Fitness & Embodiment Retreat | June 2027

29 May - 5 June 2027

Fitness & Embodiment Retreat

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A Custom Experience

The Fitness & Embodiment retreat is built around a rhythm that blends targeted workouts—combining both weights and bodyweight training—with grounding work and embodiment exercises, breathwork for centering, focus, and nervous system down-regulation, as well as communication practices that help deepen your relationships in all facets of life. All of it unfolds against the raw, natural backdrop of Crete, creating a week that moves the body, quiets the mind, and reconnects you with both yourself and the people around you.

New to our 2027 retreat, you can tailor the first portion of your experience. Guests can choose to arrive in Crete one, two, or three days early and ease into the week with a more spacious, personalised introduction before the full retreat begins. Each day, Alex and Yorgos will lead a dedicated two-hour experience (a training session, a guided forest walk, a cold plunge, or an embodied practice out in nature) as a way to more fully engage with the island. It’s a chance to settle in, connect with the instructors and the group in a smaller, quieter setting. Read on for more details!

What to Expect

Embodied Fitness

Varied workouts, including small group or private hypertrophy strength training sessions, grounded in embodiment principles — connecting mind, body, and energy for truly alive movements.

Mindset Awareness & Deconditioning

Developing presence to help shift limiting thought patterns, enabling more effective leadership, decision-making, and collaboration in professional and personal environments.

Voice, Language & Embodied Expression

Expanding vocal power and clarity while integrating body and voice to deliver speech, dialogue, and performance with impact and authenticity.

Authentic Presence & Interaction

Transforming communication by enhancing empathy, connection, and embodied awareness.

Physical Presence, Team Building & Theatrical Games

Playful exercises to awaken creativity, trust, and expressive freedom.

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.

Yorgos Karamalegos

Embodiment

Yorgos guides performers and professionals toward deep physical and mental awareness, emphasizing presence as a path to personal and professional freedom. His body-focused approach aims to use deconditioning as a tool to uncover authenticity.

Details & Accommodation

Standard Room

£2200

The Standard Rooms at Armonia offer simple, comfortable shared accommodation in a calm setting. Available as shared doubles, each room features warm wooden floors, soft lighting, and a peaceful atmosphere. Bathroom is shared between two rooms, providing practical comfort while maintaining a supportive and communal retreat experience.
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Premium Room

£2750

The Premium Rooms onsite at Armonia Retreat Center combine rustic charm with modern comfort. Available as double or triple accommodations, each room features warm wood accents, natural light, and a peaceful atmosphere. All rooms include a private ensuite bathroom for added comfort and privacy during your stay.
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Private Flat

£2950

The Private Flat at Iliopetra Apartments offers peaceful, off-site accommodation just a short walk from Armonia Retreat Center. Built from local stone and surrounded by flowers and mountain views, it blends traditional Cretan charm with modern comfort. Studios and maisonettes accommodate 1–4 guests, offering space and privacy.
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Village House

£3250

The Village Houses at Natalia’s Houses offer traditional stone cottage accommodation just a short walk from Armonia Retreat Center. The houses blend rustic charm with comfortable living and accommodate up to three guests and include a lounge, kitchen, dining area, and shower room. Ideal for couples or a small group of friends seeking privacy and village character.
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PRICING IS PER PERSON & INCLUDES ALL WORKSHOP & SERVICE FEES, FULL 6-DAY ACCOMMODATION, AND CAR SERVICE TO & FROM CHANIA AIRPORT. FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED.

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Cancellation Policy

We have a cancellation policy of one calendar month for all retreats. After this, we cannot offer refunds unless another participant on the waiting list is able to attend or the cancelling party is able to find a participant on their behalf.

