The days are simple: yoga twice a day, meals at the villa, and plenty of time by the water. Cassandra teaches all 10 classes, so you have the same teacher from the first session to the last.

The group size is the main difference between this and a typical resort-based yoga retreat. With only 5 bedrooms, you share the pool, terrace and common rooms with a handful of people rather than other hotel guests.

The outdoor space is where you'll probably spend most of your free time. The 55-foot infinity pool sits beside a partly roofed terrace with a seating area, and the pool deck has sun loungers and a shaded spot for when the afternoon gets hot.

The beach is the other big draw. A downhill path starts next to the pool and reaches the private beach and the turquoise water of the Cretan Sea, just 82 feet from the pool area. It's close enough to go for a swim between classes.

Food stays on site too, so there's no need to organize restaurants or drivers each evening. Breakfast, a light snack or lunch, and dinner with wine are all covered at the villa.

The retreat runs for 7 days and 6 nights, Tuesday at 15:00 to the following Monday at 11:00. Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands.

What's included

- 6 nights in a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom (single or double occupancy) - All meals at the villa - Daily breakfast - Light snack or lunch - Dinner with wine - 10 yoga classes with Cassandra (2 a day for 5 days) - Either one massage per person or a group excursion - Airport transfers if traveling at the specified time - One yoga outfit per person

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers outside the specified time - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Additional massages or excursions beyond the one included choice

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