6. — 11. September 2025
Pistachio Island
Retreat in Greece
Nourish your soul with simple things: yoga, summer and the sea.
6. — 11. September 2025
6-day
Pistachio Island
Slow Living & Yoga Retreat
with Mateusz Iwulski &
Maria Birnbaum
Aegina Island, Greece
The Pistachio Island
You Arrive
Once more we invite you to spend a week in the late summer in a secluded island paradise with yoga in a very special magical house. This time with a new program and a new guest teacher.
Aigina (Aegina) is a smaller island in the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This hidden gem with rich ancient and modern history is only a 40-minute sail away from the capital city of Athens.
Aigina is famous for the omnipresent pistachio trees. This pink-inside delicacy is so famous there that in Greek a pistachio is called “the nut of Aigina”. On the island you can buy almost everything made of pistachios.
The House and its Magic
You Simmer Down
Our destination is the serene southern part of the island, still not too far from the island's picturesque harbour and main town.
Our place of retreat on the island is a unique 19th century villa located outside of the main port town, hidden from the tourist life and surrounded by an enormous garden. Just a stone’s throw from the beach, the secluded house offers an absolute peace and magical atmosphere, perfect for deep thoughts and yoga practice. The house's two floors and multiple terraces with sea view is the right place to sooth the ever-busy mind.
The incredible ambient and atmosphere of the villa and its "secret" garden, as we call it, will make you not wanting to leave — ever.
Nourish Yourself.
Just simple things: Yoga, Nature and the Sea
You Are Nourished
This retreat is something we all crave of summer, the sea, nature and island vibe. Add to it plant-based food cooked on the spot by the fantastic Greek-Mexican-sister duo and obviously the HIGH ON YOGA-style dynamic vinyasa practice — you know you are in for a treat you need.
There will be time to intensify your yoga practice as well as to enjoy some free time on a Greek island far from tourists and off beaten paths.
During the retreat will go on an excursions, including one bigger to the nearby tropical islet with its paradise-like turquoise waters.
The ancient temple of goddess Afaia is also on our list.
Arrive,
simmer down,
breathe
and
let your
soul get
nourished
in this villa and
its Mediterranean
garden
Your Way to Slow Living
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Exploring the island
The house is surrounded by a big garden and a pistachio plantation. The main path that runs across enormous cacti in the garden leads to the nearby little beach across the road. More beaches, organised or wild, are also at a walking distance. The hidden road behind the garden takes you to the picturesque town of Aigina with just 20 minutes by foot.
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Time for yourself
Our majestic house is big enough to offer private space for everyone who needs some time alone: relaxing on the sofas of the lounge room, watching the sea through palm trees on the terrace or reading a book in the garden; this are just a few option for your ‘me’ time.
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Pistachio abundance
The ‘Aigina nut’ is the gold of the island. The trees spread through the landscape, dozens of shops and street vendors sell the local produce and a pistachio ice cream should be on your must-do list. Ask for pistachio milk for your coffee!
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High on yoga
We will practice twice a day, a lighter morning session to wake up and an evening class to sweat and focus. Expect our dynamic vinyasa style that HIGH ON YOGA is known for. Each class is accompanied by short meditation and mantra practice to give you a sure ‘yoga high’.
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Excursions & community
During the retreat we will take some excursions, including one bigger to the nearby tropical islet with its paradise-like turquoise waters. The ancient temple of goddess Afaia, called ‘little Acropolis’, and the ancient olive grove are also on our list.
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Plant-based fest
Our food is prepared daily in-house with love and authenticity by two Greek-Mexican sister chefs who fuse the bounty of local produce with modern plant-based approach. We dine in the garden under huge pine trees filled with summer cicadas.
Itinerary
Arrival and Departure
Day of arrival:
Saturday, 6. September, from early afternoon, we are starting with a lunch
Day of departure:
Thursday, 11. September, after morning practice, our last meal is breakfast,
Aegina Island in Greece is only 40 min. by boat from Athens port (Piraeus).
Nearest airport: Athens International Airport
You will receive all details and tips on how to reach us after your booking is complete.
During the retreat
Daily program
This is a typical day at the retreat:
8:00— morning meditation and/or breath work
8:15— morning yoga practice (yin or vinyasa)
9:00— breakfast in the garden
after 10:00— trips exploring the island or beach time
14:00— light lunch in the garden
after lunch— afternoon siesta or trips to the port town
18:30— evening yoga practice or asana workshop (vinyasa or yin)
20:30— dinner in the garden
after dinner: evening activities, chats under the majestic pine tree, Greek wine or fruit dessert in the garden, free time
This is just an overview, changes may apply.
Meet your Hosts
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Mateusz Iwulski
Mateusz is a Vinyasa and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teacher, creator of HIGH ON YOGA
Mateusz teaches a powerful dynamic and alignment focused classes, guiding the students with a strong rhythm of counted breaths. Expect strong hands-on adjustments as well as sweet chanting of yogic scriptures.
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Maria Birnbaum
Maria is a Yin and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher, working with HIGH ON YOGA for years. Maria runs the Soft Life Studio.
Apart from asana, Maria, with her soothing voice and a soft power approach, is specialising in guided meditations and yoga nidra. Maria will bring your relaxation to another level.
Price & Booking
HIGH ON YOGA wants to be inclusive and open to everyone therefore we try to make our prices affordable and fair without compromising on quality.
Payment conditions:
A non-refundable deposit of 200€ is is necessary to secure a spot.
Payment of the full price is required 4 weeks before the arrival.
Payment plan is available – just reach out to us.
Cancellation policy:
After a binding booking through deposit payment these cancellation conditions apply:
if cancelled up to 8 weeks before arrival, the total payment excluding the deposit is refunded
If cancelled up to 4 weeks before arrival, 50% of the total payment is refunded
If cancelled up to 2 weeks before arrival, 25% of the total payment is refunded.
If cancelled after 2 weeks before arrival, the full payment is non-refundable.
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Early Bird Offer*:
€890,- per person per stay
*offer has limited spots, until 17. June
Regular price:
€980,- per person per stay
(around €163 per day with accommodation, food, yoga and excursions) -
All the rooms are shared due to the historical character of the villa.
There are twin, triple and quadruple rooms available.
If you need a single room – contact us first, we will try our best to find the best solution for you. However, please note that the entire property offers so much space you will find silence and privacy whenever you need it. Our retreats are small groups around 12-15 people.Single travellers are most welcome as much as are couples or groups of friends. Our retreat is LGBTQI+ and BIPOC safe.
Price includes 3 meals a day. All rooms with shared bathrooms.
Included in the price:
daily practice twice a day
accommodation in the villa
fresh-made plant-based food
group excursions
access to the yoga room for self-practice
Not included in the price:
towels (please bring your own)
transport to/from Greece
transport to the retreat place (we are happy to help)
transport around the island
