Renowned author and spiritual leader, Dr. Deepak Chopra will host a Longevity four-night retreat at Cape Sounio in Greece this October. The retreat, organised by the leading retreat company in Europe, Travelgems, will offer guests the chance to focus on the importance of healthspan, not just extending lifespan but ensuring retreaters live with vitality and purpose. Guests will learn to empower themselves with the tools and knowledge to lead a life marked by optimal health, inner balance and sustained vitality, while staying in a coastal paradise located just a short drive from Athens, amid a pristine nature reserve, facing the legendary Temple of Poseidon and the Aegean Sea.
The retreat price, from €5,700 includes all sessions, breakfast, dinner and four nights at The Grecotel Cape Sounio Boutique Resort from 3 – 7 October. Throughout the intimate experience, Dr. Chopra will share his invaluable insights to cultivate practices that enhance physical well-being. Guests will also be treated to daily morning and afternoon yoga sessions with Dr Chopra’s own personal yoga teacher, Sarah Platt-Finger, as well as sound healing, meditation practices and engaging community talks and dinners.
Dr. Chopra is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, and is described as one of the 100 most influential people. He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on wellbeing and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality.
Dr. Chopra will dive into five key components to maintain a fulfilling and healthy life, this includes nurturing a compassionate heart, embracing mindful eating habits, cultivating an energetic body, fostering a sense of lightness in ones’ being, and keeping an alert mind. Sarah Platt-Finger, who is the Director of Yoga at Chopra Global and co-authored Dr. Chopra’s book; ‘Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realization’, will also be running daily yoga sessions, offering guests the chance to form closer relationships with their minds and bodies.
Founder and CEO of Travelgems, Niki Smirni, comments: “We are very happy to have Dr. Chopra return once again to deliver his first-hand knowledge and expertise to our guests. Cape Sounio is a beautiful beachfront location and guests will appreciate this intimate space as an opportunity to embrace a life of profound longevity. We are confident Dr. Chopra will encourage guests to embark on a transformative journey filled with authentic human connections, enhanced well-being and growth.”
Retreaters will enjoy the stunning luxury destination of the Grecotel Cape Sounio Boutique Resort, a hidden gem located on the Athenian Riviera. The resort offers a grand seawater and an indoor heated ‘Aqua Elixir’ pool, two secluded crescent beaches, private pools and a spa to relax and enjoy. The bungalows and villas are nestled in the pine hills, and its restaurants offer fresh and fine ingredients cooked by a talented group of chefs.
For more information and to book the retreat, visit www.travelgems.com
About Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, FRCP founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his 93rd book, Living in the Light (Harmony Books) taps into the ancient Indian practice of Royal Yoga and offers an illuminating program for self-realization, bliss, and wholeness. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.”
About Sarah Finger
Sarah Platt Fingeris the Director of Yoga at Chopra Global, and the co-founder of ISHTA Yoga, LLC. Deepak Chopra has called Sarah “an extraordinary teacher of yoga that has called enormously to my wellbeing.” She received her 500-hour Yoga certification in the ISHTA lineage in 2004 and was initiated as a Yoga Master by her husband, Kavi Yogiraj Alan Finger, in 2013. Since then, Sarah has made it her life’s purpose to share the authentic teachings of yoga worldwide. She helped develop one of the most renowned Yoga Teacher Training programs in New York City that expanded internationally to London, Sweden, Germany, Japan, and Australia. Sarah believes that the practice of yoga can be used as a microcosm for the reality we create off the mat, and that a deeper awareness of our physical, mental, and emotional patterns can bring us closer to the essence of our being. Her newly released book, Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realization, which she has co-authored with Dr. Deepak Chopra, is currently rated the number one bestselling Yoga book on Amazon.
About Cape Sounio
Sounio is a coastal paradise located just a short drive from Athens. This captivating destination seamlessly combines history, natural beauty, and mythology. Nestled on the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula, this enchanting area is best known for the iconic temple of Poseidon, an ancient marvel that has stood watch over the Aegean Sea for centuries. With its breathtaking sunsets, pristine beaches, and panoramic views, Sounio offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or a place to reflect, Sounio beckons with its charm and allure.
