The Journey
For five days, we come together on the beautiful island of Paros, surrounded by the Aegean Sea, to breathe, move, and connect — with ourselves, with each other and with the natural beauty that surrounds us. Experience the joy of life through yoga and dance, exploring mindful movement, building full-body strength, all with curiosity, joy and presence.
The journey is guided by Suzanne, leading the yoga practices and Ramona, guiding the dance explorations. Both bring their experiences and passion to support and inspire your personal journey. Rooted in yoga and dance and supported by the rhythms of nature, our practice is both grounding and liberating. We move to create joy, explore new sensations, listen to our bodies and meet ourselves with openness and curiosity. Swimming in the Aegean Sea, hiking through scenic landscapes and sharing healthy, delicious food are essential parts of the journey.
Each day includes a morning yoga practice (Hatha and Vinyasa), followed by dance explorations. The dance sessions draw from elements of contemporary, improvisation and expressive dance, creating an open and playful movement space. Step by step, we gently set our bodies in motion, mobilize different areas, become aware of our movement potential and gradually expand it. The body becomes a living medium for perception, communication and embodiment. At times, movement finds form and becomes composition. The focus lies in the joy of movement, creative exploration and the curiosity to try something new— alone or together, with or without music. The program is complemented by two evening Yin Yoga sessions to slow down, soften and gently integrate the day’s experiences.
A vegetarian breakfast and lunch are shared each day, leaving space in the afternoons for outdoor activities, rest, or exploration. Shared dinners provide additional moments of connection among the participants.
Designed to strengthen the body, calm the mind and open the heart, this journey invites you to slow down, connect and feel fully alive. Whether you seek exploration or simply time to move and breathe in a beautiful place, you are welcome exactly as you are. No previous experience in yoga or dance is necessary — all levels are welcome. Each practice is guided with care, encouraging you to move in a way that feels right for your body.
More details about the program
First Day:
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Our journey begins on Sunday, 24 May 2026, at 17:00 at Tao’s Center. The afternoon opens with registration, orientation, and an opening session, followed by a nourishing vegetarian dinner to close our first day together.
Last Day:
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On Friday, 29 May 2026 we will enjoy our usual morning schedule and conclude our journey after lunch.
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You will also have the option to extend your stay in Paros or travel on to other destinations, such as Athens, before returning home.
Example Day:
08:30 - 09:00 - Coffee Corner
Enjoy your coffee and some small bites before we start with the yoga practice.
09:00 - 10:30 - Yoga Practice
Hatha- & Vinyasa
10:30 - 11:45 - Light Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with fresh and local products while taking in the beautiful views of the Aegean Sea.
11:45 - 13:15 - Dance Session
Explore expressive movement and dance practices that invite creativity, freedom and connection.
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
Enjoy a nourishing vegetarian lunch.
14:30 - 18:00 - Free Time
Time to rest, swim, hike, explore the island or simply relax and enjoy the sun.
18:00 - 19:30 - Yin Yoga (2x)
A soft and restorative practice to slow down, soften and gently integrate the day’s experiences.
19:30 - Dinner or free evening
Share a wholesome evening meal and connect with the group or enjoy your free evening.
Check this link for the weekly schedule
Language
Depending on the participants, the classes will be held in German or English.
About Us
Suzanne Corca - Yoga Teacher
Suzanne is a certified yoga teacher with a background in HR, based in Zürich. She is passionate about bringing people together through yoga and outdoor activites, cultivating awareness and movement - discovering life together with open hearts, curiosity, depth and joy.
Trained as an HR professional, she early noticed that movement was missing from her daily work life and that she longed for more than only an office job. Her love for movement has been present since childhood — full of energy, running, jumping and exploring the world with curiosity. She discovered yoga in 2017 and it quickly became a powerful companion in her life. From this grew her passion for creating spaces through yoga where connection, movement and joy take center stage. This longing for greater aliveness and fulfillment led her to her first yoga teacher training in 2022. Alongside her work in the HR field, yoga opened new paths — on an adventurous, ever-learning life journey.
She teaches Vinyasa and Yin Yoga in Switzerland and Greece (Paros), creating classes that are playful, grounding and mindful. Her focus is on flowing sequences, conscious breathing and cultivating an atmosphere in which everyone feels welcome. She invites participants to arrive fully in the present moment, to connect with their bodies with awareness and to experience movement as an expression of joy.
She holds a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification based on Hatha / Vinyasa and a 50-hour Yoga Alliance certification based on Yin Yoga.
Beyond the mat, she loves dancing barefoot under open skies, spending time in nature, swimming, kitesurfing, hiking, snowboarding, exploring new places and sharing moments that celebrate life with love and laughter.
Ramon Amann - Dance Teacher
Ramona is a certified dance teacher with a background in Social Work, based in Zürich. She is social worker who brings a deep understanding of the body into her pedagogical work, blending embodiment practices and body-centered approaches with creativity and care.
Trained in dance pedagogy in Berlin and Level 1 of the Chladek®Tanzsystem in Winterthur/Vienna, she also holds a 100-hour Yoga Alliance certification from Rishikesh, India, and is a certified Dance Yoga instructor through IFAA.
