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Welcome to Mediterranean Paradise.
We are thrilled to welcome you to our 3rd annual Ashtanga Therapeutics immersion on the breathtaking south coast of Crete! Joey Paz and Bryce Delbridge are teaming up to offer a one-of-a-kind island adventure in Tertsa, Crete for a week of Ashtanga Yoga, self-healing with Yoga Therapy, rejuvenating beach relaxation, world-class Greek cuisine, island explorations, and a deep dive into Yoga philosophy, culminating as the full moon rises over the Mediterranean Sea.
Joey and Bryce have been practicing, studying, and teaching Yoga together around the world for over a decade. As a duo, their methods and teaching styles complement each other in a dynamic, playful, and powerful way. They are extremely excited to be teaming up once again for this healing island adventure!
Bryce Delbridge is an internationally acclaimed Yoga Therapist who specializes in healing injuries and providing individualized assistance to his students to correct imbalances and repetitive use issues in the body. Joey Paz is a global adventure guide, storyteller, and international teacher of the “alternative” BNS Iyengar lineage of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
Both Joey and Bryce maintain close ties to their teachers and mentors in Mysore, India as co-producers of the groundbreaking documentary film “Mysore Yoga Traditions,” and both are devoted practitioners of the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga in the lineage of Sri BNS Iyengar of Mysore, India- the world’s senior living teacher of Ashtanga Yoga at age 97, and one of Krishnamacharya’s last living students. You can read more about this lineage on our Ashtanga at Om Shala page.
This retreat limited to 16 guests only.
THE LOCATION
Tertsa is a tiny village hidden in a beachside valley on the island of Crete. It is a haven for those that seek true retreat from the fast paced modern world.
Off the usual tourist trail, Tertsa’s lush valley and beachfront location offer the best of Crete- living in harmony with nature, generous hospitality, a slow paced lifestyle, and the shining Mediterranean Sea. Located on the Southeastern Coast of the island, the surrounding Dikti mountain range shelters the small valley from the north wind making Tertsa one of the warmest places in Greece (and Europe).
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to step out of the day to day world and find yourself in pristine Mediterranean nature while diving deeply into the practice and therapeutic potential of Yoga.
The Shala
The shala where we’ll be practicing, Tertsa Yoga center, is one of the most spectacularly beautiful places in the world to practice yoga! This is a place created with mindfulness and care for each immaculate detail by true yogis. It is a place of healing, wild plants, sunshine, and peace.
The Yoga shala is built atop the highest point of the village, nestled in the valley with sweeping views of the sea, surrounded by wildflowers and rocky cliffs - the perfect place to find your peace of mind.
The shala is open air and overlooks Tertsa Valley and the sea. There are curtains located all around the shala to prevent direct sunlight disturbing the practice, depending on the time of day classes are being held.
Yoga mats, yoga wheels, and yoga blocks are available for use in the shala. The shala features a back wall for inversion practice as well as a perfect spot for screening films and documentaries in the evening.
Beginners, as well as experienced yoga practitioners, are welcome and encouraged! Joey and Bryce are experts at meeting people wherever they are in their practice. All ages and levels of practitioners are warmly accommodated, whether you are a complete beginner, or a seasoned practitioner.
THE FULL RETREAT EXPERIENCE
The property is complete with 4 large, luxury canvas tents and an outdoor sleeping porch providing a total of 12 single beds. Each luxury tent has 2 beds. These beautiful structures include a mesh wall that zips onto the groundsheet and canopy, allowing you to roll up the canvas walls for maximum ventilation and view while being totally protected and bug free.
All of our tents are fully furnished including comfortable mattresses, bedding and towels. You will fall asleep peacefully each night to the soothing scent of wild Cretan herbs and the calming lull of the Mediterranean Sea. Each tent sleeps two people. Couples can arrange to have their own tent. This is glamping on the wild coast of Crete!
There are several showers and toilets on the property for guests’ use.
Right under the yoga shala and overlooking the lush sub-tropical valley of Tertsa and the sea, is our dormitory style guest accommodation (photos below) that accommodates 4 people.
All meals are included in the cost of this retreat. 3 meals a day of delicious, world-class Greek cuisine will be prepared freshly on site, and meals will be served on the large covered patio in the refreshing sea breeze. Every meal is an exquisite culinary experience!
Adventures in Nature
Beyond the retreat is a plethora of activities, including a sandy, sunny beach, and the crystal-blue Mediterranean Sea, just a short stroll away. In the village you’ll find three traditional tavernas and a mini-market. Hiking and nature walks are abundant- including the hike up the majestic Sarakina Gorge, which we will take together as a group. On top of all this, you will have plenty of free time to explore the stunning valley and coastline surrounding the shala, or just relax and mellow out on the beach.
