September 24 - October 1, 2011

Healing Retreat - Villa Faros Natural

Peace from within

We became passionate of Sigri in Lesvos Greece as soon as we smelled the fresh mint and walked through its Life. We dreamed of a large house that would give love in return. In 2006, we were delighted to complete Villa Faros on a private 120 acres peninsula with 4 private beaches and views of the picturesque village.

We keep cultivating all sorts of plants in the estate. Imagine farms and gardens full of Palm trees, Roses, Dalias, Olive trees, Pomegranates, Pulses, Melons, Tomatoes and much more.

We want to share this paradise and offer it to you, our guests. Trust your instincts, look deep into the pictures.

Open your eyes

Sense the special power of the surroundings and feel the process of healing through energy and spiritual knowledge while experiencing Yoga, Meditation and a number of treatments in a tailor-made retreat.

A team of leading trainers and specialists, yoga instructors and massage therapists will guide you through a week of well-being!

Sometimes, we turn silent to hear nature’s beautiful orchestra... birds, waves, wind...

It is the time when we listen to wishes and thoughts…while we enjoy peace arising from within…

From the very first moment you arrive at Villa Faros you will feel that you have reached the omphalus of earth. 

This place has a fascinating history and a deep bond with nature. It is truly grown from the ashes; billions of years ago it witnessed a volcano miracle that gave birth to the petrified forest of Sigri. (2010 Natura award destination! 2009 EDEN - European Tourist Destination of Excellence for the Lesvos Petrified Forest protected area.)

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Comfort

Stress Relief

Fitness

Our Healing Retreat offers the following:

•A seven-night stay at the magnificent Villa Faros. The Villa has seven luxurious, fully equipped double bedrooms.

•Personal wellness consultation with our retreat hosts on the appropriate treatments & activities. A tailor-made healing retreat according to your special needs.

•Daily Hatha Yoga sessions.

•A package of five massage therapies & signature treatments,

two facial treatments with natural cosmetic products & two energy healing sessions.

•Daily meditation programs (guidance, tips, techniques & benefits).

•Kriyas session - Cleansing body techniques (guidance, techniques & practices).

•Exercise opportunities that may include apart from yoga sessions, activities such as nature walking, longer hikes, jogging, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, wind surfing and Jet skiing.

•Three Delicious Meals per Day: Healthy morning breakfast features gourmet vegetarian dishes, along with fresh fish options from the Aegean sea for lunch and dinner. Our meals are cooked with natural organic, seasonal fruits and vegetables from our gardens.

•Visits to the cultural Sigri village, the Natural History Museum and the Petrified Forest.(All of them within short driving distance from Villa Faros)

•Free transfers to and from Lesvos airport.

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Cost for the weekly retreat: €6,500.00 per Couple. €3,500.00 per Person.

“Retreat Yourself”

AVAILABLE TREATMENTS & ACTIVITIES

The Worlds Energy in one Place.

MASSAGE THERAPIES

Classical Swedish massage duration: 60 minutes

Swedish Massage is a classical form of Western massage, which enhances relaxation, stimulation of body systems, health improvement, assisting rehabilitation and therapy.

Deep tissue duration: 60 minutes

A deep tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscles and connective tissue or

fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Sports massageduration: 60 minutes

Sports Massage is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. Its purpose is to prepare for peak performance, drain away fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility and prevent injuries.

Aromatherapy massage duration: 60 minutes

Aromatherapy massage combines the therapeutic benefits of a calming massage with the beneficial properties of essential oils.

Balinese massage duration: 60 minutes

A full-body, deep-tissue, holistic treatment that combines acupressure, reflexology, stretching and aromatherapy to stimulate circulation, ease muscular and joint pain and bring a sense of wellbeing, calm and deep relaxation.

Thai traditional massage duration: 90 minutes

Traditional Ancient Thai massage is a unique form of Bodywork that incorporates stretching moves, acupressure and reflexology with origins dating back about 2500 years.

Indian head massage duration: 50 minutes

Indian head massage, also known as Champissage, is a trademarked term for an alternative medicine massage therapy. In Champissage, the head, neck and face are massaged directed at manipulating energy channels. The goal is to clear blocks in these energy channels that cause a build-up of negative energy, purported to cause ailments.

ENERGY TREATMENTS

Reikiduration: 50 minutes

Reiki Healing is a hand-on healing method, using the universal life force energy for mental, emotional, spiritual and physical benefits. Reiki consists of two Japanese words: Rei and Ki. Rei means universal and Ki, also referred to as Chi, means vital energy.

Crystal chakra balancing duration: 25 minutes

Crystals are used to heal and bring balance to the chakras. They work through resonance and vibration. They work on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of being.

Hopi candling duration: 25 minutes

Hopi ear candling is an ancient holistic therapy, which can help alleviate ear, nose and throat conditions and restore a sense of balance and wellbeing.

FACIAL TREATMENTS

Vitaminic youth duration: 50 minutes

A powerful multifunctional concentrate of natural ingredients that promote youth and regeneration .

Natural Healing facial duration: 50 minutes

The Natural healing facial uses a blend of natural ingredients, honey, milk, sweet almond and jojoba oil to cleanse, exfoliate and massage the skin.

SIGNATURE TREATMENTS

Aegean luxury duration: 60 minutes

A relaxing signature massage with long, flowing movements combined with face reflexology and a vitamin face mask.

Faros Jet lag recovery treatment duration: 70 minutes

A special designed full body treatment combined with reiki to alleviate JetLag symptoms.

