Yoga, Pilates, Fitness and Much, Much More

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Yoga, Pilates, Fitness
and Much, Much More
Beach based holidays in Greece
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What Makes a Holiday with Healthy Options
So Special?
If you are looking for the perfect summer holiday where you can
With so much on offer you might be afraid that we’ll wear you out!
combine inspirational Yoga classes with a wonderfully relaxing
But, don’t worry – you’ll never feel pressured to do anything. We
Greek lifestyle, then you’ve come to the right place!
never forget that it’s your holiday – and holidays should all be
Our classes don’t just include a variety of different Yoga styles,
about freedom to do as much or as little as you choose.
you’re also free to join in Pilates, Swiss Ball, Body Sculpt and
Our relaxed, social and friendly atmosphere appeals to all sorts of
Hydro-Fit. Take a guided bike ride with us, or come walk through
people; singles, couples and groups of friends of all ages. Our
the gorgeous Greek countryside. Experience something new, such
mission is simple; we want to give you the best holiday you’ve ever
as sailing* and Stand Up Paddle Boarding, snorkelling, herbal
had.
walks*, beach walks and tours or river rafting**. We even include
a half hour massage with your holiday!
So join us for a great holiday and return home fitter and more
relaxed than you’ve ever felt before.
* Only available at our location in Vassiliki
** Only available at our location in Syvota
I was struck by the open, welcoming friendliness of
both staff and guests! As a single traveller, I was very
much part of a group when I wanted to be
Enjoyed everything I did. Quality
of the Yoga and Pilates classes
teaching was excellent and made
classes especially pleasurable
healthy-options.co.uk | Call us today on 0844 499 2909
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Welcome to
Warm, Sunny, Happy Greece
Relax, Rejuvenate, Recharge
Healthy Options holidays are designed for anyone who longs for more than just a suntan. Have a
renewing and revitalising break, basking in the warmth of the Ionian sunshine and enjoying the
freshness of its crystal waters.
Yes, It’s For Everyone
Vassiliki, Where The Action Is
Our holidays are meant for everyone: singles, couples and groups
Our original centre in Vassiliki on the island of Lefkas is the most
of friends, from young to young at heart. Our inviting social
buzzing and happening of the two places. This is where you go if
atmosphere embraces everyone. Our classes and exciting
you want to join in a maximum number of activities or look
activities are suitable for all levels of experience and all ages.
forward to our (in)famous casual evenings, cocktail nights and
Our staff are dedicated professionals who take pride in always
weekly barbecues with lots of fun and great live music.
being friendly and easy to talk to. From the moment you arrive it is
Syvota, The Perfect Place to Get Away From It All
easy to feel comfortable, make new friends and socialise with
If it’s mainly balance, tranquility and the most perfect white sandy
people much like yourself.
beaches that you’re looking for, you’ll find our new centre in Syvota
A Choice of Two Amazing Locations
to be the ideal option for you.
We have two locations, not too far from each other. Both are
Healthy Catering
located in small, authentic fishing villages and both give you the
If you like fresh fish or all-veg salads, you’re in luck! The traditional
full programme of Yoga, Pilates and fitness as well as number of
Mediterranean Greek cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world.
extra activities. Both are on the beach. While the differences are
Both Vassiliki and Syovta offer truly authentic restaurants on site
small, you might have a preference for one or the other. So what’s
as well as in the villages just a short walk along the beach.
the difference?
If you want to get away from it all, that’s easy too. Nearby paradises
of citrus-tree orchards and olive groves provide a perfect getaway
for leisurely strolls and relaxed cycle rides off the beaten track.
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Our Inspirational Classes
Whether you’ve just started practising Yoga or it has been part of your daily routine for years,
you’ll find the enthusiastic and professional style of our teachers refreshing and inspiring!
Throughout the week, we offer classes at beginner, improver and
Hatha Flow Yoga Classes
combined levels. Class sizes are always small enough to give you
The Hatha Flow classes are dynamic, well-rounded classes that
individual attention and to help you maintain correct alignment in
include meditation, Asana and Pranayama.
your posture. This means that you’ll get maximum benefit, not only
during your holiday but also in your future practice.
Attention is focused on the breath, the journey and the transitions
between the various postures (Vinyassa). Through the creative and
Hatha Yoga Classes
therapeutic sequencing of the postures the muscular skeletal
These classes are held five times per week and are one and a half
system becomes better aligned, which leads to a noticably
hours in length. They are primarily aimed at beginner level
improved stamina, more strength and greater flexibility. Hatha
students; but students of all levels will find them useful. They
Flow Classes are offered for two levels, beginner and improver.
include meditation, yin stretching and restorative Yoga, some very
gentle flow Yoga and Pranayama (breath control).