Exploring the breathtaking Sarakina Gorge
Exploring the breathtaking Sarakina Gorge
This retreat is all-inclusive. All you have to do is arrive in Tertsa, and we’ll take care of all the details. This is your time to fully let yourself be present and worry free.
What is included in the cost of the retreat:
Daily Yoga classes, lectures, and extensive study curriculum, including a comprehensive PDF study guide of all material covered for continued study
One-on-one Yoga therapy sessions with internationally acclaimed Yoga therapist Bryce Delbridge
Professional individual therapeutic assessments: an objective view of your rotational pattern in the feet, knees, hips, spine, ribs, shoulders & head. Here you will receive an in-depth analysis of your body’s imbalances, information regarding the nature of any musculoskeletal imbalances, and what to do to address them
A deep understanding of your individual constitution for a lifetime of continued self-therapy
All meals during the course of the retreat- breakfast, lunch and dinner each day (Fresh Vegetarian Greek cuisine prepared daily)
7 days/6 nights accommodation in a fully furnished luxury tent or dorm in the lush valley of Tertsa, at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea
Guided nature excursions into wild canyons and waterfalls of the coastline
A deep understanding and foundation for a lifelong Pranayama practice, one of the most powerful yogic tools for maintaining resilient health and well-being- including step-by-step PDF guides and video downloads of Joey’s online Pranayama courses, detailing the principles, practice, and philosophy of Pranayama.
A Full Moon Ecstatic Dance DJ set on the beach with DJ Bryce!
A download of Joey’s HD quality Primary Series instructional video for continued practice
12 Continuing Education credit hours with Yoga Alliance (Yoga teachers)
An international crew of new friends and global connections
Memories to last a lifetime!
Tertsa Beach, a 5 minute walk from the retreat.
*Please note that because many people tend to want to arrive early and stay longer after international yoga retreats, airport pickup is not included in the cost of the retreat. We are happy to arrange airport pickup from Heraklion airport directly to the retreat for a fee, or assist with car rental or public transportation to the retreat.
Daily Itinerary
9am to 12pm - Therapeutic Movements, morning Asana & Pranayama Practice
Starting from wherever your practice is at currently we will assist you in taking the next steps to deepen, understand and evolve your yoga practice. We begin with postural analysis and individualized somatic moverment/therapeutic exercises, and self massage to release tension as well as activate and strengthen the weaker muscles groups in our bodies.
Then we will begin asana practice in the traditional Ashtanga method of our teacher, Sri BNS Iyengar of Mysore. We will explore Primary Series, Intermediate and Advanced series, as well as Mysore style practice during the morning practice sessions.
12-1pm - Lunch
Fresh, local, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine served onsite! Every day is a brand new exquisite culinary experience.
1pm-5pm - Free time to hike, explore the island, or relax on Tertsa beach
Tertsa Beach is a short stroll from our retreat center. There you’ll find restaurants, beach tavernas, and lounge chairs for spending the afternoons sunbathing, reading, & swimming in the calm, crystal blue Mediterranean Sea. Your daily dose of deep relaxation!
5-6pm - Mudra, Mantra, Meditation Practice
In the afternoons, Joey and Bryce will lead the group in the more subtle, internal, energetic practices of Yoga. The internal techniques of yoga will be explored and taught carefully as we study the Mudra system of Sri BNS Iyengar and explain the foundational methods for moving beyond Asana practice into concentration and self inquiry.
6-7pm - Dinner
Fresh, local, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine served onsite. Every day is an exquisite culinary experience. You won’t believe the food!
7-8pm - Philosophy Lectures from Senior Scholars
In the evenings we will stream Yoga Philosophy lectures from the Mysore Yoga Traditions scholarly archive. This is deep philosophy from the scholars of Mysore with whom we have been cultivating a relationship over the years during our annual journeys to India. This content is exclusive to our group and can’t be found anywhere outside our archive.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner of yoga, this retreat is a unique opportunity to take some time for yourself to recharge and heal your body in an exquisitely beautiful place!
About the Instructors:
Bryce Delbridge
I began practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga at the age of 15, after being diagnosed with severe scoliosis. Facing the option of full spinal fusion, my dear family friends Andrew and Ray Eppler suggested that I try yoga. During my first class, which was with Ray Eppler, I felt at home & at peace in my body; from this initial communion I began devoting my life to various alternatives to surgery.
