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The Spirit of Life Centre

We are a retreat and holistic holiday centre on the beautiful Southern Greek mainland. We provide a serene natural environment in which you can relax and unwind.
We offer holistic holidays and retreats including yoga, walking, creative writing, art, horse riding and cooking.

On our holistic holidays you can enjoy traditional holiday activities such as sunbathing, swimming and enjoying the wonderful Greek tavernas for an evening meal. You can walk in the surrounding foothills or explore the ancient and Byzantine sites.

Where we are.
The Peloponnese is a magical land, full of history: Olympia (home of the Olympic games), Epidavros, Byzantine capital Mystras, Sparta and Gythion (from where the 1000 Greek ships were launched to Troy). Our nearest large town is Kalamata.From Kalamata you follow the solitary road winding around the magnificent Taygetos mountain range, offering stunning views of gorges, mountain villages and the sea. Stoupa, a five minutes drive from the Centre, is a popular but laid back little resort. It has four beautiful sandy beaches overlooked by mountains. It was here that Nikos Kazantsakis created his unforgettable character Zorba the Greek. The resort has good tavernas and is an ideal place to stay if you decide to come with family or friends.
Agios Nikolaos, our nearest village, is a small and thriving fishing village just a short walk down the hill from the Centre. There are a number of good cafes and restaurants by the harbour. It has sandy and pebbly beaches and a secluded jetty perfect for swimming and sun therapy!

Natural Beauty
The Peloponnese has around 3500 species of plants with about 200 unique to the region. The main season for wild flowers is from October until May when we run our walking holidays. There are many spectacular local walks, some starting from the Centre itself.
Accommodation is at the centre or in traditional homes nearby, with easy access to the sea and the local coastal and mountain villages. We can also arrange accommodation with swimming facilities. Breakfast, Lunch and some evening meals are provided at the centre.

Our retreats are a wonderful opportunity for you to find that inner peace and quiet you need. On our retreats, the emphasis is on rest and relaxation with space and time for meditation, some healing or other therapy.

You are very welcome to join in any of the yoga / meditation sessions that run throughout the year. Please contact us for availability and rates for your chosen period.

There are flights from several UK airports direct to Kalamata, which is about an hour’s drive away from us. You can also reach us from Athens by car or coach.