De Tierra: Women's Yoga, Dance & Pilates Retreat
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5 September 2027 - 12 September 2027
Leaders
Leader 1
Tessa Manning
Tessa Manning is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher (CIYT) and International Yoga Therapist (IAYT) who has practiced since 2007. Trained at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, she specializes in prenatal yoga and yoga for scoliosis, offering precise, accessible and compassionate teaching.
Leader 2
Olissa Francisco
Olissa Francisco is a dance artist, movement facilitator, Pilates instructor and wellness coach with more than 30 years of experience in dance traditions from around the world. Her AfroFusion teaching blends traditional and contemporary styles from Africa, Brazil, Cuba and club culture into joyful, empowering movement.
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What is included
- Arrival and departure transfers on Amorgos (port-hotel-port)
- Use of Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater swimming pool, fitness center)
- Use of Yoga shalas and yoga equipment (mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets)
- Use of outdoor pool
- 10% discount on Face and Body treatments
- Unlimited Internet access
- One 30-minute relaxing massage
Food
Enjoy delicious fresh food at award-winning Ambrosia Gallery Restaurant. You will be served an abundant breakfast buffet daily, as well as a tasty lunch and dinner. They use fresh food and locally grown vegetables and a variety of spices grown on the island. The meals are all vegetarian and vegan. Please let the retreat leader know at the time of your booking if you have any specific dietary requirements.
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- All kind of meals
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Other dietary requirements on request
Meals included in this retreat
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Introduction
De Tierra, meaning “of earth,” is an eight-day retreat designed to guide you deeply into your body, strength and fullest capability. Join Tessa Manning and Olissa Francisco for a rejuvenating blend of Iyengar yoga, Pilates, AfroFusion dance and guided meditation in Amorgos.
Program
Sample schedule:
Morning: two-hour Pilates and AfroFusion Dance class, followed by a delicious healthy breakfast.
Afternoon: time to explore the village, swim, enjoy the spa and relax.
Late afternoon: two-hour yoga class.
Guided meditations, journaling and daily themes support a deeper, transformative experience.