26. – 30. September 2026
The Late Summer Retreat
Yoga + Slow Living + Transformation +
Late Summer Experience
Aegina Island, Greece
26. – 30. September 2025
5 days
Late Summer Retreat
Yoga + Slow Living + Transformation
+ Late Summer Experience
Hosted by Mateusz
on Aegina, the Pistachio Island, Greece
Late Greek Summer: A Mind-Body Release
Summer is a special moment of the year, it is almost a ritual: letting go, releasing old tension, come back to your true self.
Our retreat in late September allows you to do it all, and well, quite literally avoid the greatest heat when you enjoy milder Mediterranean summer. In Greece summer never ends, you might say,
Through a blend of movement, guided journaling, and selected elements of mentoring, astrology or tarot, you are invited to reconnect with yourself, reach clarity through peace of mind and body,
Set in a calm and supportive environment on a Greek island, our retreat offers both depth and space - space to pause, to reflect, and to realign.
A Greek Villa Straight Out Of A Dreamy Film.
A transforning vacation needs a beautiful location. So imagine a Greek island hidden in a gulf of the Aegean Sea where pistachio trees are everywhere. A little bit on the side of the island's picturesque main port town, there is our retreat home.
We stay and practice in a 19th-century stone villa tucked away on the quiet side of the Pistachios Island.
Think:
→ Steps away from the beach, far from crowds and no traffic noise.
→ A big villa and a huge Mediterranean garden, a place to hide, or to get lost.
→ Unique historic rooms and sea-view terraces.
This place is magic, peaceful, raw, and real. The kind of place you don’t want to leave.
Aegina is a hidden gem with rich ancient and modern history. The island is referred to as the Pistachios Island due the omnipresent pistachio trees. They are also surrounding our villa.
What You Will Experience
Each day of the retreat is designed to support both movement and reflection – creating a balance between physical practice, deep rest and mental clarity, personal insight.
Daily Vinyasa Yoga
Dynamic, guided classes to reconnect with your body and release tension.. The practice is accessible yet deep, allowing you to move beyond autopilot and into a more conscious experience of yourself.
Guided Reflection & Journaling
Journaling sessions to help you slow down, organise your thoughts, and gain clarity. This is where insights begin to take shape and direction becomes more tangible. Selected elements of astrology and tarot are introduced as reflective tools
Space for Conversation & Excursions
There will be time for open discussions, questions, and shared reflections. We will go outside of the villa to explore the island as well.
Time to Pause
Equally important is the unstructured time - to rest, swim, walk, or simply be. Integration happens not only in sessions, but also in the quiet moments in between.
Is it for me?
This retreat is for you:
— If you live in your head and want to come back into your body
— If you are craving a deep nervous system exhale, not surface-level self-care
— Or if you want to move, rest, and reconnect without pressure
— Also if you simply want to spend a week in a beautiful surrounding.
Arrive,
simmer down,
go to the sea
and
let your
transformation
begin
Your Days on the Island
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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 life
We will practice twice a day, Each day of the retreat is designed to support both movement and reflection – creating a balance between physical practice, mental clarity, and personal insight. Usually mornings will be an energising high on yoga moment, while the afternoon sessions will offer more insightful work.
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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 an experienced Greek chef who fuses the bounty of local produce with modern plant-based approach. We dine in the garden under huge pine trees filled with summer cicadas.
Your Daily Flow
Vinyasa Yoga – dynamic, breath-led, and energising to connect with your body
Breath-Work and Pranayama for nervous system reset
Journaling with Tarot + Astrology talks – to bring clarity and peace to your mind
Three daily plant-based meals – fresh, local, nurturing, Greek soul food by islander chef
Spacious afternoons – swim, nap, book, or do nothing at all
Optional excursions to unique spots on the island
Each day will offer a slightly different type of practice. From a gentle mindful stretch to a more dynamic vinyasa in the morning. One evening we will engage in journaling and astrology, the other one we will do a somatic release, a session of intuitive dance or a sunset-watching meditation from the rooftop.
You can go deep. You can do less.
You don’t need to perform here, just show up and breathe.
Itinerary
Arrival and Departure
Day of arrival:
Saturday, 26. September, from afternoon, we are starting with a yoga class at around d 18 o’clock.
Day of departure:
Wednesday, 30. 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.
Your Host on the Island
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Mateusz
Mateusz Iwulski is the creator of HIGH ON YOGA. an experienced space holder and senior yoga teacher with roots in Ashtanga and a love for strong, precise, breath-driven movement. Known for real rhythm and a sweaty practice. All complemented by his voice and powerful guidance.
The other side of his work started in physical theatre and butoh dance before diving into yoga. Mateusz has been a space holder and movement teacher since 2007.
Mateusz creates a space that’s equal parts strong and soft, corresponding to the yogic concept of sthira and sukha.
Price & Booking
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Shared room:
€782,- per personSingle room:
€980,- -
Most of 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, we will try our best to offer you one but there are extremely limited.
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.
Included in the price:
✔ 4 nights in a stunning private Greek villa
✔ All yoga, breathwork + meditations
✔ 3 nourishing, plant-based meals per day
✔ Full use of the garden & villa’s common spaces
✔ Optional excursions + ferry guidance
✔ Group practices, rituals, and a little magic
Excursions are optional and transportation like taxi or bus is not included.Flights & transfers not included, but we’ll make it easy for you to arrive.
Book your spot now:
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 necessary to secure your 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 after 8 weeks before arrival, the total payment excluding the deposit is refunded
If cancelled after 4 weeks before arrival, 50% of the total payment is refunded
If cancelled after 2 weeks before arrival, the full payment is non-refundable.
