Holiday Facilitators: Marina Sossi
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Marina Sossi is an interdisciplinary artist and creative facilitator. She has worked internationally touring performances and collaborating with artists and academics in theatre, opera, butoh dance and clowning. Marina is a socially engaged artist, delivering transformational programmes and multi disciplinary projects in creativity and play. Marina's artfulness integrates the body, spirituality and nature in a creative practice that is relational, collaborative and conscious.
Marina is also an internationally recognised teacher (British Wheel of Yoga) and facilitator with a uniquely playful style and calm encouraging presence. Marina is dedicated to making yoga accessible and fun for everyone, with a clear, uncomplicated teaching style, that offers simple methods to embody the yoga philosophy in everyday life. Marina's classes are suitable for all levels and abilities and focus on posture alignment, breath, movement, deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation.
What people say about Marina and her courses:
Thoroughly enjoyed my first yoga class
Marina was more than facilitating this week, she really taught the skills, meaning and process of yoga so that i really understood the positions. She was gentle and calm
Yoga was wonderful
Marina's course relaxing and great for a newbie
I found Marina’s yoga sessions beneficial and inspiring
Sensitive approach means I hope I will practice yoga at home.
Where does Marina Sossi facilitate?
Sat 5 Jul - Sat 12 Jul 2025 (7 nights)
At a glance
Atsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new. Richard Layzell is directing this holiday.
About
Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented approximately 70% are between 35-65. A huge majority - over 80 percent - report that the Skyros holiday experience had a lasting positive effect on their lives. Nearly a third of guests come back again and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.
Accommodation
Most people choose to live simply and comfortably in twin-shared rustic huts in the gardens. Or stay in Atsitsa's main house, subject to availability. See more about accommodation in Atsitsa here >>
Inspiring Courses
Courses and activities are introduced to you at the beginning of each week. Choose your favourites from a wide range including yoga, writing, art, kayaking, windsurfing, personal development, singing, comedy and more.
Food & Drink
All meals are included and served as a buffet. Special diets are always catered for. Teas and coffees are available throughout the day. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased at Atsitsa's bar.
Guide Itinerary
07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.30: Oekos (home groups)
11.15: Mid-morning courses
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
17.00: Afternoon courses
19.00: Sunset classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities
Average Temperature
July and August are the hottest months in Skyros with temperatures averaging around 30 degrees Celcius. Light showers are possible but rare.
Location
Summary
What's included?
- More than three courses per day over four to five days each week
- An unrivalled and vibrant community atmosphere
- Fun evening activities and events
- Three delicious Mediterranean meals each day
- Twin shared rustic accommodation in Atsitsa's gardens
What's On
Travel
To travel to Skyros island you need to fly to Athens as there are no direct flights to this beautiful, unspoilt island.
Fly to Athens on the day before your holiday begins, ie Friday. Join our overland transfer to Skyros island including a night with us in Central Athens.
Return on the last day of the holiday, ie Saturday. If you book our overland transfer, you can book a flight home from Athens after 3pm.
