is our dream come true, and we’re so grateful to share it with others.
Tucked away in a quiet, beachside valley on the southern coast of Crete, Tertsa is a tiny village we’ve proudly called home for over 20 years. It’s a peaceful haven—an ideal place for anyone looking to step away from the rush of modern life and reconnect with something simpler and more grounded.
We offer retreats and drop in classes, in the Ashtanga yoga tradition, a practice we love to share with fellow practitioners.
Whether you're just beginning or have an established practice, our classes and retreats offer space to deepen your connection in an authentic and supportive environment.
TERTSA YOGA & RETREATS
THE SHALA
Perched at the highest point of the village, our yoga shala offers breathtaking views of the Libyan Sea and the peaceful Tertsa Valley below. Surrounded by nature, it’s a serene and uplifting space where you can reconnect with yourself, find focus, and experience deep peace of mind.
The shala is a 50m² open-air wooden platform, covered for comfort and fully equipped for your practice. It accommodates up to 16 students, making it ideal for smaller, intimate groups where meaningful connection and individual attention can flourish.
From April to October—our long and beautiful practice season—we host daily drop-in yoga classes led by Nathalie, as well as a rotating lineup of international teachers offering unique workshops and immersive retreats.
We are passionate about sharing Ashtanga yoga in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Whether you're coming for a class or a retreat, our shala is a place to breathe, move, and just be.
NATHALIE & ANDREAS
met in Tertsa over 20 years ago, and have since traveled the world together, living in many different countries but always returning to Tertsa.
Nathalie’s deep love for yoga began in 1986 when she met Danny Paradise and Cliff Barber in Goa, India. Her love for yoga and the simple life eventually brought her to Crete.
Andreas’ has always found passion in what he can craft with his own two hands; be it playing music designing and building construction projects and landscaping; which he followed as a profession for more than 30 years.
With their individual passions, they have designed and personally built the school and retreat of their dreams. A true labour of love, Tertsa Yoga & Retreats seeks to bring people together in harmony through Andreas & Nathalie’s shared love of natural living and yoga.
TEREZA POLJANIC
Tereza Poljanič, our retreat facilitator, is the heart and soul behind our retreats in Tertsa.
A certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) and a wholefoods chef trained at the Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy in Los Angeles, she brings a unique and joyful blend of Ashtanga yoga, conscious living, and nourishing food to every retreat.
Tereza has been practicing Ashtanga yoga since 2019 with Nathalie right here in Tertsa, where her love for the practice and the place naturally came together. Since 2020, she has hosted her own culinary yoga retreats across Europe and here in Tertsa, creating experiences that are as grounding as they are delicious.
She’s the founder of Tereza’s Choice, author of three cookbooks, and host of the popular cooking show Zdravo, Tereza! on Slovenia’s POP TV.
Tereza infuses each retreat with warmth, inspiration, and connection—from the mat to the table.