Paul, 

Apologies for the delay in getting this to you. 

‘ Our week of yoga immersion in Evia was simply wonderful.  To say that Paul put his heart and soul into each day is an understatement and our time there delivered so much more than expected. 

Evia itself is just so beautiful. It’s very quiet and tranquil, perfectly conducive to switching off from everyday life and into a 

deeply restorative space.

Enjoy!’

Please edit as you see fit Paul! And thank you again for a very special week 🥰

Kind regards,

Emer 

Hi Paul

 Thank you so much for a truly wonderful yoga retreat in Evia. I loved every bit of it.  

The group energy was amazing. I had great fun with all the gang, we had such a great laugh! 

I learned loads and actually felt confident enough to give new things a go on the mat!

I also really enjoyed the Yi Jin Jing and (my favourite!) the chanting practices. 🙏

 You were such a kind and helpful teacher, and you created such a relaxed, welcoming space, thank you so so much Paul ❤️

 Regarding tips for the October crew

1. Bring a nice big mug (I had one in my bedroom!)

2. Bring a little bit of chocolate for after dinner in your bedroom (bit of a ritual for me from last year!)

3. Soak it all up and enjoy every moment.

 Biggest hugs Paul, you are the best teacher and looking forward to returning to classes on 7th.

 Om Shanti Prem Se🙏

 Michelle

I Highly recommend this yoga retreat with Paul Whelan @absoluteyogaireland in @eviasilence , Greece. It happens in April and again in October

Porto Bufalo is a hidden away bay about 2.5hrs from Athens on the island of Evia. No shops. No hotels. No village. No distractions, just a few locals and the guest house with buffet style restaurant and bar.

Paul prepared our itinerary with a beautiful variety of classes and plenty of free time - Early Morning Yoga (surya namaskar) Mid Morning practice of Yi Jin Jing, Early Evening Hatha Yoga (asanas and pranayama) and after dinner Mantra and Teachings.

Paul has an incredible wealth of knowledge. He has been studying Vedic scriptures and exploring the practice since the 1980s. He has been my teacher since 2012 and I feel very lucky to have found him as there are few teachers like him in Ireland.. I enjoy his style of teaching. He is intuitive, knows the needs and limitations of every one of his students. He teaches from his heart and from a great lineage of scholars and teachers incl Krishnamacharya, Patanjali and BNS Iyengar. Every class is sprinkled with words of wisdom, moments of rest and reflection, long pauses of silence, bullets of humour and a real feeling of being cared for. Paul is authentic and kind. We had a really fabulous week. There were 21 of us, all different ages and levels of experience from complete beginners to advanced yogis. Nobody felt left out, not even me with an injured shoulder!!

The accommodation was excellent, the food was absolutely delicious and the location was just idyllic. If you need a rest, a reset, a grounding, a ‘stock take’ for yourself, a breather, a pause, some me-time, whatever you want to call it, then I would suggest you consider this trip for yourself in October 2025.

Highly recommend this yoga retreat with Paul Whelan @absoluteyogaireland in @eviasilence , Greece. It happens in April and again in October

Porto Bufalo is a hidden away bay about 2.5hrs from Athens on the island of Evia. No shops. No hotels. No village. No distractions, just a few locals and the guest house with buffet style restaurant and bar.

Paul prepared our itinerary with a beautiful variety of classes and plenty of free time - Early Morning Yoga (surya namaskar) Mid Morning practice of Yi Jin Jing, Early Evening Hatha Yoga (asanas and pranayama) and after dinner Mantra and Teachings.

Paul has an incredible wealth of knowledge. He has been studying Vedic scriptures and exploring the practice since the 1980s. He has been my teacher since 2012 and I feel very lucky to have found him as there are few teachers like him in Ireland.. I enjoy his style of teaching. He is intuitive, knows the needs and limitations of every one of his students. He teaches from his heart and from a great lineage of scholars and teachers incl Krishnamacharya, Patanjali and BNS Iyengar. Every class is sprinkled with words of wisdom, moments of rest and reflection, long pauses of silence, bullets of humour and a real feeling of being cared for. Paul is authentic and kind. We had a really fabulous week. There were 21 of us, all different ages and levels of experience from complete beginners to advanced yogis. Nobody felt left out, not even me with an injured shoulder!!

The accommodation was excellent, the food was absolutely delicious and the location was just idyllic. If you need a rest, a reset, a grounding, a ‘stock take’ for yourself, a breather, a pause, some me-time, whatever you want to call it, then I would suggest you consider this trip for yourself in October 2025.

Pamela

Hi Paul,

               Many thanks for an amazing retreat which was my first experience of a seven-day retreat. It could not have been more enlightening on the practices you offer and a real delight to experience the chants, meditation and yoga. As a complete novice other than in Hatha yoga, I found the whole teaching and experience second to none. The tone is set by you which is perfect and the programme is full and enjoyable. As to the location by the sea, quiet, and purpose-built for yoga retreats, it is a real stunner, I could not ask for more. I will definitely be back and cannot recommend the lovely group, excellent teacher and location more highly to all who might be thinking of going, 

Many thanks, Paul, for such an amazing experience,

Namaste 

Regards,

Regina

Dear Paul,

Testimony:

Evia Silence yoga retreat with Paul is the answer to your question, regardless  what you are currently seeking for. If you are looking for a quite remote stunningly beautiful location to rest, reflect, re-energise - you got it. If you are seeking to deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy, explore some Buddhist teachings, practice pranayama, meditation or experience authentic vedic chanting, your appetite will be satisfied. If you are here to enrich your asana practice you will not find a more knowledgeable teacher as Paul. Paul's authentic teaching is routed in a powerful lineage and is received directly from his guru Sri BNS Iyengar, Mysore who in turn learned it from his teacher Krishnamacharya over many decades. 

The week is structured to give you some challenge and space to grow, complemented by restorative practice in a perfect balance with spiritual and philosophical discussions. Each day is full of new discoveries accessible to yogis of all ability. And if all of that was not enough, the group of people who chose to join Paul on this retreat are a treasure in their own kind. I have met great like-minded friends who have made this week fun, gave me safe and healing space to learn and supported me through their amazing knowledge and experience in many different areas of interest - fascinating bunch! 

If you are still thinking to book or not to book, think no more. These isn't a better way to invest a few bob into your health and peace of mind. You will come back a new person - a better one. I did! :-) 

Feedback:

The trip was extremely well organised - thank you for all the big and little details which you have thought of ahead, during and after the trip. It made it stress free for everyone. 

Thank you Paul, this week gave me back my sanity. Thank you for landing a kind listening ear to me when i really needed it. I am feeling more centered and less shaky. One day at a time.

With all my loving kindness, 

Tanya