Holiday Facilitators: Marina White Raven
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Marina White Raven is a yoga teacher, socially engaged artist, creative facilitator, clown teacher and creative life coach; she has performed and presented workshops for professionals, creatives and athletes internationally. With over 25 years experience delivering creative wellbeing programmes for groups and teams with complex needs, she brings a wealth of knowledge and ability and is exceptionally skilled at supporting high performing individuals, whilst also empowering the less privileged and socially excluded members of society.
Marina encourages people to move beyond pain and resistance, towards authentic whole hearted, expressive living. Her teaching establishes stability and suppleness in the body and mind and promotes a greater sense of integration, resilience and joy. Marina is keen to share practical tools and advice for healthy habit formation, simple ways to easily incorporate Yoga into busy lifestyles and how to kick start a daily practice.
An established teacher with a unique style Marina communicates the ancient teachings of yoga with her own creative flair; bodywork, breath, meditation and movement become an integrated weave of practices that are accessible and inclusive.
Marina trained for 3 years with the British Wheel of Yoga under the guidance of Derek Thorne and following advaita vedanta (non-duality) through the teachings of Ramana Maharshi. She is also a qualified Yoga4Health instructor. Further studies include Theravada Buddhism, Relational Gestalt, Thai yoga massage, Reiki gendai and Butoh dance.
Marina has performed and taught all over the world, in person and online; generating transformative artworks and experiences for a wide range of people. She most recently toured Mexico with her internationally renowned performance ritual: ‘Practice for my Deathbed’.
“I believe Yoga is a discipline of awareness, leading to integration. Engaging in a more intimate relationship with the Self, we become empowered and are able to embrace positive change; breaking free from aspects that no longer serve us.”
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 White Raven facilitate?
Sat 26 Jul - Fri 8 Aug 2025 (13 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.
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?
- Courses, facilitators TBC
- 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. Return on the last day of the holiday, ie Saturday for a week-long break and Friday for a fortnight. Book a flight home from Athens after [TBC].
Book our return overland transfer including an overnight stay in Athens.
