FITNESS + EMBODIMENT

FITNESS & EMBODIMENT RETREAT

with Alex Crockford & Yorgos Karamalegos

1 - 8 SEPTEMBER 2025

GET UP & GET READY!

The Physical Lab Fitness & Embodiment retreat will return for it's 3rd consecutive year in 2025! 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?

DIVE IN

ALEX CROCKFORD

FITNESS

Founder of #CrockFitApp, Alex is a well-known personality in 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.

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.

DETAILS & ACCOMMODATION

Details

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WORKSHOP FEE WITH ALEX & YORGOS
ACCOMMODATION
TRAVEL TO AND FROM CHANIA AIRPORT
ALL ORGANIC BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO #CrockFitApp (retail value £95)

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RETREAT? EMAIL US!

nick@physicallab.co.uk

Pricing

Pricing for the Fitness & Embodiment Retreat is determined by accommodation (all of which include the details listed on the left). For the 2025 retreat, we are currently able to offer the following

2 BEDROOM SHARED BATH
2 BEDROOM PRIVATE BATH
PRIVATE FLAT
VILLAGE HOUSE

PLEASE SEE THE TABS PROVIDED ABOVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS

CANCELLATION POLICY

We have a cancellation policy of one calendar month for all retreats. After this, we cannot offer refunds unless another participant can be found.

2 Bed with Shared Bathroom

ARMONIA RETREAT CENTRE

£2000

Accommodation is included in the price of the residency, and rooms are located on-site at the Armonia Retreat Centre in Douliana, Crete. These rooms are offered as a double with a large shared bathroom between rooms, so you will be sharing the bedroom with one other participant, which we can help organise, and the bathroom with your roommate and two other participants in a separate, adjacent room.

AMENITIES

65 square metre studio with wooden floor
Exterior wooden deck in the middle of an ancient olive grove
Gym, Sauna, & Outdoor Pool
Well-equipped, brand new kitchen
Four acres of enchanting outdoor space that has: lawn, a vineyard that you can simply pick and eat grapes in the summer, a large spice garden for guest use, an outside pizza oven, a huge dining table, and seating areas

2 Bed with Private Bathroom

ARMONIA RETREAT CENTRE

£2300

Accommodation is included in the price of the residency, and rooms are located on-site at the Armonia Retreat Centre in Douliana, Crete. This room is offered as a double with a private bathroom, so you will be sharing with one other participant, which we can help organise.

AMENITIES

65 square metre studio with wooden floor
Exterior wooden deck in the middle of an ancient olive grove
Gym, Sauna, & Outdoor Pool
Well-equipped, brand new kitchen
Four acres of enchanting outdoor space that has: lawn, a vineyard that you can simply pick and eat grapes in the summer, a large spice garden for guest use, an outside pizza oven, a huge dining table, and seating areas

Private Flat

ILIOPETRA APARTMENTS

£2550

Studio Flat (2 available)

Mezzanine Apartment (1 available)

A stone's throw from Armonia Retreat Centre, Iliopetra offers fully-equipped apartments complete with a kitchen and bathroom. All rooms are cosy and follow the local tradition in combination with modern comforts.

AMENITIES

For additional information regarding amenities

and pictures of the venue, please visit

Iliopetra Apartments

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Village House

NATALIA'S HOUSES

£2750

Also near to Armonia Retreat Centre, Natalia's Village Houses are just a half an hour drive from the Venetian-influenced city of Chania and its international airport. It is also just a ten minute drive from the nearest beaches of Almirida and Kalives.

Exclusively offered for this retreat, the village houses of Dias and Hera are both suitable for up to three people. Each house has a lounge, kitchen, dining space and shower room, plus a staircase leading to a wooden mezzanine floor, with a large double bed.

AMENITIES

For additional information regarding amenities

and pictures of the venue, please visit

Natalia's Houses

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

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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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

DAY 2

Yorgos

Pleasure Exercise

A gentle and stretchy morning session for a smooth start.

DAY 2

Alex

Team workout

In this session we will get together in groups to challenge ourselves whilst also building a team energy for the week.

DAY 2

Yorgos

Party Through the Body!

An energizing, improvisational session that frees the body and mind, encouraging new movements, sensations, and ways of thinking.

DAY 2

Alex & Yorgos

Beach Time

Take advantage of staying so close to the sea and enjoy some time with Alex & Yorgos on one of Crete's famous beaches.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

DAY 3

Alex

Stretch & mobility

Targeted stretches and mobility exercises to help release tension, enhance range of motion, and cultivate better body awareness.

