Welcome Awespiring Yogi!
I am beyond excited to bring you on a journey to Greece this Fall 2023! This retreat is an invitation to dive within while enjoying stunning nature, extravagant local foods, great yoga and amazing company. Far from home, find home within again. The awespire philosophy is to support you on your journey to unleash your inner playground, discover your potential, feel amazing!
Leave the retreat anchored, strong and awe inspired with a new set of mindful tips for life ahead and possibly some new best friends. I cannot wait to host you!
Meet Your Host
Empowering you to strengthen mind, body, & soul
Born and raised in Paris, France, I was surrounded by beauty from day one — from dancing professionally across Europe, creative directing for Cirque du Soleil, and sharing the screen with Ryan Gosling and Heidi Klum (both as beautiful offscreen as on) - curating beauty through movement has always been at the core of my career.
As a lover of all things movement, I constantly sought out new forms of physical expression. Naturally, I was led to yoga. After years spent perfecting performances for others’ eyes, stepping onto the mat felt like a performance entirely for myself. It challenged my body and pushed my mind deeper than I’d experienced as a professional performer, but at the same time it was the ultimate freedom.
Yoga felt like being placed in front of a mirror — it opened my heart to learning, gave rise to body awareness that promotes healing, and allowed me to connect the dots between mind, body, and soul.
Needless to say, I was hooked. I launched into full-on captivation: training and studying every yoga variation from hot vinyasa to power yoga to wanderlust style, earning my E-RYT 700 and YACEP, and designing my own modalities and adaptations.
When I say “awespire,” this is the essence of what I mean. This holistic strength in mind, body, and soul showed — in mental resilience, physical appearance, and unspoken presence — and people started following. ‘People’ as in Equinox, Bala, Carbon38, Alo Yoga, and Fabletics. A community hungry to follow my lead formed around me, as we all passionately chased this beautiful, well-lived life everyone loves to talk about but can’t seem to pin down.
Whether you join me on international retreats, stick with me online as we navigate unforeseen global pandemics, or flow with me in-person in L.A., this journey is for every mind, body, and soul. If you’re a handstand pro or feel more comfortable in a child's pose, I invite you to show up and play.
Step in front of the mirror, perform for yourself, and see what happens.
Feeling awespired?
Trip Highlights
Daily Yoga practice with Marie
Guided tour of Kos
Boat trip around the island
Venue
OKU KOS
OKU Kos is the ultimate in laidback luxury. Inspired by the Greek way of life and by traditional Greek architecture, this adult only hotel has a village-like feel; here cubist buildings meet beautiful open spaces and large terraces. The perfect base to explore the serene Aegean sea. You can walk across the wooden walkways to OKU’s own private beach, complete with sun beds and air cabanas, or walk along the shoreline to explore the island’s many beaches.
MAR DE JADE
Mar de Jade is a Yoga, Wellness & Vacation Retreat Center nestled between the tropical jungle and the
pristine sandy beach of Chacala, México. This is an intimate place offering groups and individuals a
relaxing, supportive, and inspiring environment in a peaceful fishing village.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Welcome home
- Arrive at Kos airport for your transfer to OKU; your home for the next 5 days
- Settle into your beautiful Grecian getaway
- Meet and connect with the group in an opening circle
- Welcome dinner
DAY 2: Explore Kos
- Start your day with a “Sweaty Flow & Sculpt” class with Marie to get energized for the day, with a focus on hamstrings and glutes
- Nutritious breakfast
- Explore Kos with a guided tour
- Enjoy some free time to relax on the beach or treat yourself to an optional massage
- Stretch your tired muscles and let go of jet lag in an Evening Chill Vinyasa class with Marie
- Dinner at the hotel
DAY 3: Relax
- Start your day with a Renew Vinyasa Flow with Marie, followed by a delicious breakfast
- Enjoy some free time to relax on the beach or treat yourself to an optional massage
- Focus on your neck, shoulders and upper back in an Evening Backbend flow yin class with Marie
- Dinner at the hotel
DAY 4: Boat Ride
- Start your day with a Stretch Flow with Marie followed by a delicious breakfast
- Embark on a boat ride around Kos
- Sculpt and stretch with drills for the upside down journey Evening Yin/Yang Flow with Marie,
- Dinner at the hotel
DAY 5: Renewed
- Start your day with an Upside Down journey class and learn to fly! Feet off whether with arm balances or inversions, trust your journey. We will explore many, it’s play time!
- Nutritious breakfast
- Enjoy some free time to relax on the beach or treat yourself to an optional massage
- Evening restorative yoga with Marie
- Dinner at the hotel
Day 6: Farewell
- Enjoy a closing circle, where we’ll collectively journal, practice sun salutations and enjoy a few stretches
- Delicious breakfast at the hotel
- Farewell and departures
- 5 nights accommodation
- Half board
- Yoga practices with Marie
- Guided tour in Kos
- Boat ride around Kos
- Airport Transfers
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Additional speciality beverages
- Additional nights accommodation
Cancellation Policy
| 25% Down Payment | Additional Payments | |
|---|---|---|
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Spot Pending |
Refundable |
Refundable |
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Spot Confirmed |
Not Refundable* |
Refundable |
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60 Days Pre-Trip |
Not Refundable |
Not Refundable |
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
Why book this trip?
CURATED FOR PASSION
Trips built around and for you, led by passion and genuine care.
