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Reconnect To Yourself

Join INEA YOGA on the magical Greek Island of Corfu

There is a moment when guests walk through the gate at INEA YOGA and realise this is not a typical retreat venue. It feels more like entering someone’s home — a place where yoga is lived, not performed. Set in the quiet south of Corfu, the centre carries a warmth and intimacy that is rare. Every corner reflects the care of its founders, Athina and Cedric, who not only run the centre — they live here. The space is shaped by their daily rhythm, their practice, and their love for creating a sanctuary where people can truly arrive.

Most guests don’t realise how fast they’ve been moving in daily life until they finally slow down. At INEA YOGA, the Mediterranean pace settles in quickly: the gentle breeze through the olive trees, the sound of waves just a minute away, the soft morning light filtering into the practice shala. This quieter rhythm invites the body to exhale and creates space for something deeper to surface — a sense of presence that modern life often pushes out of reach.

Behind the full calendars and yoga routines, many people carry a quieter truth: they feel subtly disconnected from themselves. INEA YOGA was created for this moment of recognition. Guests come seeking rest, but they often discover something more meaningful — a gentle return to themselves, not through effort or achievement, but through a lived experience of awareness and connection.

The daily rhythm at the centre supports this shift. Mornings begin with meditation and chanting at 8am, followed by a gentle vinyasa movement class. Breakfast is shared outdoors, a nourishing pause that naturally invites conversation or quiet reflection. In the afternoons, a 4pm yoga workshop offers depth and exploration, while the 6pm Yin class provides grounding softness. Dinner at 7pm feels like gathering at a family table, and the evening session — whether meditation, chanting, or satsang — closes the day with a sense of calm togetherness. These simple, well-held rituals create a container where guests can soften, notice, and reconnect.

What makes INEA YOGA truly distinct is the wholehearted presence of Athina and Cedric. Because the retreat centre is their home, everything is infused with personal care: the way the rooms are prepared with thoughtful details, the homemade meals crafted with love, the gentle check ins, and the atmosphere of genuine welcome. Their teaching is grounded, gentle, and quietly transformative — offered not from a stage, but from the authenticity of people who live their practice off the mat.

Rooted in the non-dual tradition of Tantra Yoga, INEA YOGA’s approach is not about striving for perfection or chasing peak experiences. Instead, it’s an invitation into deeper presence — a steady awareness that accompanies guests long after they return home.

Many guests describe INEA YOGA as one of the most heartfelt retreat experiences they have found, reflected in hundreds of the centre’s consistently high google ratings and the many returning visitors.

For those longing for a retreat that feels personal, real, and infused with heartfelt care, INEA YOGA offers an experience that stays with you.

To explore upcoming retreats and learn more, visit: ineayoga.com

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