Technique Classes
The technique classes focus on how to advance your practice by
Every class concentrates on a specific theme and is deeply
giving great attention to alignment and the placing of your
therapeutic. As the classes are themed, it gives you the freedom
posture. The goal is to enable you to attain greater confidence
to either attend all the classes or to drop in and out throughout
when continuing and progressing when you return home after
the week. When we say we offer choice, we mean it!
your holiday. This way, you will continue to reap the benefits long
after your holiday with us becomes a warm memory.
Technique classes are offered at beginner and improver level.
Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation classes
This calming and rejuvenating class is held daily and enables deep
relaxation and rest. It is suitable for all levels. It is said that half an
hour of Yoga Nidra is the equivalent of four hours of deep sleep!
“Good choice of classes - very friendly
staff and a wonderfully relaxing
atmosphere – Liz Morris
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Be Spoilt for Choice!
On top of a great variety of Yoga classs, we also offer a range of exercise classes and other
activities. Join in as you see fit; it’s entirely up to you… after all, it’s your holiday!
Pilates Classes
Throughout the season, up to 5 times a week
Pilates was named after Joe Pilates, a self-defense instructor for
Scotland Yard, whose exercise methods strengthened bedridden
patients during England’s 1918 influenza epidemic. Decades later,
students and gym enthusiasts limber up daily, sometimes not even
realising the full benefits of their movements until much later.
Pilates helps you develop core muscles and stability. You’ll find it an
excellent exercise for improving posture and overall inner strength.
Our Pilates teachers offer mat-based classes that are suitable for all
levels, from complete beginners to those looking to further their skills.
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Body Sculpt Classes
Swim Technique Classes (Vassiliki only)
Throughout the season, 2-3 times a week
From June to early September, once per week
Body Sculpt is the ultimate class to strengthen and tone each and
The swim technique classes are a great opportunity to learn to
every muscle, head to toe. It uses various equipment, including
swim or work on specific techniques and improve your stroke.
dumbbells and the Swiss ball. The upbeat rhythms of the music
These classes are available between June and early September,
maximise the fun and the challenge! Suitable for all fitness levels.
only as the pool is unheated. Other times an alternative is offered.
Hydro-Fit Classes (Vassiliki only)
An additional local charge applies to the swim technique classes.
From June to early September, up to 3 times a week
Swiss Ball Classes
What’s so great about working out in the water? Well, everything!
Throughout the season, 2-3 times a week
You get a full intense work-out but with reduced stress and impact
This class revives the space hopper as a piece of fitness kit! Whilst
on your joints. Improve your balance, posture, muscle toning and
performing toning exercises, the balls add an extra challenge by
flexibility. These classes use special aqua mitts and noodles to help
forcing you to exercise on an unstable surface. This a pretty
target aerobic endurance, muscular strength, balance, and
intensive workout for your core, but Swiss Ball also helps improve
suppleness. Suitable for everyone... even non-swimmers!
body awareness, posture and balance. All levels welcome.
Run Circuits
Throughout the season, 2 times a week
Intense interval style classes involving sprints and circuits. Don’t
worry, you can always take things at your own pace!
A great balance of activity and
entertainment. I enjoyed the
informal, relaxed approach
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So Much More than a Yoga Holiday
Your Healthy Options programme includes a wealth of extra activities. Some are energetic, others
are relaxing, but all enjoyable and entertaining! Most are already included in your package.
Guided Cycling Tours: Get off the Beaten Track
Agios Fili Beach Walk (Vassiliki only)
Whether you haven’t ridden since you were at school or regularly
Once a week you have the chance to go on a guided walk to the
cycle to work, we have some beautiful rides lined up for you! You
beautiful unspoilt beach east of Vassiliki bay. You’ll be guided
can enjoy the simple paths through orchard groves or challenge
through a short meditation in the most tranquil of surroundings.
yourself to more invigorating routes along the mountainsides.
Afterwards you can swim in the gorgeous turquoise blue water
You’re always welcome to join our organised group rides or take a
until our boat picks you up stopping for a snorkel at one of the
bike out by yourself and roam around the lovely countryside.
best sites in the bay. With some luck, you may spot some dolphins!
