The Importance of Rest (and Why We Forget It)
We often forget how important rest is. Slowing down is not a weakness — it’s a necessary part of feeling well and balanced.
ANASA is an invitation to slow down and return to what truly matters — your breath, your body, and your inner balance. More than a pilates retreat- a chance to experience Zakynthos through the eyes of a local. Through conscious movement, rest, and carefully selected experiences, we create space for renewal, clarity, and connection.
I’m Ioanna, the person behind Anasa. Originally from the island of Zakynthos and now based in Frankfurt, my journey into Pilates started with a simple need — to feel better in my body, to slow down, and to reconnect with myself. What began as something personal gradually became something I wanted to share.
My relationship with Pilates began more than a decade ago while searching for ways to manage chronic back pain. Over time, it transformed the way I moved and the way I connected with my body — and what started as a personal journey gradually became a passion and a profession.
Through Anasa, I bring together everything that feels true to me: mindful movement, the calmness of the sea, and the feeling of being away from noise and routine.
Anasa means “breath” — and that’s exactly what I hope to offer you.
Homemade, local, made with love. The moments that make ANASA different.
Our next ANASA Pilates Retreat will take place in Logothetis Organic Farm, from 16 to 23 September 2026.
It’s a small group retreat, focused on movement, rest, nature, and shared experiences — without rushing or strict schedules.
Daily Pilates, yoga, reformer, meditation, and sound healing sessions, time in nature, local activities, and plenty of space to rest and slow down.
More details about the program and location will be shared soon.
Thoughts on movement, rest, and retreat life.
We often forget how important rest is. Slowing down is not a weakness — it’s a necessary part of feeling well and balanced.
A retreat slows everything down. Movement feels easier, rest feels deeper, and you finally have time to listen to your body.
Pilates is not about pushing harder or doing more. It’s about how you move, how you breathe, and how connected you feel to your body.