Retreat Itinerary

Fitness Embodiment Free time & excursions Meals & logistics

Saturday (Arrival)

Saturday, 29 May 2027
✈️ Arrival 12:00 PM Armonia Retreat Centre

Arrival at Armonia

Check in and settle in. Enjoy fruit, nuts, vegan banana cake, coffee and tea from the Armonia kitchen. You can also visit the local café for a breathtaking view and delicious local food. Please note the café is not included in the all-inclusive retreat experience.
🌿 Free Time 12:30 PM Pool

Pool Time & Sunbathing

Relax by the pool and soak up the sun before the welcome dinner.
🍽️ Meal 7:00 PM Outdoor Dining Area

Welcome Dinner

Join instructors Alex & Yorgos and all of this year's participants as we kick off the retreat with a welcome dinner at Armonia Retreat Centre in Crete!

Sunday

Sunday, 30 May 2027
🍽️ Meal 8:00 AM · 1h Outdoor Dining Area

Breakfast

🏋️ Fitness 9:30 AM · 45m Armonia Studio

Breathwork & Morning Stretch

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
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.
☕ Break 10:15 AM · 15m

Break

🏋️ Fitness 10:30 AM · 1h 30m Armonia Studio

F&E Class

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
A joint session combining the core elements of the retreat: Fitness & Embodiment.
🌿 Free Time 12:00 PM · 1h Armonia Studio

A Personal Appointment with the Self

Take time to slow down, find stillness, reflect and connect with the surrounding nature, or get to know our community.
🍽️ Meal 1:00 PM · 1h 30m

Lunch

🧘 Embodiment 2:30 PM · 1h 30m Armonia Studio

Open Talk & Practice on Embodiment & Presence

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
An introduction to Presence and Embodiment exploring the questions: What is presence? What is embodiment? And how can they support wellbeing and fitness? The session moves into a Gym for the Mind practice alongside key embodiment exercises. Expect elements such as walks in nature, sensory awareness, walking exercises, fun games, and perhaps some introductory blindfolded team-building work.
☕ Break 4:00 PM · 30m

Break

🌿 Free Time 4:30 PM · 1h 30m Meeting Point: Outdoor Dining Area

Forest Walk

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
Accompany Alex & Yorgos on a walk through one of the village's forest trails. Walking/hiking footwear recommended.
🌿 Free Time 6:00 PM · 1h

Personal Time

Take time to slow down, find stillness, reflect and connect with the surrounding nature, or simply spend time getting to know our community.
🍽️ Meal 7:00 PM Outdoor Dining Area

Dinner

Monday

Monday, 31 May 2027
🍽️ Meal 8:00 AM · 1h Outdoor Dining Area

Breakfast

🧘 Embodiment 9:30 AM · 45m Armonia Studio

Gym for the Mind & Morning Embodiment Session

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
A gentle morning session designed to bring together embodiment, mobility and mind to muscle attention.
☕ Break 10:15 AM · 15m

Break

🏋️ Fitness 10:30 AM · 1h 30m Armonia Studio

F&E Class

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
A joint session combining the core elements of the retreat: Fitness & Embodiment.
🌿 Free Time 12:00 PM · 1h

A Personal Appointment with the Self

Take time to slow down, find stillness, reflect and connect with the surrounding nature, or get to know our community.
🍽️ Meal 1:00 PM · 1h 30m

Lunch

🧘 Embodiment 2:30 PM · 2h Armonia Studio

Open Talk & Practice on Embodying Everyday Life

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
This session explores how we become disconnected from the body in daily life, offering tools for body awareness and embodied presence. Through simple practices such as sitting, walking and breathing, talking, we explore how physical presence can shift our inner state towards a more positive and empowered experience.
🌿 Free Time 4:30 PM · 45m

Personal Time

This time is for you to spend how you wish. Take a rest or enjoy some time by the pool before our next event.
🏋️ Fitness 5:15 PM · 45m Armonia Fitness Studio

Breathwork

Alex Crockford
With Alex
In this breathwork session Alex will guide you through techniques to create a relaxing and expansive experience to connect deeper to your mind & body.
🌿 Free Time 6:30 PM · 1h

