Wellness in Ikaria Blue Zone
A Shamanic Yoga Retreat in Greece
12 - 20 September 2026
9 days of BLISS awaits
Wellbeing Investment from £940
WAKE UP IN THE JEWEL OF THE AEGEAN SEA!
On the Greek island of Ikaria life is sweet – unbridled beauty, unspoiled beaches, and unrivalled mountain landscapes. This Greek island, home to the mythical Ikaros, who flew too close to the sun, is an island of contrasts. Here you will find a balance between nature, freedom and development.
This is a retreat for the awakening of the spirit and the grounding of the body.
You will practice shamanic yoga twice daily with nidra or chanting in the evenings. Most sessions will take place in the spacious open-air yoga platform with dazzling and panoramic views of the rolling Aegean Sea, while other sessions will be on the beach and by the temple of Artemis, the goddess of wilderness.
There will be a free yoga day. Usually this is the day after the PANIGIRI party, as we will be partying until the very early hours of the morning. Also note that at the Panigiri, it is customary that you will be eating at the party and they serve meat. This evening has proved extremely successful in previous years.
The afternoon class will be more gentle and restorative. All classes will be suitable for all levels.
A breakfast of delicious yogurts, homemade bread, local honey, cheese, fresh fruit salad and cereals will be served after class.
Evening meals will be traditionally Greek and made from organically home grown vegetables, followed by a traditional Greek sweet. Dinners are vegetarian and a selection of vegetarian dishes are served to guests. We do not cater for special dietary requirements as standard, however, if there are specific dietary requirements please note there will be a surcharge.
Yoga for stress relief and relaxation suitable for beginners and advanced
What’s Included in your Greece Yoga Odyssey
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Yoga
Sunrise/Sunset Yoga by the beach
2 shamanic yoga classes a day
Welcome shamanic circle ceremony
Restorative/Breathwork/Yin/Vinyasa and Hatha. Lotus Meditation
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Accommodation
8 nights’ accommodation in stunning location
Sharing a twin room or a treble room en suite accommodation – all rooms have a balcony with the view to the Aegean sea and a mini kitchen fully equipped
3 double rooms available for single occupancy
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Food
A lunch date in the Sto Kampi restaurant highly publicised by Jamie Oliver whilst in Ikaria
Two spectacular meals a day (breakfast and dinner) from our chefs (although lunch is not included, I will serve a light lunch the day we go to Seychelles beach)
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Ceremonies
Welcome shamanic circle ceremony
Ceremony by the Temple of Artemis
Orchestra of Nature
Drumming shamanic circle
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Trips
Seychelles beach. Magical turquoise colours and located in a picturesque cove. Powerful!
Therapeutic Hot Mineral Springs and Thermal Spa (Ikaria hot springs have been known for their healing properties since ancient times).
Feeding turtles by the beach – they practically come to you asking for food
A FREE DAY
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Entertainment
All on site and organised activities (unless specified)
Fire party at the beach /with your own DJ
Stargazing Trip (optional) there’s a £50 surcharge per person
An organised tour around the island – 9am to 7pm (optional) there’s a surcharge of 50 euros pp
What’s Not Included
Flights and travel insurance; lunches and drinks at meal times with the exception of water. This way you will have time to explore the Island and its diverse restaurants at lunchtime
Pick up from Ikaria airport €35pp sharing
If travelling alone in taxi €50pp
Transfers to and from Ikaria Port (Edvilos to the apartments (€15pp each way)
Transfers to and from Agios Kirykos Port (€70pp single or €45pp sharing) Please note this port is about 90 minutes from yoga shala.
If you’re looking for affordable ways to travel to Ikaria, feel free to ask me how!
Wellbeing Investment
Option 1
£940 per person shared accommodation with ensuite and veranda
Option 2
£1,200 single occupancy with ensuite and veranda
Please note: If you choose shared accommodation, you will be paired with another participant unless you are booking with a friend. I always try to match guests with the same gender, though this may not always be possible.
Deposit & Payment
A deposit of £350 is required to confirm your space.
The deposit is non refundable (exceptions made for anyone with suspected Covid 19), but you may nominate someone else instead.
The balance is due 120 days before the retreat and is payable by bank transfer. Details will be provided on booking.
Please note: Yoga by Candlelight reserves the right to change and add more activities as it sees fit.
Travel to Greece
Option 1
Fly to Athens and then catch the ferry to Ikaria, Edvillos Port (ask for full details)
Option 2
Fly to Athens and then to Ikaria – Aegean Airways/Easy Jet/ Wizz Air
Option 3
Fly to Mikonos and catch the ferry to Ikaria, Edvillos Port. Please note: (If you travel to Ágios Kirikos Port the taxi is €70pp ), if you travel to Edvillos Port its £15pp
Option 4
Fly to Thessaloniki and then to Ikaria
Check-in & Check-out
Check in is on 12th September from 2.15pm onwards and check out on 20th September is by 11.30am. If your flight is later, we are happy to accommodate you, as long as you help with the cleaning of your room.
If you need to arrive on the island few days before, let me know and I will offer you a link for accommodation in Edvilos Port.
A ship doesn’t sink because of the water around it—
it sinks because of the water that gets inside.
So, you built boundaries, strong and clear,
to keep the storm outside from flooding your soul and pulling you under.
BOOK YOUR YOGA ODYSSEY RETREAT IN GREECE 2026
12 - 20 September 2026
The retreat is most enriching with a small group of 8 or more participants.
Book now, pay later!
You only need a deposit to reserve this dream retreat and pay the balance in instalments with my flexible Payment Plans.
Option 1 - Shared Occupancy
PAY FULL AMOUNT
PAY DEPOSIT
Deposit is non-refundable. Please refer to Refund Policy for full details. You will receive an invoice for the balance 6 weeks before retreat.
Option 2 - Single Occupancy
PAY FULL AMOUNT
PAY DEPOSIT
Deposit is non-refundable. Please refer to Refund Policy for full details. You will receive an invoice for the balance 6 weeks before retreat.
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