Herbal Walk (Vassiliki only)
NEW Island Trip (Syvota only)
Our Herbal Walk is perfect for foodies and anyone interested. This
Not to be outdone, our Syvota centre organises a fantastic island
fascinating excursion into the valley is a great way to discover
tour as well. Start with a short walk to a peaceful beach for a spot
Lefkas’ impressive landscape and abundant flora. A local expert
of sunbathing and swimming, then embarking on a tour of the
with over 20 years phytotherapy experience will show you a variety
nearby small islands and shores. Return to the hotel on the
of herbs and plants and their uses for cooking and healing - all
with a healthy dose of fascinating anecdotes
from Greek mythology.
trenaki, a little train that runs on the road between Syvota, the
hotel and the beaches.
Try Sailing for a Breath of Salt Air (Vassiliki only)
Learn Windsurfing in the Pefect Environment (Vassiliki only)
Our centre in Vassiliki is on the doorstep of the world class sailing
Amy will teach you how to windsurf using super lightweight sails and
centre Wildwind, which offers an impressive line-up of dinghies and
beginner friendly boards. If you haven’t windsurfed before, you’ll be
catamarans. A team of highly professional and approachable staff is
pleasantly surprised. If you have experienced this fantastic sport
ready to guide and assist you if you’d like to give it a try. This is truly
before, Amy can work with honing your skills out on the water. A
a unique opportunity that no other Yoga holiday can offer!
small local surcharge is applicable.
Try this exciting sport with your complimentary sailing taster session.
Massage Session: Relax to the Max
There’s no need to worry, a fully qualified RYA instructor is always on
A healthy fitness holiday and a luxurious massage go hand-in-hand,
board with you and these guys know what they’re doing!
don’t you think? We’ve included a free half-hour massage session in
Paddle Boarding: See Life at Sea Level
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a fun an exhilarating way to keep ﬁt
while you enjoy an entirely different perspective of the world.
Accompanied by expert instructors, you’ll have a great, safe time on
our warm tranquil waters. In our Vassiliki location, there is a small
surcharge for Paddle boarding, in Syvota it is included.
your holiday package to pamper your muscles and soothe your
mind. If you’d like to extend your massage or book in additional
sessions during the week, there’s a charge payable locally. You’ll
have a choice of Sports, Holistic, Ayurvedic, Swedish, Indian Head,
or Thai style massage... or just try them all!
Beauty Treatments – Pamper yourself
We’re offering a range of Spa facial treatments incorporating Thai
and Ayuvedic influences, bespoke holistic facials and deluxe head
massages with warmed oils that help soothe and relax you. Prices
vary per treatment.
New Acheron Springs River Rafting (Syvota only)
Head into the Pindos mountains where you’ll find the Acheron
springs and gorge – an incredibly beautiful natural area where we’ll
walk to the springs and actually through the middle of the river,
right into the gorge! Afterwards you’ll have a chance to try out
rafting down the river for 15-20 minutes, accompanied by
accomplished instructors. If you really like it, you can even do it all
over again by yourself on a kayak. An amazing day out!
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Nature is Calling
An amazing world to discover
An Incredible Beauty That Begs To Be Explored…
Our two centres in Greece are situated in lovely locations bordered by the crystal blue waters of
the Ionian sea. They offer fabulous views and give you a strong flavour of traditional Greek life.
You can be sure you’ll be warmly welcomed and looked after, whichever location you choose.
Our new location of Syvota is on the mainland, just opposite the islands of Corfu and Paxos. Our
Vassiliki centre is found at the southern end of the island of Lefkas, the green emerald of the
Mediterranean. Both locations are about a 90 minute transfer from Preveza airport.
Vassiliki, the small fishing village on the island of Lefkas
and Paxos have an amazing backdrop of densely wooded
The landscape on the eastern coast of Lefkas is covered in lush
mountainsides. This unspoiled area is just perfect for a wonderful
virgin woodland of fragrant firs and pine trees. The west coast
holiday.
hides a more rugged terrain; picturesque villages perched on the
hillsides enjoy views of some of the most breath-taking and awardwinning beaches below. Vassiliki lies to the south of the island, its
beautiful bay framed by mountains and backed by a verdant valley
with abundant olive and orange groves and spectacular views of
the turquoise seas and the nearby islands of Cephalonia and
Ithaca.
Discover the village
While you are free to have all your meals in the hotel, we
encourage our visitors to enjoy the variety of Greek flavours in the
local tavernas, bars and cafes in the village and harbour, whether
you are in Vassiliki or in Syvota. Our staff will happily recommend
their favourite haunts – and there are many!
You’ll discover much of the area’s natural beauty if you join in our
walks or cycle rides in and around Vassiliki.
The name Lefkas comes from the Greek word for white, referring
to the white cliffs at the southernmost tip of the island. According
to ancient mythology, it was here where Sappho jumped into the
sea after her love was unrequited.