DAY 3

Alex

Strength & cardio workout

Let's get the music pumping, and get the body moving to a mixed gym based circuit to get strong and fit!

DAY 3

Alex

Technique Masterclass

Work through common mistakes of major movements and exercises so that we can work on safe and effective techniques during our workouts.

DAY 3

Yorgos

Dive into the body

Gently reconnect with the body and other people's bodies after the lunch break.

DAY 3

Yorgos

Grounding: Unleash Your Inner Warrior

Embrace the core principles of pleasure as you channel your strength with confidence and joy. Prepare to explore, energise, and elevate yourself in a vibrant, supportive environment!

DAY 3

Lena

Nutrition, Lifestyle & the Microbiome!

Explore the fascinating world of the microbiome and its surprising impact on our health and well-being.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

DAY 5

Alex

Beach Workout

Let's have fun on the beach with some relays, games, and bodyweight exercises before we chill in the sun.

DAY 5

Yorgos

Dive into the body

Gently reconnect with the body and other people's bodies after the lunch break.

DAY 5

Yorgos

Embodied Expression: Part 2

In this second segment, we'll employ the Lab methodology to delve into the fundamental aspects of acting, enhancing your expression and communication skills.

DAY 5

Alex

Healing Breathwork & Meditation

In this breathwork and meditation session we will go a little deeper, allowing the depths of our being to come to the surface for whatever healing is needed in this moment.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

DAY 4

Yorgos

Pleasure Exercise

A gentle and stretchy morning sessions for a smooth start.

DAY 4

Alex

Inidivdual challenge workout

In this session, we'll channel the same competitive energy from team day to push yourself personally, tackling workouts that challenge you.

DAY 4

Yorgos

Embodied Expression: Part 1

In this first segment, you'll explore how to use your voice, body language, and facial expressions to communicate with confidence.

DAY 4

Lena

Sleep Secrets for Optimal Life Performance

Learn how quality sleep impacts your health, performance, and mental clarity, and gain tools to optimize rest for better vitality.

GUEST INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Lena Kantzou

| THE MICROBIOME

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.

SAUDIA ARABIA

AHMED AL SINAN

"Every minute—every second of this retreat has been great. I'm grateful to Yorgos and Alex."

SEPTEMBER 2024 RETREAT

UNITED KINGDOM

ANGELA TALBOT

"I feel able to conquer the world ...

It's just the best ever experience."

FITNESS + EMBODIMENT

FITNESS & EMBODIMENT RETREAT

with Alex Crockford & Yorgos Karamalegos

1 - 8 SEPTEMBER 2025

GET UP & GET READY!

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

ALEX CROCKFORD

FITNESS

YORGOS KARAMALEGOS

EMBODIMENT

DETAILS & ACCOMMODATION

Details

WHAT'S INCLUDED

nick@physicallab.co.uk

Pricing

2 BEDROOM SHARED BATH 2 BEDROOM PRIVATE BATH PRIVATE FLAT VILLAGE HOUSE

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

FITNESS & EMBODIMENT RETREAT 2025

PHOTOS & VIDEO COURTESY OF CALUM HUNTINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY

RETREAT ITINERARY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

DAY 1

Alex

Morning Stretch

DAY 1

Alex

Personal fitness benchmark

DAY 1

Yorgos

Dive into The Body

DAY 1

Yorgos

Introduction to Presence & Embodiment

DAY 1

Alex & Yorgos

Forest Walk

DAY 1

Alex

Breathwork & Meditation

DAY 2

Yorgos

DAY 2

Alex

DAY 2

Yorgos

DAY 2

Alex & Yorgos

DAY 3

Alex

DAY 3

Alex

DAY 3

Alex

DAY 3

Yorgos

DAY 3

Yorgos

DAY 3

Lena

DAY 5

Alex

DAY 5

Yorgos

DAY 5

Yorgos

DAY 5

Alex

DAY 6

Alex & Yorgos

DAY 6

Alex & Yorgos

DAY 4

Yorgos

DAY 4

Alex

DAY 4

Yorgos

DAY 4

Lena

ARRIVAL

2 BEDROOM SHARED BATH
2 BEDROOM PRIVATE BATH
PRIVATE FLAT
VILLAGE HOUSE