Soul Sanctuary Yoga Retreat | 1tha108 Ithaca
DATES:
13th-20th September
LOCATION:
Island of Ithaca, Greece.
INVESTMENT:
£1,695.00 - last few rooms available
Welcome sweet darling,
to a journey of self discovery, devotion and connection. A retreat nestled in the heart of Ithaca’s magical lands. A week of meeting the Goddess unravelling, diving into the cave of your heart, reawakening, listening to your inner wisdom and reconnecting with the rhythm of your soul. Here we’ll share a transformational week together bathed in Love and immense intention.
A 7 night Yoga Retreat on the mystical island of Ithaca, Greece
with Bryony Hannah and guest facilitator Susie Maya.
elemental yoga :: ritual :: movement :: ceremony :: mantra :: breath-work :: embodied practices :: circles :: self massage workshop :: nature :: EFT group session :: nourishing plant based mediterranean infused meals :: sweet slowness :: reconnection :: starry skies :: magical sunsets :: sisterhood .
We’ll embrace life and all it brings, honoring the gift of embodiment and nurturing our bodies with pure, tender love. This retreat is an exploration, an opening to the mystery of life through practice, stillness, embodiment sessions, self-inquiry, and the willingness to listen from within.
Each morning, we will gather in silence, settling into a two-hour devotional practice. This will include chanting, movement, meditation, elemental yoga flow, journaling, sharing, rituals, and rest. Our mornings will evoke the energy of the sun from within, enriching the soul and blossoming our connection to self, the divine, and all that is.
An abundant brunch will follow the morning practice, followed by free time to relax—whether it’s curling up with a book, unwinding from life, basking in the sun, swimming in the infinity pool, or exploring the nearby crystal-clear beaches.
Afternoons will be dedicated to unwinding into deeper restorative practices, including Yin yoga, guided relaxation, and rituals. We’ll honor the energy of the moon as we turn inward. Supper will be shared as the sun softens into the dazzling waters.
Throughout the week, there will be three additional workshops, and one day will feature only a morning practice, creating space for a boat excursion for those who wish to add this dreamy experience to their retreat.
Soul Sanctuary Retreat is designed to gently guide you back into your heart, helping you find your center at the close of summer. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature, you'll be reminded of your complete wholeness through the abundance of the island and the transformative practices offered.
My intention is to empower you, creating many moments of "remembering" while inviting the curiosity to engage fully in the present moment. This retreat is an opportunity to live deeply, to expand and deepen your relationship with life, the divine, and the goddess. It is an invitation to be in awe of this great mystery we call life—both painful and beautiful—experienced in our own unique way.
Allow the endless unfolding of life to ripple from your soul with presence, love, and grace. This is an invitation to embrace the sweet flavors of surrender and the untouchable choice of trust.
I hope this week will inspire, refresh, and enliven you, reminding you of the gift of your embodiment and the infinite blessings you receive. I cannot wait to welcome you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
7 night’s accommodation at Itha108
Lovingly made plant based mediterranean infused meals breakfasts, snacks and dinners
Ceremonial welcome and closing circle
Daily 2hr morning sadhana, including asana, embodiment practices, meditation, breath-work, contemplation
Holistic 90min massage workshop with aromatherapy oils by Susie Maya
Daily 90min early evening yin practice, including restorative yoga, guided meditation, yoga nidra held
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) healing and unblocking session by Susie Maya
Journey dance
One group transit from and to the airport EFL Kefalonia by bus/taxi, sea taxi or ferry
Filtered water
Fresh herbs for infusions, tea bags and coffee
Beach towels
Yoga mats, blocks, bricks, belts, bolsters, and blankets
Infused organic olive soap, Basil or Sage
Calendula face balm with 7 essential oils, organic
Hair dryers
Internet reception through the retreat (but maybe you'll be having a digital detox)
all Greek taxes
“This is your body, your greatest gift, pregnant with wisdom you do not hear, grief you thought was forgotten, and joy you have never known.”
Marion Woodman
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Awaken to your embodiment and honour your soul whilst in devotion to the sacred, the Goddess, Mother Earth and all that is.
Accommodation information
All bedrooms can be either single or double occupancy. All are en-suite and air-conditioned, coco-mat mattresses*, wood panelled ceilings and views across the Ionian sea towards Kefalonia. Each bedroom has a unique identity.
The two luxury Mongolian yurt rooms are light and airy inside, sleeping two people. They contain comfortable beds with mosquito nets, coco-mat mattresses, stand up fan and en-suite bathrooms. Pathways and steps provide access to the yurt platforms, each with outdoor seating, positioned high among rocks and trees with beautiful sea views.