Syvota, gorgeous beaches along a rocky coastline
The Epirus region in Northern Greece is considered to be one of
the most beautiful in all Greece and the village of Syvota and its
surroundings are truly the jewels of the area.
Like Vassiliki, Syvota is an unspoiled and laid back fishing village
with a traditional natural harbour and with gorgeous beaches and
rocky coves stretching either side. The spectacular views across
One word describes my Healthy Options
experience – AMAZING. Can’t wait to come
– Michelle C., UK
back!
two small offshore islands and over to the larger islands of Corfu
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The delightful hotel
Mega Ammos in Syvota
A Truly Unique Vibe
Many of our guests come year after year, not just for our classes and activities but also for the
friendly people and the relaxed and vibrant atmosphere.
Easy living on the beach
Our hotels in Vassiliki are run by local families that have been
All our hotels sit right on the beach, situated in between lovely
proudly taking care of their guests for generations. The simple and
landscaped gardens, offfering in-house restaurants and attractive
comfortable rooms are en suite and most sport either sea views
outdoor swimming pools. You’ll feel right at home for sure!
or views of the surrounding countryside and mountains! The three
hotels share two swimming pools and restaurants.
In Syvota, the three star Mega Ammos can be reached by a pretty
stone caved path connecting the beach directly to the hotel. The
rooms are of a slightly higher standard than in Vassiliki, all recently
renovated. The hotel also offers a brand new fitness room.
Explore the village
We price our holidays to encourage you to enjoy the delights of
the local tavernas and restaurants in both resorts, though you can
of course get meals, drinks and snacks throughout the day on site.
Breakfast is included in your holiday price in Syvota.
Entertaining Evenings and Authentic Hospitality
In Vassiliki, the beach and pool bars are the focal points for our
casual social evenings, We share these areas with Wildwind Sailing
Holidays, whose chilled approach fits well with our own and which
means it is easy to make friends on your holidays in Vassiliki.
Syvota holidays offer the chance to experience local traditions and
a relaxed pace of life together with the friendly locals.
I really like the vibe - that’s what made me
come back after last year! Karens yoga classes
are an absolute joy
- Deborah Willey
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Our Friendly, Professional and Approachable
Team of Instructors
These are just some of the yoga, Pilates and fitness instructors that will be teaching your classes. Each and every
one of them is highly skilled, trained and experienced and above all always friendly and approachable.
You’ll also want to know that the class sizes aren’t too large; if you need
personal attention, rest assured that you’ll receive it.
All of our teachers have extensive experience in their own personal
practice. Their teaching is to the highest standards, receiving fulsome
praise every week from clients who enjoy and comment on our
professional, pragmatic and friendly approach.
Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to fine-tune your existing
practice, our capable and approachable teachers will help you achieve
your goals!
Dear Amy, Verity, Karen, Evy, Sarah
and the rest of the Healthy Options Team.
Thank you so much for an amazing week!
I had an absolutely fantastic time filled
with fun, fitness and new friends. I can’t
wait to return!” – Elanor, UK
On the next pages, you’ll find the profiles of our instructors.
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Amy Chambers (Manager, Vassiliki)
of the mind. She also teaches Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra and
Amy joined us in 2011 for the fitness side
meditation and her Thai massage incorporates elements from
of the Healthy Options programme and is
yoga, meditation and breath awareness so as to release tension
back this year by popular demand.
and truly experience a deep state of relaxation.
Amy grew up in Cyprus; it was there that
Alexia feels she is honoured to have the privilege of sharing with
her love of water sports and triathlons
her students what she has learnt and to help them realize a
began. During university, she competed in
deeper awareness and connection to themselves and the world
the British Triathlon Championships and then went on to teach
around them. Her classes are a celebration of life and an
water sports. For the last nine years, Amy has taught kite-surfing,
opportunity to love, breathe, live, laugh and shine both on and
windsurfing, and diving in various locations around the world.
off the mat!
Throughout this time, her love of all things fitness-orientated has
continued to grow; she has completed her Level 2 Gym
Instructor and holds various swimming and aqua qualifications.
Karen Bennett
Karen Bennett is an experienced and qualified Yoga Alliance 200hr teacher. Karen joined the Healthy Options team in 2006 as
Throughout this season, Amy will be teaching Body Sculpt, Swiss
Principal Yoga Teacher.
Ball, Hydro Fit and swim technique classes. She will also be
She receives superb feedback on her
running SUP fitness sessions and taking you on power walks and
yoga teaching methods and style,
runs around Vassiliki. If that’s not enough to get your heart rate
every single week of our season.
going, Amy will also be available to give those who are interested
some beginner windsurfing tuition or 1-1 swimming lessons.
