Join us for a special journey to the Greek island of Ikaria—the island of longevity and well-being. 

We are blessed to have Kate and Dimitris as our hosts and guides —both Greek residents and dear friends who love sharing the authentic culture, food, music, and nature of Greece. I’ll be sharing my music throughout the retreat. This will be my 3rd year in a row collaborating with Kate and Balanced Well Being Immersions on Ikaria, and our 5th Greece retreat collaboration!

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Ikaria is known as one of five “blue zones”—places where people live to be 100 years old—with great health. Known for their pure approach to the Mediterranean diet, natural/daily movement, herbals teas, wild greens, raw honey, hot springs, natural wines, regular all-night celebrations, and low-stress, joyful lifestyle, Ikarians enjoy an extraordinary and very natural way of life. 

For 8 days we will learn about and attune to this healing, joy-creating, and longevity-cultivating lifestyle.  We’ll participate in inspiring activities such as a Greek cooking class with a local grandmother, a guided forest hike with herbal plant collecting, visits to the ancient temple of Artemis and the cave of Dionysus, a wine tasting at a natural wine vineyard, swimming in the turquoise sea, soaking in a natural hot spring, wisdom sharing sessions on longevity and vitality with Ikarian elders, and a community festival with live music and dancing. We will eat traditional Greek meals at the best tavernas on the island!

Yoga with Kate or me (Jaya Lakshmi) will be offered every morning--with an emphasis on accessible, energizing practices that connect us to nature.

My soul has been deeply nourished by the culture and community of this Greek Island and I always look forward to returning for the magic that awaits us…