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We hope that you feel that one of our yoga holidays is right for you but we understand that you might have questions. Chances are our FAQs can help you out! And if you don’t find the answer here, then please contact our UK office. We're a small company and we pride ourselves on our personal service. However, do check out our FAQs first to see if your question is already answered!
With a huge range of classes on our schedule you will be spoilt for choice!
We offer a week full of Yoga, Pilates and Fitness classes and all the instructors teach a variety of styles within those disciplines. Everyone is well versed in teaching classes suitable for all levels, but we also offer some "back to basics" style classes as well as those for the more advanced.
Feel free to speak to our teachers at the Welcome Meeting when you arrive to plan out your week ahead, alternatively, do contact the office beforehand and they can put you in touch with the Healthy Options Manager who can give you a run down of each class.
In the Healthy Options tent, everyone has a box with their own set of kit provided in it upon arrival. Any extra equipment needed in each class will be given to you by the teacher. We also have 2 yoga chairs available for those requiring further modifications. The only items you may wish to bring for the classes yourself are water, a sweat towel, trainers for the fitness classes and maybe an extra layer for the early morning and late afternoon sessions.
For all our classes we recommend you wear comfortable clothing that allows the skin to breathe and dries quickly. If you are planning on doing a lot of the Fitness classes, we recommend trainers. Pilates and Yoga are both done barefoot.
Early and late season you might like an extra layer or some sort of long sleeved top or hoody. Leggings, shorts, baggy trousers, vests and t-shirts; anything is fine as long as your'e comfortable!
We do ask that you don't wear swimwear to the classes please.
We recommend you take a pair of beach shoes to protect your feet; the beach is pebbles and it makes it lots easier to get in and out of the water with shoes. These are also available to buy locally.
For the SUP, Sailing or Snorkel Adventure we recommend that as well as the beach shoes, you wear a swimsuit or bikini and have a pair of shorts you can move around easily in that you don't mind getting wet! And a t-shirt or preferably rash vest, as this will give you protection from the sun.
For the Aqua Fitness we recommend you wear a swimsuit or bikini, plus a hat and sunglasses! You will be in chest deep water and moving around in the sunshine, so some suncream too!
For the Herbal Talk we recommend having a small back pack to carry your water, snacks and sun-cream. We also recommend you have well-fitting shoes, not flip flops, a sun hat and sunglasses.
If you are going on a bike ride you will need shoes (not flip flops) and we will supply you with helmets.
We do not expect you to do everything on the schedule every day, if you did you did need another week off to recover afterwards, and we want you to leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated not exhausted!
The schedule has been designed for you to choose what you prefer to do each day and then structure your day around it, making sure you take time to eat well and stay hydrated along the way.
If you are planning to do most classes every day we recommend you bring some high energy, easily digestible snacks with you to have between workouts.
Of course you can! You know your body better than anyone, just make sure you tell the instructor what injuries you have and they will work with you within the classes, offering modifications and alternatives where they can. If something changes during the week, again be sure to let the instructor know.
We recommend that you contact the office before you book to discuss your options. We take pregnancy and your personal health very seriously and want to ensure that the holiday is right for you.
The Healthy Option Programme operates throughout the whole week, Sunday to Sunday!
We offer a variety of classes and activities pretty much all day every day, with the weekends being slightly more relaxed. Don't be overwhelemd! You are here to do as much or as little as you like, so if that means spending all day in the tent with us, then that's great! But equally, if your holiday looks a bit more like relaxing by the pool or sea with a glass in hand, then so be it - and we'll probably join you there!
A sample schedule of the weekly classes and activities can be found here but please note it is subject to change for operational reasons.
All Levels classes are just that; everyone is welcome and the class will be modified to ensure everyone leaves having had a good time! Level 1 is a gentler approach to your class or for those at a more beginner level. Level 2 is generally slightly more challenging and pacey and geared towards people who have some experience in Yoga, Pilates or Fitness. However, whichever level class you choose to go to, there will always be options, modifications and alternatives. Please discuss what classes would be suitable for you with the teachers when you arrive.
Your hotel and the Healthy Options centre is approximately 75 minutes from the airport. Please discuss your preferred means of transfer with your agent who can organize a taxi transfer or a hire car for the duration of your stay.
Airlines are getting much stricter with luggage allowances, both for hold and cabin baggage. There are also various restrictions in place due to airport security in respect of items that can be taken through security check in at airports, particularly in respect of liquids. Clients wishing to take personal equipment/sports clothing such as wetsuits etc. please note that airlines flying to Prevesa will usually charge for excess baggage above the normal baggage allowance of 20 kgs per person. Excess baggage charges are payable at check-in.
At the time of issue, no compulsory vaccinations were required for British Citizens but please check with your medical practitioner well in advance of travel for recommended inoculations.
At the time of issue holders of UK Passports or European Community Members do not require a visa to visit Greece. Please check that your passport is still in date and valid for the duration of your holiday - there should be at least 3 months validity remaining from the date of return from holiday. Although this regulation is not necessarily enforced for travellers with less than 3 months validity, the arbiters are the check in and boarding staff of the airlines (who are responsible for any passengers refused entry into the country of arrival for passport irregularities or any other reasons). On the day of travel, if the airline staff refuse check in or boarding to anyone with less than 3 months passport validity, we are advised by the airlines we use that they are within their rights to do so. In such circumstances we will not be able to make any refund for lost holiday time, nor cover any additional costs incurred for new travel arrangements and our normal cancellation terms will apply if anyone is forced to cancel their holiday. Holders of non-uk/non-eu passports should check with the Greek embassy/consulate in case a full visa is required. www.greekembassy.org.uk
We do not provide any food or drink throughout your stay, which enables you to be completely flexible in choosing where, when and what to eat.
There are two small bar/restaurants on site, both of which would be happy for you to run a tab which can be paid at the end of your holiday either by cash or credit card.
The Melas pool bar offers a delicious breakfast and drinks throughout the day. The Kavvadias beach bar restaurant offers drinks and meals at any time of the day.
During early evenings the on site restaurant offers a variety of dinner options or a short stroll into Vassiliki village offers plenty of restaurants and tavernas, cafes and bars for evening meals and social gatherings. If you have any specific dietary requirements please do let your agent know.
Please note that no food or drink offered at the social functions is included in your package.
Absolutely! The Greek cuisine is very accommodating to vegans and vegetarians, and our onsite restaurant has plenty of options, as do the nearby restaurants in the harbour. While there aren't any specialised restaurants, you should have no problems. The local supermarkets might not be quite as well-stocked as you are used to at home, but they do carry for example, some plant-based alternatives for milk and yoghurt.
Yes, there is Wi-Fi in public areas and all the rooms and it is free of charge.
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