YOU ARE IN CARING HANDS
We are professional travel managers who are also passionate yogis, footballers, and surfers.
YOU ARE PROTECTED
All payments and trips are ABTA-protected, the gold standard in consumer protection.
LIFETIME DEPOSIT
Change of plans? No worries, we got you, for life. Just give us a new date when you are ready.
Testimonials
A retreat with Marie will change you for the best ! Not only in your practice and do things you’d never thought possible. Marie creates a space and a community to share, improve yourself and become a better person, with new friends for life. She will guide you with her professionalism and her craziness to accept and take care of who you really are.
Emilie - Bali, Corsica & Portugal retreats
Marie was my yoga teacher at a retreat for Mallorca. I love her classes as they are challenging and relaxing at the same time and bought the light and energy I needed! Hands down an amazing experience and felt so calm and restful after the retreat. I really hope to join a retreat with Marie in the future. Shauni - Mallorca
Shauni - Mallorca retreat
How important it is to dedicate a few days to yourself, and what better than having such an empathetic and professional yoga teacher to accompany you on those days! I thoroughly enjoyed my four days at Marie yoga retreat and was also lucky enough to share it with a great group of yogis! Looking forward to repeating it again!
Anna - Mallorca retreat
Mallorca was Simply the best yoga retreat I have been on; all attributed to the inspiring and superb hosting and instruction by Marie Grujicic. Marie is a one in a million practitioner, and your life will be enhanced and changed forever, if you have the good fortune to attend one of her retreats. I cannot wait to go again !
Sylvie - Mallorca retreat
I had the pleasure of attending two of Marie's yoga retreats in the last few years - one in Corsica and one in Mallorca - and I have to say, both were truly exceptional experiences. The balance of high-quality yoga instruction and fun, engaging activities during the day was perfect. I left feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and reconnected with my mind, body and spirit. I can't wait to join Marie again in the future and unplug from the daily grind. If you're looking for a yoga retreat that's a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, I highly recommend Marie's retreats.
Lou - Corsica & Mallorca Retreat
FAQs
WHAT TIME DOES THE RETREAT START AND END?
The retreat will officially start at 16:00 on October 16th, and end soon after breakfast on October 21st, 2023.
WHICH AIRPORT DO I FLY INTO?
You will fly into Kos International airport (KGS)
HOW DO I GET FROM AIRPORT TO THE VENUE?
We will provide a private transfer to and from the venue as part of the retreat.
DOES THE RETREAT CATER TO SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?
Yes, we will be having all of our meals at the hotel which will provide 2 meals per day. Vegan and gluten free options available on request. Please let us know at least 21 days in advance of the retreat start date if you have any special dietary requests.
CAN I COME TO THIS RETREAT ALONE?
Yes! Traveling alone is a great way to meet new people, and on this trip we’re all in it together and you’ll be part of the gang in no time.
WILL I GET ANY “FREE” TIME?
Absolutely! We will always schedule down time in our daily itinerary for you to use as you wish.
I WANT TO SHARE A ROOM BUT I AM TRAVELING ALONE, DO YOU ASSIGN ME SOMEONE TO SHARE THE ROOM WITH ?
We try our very best to pair people according to our best judgment if they are traveling alone but would prefer to share a room. We endeavor to accommodate any specific requests you may have, for example if you’d prefer to share with a member of the same gender. Please contact us with any requests so that we can assign you to an unaccompanied guest that also wants to travel in a double occupancy room.
HOW DO YOU ASSIGN THE ROOMS?
Rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. Each room is unique. Changing to a different room at the retreat is subject to availability and additional costs may apply. Please note: all rooms are equal in terms of comfort and cleanliness. We will do our best to assign you the nicest available room at the time of your deposit.
WHAT IS THE COVID CANCELLATION POLICY?
In the unlikely event that WE have to cancel the retreat for any reason then we will offer you the following options:
- A full refund of all monies paid, including your deposit
- Transfer of your booking, free of charge, to a future retreat of the same value
If you are unable to attend the retreat for any reason, including because of a last-minute positive Covid-19 test, or restrictions in your region or country, you will need to make a claim with your travel insurance provider to claim any trip or retreat costs..
- Please ensure your travel Insurance provider covers you for the following:
- Cancellation fees
- Positive Covid-19 test preventing you from traveling
- Local and destination restrictions preventing you from traveling
IS TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDED?
We do not include travel insurance as everyone’s needs are different. However, having travel insurance in place for each person is a condition of your booking. Please ensure COVID-19 cover is included. If you haven’t purchased cover yet, you can do so here:
IS MY DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE IF I DECIDE TO CANCEL THE TRIP?
The Deposit is a non-refundable deposit, used to secure your spot on the trip. If you decide to cancel your trip, we cannot refund your deposit. Please ensure you purchase adequate travel insurance to cover any fees you may incur if you have to cancel your trip.
WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY THE REMAINING BALANCE?
A second deposit will be due on July 18th, 2023. The remaining balance for your trip will be due on August 17th, 2023.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING THIS TRIP?
This trip is being sold and operated by Seek Dharma Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales (company number 13127983 and members of ABTA, no. Y6752).
Seek Dharma is collaborating with Marie Grujicic-Delage to build an incredible experience for her community.
WHO DO I REACH OUT TO IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
You can reach out to us directly via email at awespirebymg@seekdharma.com
