Greece Yoga Retreat at Itha108
20 – 27 September 2025
Itha108 is a Greek island retreat set in a place of outstanding natural beauty, providing a space specifically for peace, relaxation and practice.
Ithaca offers unparalleled luxury. If you enjoy ocean views but find summer’s heat overwhelming, this September retreat is perfect for you. It’s also ideal for those who crave solitude, as many rooms features a private outdoor area.
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retreat highlights
Ithaca, home of Itha108, is one of the smallest in the Ionian island constellation that is radiating with Grecian authenticity. It’s shores play host to a long Homeric and mythical history whose many mysteries are sensed amongst animated panorama and secretive coves. Itha108 overlooks the sea and the eastern coastline of neighbouring Kefalonia from an elevated wilderness of olive trees and exposed rocks that provide the elements around which it is built, allowing its natural beauty to speak for itself. An emphasis on indoor-outdoor living ensures full use of the land and its treasures that extend to sweeping and hidden beaches below.
This special experience in Ithaca is dedicated to your journey of personal transformation:
Enchanting retreat location near a wonderful beach, perfect for hiking, swimming, sunbathing and surfing.
Rasa Yoga Practice with Margherita (life affirming philosophy, asana, mantra, pranayama, embodied flow, meditation yoga nidra)
All meals are included and incredibly delicious, organic, farm-to-table. Greek with modern style
Swimming pool
unique retreat
“As you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that your journey be a long one, filled with adventure, filled with discovery.”
– Constantine P. Cavafy
Itha 108 sleeps twenty one across varied accommodation; six luxury double bedrooms in the main house and places of Sanctuary staggered up between rocks, forestry and winding walkways. The many social and quiet spaces allow guests to enjoy the landscape and relax.
A perfect chill out spot is tucked away at the back of the house. Soak up sun or shade on one of two antique Rajasthani swings set with linen cushions. Choose a view of the Ionian sea or wild oak trees. An area used for massage therapies overlooking the sea is absolutely magic.
A library houses a variety of books, board games and a long table for those who need to catch up with work. Sea views and a gentle breeze through shuttered French windows adds atmosphere.
At the front of the house, a serious sun trap, has panoramic sea views and comfortable Indian Charpoy daybeds; this veranda is soaked in sun from mid-morning until nightfall.
Beneath an expansive pergola are traditional Rajasthani sofas and coffee tables, carved spice boxes and Eastern lanterns. Help yourself to breakfast and snacks from the outdoor kitchen – a curved Kourasanit counter beneath the pergola – complete with an inbuilt BBQ and a sunken drinks fridge. Handmade African wood doors lead from the kitchen to the al fresco dining area with far-reaching views of the Ionian sea and beyond, the hills of Kefalonia.
the yoga
This yoga retreat is lead by Margherita Dal Pra, the founder of YogaM. Margherita is a very experienced yoga and meditation teacher with 19 years of teaching experience. Her classes are a synthesis of form and flow — bio-mechanical principles of alignment & creative vinyasa — along with heart-centered themes and the lineage and depth of knowledge of Tantric Hatha Y9ga, combined with the energetics and the elements of Ayurveda wisdom. Read more about her background here.
This yoga retreat is open to all ages and levels of fitness and experience. Every session will have attention to detail (alignment), awareness of breath (pranayama), openness to grace (attitude) and intelligent sequencing (vinyasa krama). The morning yoga classes will be more upbeat and energizing, and the afternoon classes more relaxed.
