYI, BYT 1000hrs
Experienced in teaching yogic practices for balancing physical, mental, and emotional states. In her early years, Ioanna trained as a dancer, and has grown into a passionate professional focusing on integrating contemplative techniques as a way of life. She finds deep meaning in supporting people in their transformation towards becoming a relaxed human being, comfortable with who they are. She has explored her interest in working with neurological conditions and pathologies to empower, restore, and improve health. Her teaching style is warm, inclusive, slow & mindful. She owns a center for holistic education in Thessaloniki, Greece, and organizes retreats and private sessions. Her vision is to be closer to nature and invite people there to experience their peace.
Machi Tsiora
Physiotherapist, Massage therapist and health consultant
Machi has a diploma in physical therapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Through her studies and experience, and having worked in one of the biggest rehabilitation centers in Europe, she specializes in musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies.
She has also worked as a spa and massage treatment consultant and has organized and set up these services in several spa centers all over Greece.
Machi is passionate about well-being. She has been through seminars and postgraduate programs from trigger point pressure, lymphatic drainage, McKenzie Technique, ergonomics in athletes, to clinical dietary and health consulting. Last year she went back to study more nutrition while having two little boys and maintaining her job as a physiotherapist.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in the heart of the Old Town of Chania! A charming hotel that offers an ideal retreat in the heart of this historic area. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Old Town, where centuries of history meet vibrant culture.
Hotel Vranas in Chania