YOGA & MEDITATION Sivananda hatha yoga duration: 90 minutes

The combination of the asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation that enables a comprehensive experience of Hatha Yoga.

RECREATION

Take advantage of your free time for exploration and recreation by walking, jogging or trekking on the peninsula property: this captivating scenery filled with lacy beaches, mountains and special meditation places.

Available activities:

•Meditation

•Nature walking / Hiking

•Jogging

•Swimming

•Snorkeling

•Canoeing

•Jet skiing

•Wind surfing

“Action”

Day 1 (Saturday) 08:00 - 07:00 am Arrival at Villa Faros 02:00 pm Lunch 02:00 - 04:30 pm Free time04:30 - 07:30 pm Faros Jet lag recovery treatment (70 “ minutes)07:30 pm Wellness seafood dinner

Day 2 (Sunday)08:00 – 09:30 am          Morning Yoga session 09:30 – 10:10 am Healthy breakfast 10:10 am – 02:00 pm Free time02:00 pm Lunch 02:45 – 04:30 pm Free time04:30 - 06:30 pm Aegean luxury (60” minutes) or Thai massage (90” minutes)06:30 – 07:30 Sunset Meditation 07:30 pm Dinner

Day 3 (Monday)07:00 – 08:00 am          Kriyas – Purification techniques08:00 – 09:30 am Morning Yoga 09:30 – 10:10 am Healthy Breakfast10:10 am – 12:00 pm Free time12:00 – 02:00 pm Free time or Massage (60” minutes)02:00 pm Lunch 02:45 – 04:00 pm Free time04:00 – 06:30 pm Free time or Massage (60” minutes) 06:30 – 07:30 pm Sunset Meditation07:30 pm Dinner Guests may choose their treatment between 12:00 – 02:00 pm or 04:00 – 06:30 pm.

Day 4 (Tuesday)08:00 – 09:30 am Morning Yoga 09:30 – 10:10 am Healthy Breakfast10:10 am – 02:00 pm Visit to the cultural Sigri village 02:00 pm Lunch 02:45 – 04:00 pm Free time04:00 – 06:30 pm Facial (50” minutes)06:30 – 07:30 pm Sunset Meditation07:30 pm Dinner

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Full vegetarian meals are provided throughout the retreat

Day 5 (Wednesday)08:00 – 09:30 am Morning Yoga 09:30 – 10:10 am Healthy Breakfast10:10 am – 12:00 pm Free time 12:00 – 02:00 pm Free time or Massage (60” minutes) 02:00 pm Lunch 02:45 – 04:00 pm Free time04:00 – 06:30 pm Free time or Massage (60” minutes)) 06:30 – 07:30 pm Sunset Meditation07:30 pm Dinner Guests may choose their treatment between 12:00 – 02:00 pm or 04:00 – 06:30 pm.

Day 6 (Thursday)08:00 – 09:30 am Morning Yoga 09:30 – 10:10 am Healthy Breakfast10:10 – 02:00 pm Visit to the Natural History Museum of the Petrified Forest02:00 pm Lunch 02:45 – 04:00 pm Free time04:00 – 06:30 pm Crystal Chakra balancing (25” minutes) + Hopi candling (25”minutes)06:30 – 07:30 pm Sunset Meditation07:30 pm Dinner

Day 7 (Friday)08:00 – 09:30 am Morning Yoga 09:30 – 10:10 am Healthy Breakfast10:10 am – 12:00 pm Free time 12:00 – 02:00 pm Free time or Massage (60” minutes) + Facial (50” minutes)02:00 pm Lunch 02:45 – 04:00 pm Free time04:00 – 06:30 pm Free time or Massage (60” minutes) + Facial (50” minutes) 06:30 – 07:30 pm Sunset Meditation07:30 pm Dinner Guests may choose their treatment between 12:00 – 02:00 pm or 04:00 – 06:30 pm.

Day 8 (Saturday) 08:00 am - 08:00 pm       Check out from Villa Faros 09:30 am Morning breakfast02:00 pm Lunch 07:00 pm Wellness seafood dinner

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Full vegetarian meals are provided throughout the retreat

“Rest”

A wide range of antioxidants (pomegranates, berries, rosemary, spear mint, chamomile, melissa, luisa), fibers (lentils, beans), omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids (sardines, krill), vitamins (fruits, beans, eggs, red peppers, lemon, onions, milk, potatoes), minerals- calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium (milk, almonds, pulses, spinach, oysters, lemons, lobster).

We proudly present a sample of nature’s gifts...

The complete pyramid of optimum food for health exists in Sigri! and this is a fact.

The products are all natural and keep most of their nutritional characteristics, since they are not modified by external sources but they are pure and raw. They are only washed and cooked.

We invite you to see the cultivated gardens growing, the goats and the sheep that share with us their lovely milk!

Sigri has one of the richest soils in the world! It offers unique tastes, health benefits and freshness!

Nutrition

Nutrition

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“Health”

“Health”

Breathtaking scenery!

Healing Retreat - Villa Faros NaturalUpcoming Retreats

Welcome!

We look forward welcoming you to this year’s Healing Retreat at Villa Faros Natural!

Our passion and love for wellness and recreation is continuous, inspiring and motivating us to create exclusive and one of a kind “more than Yoga” Retreats.

2012 Schedule:

31 March till 8 April 2012 - offers the same therapies as the September-October 2011 Retreat.

05 till 11 May 2012 - focusing on acupuncture, homeopathy, yoga and therapies.