Day of arrival the retreat is open after 15:00 and serves tea, fruit, cake, and dinner.
Day of departure all rooms must be vacated by 08:00, breakfast is served from 07:00
Retreat to be departed by 09:00 the lates.
*All products are made from natural materials from renewable sources, such as coco fibre, natural rubber, wool, cotton, sea grass, horsehair, silk, linen, wood and goose down. At Itha108, all our mattresses are COCO-MAT, a Greek company based in Xanthi that specialises in natural lifestyle products.
Retreat Payment & Installment Information
To secure your space on the retreat, a non-refundable deposit of £295 is required.
Payment Schedule:
The second installment of £550 will be due by 1st March 2025.
The final balance is due by 20th June 2025.
Full Retreat Price: £1,695 / person shared room
This includes all accommodation, meals, practices, and workshops throughout the retreat.
Payment Plans:
I understand that flexibility is important. If you'd prefer to pay in installments, we offer payment plans to make it easier for you to join us. Please reach out to discuss options.
Last few rooms
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Named after the sustainable Mango wood used throughout this room; light with a sunny yellow hue.
Mango is a double or twin-bedded room on the ground floor, just off the entrance hall.
White muslin mosquito nets and a deep ochre silk bedspread. A desk and stool covered in hand woven Rajasthani tapestry. A traditional Rajasthani mirror.
An ensuite bathroom with sleek modern fittings and cool white walk-in shower. Hand woven baskets piled high with bath and beach towels.
Shuttered doors lead onto the verandah and an Indian Charpoy sun bed with hand embroidered Rajasthani cushion. Views of the Ionian sea and the hills of Kefalonia.
Aircondition
£1,695.00 / person
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Named after the New York loft style furniture; a simple combination of teak and metal.
New York is a double or twin bedded en-suite room on the ground floor at the far end of the bedroom corridor.
White muslin mosquito nets and a soft violet silk bedspread. A narrow desk and stool covered in vibrant hand woven Rajasthani tapestry. A traditional dark wood Rajasthani mirror.
An ensuite bathroom with sleek modern fittings and cool white walk-in shower. Hand woven baskets piled high with bath and beach towels.
Shuttered doors lead onto the verandah, an Indian Charpoy sun bed with large hand embroidered Rajasthani cushion. Views of the Ionian sea and the hills of Kefalonia. Tucked away, round the corner, you’ll find an over-sized hammock and hand woven cushions.
Aircondition
£1,695 / person
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Amara luxury Mongolian yurt is light and airy inside, sleeping between one to two people. They contain comfortable beds with mosquito nets, coco-mat mattresses, stand up fan and en-suite bathrooms. Pathways and steps provide access to the yurt platforms, each with outdoor seating, positioned high among rocks and trees with beautiful sea views.
SHARED £1,695 pp
Wondering if this retreat is for you?
You feel an inner calling to nourish and care for yourself.
You’d like to revisit, deepen, or begin your spiritual practice.
You long to reconnect with nature and the beauty of life.
You’re open to transformation and ready to welcome change.
You desire community, authenticity, and down-to-earth connections.
You’re seeking to switch off from work and reduce stress, worry, and anxiety.
You’ve never done anything like this before and feel it’s time to treat yourself, honoring your body with love.
You sense a bit of discomfort, knowing this journey might reveal some hidden truths or create changes you've been too busy or scared to make.
Whether you’ve been on retreat before, have practiced yoga for years, or are just starting your journey, I guide with an emphasis on inner listening and offer modifications to suit your individual needs and abilities. A basic level of yoga asana (poses) is required. Morning practices will be vinyasa-based, including sun salutations and breathwork. You’ll be welcomed with open arms as we hold space for and flow together.
Soul Sanctuary Retreat is about more than just mastering physical poses—it’s about stepping into a deeper, more soulful experience. This retreat offers the space to drop in, reconnect, and find profound moments of peace and growth. It’s not about achieving a handstand or advanced poses—it’s about embodying the practice in a way that truly resonates with you.
Solo travelers, old friends, mothers and daughters, soul sisters, and dearest loves are all welcome.
Please note, this retreat is for womb folk only.
About Bryony
Bryony has a deep love for life and embraces the raw beauty of this reality. She believes that when we greet life fully—open-hearted, trusting, and with an inner knowing—we are invited to evolve, to remember our true selves, and to live in love. Her journey through yoga and Tantra is a way of honoring both her body and the Earth, using these practices to nurture a lifestyle of self-healing, connection, and kindness—a true coming home to the heart.