Amy has a wonderfully fun and realistic approach to fitness and
loves teaching at all levels. But don’t worry, she won’t be enrolling
anyone in a boot camp, after all, our philosophy of doing as little
or as much as you like always applies!
Karen first started practicing yoga in
1996 to help bring balance to her life
as a cardiac nurse. Since then, her
passion for yoga has continued to
grow and she has practiced Iyengar yoga, Scaravelli yoga, and,
most intensively, Astanga Vinyassa yoga. Her teaching is a unique
Alexia Dranidi (Manager, Syvota)
reflection and blend of all the styles which she has practised and
After many years of practicing yoga and developing a profound
the teachers with whom she has studied over the years.
interest in alternative therapies and the numerous physical and
psychological benefits of yoga, Alexia pursued her aspirations
and qualified as a 200 hr Yoga Alliance
teacher and as a therapeutic Thai
massage therapist. She is a firm
believer that rediscovering that
connection between the body and the
mind is the key to overcoming any
obstacle in life and living it to its full
Although reluctant to label it as anything other than Hatha yoga,
her style is probably best described as Flow yoga.
Her classes focus on connecting mind, body, and breath through
the flow of Asana (posture). Karen is also a gifted massage
therapist, with her massage appointments being in great
demand every week. She is qualified in sports, remedial, Thai,
and holistic massage, and offers an intensely soothing
experience that draws upon all of these influences.
potential. Her teaching style is a personal mix of Hatha yoga and
Vinyasa techniques, aimed at empowering individuality whilst
synchronizing breath awareness with correct posture alignment
in order to create a harmonious flow of movement and a stillness
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Evy Ferraro
mind and body, I believe without the connection to the breath we
After training as a professional dancer,
are simply doing a set of exercises and reap none of the amazing
Evy practiced Pilates regularly with her
benefits of yoga. It’s a real joy to see students in “the flow”
mother Georgie Ferraro, a well respected
connecting movement to breath and finding stillness, space and
teacher trainer in the UK. Evy was always
meditation in their yoga practice. I like to combine creative
fascinated by the mechanics of the body,
sequencing with a few well, chosen nuggets of philosophy. I hope
but It wasn’t until she developed a serious
my students step off the mat feeling, refreshed, nourished and
back injury that she left the performing
balanced” As well as at Healthy Options, Jacqui alos teaches at
world and went on to university to study Dance Science. Evy then
Save The Children (Leicester Square) (in-house yoga teacher), Take
went on to study Pilates further, becoming a fully qualified STOTT
Five Studio (Soho), Yotopia, the YMCA Central (Tottenham Court
Pilates mat-work teacher. Evy continued her studies taking the
Road), Nuffield Health, Bannatynes and has private clients.
(QCF) Level 3 Diploma in teaching Pilates (Level 3 CYQ), and
studying Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology at Level 3. Since then,
Evy has completed STOTT Pre & Post natal Pilates, various small
equipment workshops and has completed full Reformer training
with Body Control Pilates. Evy says “ I have also developed my
knowledge and training within other mind-body practices, such as
workshops with Tanya Fitzpatrick in Thomas Hanna Somatics. I
have been teaching as the head trainer at London City Pilates (part
of London City Physiotherapy) and various other Pilates studios
across London for the last four years, working with a broad range
of clients, many with complex injuries and postural issues. After
coming out to work with Healthy Options last year, I simply fell in
love with the Greek way of life and the incredible team out in
Vassiliki. I cannot wait to come back again!
Marina Sossi
Marina is a fully qualified Yoga teacher and artist based in London.
She has taught Yoga classes, workshops and retreats all over the
world. She also teaches creative workshops and is a holistic coach
for athletes. Marina trained for 3 years with the British Wheel of
Yoga under the guidance of Derek
Thorne; spiritual teacher and founder of
Yoga Living and is a Registered Exercise
Professional (advanced level 3) As a
work scholar at Esalen Institute,
California she studied Buddhism with
Noah Levine and Relational Gestalt
practice with Dorothy Charles. Marina is
also a qualified Thai masseur. Marina teaches Hatha Yoga
Jacquie O’Sullivan
incorporating Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra
Jacquie completed her first teacher
(Deep relaxation). Yoga with Marina is accessible for everybody;
training in India at The Sivananda Ashram
focusing on simple methods to incorporate Yoga practice into
over 15 years ago. She continued teacher
everyday life and help students become strong, flexible and
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relaxed. Marina has a unique and modern approach to the ancient
years ago and recently completed a two-
practices of Yoga, and is deeply committed to draw out the full
year teacher training with Yogacampus
potential of her students. She is dedicated to a creative, spiritual
(The Life Center) in which she earned a
life; teaching Yoga and making powerful, transformative artworks
distinction. She has also recently qualified
and experiences. Marina says “Yoga is a discipline to develop
as a Relax and Renew restorative teacher with Judith Lasater.