Self Reflection Time

Me time to reflect on the day and your overall retreat experience in whatever way feels meaningful to you. Write, walk, swim, breathe, exercise…
🍽️ Meal 7:00 PM Outdoor Dining Area

Dinner

Tuesday

Tuesday, 1 June 2027
🍽️ Meal 8:00 AM · 1h Outdoor Dining Area

Breakfast

🏋️ Fitness 9:30 AM · 45m Armonia Studio

F&E Short Morning Session

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
A joint session combining the core elements of the retreat: Fitness & Embodiment.
☕ Break 10:30 AM · 30m

Break

🏋️ Fitness 11:00 AM · 1h Armonia Fitness Studio

Group Session with Alex (AM) – Groups 1 & 3

Alex Crockford
With Alex
Small group session. Group 1 (11:00–12:00) and Group 3 (12:00–13:00). Groups announced via WhatsApp.
🧘 Embodiment 11:00 AM · 1h Armonia Fitness Studio

Group Session with Yorgos (AM) – Groups 2 & 4

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
Small group session. Group 2 (11:00–12:00) and Group 4 (12:00–13:00). Groups announced via WhatsApp.
🍽️ Meal 1:00 PM · 1h 30m

Lunch

🏋️ Fitness 2:30 PM · 1h Armonia Fitness Studio

Group Session with Alex (PM) – Groups 4 & 2

Alex Crockford
With Alex
Small group session. Group 4 (14:30–15:30) and Group 2 (15:30–16:30). Groups announced via WhatsApp.
🧘 Embodiment 2:30 PM · 1h Armonia Fitness Studio

Group Session with Yorgos (PM) – Groups 3 & 1

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
Small group session. Group 3 (14:30–15:30) and Group 1 (15:30–16:30). Groups announced via WhatsApp.
🌿 Free Time 5:15 PM · 45m Sauna & Pool

Sauna, Pool & Movement Fun Time

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
Join us to enjoy the sauna and pool at Armonia. If you're feeling up to it, we may even have some movement fun time before gathering for dinner! NOTE: Please plan to use your own sauna towel as they are not provided by the venue.
🍽️ Meal 7:00 PM Outdoor Dining Area

Dinner

Wednesday

Wednesday, 2 June 2027
🍽️ Meal 8:00 AM · 1h Outdoor Dining Area

Breakfast

🚐 Travel 9:30 AM Natalia's Houses

Departure from Armonia to Kalyves

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
Participants should prepare to meet at the outdoor dining area at Armonia for a trip to the seaside village of Kalyves. Please plan to bring your fitness gear as well as your bathing suit, towel and sunscreen.
🌿 Free Time 10:00 AM · 1h 30m Kalyves

Seaside Village Free Time

Enjoy free time in the seaside town of Kalyves — wander through the local shops, stroll along the beach, explore the village streets, or unwind with a coffee in the town square.
🏋️ Fitness 11:30 AM · 15m

Meet at Beach Gym

🧘 Embodiment 11:45 AM · 30m Beach Gym in Kalyves

Embodiment Session

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
Yorgos will lead a Mind to Muscle Embodiment session in preparation for the hypertrophy workout.
🏋️ Fitness 12:15 PM · 1h 15m Beach Gym in Kalyves

Gym Session

Alex Crockford
With Alex
Join Alex for a gym session at the Beach Gym in Kalyves, featuring a wide range of strength and cardio equipment alongside beautiful views overlooking the sea.
🍽️ Meal 1:30 PM · 1h 15m Beach

Lunch at the Beach by the Gym

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of swimming, sun and rest by the sea with a packed beach lunch prepared and delivered by Armonia.
🧘 Embodiment 3:30 PM · 1h Beach

Open Talk at the Beach

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
An open conversation by the sea exploring fitness, embodiment and presence as part of your fitness journey and everyday life.
🚐 Travel 5:00 PM · 1h

Travel Back to Armonia

NOTE: When travelling from the beach, participants are encouraged to be as dry and sand-free as possible before boarding the minivan.
🌿 Free Time 6:00 PM · 1h