Since 2021, she has worked independently as a dance and cultural educator, guiding children, teenagers and adults through workshops and regular classes that explore contemporary, expressive and improvisational movement practices. She frequently co-creates workshops and school holiday programs with other artists and cultural practitioners, especially in Switzerland and Germany and collaborated as well with Tanz.die.Invasion in Munich (Germany). For children and adults alike, she (co-)facilitates programs where dance and movement become a playful foundation for creativity, joy and movement exploration. Her classes are inspired by the environment and the dynamic interplay with it, as well as by personal intuition and other art forms, inviting curiosity, trust in the body and a holistic approach. Participants are encouraged to explore their own expression, find moments of stillness, expand their movement repertoire, and gently test their boundaries — all within a safe and supportive space. Her teaching is enriched by years of personal practice and participation in dance and movement courses across Switzerland, Germany and other countries.
Beyond dancing and her work as a social worker, she delights in connecting with others, diving in the water, surfskating through the streets and skateparks, wandering scenic trails, singing and strumming her guitar, and discovering the stories and colors of the world and its cultures.
More about Paros
Paros, located in the heart of the Cyclades, is an island of serene beauty and timeless charm. Away from the crowds of larger islands, Paros maintains a peaceful rhythm. Gentle hills, whitewashed villages with winding alleys and golden beaches create the perfect backdrop for stepping away from everyday life.
The island blends Mediterranean charm with nature: olive trees, fragrant herbs and the deep blue of the Aegean Sea invite stillness, clarity and renewed energy. Here, you can fully arrive in your yoga and dance practice, bask in the warmth of the sun and feel the openness of the landscape with every breath.
Paros is more than an island – it’s a place to open up, let go and connect.
Weather & Season in Paros
Late May in Paros is a beautiful time of year — warm, sunny and not yet crowded with summer tourism. Expect pleasant daytime temperatures typically ranging from 22–26°C, with plenty of sunshine and low humidity. The sea is refreshing and swimmable.
Evenings can feel cooler and breezy, particularly near the coast, so warm clothes and layers are recommended. You may also experience the occasional Meltemi breeze, a signature of the Cyclades that brings fresh air and clear skies.
Overall, the season invites light, breathable clothing, easy layers and sun protection — perfect conditions for yoga, dance, beach time and island exploration.
Tao's - The Retreat Center
The Yoga & Dance Journey will take place at Tao’s retreat center in Ambelas, on the beautiful Greek island of Paros. For more than 25 years, Tao’s has been offering its unique venue and facilities for retreats and workshops, welcoming visitors from around the world.
The island’s natural beauty, marked by simplicity, serenity, and openness, combined with the center’s unique spacious activity halls, nourishing and delicious food and an intimate, safe and joyful atmosphere, creates an ideal setting for our Yoga & Dance Journey. Remote on the hill of Ambelas and surrounded by nature, the center offers a meditative, deeply comfortable environment - warm, authentic and simple.
Discover more about Tao's & Paros:
https://taos-greece.com/about-us/wellness-retreat-center/
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Hotel & Transportation on the island
You will be accommodated in the nearby village of Ambelas, at the family-run Hotel Christiana. Its seaside location, combined with the village’s quiet and picturesque atmosphere, offers unforgettable moments of relaxation and ease.
The hotel is a 20-minute walk from the retreat center. You may choose to walk, rent a bicycle / scooter or a car — an option that can be shared among participants, to travel comfortably to and from the center and to explore the island independently.
More information about the hotel can be found here: https://www.christianahotel.gr/
Costs
Standard Room:
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EUR 1'350 / CHF 1'240 per person in private room
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EUR 1'160 / CHF 1'070 per person in shared room (room can be shared among friends)
Sea View Room:
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EUR 1'450 / CHF 1'330 per person in private room
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EUR 1'260 / CHF 1'160 per person in shared room (room can be shared among friends)
Without accommodation (journey and meals only):
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EUR 970 / CHF 890 per person
Included is:
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5 nights private or shared room
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5 vegetarian breakfast & lunch
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2 dinners (first and last evening)
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5 days journey with daily morning yoga and dance sessions
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2 evening yin yoga classes
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1 afternoon outdoor hike
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1 outdoor dance party
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Individual travel to / from Paros
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Transportation on the island (rental car can be shared among the participants)
Getting to Paros
To get to Paros, you fly to Athens and continue from there either by domestic flight or by ferry. You can also fly to one of the neighboring islands Mykonos or Santorini and travel on to Paros by ferry from there.
More information on how to get to Paros can be found here: https://taos-greece.com/visit-taos/getting-to-taos-center/
Join us
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Complete and submit the registration form below or send us an email.
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Wait for our confirmation, which usually arrives within 24 hours.
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Pay the advance payment of EUR 550 / CHF 500 to secure your spot.
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You will receive all further information directly by email.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact Suzanne or Ramona and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Suzanne Corca: +41 79 644 64 13 / suzanne.corca@hotmail.com
Ramona Amann: +41 79 269 33 74 / ramona_amann@web.de
Registration form
No previous experience in yoga or dance is necessary.
Everybody is welcome.