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offers travel journeys that combine breathwork, yoga, mindful walks, and exploration, creating a unique experience that nurtures both body and spirit.
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Hi, I am Valerie, a French archaeologist, hiking guide, and yoga instructor who has called Crete home for 20 years. Captivated by the island's breathtaking nature, landscapes, geology, energy, as well as its rich history, culture, and traditions, my love for Crete remains as strong as ever. This deep connection is precisely what I seek to share with others. Blending my diverse expertise, I developed the concept of YogaWalks Healthcare, offering Mindful Walks (Walk Alive), Walk and Yoga excursions/retreats, and Indoor/Outdoor Yoga courses. My mission is to teach and share simple yet powerful tools to enhance daily life. By walking with me, you’ll discover how to merge the physical benefits of walking with the mindfulness and meditative practices of yoga. You’ll learn to connect deeply with yourself, improving your overall health and well-being. Additionally, my vast knowledge of Crete’s history, geology, flora, fauna, and traditions allows you to fully immerse yourself in the island’s wonders, creating an experience that is as enriching as it is transformative.

28/10/2026

When your morning is gifted by such wonders 🙏🙏🙏 Gratitude 💛💛🌞☮️🕉️🪷🕊️

13/09/2026

05/09/2026

A little glimpse of today’s mindful walk along the Koiliaris River. 🌿

A few moments from an early Saturday morning spent walking slowly, connecting with nature and with ourselves, and practising simple mindfulness exercises — breathing, listening, observing, feeling…

This is what every Saturday brings.
Come and experience it with us, and enjoy the river, nature, and the space to simply be. 💚

— Valérie

05/09/2026

21/08/2026

Some beautiful memories from a very special shoot in Crete… 🇬🇷✨

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of being filmed for the French travel documentary Échappées belles, sharing one of my favourite places in Crete: the spectacular Aradena Gorge.

Wild landscapes, long days of shooting, laughter, adventure — and that unmistakable feeling of being somewhere truly magical. 🏔️☀️

Looking back at these pictures, I’m reminded of how special those days were, and how wonderful it felt to share a little of my Crete — its landscapes, its paths, its stories and its energy — with the French audience.

🎬 The programme is “Échappées belles – Grèce : le miracle crétois” (2021), and you can find it on YouTube by searching the title. The Aradena sequence features me, Valérie Bader, and the hiking excursions I was organising there at the time. ❤️

And Aradena? It remains one of my absolute favourite places in Crete. There is something about its wildness, silence and extraordinary beauty that never fails to move me.

And the beautiful thing is that you can still discover this magical landscape with me today — through our mindful excursion Aradena - The path of Essence, and our 8-day Yoga & Walk retreat, where we combine walking, yoga, nature, wellbeing and the deep connection that Crete inspires. 🌿🧘‍♀️🥾

Some places stay with you long after you’ve left them… and some are worth returning to, again and again. 💙

📍 Aradena Gorge, Crete
🎬 Échappées belles – Grèce : le miracle crétois
🌿 YogaWalks Healthcare | Valérie Bader

21/08/2026

Some beautiful memories from a very special shoot in Crete… 🇬🇷✨

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of being filmed for the French travel documentary Échappées belles, sharing one of my favourite places in Crete: the spectacular Aradena Gorge.

Wild landscapes, long days of shooting, laughter, adventure — and that unmistakable feeling of being somewhere truly magical. 🏔️☀️

Looking back at these pictures, I’m reminded of how special those days were, and how wonderful it felt to share a little of my Crete — its landscapes, its paths, its stories and its energy — with the French audience.

🎬 The programme is “Échappées belles – Grèce : le miracle crétois” (2021), and you can find it on YouTube by searching the title. The Aradena sequence features me, Valérie Bader, and the hiking excursions I was organising there at the time. ❤️

And Aradena? It remains one of my absolute favourite places in Crete. There is something about its wildness, silence and extraordinary beauty that never fails to move me.

And the beautiful thing is that you can still discover this magical landscape with me today — through our mindful excursion Aradena - the path of Essence, and our 8-day Yoga & Walk retreat, where we combine walking, yoga, nature, wellbeing and the deep connection that Crete inspires. 🌿🧘‍♀️🥾

Some places stay with you long after you’ve left them… and some are worth returning to, again and again. 💙

📍 Aradena Gorge, Crete
🎬 Échappées belles – Grèce : le miracle crétois
🌿 YogaWalks Healthcare | Valérie Bader

11/08/2026

Morning Yoga
Let the morning open you gently

Morning Yoga by the Sea
Wednesdays & Fridays | 8:00–9.30
Kera’s Church, Almyrida Harbor Beach

A soft opening to the day — sea breeze, morning light, gentle movement, and spacious breath. Come as you are and begin the morning with calm, freshness, and quiet presence.

Yoga Sailing Session
Thursdays | 9:00–12:00
(4 persons minimum)

A unique experience of movement, stillness, and connection with the sea.
Balance, breathe, and expand as we practice on the water while sailing from Almyrida through the Souda bay.

I'll be happy to meet you and practice with you

YogaWalks Healthcare
Valeria +3069 694 222 1774

11/08/2026

What if your weekend began with fresh air, flowing water, and absolutely nowhere to rush?
Every Saturday morning we meet by the Koiliaris River in Stylos for a slow, mindful walk through the trees, along the river, and back to ourselves. We breathe, move gently, listen, pause, open our senses and let nature do what it does best — soften us.

No experience is needed. No pressure to perform. Just a few hours to unwind, reconnect, and start the weekend feeling lighter, calmer, and more alive.

Every Saturday
Koiliaris River (Stylos)
8:00–11:00 AM

All bodies welcome.

Come as you are — I’d love to walk with you.

Valeria +30 6942 221774

09/08/2026

Sunday morning in Vamos
There is something magical about the encounters that happen at the Vamos Sunday Market.

A smile, a conversation, a shared story… and suddenly strangers become connections.

I love these moments of meeting, listening, and exchanging experiences about wellbeing, healing, movement, and life itself. Every person who stops by brings a new perspective, and I always leave feeling inspired.

This is what YogaWalks Healthcare is about — creating space to breathe, walk, connect, and restore together.

Thank you to everyone who came by, shared a moment, and reminded me that the most beautiful journeys often begin with a simple conversation.

Breathe. Walk. Share. Restore.

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Vámos
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http://www.yogawalkshealthcare.com/

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