Siesta

This time is for you to spend how you wish. Take a nap or a rest, or simply enjoy some time by the pool before dinner.
🍽️ Meal 7:00 PM Outdoor Dining Area

Dinner

Thursday

Thursday, 3 June 2027
🍽️ Meal 8:00 AM · 1h Outdoor Dining Area

Breakfast

🧘 Embodiment 9:30 AM · 1h 30m Armonia Studio

Team Building & Improvisation

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
A playful group session using improvisation, movement and interactive games to build connection, responsiveness and team spirit. Through theatrical exercises, participants strengthen presence, trust and embodied physical and verbal communication.
☕ Break 11:00 AM · 30m

Break & Change

🏋️ Fitness 11:30 AM · 1h 30m Armonia Fitness Studio

Full Circuit Session

Alex Crockford
With Alex
A dynamic circuit-based workout designed to build strength, endurance, and mobility through a series of energising exercises. Participants will move through multiple stations at their own pace while cultivating focus, resilience, and connection to the body.
🍽️ Meal 1:00 PM · 1h 30m

Lunch

🚐 Travel 2:45 PM · 15m

Travel to River Beach

Meeting Point: Outside the Gym.
🌿 Free Time 3:00 PM · 3h Kiani Akti Beach

River Beach – Volleyball, Talk & Relax

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
Our traditional trip to the River Beach for our cold plunge, volleyball, coffee and playful moments together, alongside quiet time in nature.
🚐 Travel 6:00 PM · 1h

Travel Back to Armonia

NOTE: When travelling from the beach, participants are encouraged to be as dry and sand-free as possible before boarding the minivan.
🍽️ Meal 7:30 PM Outdoor Dining Area

Dinner

Friday

Friday, 4 June 2027
🍽️ Meal 8:00 AM · 1h Outdoor Dining Area

Breakfast

🧘 Embodiment 9:30 AM · 45m Armonia Studio

Gym for the Mind & Morning Stretch

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
A gentle morning session designed to cultivate presence, awaken the body, and prepare the mind for the day ahead.
🏋️ Fitness 10:30 AM · 1h 30m Armonia Fitness Studio

Fitness Test & Finishers

Alex Crockford
With Alex
Our final workout of the retreat. This session includes a variety of individual fitness assessments designed to help you measure your progress and reflect on how you've developed throughout the week. Participants will leave with personal benchmarks they can revisit each year or continue testing back home. Expect supportive, energetic, and fun competitive vibes as we close out the retreat together.
🍽️ Meal 1:00 PM · 1h

Lunch

🧘 Embodiment 2:30 PM · 1h 15m Armonia Studio

Blindfold Dance Session – Group A

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
One half of the group will take part in a 60-minute blindfolded improvisation experience, while the other half guide, support, and dance. The session will conclude with 15 minutes of group reflection and discussion.
🧘 Embodiment 4:15 PM · 1h 15m Armonia Studio

Blindfold Dance Session – Group B

Yorgos Karamalegos
With Yorgos
Second half of the group will take part in a 60-minute blindfolded improvisation experience, while the other half guide, support, and dance. The session will conclude with 15 minutes of group reflection and discussion.
🌿 Free Time 5:30 PM · 1h

Self Reflection Time

Me time to reflect on the day and your overall retreat experience in whatever way feels meaningful to you. Write, walk, swim, breathe, exercise…
🍽️ Meal 7:00 PM Outdoor Dining Area

Farewell Dinner & Celebration

Alex Crockford
Yorgos Karamalegos
With Alex & Yorgos
Celebrate our incredible week of fun, laughter, challenge, growth, and embodiment together around the dinner table one final time.

Saturday (Departure)

Saturday, 5 June 2027
🍽️ Meal 8:00 AM · 1h Outdoor Dining Area

Breakfast

👋 Departure 11:00 AM Armonia Retreat Centre

Departure from Armonia

Safe travels! We hope to see you at our next retreat.