7-Day Yoga Nidra & Meditation Retreat on Mount Olympus, Greece

The retreat is held on Mount Olympus in Pieria, Greece, a location chosen for its quiet and its long association with stillness. You stay at the Sintrivanis Mountain property, with twin-share or private rooms that each have their own bathroom. The week is residential, so all your time is spent on site or on short walks in the surrounding area, with no need to arrange separate accommodation or transport during the retreat.

A typical day starts with a guided meditation or gentle movement to wake the body, followed by breakfast. The main teaching block comes mid-morning, when the teacher introduces a specific aspect of Yoga Nidra — rotation of consciousness, breath awareness, setting a sankalpa, or working with opposites — and then leads a full practice. After lunch there is a long free period for rest, journaling or walking. Late afternoon brings a second session, often meditation or a discussion, and the evening closes with another Yoga Nidra before dinner or before bed.

What sets this week apart from a general yoga holiday is the depth of the Yoga Nidra instruction. The teacher has more than three decades of experience in traditional yoga and tantra, and the sessions go beyond a single guided relaxation into the theory and structure behind the practice. If you have only ever done Yoga Nidra as a closing savasana, this is a chance to understand it as a complete practice.

The location itself does a lot of the work. Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and the surrounding Pieria area is rural and unspoiled, with sea views in places and walking trails nearby. It is not a beach resort or a party island; it is quiet, green and grounded, which matches the inward focus of the programme.

The retreat is run by Satya Loka – School of Traditional Yoga & Tantra, a UK-based school that also offers longer advanced training in Greece. That means the teaching follows a traditional lineage approach rather than a modern fitness-studio format, and participants who want to continue into teacher training can ask about the school's other programmes.

What's included

- 7 days of guided Yoga Nidra and meditation sessions - Accommodation at Sintrivanis Mountain (twin-share or private room with private bathroom) - Meals tailored to the group, including dietary needs - Teaching on Yoga Nidra theory and practice - Quiet time for rest, reflection and walking - Guidance from a teacher with over 30 years of experience

What's not included

- Travel to and from Mount Olympus, Pieria - Airport transfers unless arranged separately - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional extras and upgrades