awareness in all aspects of the human experience in order that we
Jacquie is passionate about yoga and that comes across in her
become harmonious, happy, healthy beings . By engaging in a
teaching. She teaches a variety of styles from Gentle Hatha Flow,
more intimate relationship with body, breath and emotions we are
Vinyasa flow and Dynamic Flow. Jacqui says “Emphasizing the
able better able to manage life’s challenges and break free from
importance of breath and that the breath is the bridge between
unhealthy patterns of behaviour.”
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Holly Anne Pearn
Rebecca Szwandt
Holly joined the Healthy Options team last year and was a real hit
From the self-confessed reserved beginner who could barely
with all of our new and returning clients. She is a real foodie,
touch her toes or do a press-up when she first began yoga, Becky
passionate about health, well-being and adores the outdoors. She
has steadily reconditioned her body and mind to become the
specialises in teaching Pilates, having trained with with ‘Modern
dedicated practitioner that she is today. A certified Yoga Alliance
Pilates’ founder Cherry Baker. She has also assisted in
instructor, who began her training in the fitness discipline, she
rehabilitation programmes and her continued work within a
reads widely on the subjects of yoga, philosophy and anatomy and
physiotherapy practice has provided her
aims always to incorporate this reading in her teaching
with clinical knowledge and experience
programme. Though desirous to challenge herself and others, she
which she uses to combine with her
is also aware of the need for meditation and relaxation. As a
relaxed approach to sessions. If you’re
practitioner and teacher, Becky is attuned to the requirements of
brand new to Pilates or have years of
the group and designs every session with this in mind, showing
experience Holly’s style will help you to
flexibility of practice at all times.
achieve a more aligned body and mind.
Holly will take advantage of all the facilities
Healthy Options has to offer and take
some sessions to the water for pool Pilates! Whether you’ve over
worked your body or simply want to escape and relax, she will be
on hand to provide deep tissue and sports massage treatments
throughout your stay. She also holds a Gym Instructor level 2 and
a Nutritional diploma for any extra advice or tips you may need!
Adam Kay
Having always been playing some sort of sport...from football &
tennis to Thai boxing & cycling. Adam decided to turn his passion
into a career by training to become a
personal trainer. Adam’s promise is to
use his education & experience to bring
to you fun, informative and effective
exercise sessions during your stay with
Joanna Jeczalik
Healthy Options. “My goal is to help you
Joanna Jeczalik has studied yoga for over 19 years, and teaches in
to improve your fitness (whatever level
Oxford and London. She qualified with the Life Centre in London,
you are), enhance your knowledge so
and has the British Wheel of Yoga
you leave feeling confident to continue on your fitness journey &
Accredited Teaching Diploma.
finally to keep you motivated with varied classes & activities!”
Joanna teaches hatha yoga in a gentle,
flowing style, which is accessible and
nourishing. Her classes combine yoga
poses, breathing, meditation and yoga
nidra for a relaxing and rejuvenating
practice. She has qualified with the Oxford
Mindfulness Centre and integrates mindfulness techniques into
her yoga classes.
She is particularly interested in the benefits of yoga for chronic
fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression, and is currently writing a
book on ‘Yoga for Chronic Fatigue’.
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Georgie Ferraro
Georgie personally practices both Alexander Technique and
Georgie has been teaching Pilates for
Feldenkrais so they both also inform her work. From this journey,
more than 16 years. She is fully qualified
Georgie has developed her own unique approach to teaching
through the Pilates Foundation and is
mind-body movement.
on the Register of Exercise Professionals
The result is a successful fusion of techniques including the use of
as a level 3 instructor. Her background
Pilates exercises, experiential anatomy, dynamic alignment using
is in Psychology (BA hons/M.A.) and in
imagery and improvisation and muscle release via ball rolling and
therapeutic work with children and
pandiculation. She also teaches breathing and constructive rest as
adults. She has training in counselling skills and is currently
a daily essential practice.
undergoing training in personal coaching and goal setting. With
Pilates as her foundation, Georgie has gone on to study and
incorporate: Gryokinesis (Julio Horvath), Franklin Method (Eric
Franklin), and Hanna Somatics (Thomas Hanna).
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If you would like to know at which dates our instructors are
available in Vassiliki or Syvota, please refer to our website
healthy-options.co.uk, under ‘Classes’.