Guiding from the heart, Bryony often taps into intuitive wisdom, connecting to the energy of the group to offer practices that resonate with authenticity and presence. She is committed to meeting the needs of each soul in front of her, offering a space where healing and growth can unfold naturally.
Bryony trained with Rasa School of Yoga for her initial 200-hour certification and has since explored a wide range of yoga styles, including Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Bhakti Yoga, somatic, and embodied practices. Currently, she is immersed in a six-month non-dual Shaiva Tantra philosophy training, which speaks deeply to her soul.
Her own journey has also led her to a 13-week initiation program for holding space in women’s circles, and she has participated in numerous retreats that explore the feminine, diving deep into self-discovery, healing, and a profound reconnection with the source of life.
Yoga and embodiment, to Bryony, are a way of living fully—being present in each moment, opening to the direct experience of love. Yoga acts as her guide, grounding her, opening her heart, and deepening her connection with herself, the divine, and all life. Through yoga, she has gained greater knowledge, awareness, and a deeper understanding of life. She now sees more clearly the beauty of connection, truthfulness, and the sacredness in all things.
With all the Love,
Bryony x
ABOUT ITHA108 - Located on Ithaca, a small Ionian island in Greece, Itha108 offers a unique sanctuary amongst a stunning elemental backdrop of rock and sea. The retreat site has been purpose built with great care and consideration in harmony with its natural environment. It sits on an elevated wilderness of olive trees and rocks overlooking the sparkling sea and beautiful eastern coastline of neighbouring Kefalonia. A haven within which to rest and recharge, Itha108 provides the perfect place to immerse in yoga practices, as well as rest and play in equal measure.
Relax by the infinity pool. We are a 5/10 minute walk away from two quite almost private beaches. The swimming is sublime, the water clear and the coves are perfect to wonder down to.
Kayaks and other water sports for rent; car, scooter and mountain bikes for rent; scuba diving and renting a boat can be organised; hiking/walks in the mountains; historical tours can be arranged.
Massage treatments are also available and are the perfect compliment to your retreat.
ROUGH ITINERARY
ARRIVAL DAY - Snacks on arrival, welcome ceremony and dinner only. The following days will flow a little like the below…
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7:30 - 9:30am Morning Sadhana
10:30 Brunch: very substantial meal with daily special dish
Free time
2pm Snack: savoury dish with alternative days cake or fruit
Free time
5 - 6:30pm Evening Restorative Practice
7:30pm Dinner
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*the 3 additional 90min workshops will be held between brunch and snack time or after dinner. TBC
During FREE TIME you could relax by the pool, explore the local clear water beaches and coves. extra spends: Bless your body with a massage treatment. Kayaks and/or other water sports. car, scooter and mountain bikes for rent; scuba diving and renting a boat can be organised; hiking/walks in the mountains; historical tours can be arranged.
The Food
Dine on Mediterranean cuisine with a wonderful view of Kefalonia.
Food and vitality go hand in hand here. You’ll find wonderful fresh , mainly organic, produce from the island and local islands on the table, it’s exquisite. The food is healthy, full of nourishment and vegetarian.
Please do let us know any dietary requirements in advance.
Daily House Keeping
Accommodations are cleaned every morning
Bath and Beach towels changed mid-week
Therapy and Treatments
Gift yourself a beautiful treatment, set within the stunning out-door Massage Place is above the yoga shala with views over the blue sea towards the West and spectacular for sunset.
Its ideal for all treatments as it is private and very quiet.
Additional treatments that can be booked:
HOLISTIC MASSAGE
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
AROMATHERAPY
HOLISTIC FACIAL
LYMPHATIC MASSAGE
Massage treatments will be arranged closer to the time, do feel free to mention your desire already if you know.
LAST FEW THINGS…
HOW TO GET THERE:
You fly to Kefalonia airport in Greece. You will be picked up and taken to Fiskardo, where you’ll jump on a private boat to Ithaca. Once you land on Ithaca there will be a car to take you to the retreat. All included in retreat price.
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED:
Your belly’s will be joyously nourished. If you choice to eat out one lunch or supper, this will be at your additional cost.
IF YOU’RE DELAYED:
If your flights and travel is delayed we can help you with the logistics, but you’ll be responsibility for the extra costs in getting to Ithaca.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
For any reason, if you need to cancel your space on the retreat, payment, minus your non refundable deposit, will be returned up to 3 months prior to the return (20th June) if your space can be filled.
Any cancellations and refunds made will be less a £150 admin fee.