No. Many participants join without having a consistent handstand yet. The retreat focuses on strong foundations, mobility, alignment, and skill progressions, so beginners and experienced practitioners can train side by side.

If you’re already comfortable in a handstand, you’ll work on advanced progressions, alignment, control, and endurance.

Not at all. The ring muscle-up sessions focus on foundations, safe progressions, and technique so you can safely work toward this skill over time.

Even if you’re starting from zero, you’ll learn the building blocks required to develop the movement.

The retreat takes place at Aegialis Hotel & Spa on the island of Amorgos, Greece.

Located above the beautiful Aegiali Bay, the venue offers sea views, peaceful surroundings, and dedicated movement spaces, making it an ideal environment for a focused training retreat.

Amorgos does not have an airport, but it is easily reached by ferry.

The island has two ports:

• Aegiali – the closest port, located 1 km from the hotel

• Katapola – approximately 22 km away

Most guests travel via Athens, Santorini, Naxos, Paros, or Mykonos, and then take a ferry to Amorgos.

A popular route is to fly to Athens, take a short domestic flight (about 50 minutes) to Naxos, then a 1.5–2 hour ferry to Amorgos.

Alternatively, ferries depart directly from Piraeus Port in Athens, with a travel time of around 7 hours, depending on the vessel and route.

From late April through early October, regular ferry connections operate between Amorgos and nearby islands. Ferry travel times from neighbouring islands typically range from 1–4 hours. Schedule of the ferries can be found online: www.openseas.gr. 

Our retreat venue, Aegialis Hotel & Spa, is located above Aegiali Bay, just 1 km from Aegiali port and the main beach.

Round-trip transfers between the port and the hotel are included for retreat participants.

We strongly recommend checking ferry and travel logistics before booking to ensure the journey aligns with your travel plans.

Check-in available from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM

Your retreat includes:

• 7 nights accommodation at Aegialis Hotel & Spa with daily housekeeping

• All rooms include tea and coffee facilities, which are replenished daily

• Daily training sessions with Coach Chala and her assistant Coaches

• Handstand foundations and progressions coaching

• Ring Pull-up & Muscle-up strength training

• Mobility, theory, and skill development sessions

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner including herbal teas and water. Other drinks can be purchased at your own expense.

• An ocean excursion during the week (freediving and snorkelling day trip will be confirmed closer to the retreat).

• Access to Lalon Idor Spa facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, indoor seawater pool)

• Access to the hotel gym and training spaces

• Round-trip port transfers on Amorgos

• 30 days access to the Somatika App before the retreat

Yes! daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Filtered water and herbal tea are included with meals and extra beverages are available for your purchase.

Meals are served at the hotel’s Ambrosia Restaurant, featuring fresh Mediterranean cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients and vegetables grown on the island.

Vegetarian, vegan, and dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.

We recommend bringing:

• Comfortable training clothes

• A reusable water bottle

• Swimwear

• Sunscreen and a hat

• A light layer for evenings

• Training grips (optional for ring work)

All training equipment and props will be provided at the venue.

Absolutely, and many participants do.

Our retreats attract a friendly international community, and it’s very common for people to arrive solo and leave with new friendships.

If you book a shared room, we will do our best to pair you with another participant of the same gender.

Expect a balance of training, learning, rest, and exploration.
Mornings include meditation and movement, afternoons focus on skill work, and evenings are for connection, beach time, and recovery.
You can check out our Sample Itinerary for full details.

Prices range from €2,499 to €3,699 depending on your room choice.

To reserve your place, simply secure your spot with a €499 non-refundable deposit through the booking page.

Spaces are very limited, and our 2026 retreat sold out in just 4 days!

• €499 deposit and €1,000 second payment are non-refundable

• More than 90 days before retreat: 100% refund of remaining balance

• 60–90 days before retreat: 70% refund of remaining balance

• Within 45 days: No refunds available

We strongly recommend purchasing travel and medical insurance.

Once you register for the retreat, you’ll receive complimentary access to the SOMATIKA App 30 days before the event.

Inside the app you’ll find Coach Chala’s mobility, strength, and handstand preparation programs designed to help you arrive ready to make the most of the week.