Yoga Holiday Prices
Our season in Vassiliki and Syvota runs from May to early October.
For more information on dates and prices, please visit healthy-options.co.uk
What’s included in our prices?
 Return flights from London Gatwick
Extra options in Vassiliki:
 Overseas transfers to and from airport to resort
Sailing taster session
Accommodation in our beach based hotels
 Guided herbal walk
The full Healthy Options programme of Yoga, Pilates,
 Cocktail and BBQ nights with live music
Body Sculpt, Swiss Ball and Hydro-Fit classes
Stand Up Paddle Board taster session
Extra options in Syvota:
 Guided bike rides, use of bikes throughout the day
 Breakfast included
 Run circuits, power walks and runs
Acheron Springs and river rafting trip
 Guided beach walk with meditation and snorkelling
 Round island tour
 Half hour massage
Some Practical Information
Holiday Prices These are per person based on two people sharing a
Deposits & Balance payments A deposit of £125 per person is
room (or a single person in a twin room on a ‘twin share’ basis)
required to book a holiday. At 9 weeks or less prior to travel the full
including return flights from Gatwick to Preveza on Sunday day flights
cost is payable. NOTE: 2.5% charge is levied on all payments by
(approx 3 hrs), overseas airport coach transfers (approx 1 ¼ hrs),
debit/credit card to cover the cost of processing card payments.
accommodation with ensuite facilities and the weekly Healthy Options
Payments by cheque, cash or internet banking within the UK carry no
programme. This comprises all the yoga and Pilates classes, Body
additional charge.
Sculpt, Hydro Fit, Swiss Ball & Circuit classes as specified (which vary in
frequency and some of which are restricted by date) plus the
additional activities such as guided walks and cycle rides, watersports
tasters (some of which are resort specific), simple nutritional advice
and a half hour massage. Holiday insurance and food & drink are NOT
included in the holidays (other than breakfast in Syvota) nor on any of
For a sample schedule, please visit
healthy-options.co.uk/schedule
YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION The UK air holidays
offered in this brochure are ATOL Protected by the
Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL 10042
the walks, excursions or tours.
Other Uk departures. Departures from Manchester and Birmingham
are potentially possible but subject to flight supplements and
additional transfer costs as they are usually based on taxi transfers as
the flights do not coincide with the arrival/departure in Greece of our
Gatwick flight so clients are not able to use our coach transfers.
Accommodation The prices in the price grid on our website are
based on our Standard ground floor rooms – supplements for other
accommodation types are shown in the price panel below the grid. All
our on-site and adjacent-site accommodations are simple twin and
double bedded rooms with en suite shower/w.c., minifridge and
kettle, balcony or terrace and air-conditioning.
Single Rooms We have no single rooms, only rooms for 2 person
occupancy, hence the sole occupancy supplements shown in the price
panel - these are based on our Standard ground floor rooms. Please
check for supplements for our other accommodations in the relevant
panel. For persons travelling alone, or the odd member of a party
willing to share with another client (same sex), the basic price applies
on our TWIN SHARE basis. Rooms for both twin share & sole
occupancy are limited and subject to availability at the time of booking.
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Any Questions?
Please call our friendly team, we’re always pleased to help and advise you.
For the most recent information, visit our website at healthy-options.co.uk
To make a booking please call us on 0844 499 2909 (in the UK) or
+44 1920 444092 (from outside of the UK), or call your local agent.
Austria
Germany
Sweden
Netherlands
Klaus Gerasch
Peter Kukla
Pia Lobry
Hans van Nes
klaus@healthy-options.at
peter@healthy-options.de
pia@healthy-options.se
hans@healthy-options.nl
+43 72 011 58 54
+49 2453 383 416
+46 8 52506088
+31 70 8080162
healthy-options.at
healthy-options.de
healthy-options.se
healthy-options.nl
Belgium
Hungary
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Peter Vander Linden
Klaus Gerasch
Peter Kukla
John Howell
peter@healthy-options.be
klaus@healthy-options.hu
peter@healthy-options.ch
john@healthy-options.co.uk
+32 50 517 065
+36 20 497 18 02
+41 43 508 09 68
+44 1920 444 092
healthy-options.be
healthy-options.hu
healthy-options.ch
healthy-options.co.uk
Your country not listed?
You are still very welcome at Healthy Options.