At the age of 20, I traveled to India to pursue a more austere regiment of traditional practice with Sri B.N.S. Iyengar, a direct student of Sri T. Krishnamacharya. While studying all 4 classic sequences of Asana (Primary, Intermediate, Advanced A, Advanced B), along with Mudra, Pranayama and Philosophy, I became pain-free. Since then, I have continued to travel & study with world renown teachers, such as David Williams, Danny Paradise, David Swenson, Dharma Mittra, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Maria Mendola, Joseph & Lillian LePaige, Robert Boustany, among many others. I have also completed 1000hr certification through Integrative Yoga Therapy and I am E-RYT 500, YACEP & C-IAYT certified.
In April of 2016, I returned to India to help film “Mysore Yoga Traditions,” a documentary about the evolution of the yoga community of Krishnamacharya in Mysore, India; how this community has influenced the vast majority of modern-day Yoga practices & the current views held by the keepers of these traditions. When I am not teaching workshops around the world, I teach regular Mysore and Vinyasa Flow classes at Ashtanga Yoga Studio in Norman, Oklahoma.
Find out more about Bryce at www.ashtangakrama.com
Joey Paz
Joey has been a devout practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga since 2008. Practicing daily for many years with Andrew Eppler, Bryce Delbridge, and Jennifer Engleman at Ashtanga Yoga Studio in Oklahoma, he began to travel regularly to India in 2013 to initiate ongoing in-depth study of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Mantra, and Yoga philosophy with Sri BNS Iyengar, a direct student of T. Krishnamacharya and the world's elder living master in the Ashtanga lineage.
In addition to his E-RYT 500 certification from Andrew Eppler at AYS and the Himalayan Yoga Association of Rishikesh, India; Joey has studied in-depth for many years with a wide array of old school Ashtangis including David Williams, Nancy Gilgoff, Danny Paradise, David Garrigues, Gilad and Miriam Harouvi, Baptiste Marceau, Dominic & Stephanie Corigliano, & Boris Georgiev, among others.
Beyond asana, he is a student of Yogic chanting with Dr. M.A. Jayashree and Narasimhan of Ananta Research Foundation in Mysore & Kanchen Mala of Krishnamacharr Yoga Shala in Mysore; Yoga history & Sanskrit phonology/pronunciation with Seth Powell of Yogic Studies; and Yoga Darshana with Dr. M.A. Alwar of Maharaja Sanskrit College and his father, the late Dr. Lakshmi Tatachar, founder of the Samskrti Foundation in Melukote, India, and studies the texts of Yoga with Dr. Nagaraj Rao
In addition to his devoted practice and study, Joey is co-producer of the film “Mysore Yoga Traditions," a groundbreaking documentary that provides an in-depth look at the fabric of Yoga culture in Mysore; and currently co-hosts the annual Mysore Yoga Traditions Retreat and Conference held every year in Mysore- the birthplace of modern yoga.
While leading workshops and retreats around the world, Joey also manages Om Shala Yoga studio in Arcata, CA, where he also teaches several weeks a year and curates Om Shala’s online continuing education program with the scholars of Mysore, India.
He returns to Mysore, India each year to continue his studies and maintain close ties to his teachers.
Email joey@omshalayoga.com with any questions or for more information.
Ready to Join? Space is very limited- Don’t wait!
Mediterranean Moon: Ashtanga Therapeutics Crete Yoga Adventure with Joey Paz and Bryce Delbridge
Retreat Price:
$1,500 - Shared Luxury Tent ($1,750 after March 19, 2024)
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$2,500 - Private Luxury Tent ($2,750 after March 19, 2024)
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$1,500 - Dormitory Accomodation
1 Spot remaining
$1,250 - Off-Site Accommodation Option
2 spots remaining
(With the off site option, you will be responsible for getting your own Airbnb near the retreat. There are a number of lovely Airbnbs on the beach, a short 5-minute walk away from the Shala. Many guests who prefer to have their own private room choose this option. We will be available for assistance in selecting your Airbnb)
$100 down payment secures your enrollment. After you make your down payment, we will get in touch to set up a customizable monthly payment plan.
Please note that due to the nature of this being an international retreat with very limited space and great planning required, no refunds are possible for any reason once you commit to coming. You may, however, transfer your fees already paid to another person if you cancel.
The earlier you register, the lower the monthly payments will be.
This retreat is limited to 16 guests only.
Feel free to reach out to Joey with any questions about this retreat at joeypazyoga@gmail.com or WhatsApp +1 4058239919