All sessions will be adapted to the group and modifications of the poses will be offered to cater for all participants and to ensure that everyone is receiving the benefits of the practice and individual attention.
food philosophy
Food at Itha108 is fresh, sumptuous and made up of local produce. All vegetables are organic and sourced from the best of what Ithaca and neighbouring Kefalonia has to offer. Plentiful, home-cooked menus blend traditional Greek cuisine with a contemporary style. For the retreats, mainly vegetarian food is promoted, although freshly caught fish is available on request.
the schedule
Saturday
3pm Check in – teas will be served
5pm – 6.30pm Welcome circle and grounding practice to land
7pm Dinner
Sunday – Friday (except Wednesday)
8am – 10am Deep morning practice
10am -11am Breakfast
11am – 2pm Playing, adventures, nature, beach, having fun
2pm – 3pm Light lunch
3pm – 5pm Afternoon nap, chill out by the lake, swimming,
enjoying nature
5pm – 6.30pm Evening practice
7pm – 9pm Dinner
10pm Sleeping, stargazing, slowing down
Wednesday day off yoga to allow time for yourself
*Please note that the schedule might change, but stays like this in its core.
Arrivals & Departure
- Day of arrival the retreat is open after 15:00 and serves tea, fruit, cake and dinner only
- Day of departure all rooms have to be vacated by 08:00, breakfast is served from 07:00
- Retreat to be departed by 08:30 the latest
- Retreats run from Saturday – Saturday (with exceptions)
we travel
not to escape
life
but
for life
not to escape us
what is included
Two classes per day with Margherita, including meditation, movement, mantra chanting, various types of yoga and breathwork
Group transit from and to the airport by bus/taxi
Sea taxi, ferry
Accommodation
Breakfast/brunch, lunch, tea and dinner
Various hot and cold drinks/water/fruit/nuts/cakes/biscuits
Beach & Pool towels
Yoga mats, blocks, belts, bolsters and blankets
Infused olive soap, Basil, Lavender, Sage
Calendula face balm
Internet high speed
All taxes
Not included:
*Available at an extra cost
- Flight
- Boat Trips
- Water Bottles
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Staff Tips – all tips go directly to 4 Women who work hard to make your retreat clean, enjoyable and offer any help needed
travel to Itha108
The nearest airport is Kefalonia (EFL). Private group transport will take us to the port at Fiskardo where Itha108’s speed boat will be waiting for us. Depending on the size of the group, we may need to take 2 trips from Fiskardo to Ithaca as there is only permitted 9 guests maximum on the boat. The boat will drop guest off on the island of Ithaca which takes 15/20 minutes across, then it is only a 10 minutes by mini bus to Itha108.
The transit is for our group travelling together and arrangement for coordinating flights will be made. Our group will depart together the afternoon. Every effort will be made to accommodate peoples itineraries and include you in the group transfer. Any person travelling outside the group has to bear their own costs. Only one group transit, both ways is included in the price.
Travelling outside the group is at your own expense. The ferry for Ithaca leaves from Sami in Kefalonia. Please do enquiry about costs.
Consider arriving a day early and staying in Kefalonia or Fiskardo as cheaper flights are usually a day early or later.
…. booked my place and headed to Italy not knowing where I was going or anyone who would be joining me. It was a truly magical week and the best selfish thing I have ever done, and Margherita has since become a true friend and a deeply inspiring teacher. She taught me the ways of Rasa Yoga and I have never looked back.
Margherita is an open, inquisitive and fun teacher who is always learning, and as her student you embark upon new journeys alongside her. This makes for very intimate classes and it is almost impossible not to make a new friend under her instruction. She lives in North London and runs wonderful day retreats at her home, where her sometime-yogi and running-crazy partner Chris has been known to cook some superb vegan and gluten-free lunches. In fact it is worth it for them alone.
Her summer retreats are magical and always include insanely delicious healthy food. I have been twice and left with truly wonderful new friends and a wealth of knowledge and recipe ideas. ~ Xochi London
retreat investment
Suite single occupancy £2250
Suite sharing per person £1805
Single occupancy en-suite £2085
Double or twin en-suite sharing per person £1505
Single occupancy luxury twin yurt en-suite £1605
Luxury twin yurt en-suite per person £1405
How to book
How to Book Your Retreat
A 40% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit or full payment is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due by 90 days before retreat via bank transfer.
Cancellation Policy: Please refer to our terms and conditions in the booking form
For peace of mind, we strongly recommend investing in travel insurance for your trip.
Looking forward to another incredible retreat filled with connection, movement, and joy!
Warm wishes,
Margherita
