FITNESS & EMBODIMENT RETREAT
HOSTED BY
YORGOS KARAMALEGOS & ALEX CROCKFORD
1 - 8 SEPTEMBER 2026
IT'S ABOUT TIME
The Fitness & Embodiment retreat will return for it's 4th consecutive year in 2026! This is your invitation to join Alex & Yorgos on the beautiful island of Crete for the opportunity to improve your overall wellbeing. This retreat is geared to leave you feeling healthy, energized, and supported with the tools you need to make long-lasting changes over these 8 days and beyond!
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
YORGOS KARAMALEGOS
EMBODIMENT
Founder and Lead Instructor of Physical Lab, an international laboratory dedicated to performance and embodiment, Yorgos Karamalegos has guided performers and professionals from diverse backgrounds towards achieving profound physical and mental awareness. At the core of his practice is a deep passion and ethos: research into presence as a pathway to personal and professional freedom. With the body as a point of entry, his approach facilitates the deconditioning of ingrained patterns (physical, vocal, and cognitive), unveiling the embodiment of one’s true spirit and revealing our most authentic selves.
ALEX CROCKFORD
FITNESS
Founder of the ALEX CROCKFORD app, Alex is a well-known personality on YouTube as well as the fitness industry. His app has helped thousands transform their bodies with various programmes suitable for those working out in a gym or at home. He believes that personal development never stops, and that life is about achieving our highest potential. Therefore he is dedicated to helping others achieve their best self possible.
GUEST INSTRUCTOR
DR. LENA KANTZOU
MICROBIOME & GUT HEALTH
Originally an aesthetic dentist from Athens, Dr. Lena shifted her career after a family health crisis, dedicating herself to studying Nutrition, Microbiome, and Lifestyle Medicine. Over the past few years, she has blended her medical expertise with health coaching, focusing on the transformative power of lifestyle changes. Driven by a passion to empower others, she advocates for the integration of nutrition, gut health, and overall well-being, offering compassionate, science-based guidance to help individuals achieve lasting wellness.
DETAILS & ACCOMMODATION
PRICING IS PER PERSON & INCLUDES ALL WORKSHOP & SERVICE FEES, FULL 6-DAY ACCOMMODATION, AND TRAVEL TO & FROM CHANIA AIRPORT
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
PHOTOS & VIDEO COURTESY OF CALUM HUNTINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY
RETREAT ITINERARY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
DAY 1
Alex
Morning Stretch
A nice gentle wake up for the body, giving awareness to any tight areas or parts of your body we need to be conscious of during our training.
DAY 1
Alex
Personal fitness benchmark
The workout will begin with fun fitness tests (planks, wall sits, push-ups, etc.) to spark motivation and track your progress throughout the week.
DAY 1
Yorgos
Dive into The Body
Gently reconnecting with the Body and with other people's bodies, post lunch break!
DAY 1
Yorgos
Introduction to Presence & Embodiment
Explore and expand your bodily sensations as a pathway to presence. Enhance your sensitivity and awareness across all senses.
DAY 1
Alex & Yorgos
Forest Walk
Enjoy a walk out into the woods and explore the surrounding area as well as ground down into nature.
DAY 1
Alex
Breathwork & Meditation
Focus on breathing techniques to calm the nervous system and relax your mind and body
SAUDIA ARABIA
AHMED AL SINAN
"Every minute—every second of this retreat has been great. I'm grateful to Yorgos and Alex."
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UNITED KINGDOM
ANGELA TALBOT
"I feel able to conquer the world ...
It's just the best ever experience."
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