Silent Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga Retreat

Set on Ishigaki Island, Japan, this silent retreat invites you into a deeply restorative space framed by turquoise water, coral-lined shores, emerald jungle, and peaceful subtropical forests. The natural setting creates an ideal environment for self-inquiry, inner calm, and a renewed sense of presence.

Across the retreat, you’ll be gently guided inward through periods of silence and reflection, with the soothing rhythm of island life and the ocean supporting a quieter, more attentive state of being. The experience is designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way.

Daily mindfulness meditation, yoga, and Yoga Nidra form the heart of the program, offering a balanced blend of physical, mental, and spiritual practice. As you cultivate stillness and awareness, you may notice greater clarity, renewed energy, and a more grounded relationship with both body and mind.

This retreat is open to all levels and takes a personalised approach, making space for each participant’s individual needs and intentions. By the end of your stay, you may leave with a deeper understanding of yoga and meditation, along with fresh insight to support a more fulfilling life.

Energy-Balancing Practices

Exclusive to this retreat are a range of energy-balancing practices created to support wellbeing, transformation, and inner harmony.

EFT tapping combines acupressure and cognitive processing, using gentle tapping on specific meridian points to help address unresolved emotions and reduce psychological stress. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and modern psychology, it is often used as a self-help tool for managing anxiety and other emotional challenges.

Sound therapy with Tibetan sound bowls offers a deeply calming healing experience inspired by Tibetan and Himalayan traditions. Through resonant tones produced by the bowls, the practice is believed to support relaxation, meditation, and a more harmonious state of mind, body, and spirit.

Reiki energy healing, which originated in Japan in the early 20th century, works with the concept of life force energy flowing through all living beings. By placing hands on or near the body’s energy centers, the practitioner aims to encourage relaxation, ease stress, support natural healing, and restore energetic balance.

Together, these practices create powerful opportunities for personal growth and spiritual connection, guided with care and expertise throughout the retreat.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• 4 nights, 5 days stay at a private traditional villa
• Daily yoga classes
• Daily meditation and Yoga Nidra
• Daily guided mindfulness sessions
• Sound healing sessions
• Reiki Sessions
• EFT Tapping Sessions
• Sacred Cacao Ceremony
• 3 vegetarian nourishing meals daily
• Transportation from and to Ishigaki airport

Meet The Retreat Leader

Marta brings nearly ten years of teaching experience and a rich background in holistic wellbeing. A Yoga Alliance registered E-RYT500 teacher, Yoga Nidra facilitator, Reiki master, and Tibetan singing bowl sound therapist, she has taught a variety of yoga styles around the world and warmly welcomes guests to join her on Ishigaki Island.

Originally from Estonia, Marta developed her practice through extended stays in Japan and Thailand. Over more than a decade of travel and study, she created Om & Flow Yoga, shaping a path rooted in personal growth and wellness. Her passion for holistic living is both inspiring and contagious.

Throughout the retreat, Marta offers thoughtful, personalized guidance that supports confidence, balance, and deeper self-awareness. Her nurturing approach and broad expertise help create a memorable and enriching retreat experience.

The Venue

Located in the quiet village of Shiraho on Ishigaki Island, Le Lotus Bleu is a preserved traditional Japanese villa that offers an intimate retreat setting. This restored 19th-century wooden merchant house invites guests to unwind in an atmosphere of authenticity and stillness.

With red-tiled rooftops, Fukugi trees, serene gardens, wooden decks, and five peaceful guest rooms with private facilities, the villa combines historic charm with modern comfort. It is a welcoming place for reflection, yoga, and quiet restoration.

Close to Ishigaki Airport yet removed from the pace of everyday life, the venue offers a rare opportunity for deep rest, cultural connection, and inspiration.

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE:

• 8:00 Morning Yoga & Meditation
• 9:30 Breakfast
• 11:00 Guided Mindfulness Practice/Metta Meditation
• 13:00 Lunch
• 15:00 Guided Mindfulness Practice/Metta Meditation
• 16:30 EFT Tapping/Reiki/Healing Sound Meditation
• 19:00 Dinner
• 20:00 Yoga Nidra

The retreat includes airport pickup on arrival at Ishigaki Airport and an afternoon airport drop-off on the final day for a smooth departure.

Silence begins on the first evening after the opening ceremony and shared dinner, and gently ends on the final day before the last brunch together.

During the retreat, you will explore mental health, mindfulness, the spiritual and physical dimensions of yoga, meditation, and Yoga Nidra, while learning how to bring these practices into everyday life with greater peace and contentment.

The focus remains on mental training and deep relaxation. Through guided meditation, yoga, and mindfulness exercises, you are invited to gain a fresh perspective and a clearer awareness of yourself.

PRICING

Receive an additional 10% discount when you pay the full retreat fee upon registration. To claim this offer, simply contact us directly.

Date Block 1: 24-28 June, 2027

PRIVATE ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 24th of April 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 2199€)

€1999

2-person package in a private room early bird price until 24th of April 2027! (Regular price 2899€)

€2699

Twin ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 24th of April 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 1799€)

€1599

Quadruple ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 24th of April 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 1599€)

€1399

Date Block 2: 1-5 July, 2027

PRIVATE ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 1st of May 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 2199€)

€1999

2-person package in a private room early bird price until 1st of May 2027! (Regular price 2899€)

€2699

Twin ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 1st of May 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 1799€)

€1599

Quadruple ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 1st of May 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 1599€)

€1399

Date Block 3: 15-19 July, 2027

PRIVATE ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 15th of May 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 2199€)

€1999

2-person package in a private room early bird price until 15th of May 2027! (Regular price 2899€)

€2699

Twin ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 15th of May 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 1799€)

€1599

Quadruple ROOM EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 15th of May 2027! (REGULAR PRICE 1599€)

€1399