Roots of Longevity: Rediscover Vitality in Ikaria Retreat 2025
10th – 16th May 2025, Ikaria, Greece
Rediscover Vitality in Ikaria in the next Retreat with me. 10 – 16th May 2025
Roots of Longevity, Rediscover Vitality Retreat takes you to the heart of Ikaria, one of the world’s renowned Blue Zones, where longevity and vibrant living are a way of life. Join us for an immersive journey of yoga, mindful movement, and wellness practices inspired by the Ikarian lifestyle—where community, nature, and simplicity lead to a longer, healthier life.
Through this retreat, you’ll learn the secrets of the island’s vitality and gain practical tools to cultivate balance, resilience, and lasting well-being in your own life.
In addition to daily mindful yoga practices, you’ll experience the island’s natural beauty through invigorating hikes, swim in the crystal-clear waters, and learn from the locals how to live at a slower, more meaningful pace. Our cooking classes will introduce you to Ikarian longevity recipes, rich in Mediterranean flavors and wisdom. We’ll connect deeply with the community, discovering how they celebrate life through dance, laughter, and the strong bonds that tie them together. This retreat offers more than just rest—it’s a chance to truly embody the art of living well and with joy.
What’s included:
- 6x nights Accommodation at the Cavos Bay Hotel, Armenistis, Ikaria
- 6x Greek delicious breakfast
- Morning and evening yoga, meditations
- Creative Freestyle Ceramic workshop at Artemis Studio, including lunch at Nas, Ikaria
- Longevity Cooking Class with Karimalis Winery, George and Eleni
- Hike on Ikarian mountains with the professional guide ( including light bites, snacks )
- Transports to and from excursions
What’s not included:
- Flights to and from Ikaria
- Lunches and Dinners
- Daily tax 3 euro per day per room
- Transfers to the hotel ( however, will organize a car for group pick up and drop off to the airport or nearest ferry port)
- Another additional hike in the Canyon & Swim
What’s close by:
- 5-10minutes walk to beautiful blue green beaches; Livadi, Messakti, Armenistis
- 5 minutes Souvenirs shops, as well as Ceramic shops, and Supermarket
- 5 minutes walk to many Tavernas in Armenistis for evening meals
- 5 km away from the hotel, drive to Raches village, cosy and mountain village. The village of free spirit where we see people how they live, and their close community.
Early Bird Prices
- Single Occupancy (private double room) £1,355
- Double Occupancy (two people sharing) £1,050 per person **
Julia was one of the most amazing people I have met. Kind, attentive, helpful and interested in assisting everyone in their personal and individual quests. I was a complete novice and felt included, respected and valued. Nothing was too much trouble for Julia and the people in the group were all amazing and inspiring. I would recommend Julia to absolutely anyone from novice to expert. The retreat was fab, food great, talks and nature walks. Don’t let this one pass you by folks!!!
Carrena Marriott
Meet your Teacher, Julia
Meet Julia, your dedicated yoga teacher and holistic health coach for our upcoming retreat. With over 5 years of experience and a passion for holistic health, Julia’s teaching style prioritizes safety, mindfulness, and self-discovery. She guides you on an inner journey towards inner peace and offers a variety of mindful practices, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Somatic and Restorative yoga.
Julia’s distinctive teaching approach blends strength and softness, fostering creativity and self-exploration within each student. Beyond yoga, she’s a holistic health coach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nutrition, lifestyle choices, and yoga for overall health and longevity. Join us for a transformative experience with Julia as your trusted guide.
Julia is a wonderful yoga teacher, she’s very patient and spends time making sure everyone is comfortable and getting the most out of her classes. Her retreats are idyllic and include other activities alongside yoga to compliment and provide a lovely relaxing break from busy everyday life. I would recommend Julia to anyone looking for a friendly yoga retreat/class.
Helena Hall-Manning
Benefits of Joining
By join this retreat you will be allowing to not only rejuvenate your body, but sharpen your mind’s clarity, nurture your spirit’s growth, fostering a sense of inner peace and contentment. You will also immerse deeply in the rich tapestry of Ikaria’s culture, learning firsthand the practices that have made it a global beacon for longevity.
It’s not just a retreat; it’s a holistic journey towards a balanced, enriched a long healthy and happy life.
Reserve your Place
Prices for the 6-day Roots of Longevity and Vitality Retreat, May 2025
To book your place, a non-refundable deposit of £255 per person is required, with the balance split into equal payments due by the 10th February 2025, and the 10th of April 2025.
- Single Occupancy (private double room) £1,355
- Double Occupancy (two people sharing) £1,055 per person **
** Double occupancy is sold per room, so it is the responsibility of the main booker to ensure they have the required number of guests.
What is included
- 6x nights Accommodation at the Cavos Bay Hotel, Armenistis, Ikaria
- 6x Greek delicious breakfast
- Morning and evening yoga, meditations
- Creative Freestyle Ceramic workshop at Artemis Studio, including lunch at Nas, Ikaria
- Longevity Cooking Class with Karimalis Winery, George and Eleni
- Hike on Ikarian mountains with the professional guide ( including snacks and water )
- Transports to and from excursions
What is not included
- Flights to an from Ikaria
- Lunches and Dinners
- Daily tax 3 euro per day per room
- Transfers to the hotel (but I will organize a car for group pick up and drop off to the airport or nearest ferry port)
- Another additional hike in the Canyon & Swim
What is close by
- 5-10minutes walk to beautiful blue green beaches; Livadi, Messakti, Armenistis
- 5 minutes Souvenirs shops, as well as Ceramic shops, and Supermarket
- 5 minutes walk to many Tavernas for evening meals
- 5 km away from the hotel, drive to Raches village, cosy and mountain village. The village of free spirit where we see people how they live and thrive in their close community.
Transportation in Ikaria
It is suggested to rent cars (or scooters) as a group of 3-4 people per car. The price can be up to £40 per day renting from a decent, reliable company. Talk more about hiring at the beginning of January.
Transportation to Ikaria
There are multiple ways to get from the UK to Ikaria. I would recommend the quickest n.1. option.
- / Return flight to Mykonos directly with Easy Jet or BA. Airports: Luton, Stansted, Gatwick with BA. Then, take appx. 2 1/5 hours scenic ferry journey from Mykonos – Evdilos, Ikaria. Only about 20 mins by car to our Karras Hotel )
- / Flights to Ikaria Airport ( JIK ) to Agios Kirykos, operated from Olympic Airlines from Athens.