Contact Lynn Parry at +44 1920 560005 or email her at lynn@healthy-options.eu
and she will be able to help you further. See healthy-options.eu
Photos by Globalshots. ATOL Protection only applies to UK flight inclusive holidays – visit www.atol.org.uk for more information
Healthy Options
Dear Friends,
Ten years ago, Healthy Options started as the Yoga & Pilates holiday
that offers a true holiday experience. Now, one decade later, we are
proud that many of our guests find us the ideal holiday, offering
much more than just a suntan. From the UK and the rest of Europe,
they return to Vassiliki year after year to attend our classes and
simply to have fun and relax to the max. Being a small, independent
company allows us to have a close relation with all of them. It is this
personal touch, our friendly and approachable staff and of course
the blue open skies and the calm waters of our lovely bay that
makes this a unique holiday experience. Perfect holiday… Check!
Many of our instructors, all professionals in their respective Yoga
and fitness disciplines, have found a loyal following of their own.
From basic Yoga classes and innovative fitness programmes to
specialized techniques for more advanced practitioners, every day
there are plenty of options for you to choose from. Our shared
facilities with Wildwind sailing in Vassiliki give you access to a host of
other adventures such as bike rides, sailing and Stand Up Paddle
Boarding taster sessions, guided herbal walks and much more.
Starting this year at our new centre in Syvota you can also enjoy
walks and cycle rides, Stand up Paddleboarding and even river
rafting! That is, If you choose to… the secret to our success still is
that you can do as much or as little as you like! This year we have
upgraded many of our rooms and facilities in Vassiliki and we will
also see some new instructors enter the scene. For those who like
their holiday just a tad calmer and slightly more luxurious, we have
opened a second Yoga centre in Syvota, another lovely coastal town
reachable from Preveza airport, with a unique flavour of natural
beauty. The comfortable stay at the Mega Ammos hotel is
something many of our guests are already looking forward to –
some will even split a two week holiday over both our centres. If that
sounds attractive to you, be sure to give me a call.
All our guest have one thing in common: a desire to live a healthy life
by staying in tune with their bodies. Yoga, Pilates, fitness and an
appreciation for the relaxing outdoors are essential ingredients. If
that sounds like something you’d appreciate,
do not hesitate to get in touch!
Kind regards,
John Howell
info@healthy-options.co.uk or +44 1920 444092
Summer 2016 Prices
Duration
Healthy Options
Vassiliki
Healthy Options
Syvota
Single
Room
1 WK
1 WK
Per WK
2 WK
2 WK
Room choices and upgrades supplements Vassiliki
Standard Ground Floor
NIL
Standard First Floor
£40/week
Ground Floor Seafacing
£60/week
£80/week
08 May
655
895
655
895
95
15 May
715
965
715
965
105
First Floor Seafacing
22 May
785
1075
785
1075
115
Plus First floor Seafacing
29 May
895
1195
895
1195
145
05 Jun
795
1095
795
1095
125
12 Jun
825
1125
825
1125
135
19 Jun
865
1145
865
1145
145
26 Jun
895
1185
895
1185
155
03 Jul
965
1225
n/a
n/a
165
10 Jul
995
1245
n/a
n/a
175
17 Jul
1015
1295
n/a
n/a
175
Solo Travellers
24 Jul
1025
1325
n/a
n/a
175
Because our price list is based on two persons sharing a room,
31 Jul
1025
1325
n/a
n/a
175
07 Aug
1025
1325
n/a
n/a
175
a supplement will be charged for single use of a double room
14 Aug
1025
1325
n/a
n/a
175
21 Aug
1025
1225
n/a
n/a
175
28 Aug
915
1195
n/a
n/a
145
04 Sep
895
1095
895
1095
135
a room with another guest of the same gender, this is usually
11 Sep
865
1025
865
1025
125
possible in our standard rooms (not available in seafacing
18 Sep
845
965
845
965
115
rooms). We cannot give any guarantees, but do call us!
25 Sep
815
915
815
915
105
Deposit and conditions
02 Oct
745
n/a
745
n/a
95
£110/week
Room choices and upgrades supplements Syvota
Standard Rooms,
Bungalows
Upper Floor Seafacing
Rooms (Main Hotel)
NIL
£30/week
and room upgrade supplement prices will be doubled. The
number of rooms that can be used by solo travellers is subject
to availability. If you are travelling alone and would like to share
For each booking, a deposit of £125 is required. Holiday balance
All prices are per person in GBP. Prices are for standard ground floor
payments are due no later than 9 weeks prior to travel. Where
rooms (Vassiliki) and standard rooms/bungalows (Syvota)
the booking is made inside 9 weeks, the full balance will be due
on booking. In circumstances where flights are other than our
normal flight allocations are used the balance payment may be
earlier – details will be given on booking.
For more details and to check for additional special events, please go to: healthy-options.co.uk

Yoga, Pilates, Fitness and Much, Much More

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