8 Day The Big Reset - Wellbeing Mindfulness Retreat in Lefkada Island, Ionian Islands, Greece
Wellbeing Mindfulness Retreat Greece
7 days of mindfulness. All levels. All ages. On a (very) beautiful Greek island. Have your soul smiling again. Have your big reset. In one of the most beautiful Greek islands of all. Lefkada, Greece. Daily wellbeing activities, yoga, tai chi, qi gong in a Zen Boutique retreat. Groups up to max. 10 people.
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Highlights
- Twice-daily guided sessions in tai chi, qi gong, and Tibetan Taoist yoga
- Small boutique groups with personalized attention (max 10 people)
- Free access to a heated pool, sauna, and peaceful Zen garden
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and self-healing practices
- Ample free time for relaxation, beach visits, and mindful exploration
- Extra optional Wellness activities such as massage, sound therapy, forest hikes
- Immersive retreat in a tranquil, nature-filled setting on Lefkada Island
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation
Facilities
- Sauna
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
Accommodation in one of the 4 villas
There are 3 identical one-floor villas (Peaceful, Wellbeing, and Wellness) and a larger three-floor villa (Zen Villa).
- If you travel solo, you can have one of our one-floor villas privately for you only
- If you travel with a friend or two, you can share one of our one-floor villas
- If you want to form a bigger group (even if they don't participate in the retreat) you can have the bigger Zen Villa.
The place:
- A gated and fenced complex with 4 villas surrounded by nature, vineyards and bird songs.
- Heated pool
- Free Sauna
- Yoga studio
- Zen garden
- Ultra-fast WiFi from Starlink
- Netflix and international TV channels
- Open all year round
Want a private retreat for your family or group? Let us know a month ahead.
Running your own small group retreat? Host it here. The place is designed exactly for that.
Program
What makes you… you?
What is guiding your you?
And most importantly… who is the real you?
And what do you do when your you is a bit lost?
They gathered all their experience and souls into launching a very special series of wellbeing mindfulness retreats in Greece. To create a healing time and place. To help lost souls be found. To support self-guidance for inner peace.
Upcoming Retreats:
- Apanema Mindfulness hosts retreats throughout the year, excluding the peak summer months.
Upcoming dates include:
- 21 - 28 June 2025
- 12 - 19 October 2025
- 8 - 15 November 2025
- 13 - 20 December 2025
- 31 January - 7 February 2026
- 14 - 21 March 2026
- 18 - 25 April 2026
- 30 May - 6 June 2026
Two mindfulness sessions a day:
- One in the morning when the sun is up
- One in the evening before the sun goes to bed
The guided practice sessions include:
- Taoist yoga
- Tibetan yoga
- Tai Chi
- Qi Gong
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Plenty of time in between the sessions to:
- Relax
- Go to the beach
- Do nothing at all
- Take part in one of the optional (paid) activities: massages, paddle boarding, biking, and biking tours
Daily Schedule at Apanema Mindfulness Retreats
Arrival and departure
Guests usually arrive on a Saturday after 16:00. A brief orientation is provided. Take time to settle in, explore the space, and unwind. This is followed by dinner at a local taverna. Dinners are not included with your retreat booking. It is usually around 15-25 euros with food & drinks.
The first session starts on Sunday morning. The retreat ends on a Saturday morning, with check-out by 11:00. Before you go, there is one last mindfulness practice session early in the morning, plus a short follow-up briefing.
Flow of the day
Every day follows a rhythm, but nothing is forced. Join what feels right, skip what you need to.
- Morning flexible hours (08.00 - 10.00) - Start with tai chi, qi gong, or Tibetan Taoist yoga. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and learn to master these ancient arts of wellbeing.
- Breakfast after practice (10:00 - 11:00)
- A fresh, local, nourishing meal. Take your time to enjoy it.
- Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00) – free time with many options to choose from
Things you can do for free:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine classes
- Private sessions with the coaches
- Hang out by the pool
- Use our sauna
- Nap, walk, hike, read, go to the beach, explore the island or do nothing at all.
- Meditation, mindfulness, or reflective practices. A quiet close to the day.
Flexibility and balance.
There are no strict rules. Take part in as much or as little as you like.
Instructors
Anat S.
Anat | Art Therapist, Mindfulness, and Wellbeing Guide Anat has extensive experience in mindfulness, bodywork, and self-exploration. Her approach is both gentle and profound, helping participants cultivate deep awareness, healing, and balance. With a background in psychotherapy, art therapy, and somatic practices, she provides a safe and supportive space for personal growth.
Zvika B.
With years of experience in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Taoist & Tibetan Yoga, Zvika brings a deep understanding of mindful movement, meditation, and energy work. His approach offers a unique and transformative practice for those seeking balance, health, vitality, and inner peace. He often introduces Traditional Chinese Medicine in his classes.
Location
You will arrive in the most beautiful islands of all. In the most wonderful countries of all. Lefkada Island, Ionian Islands, Greece. It all takes place in a hidden, green environment that we created especially for healing practices. Welcome to your healing, relaxing spot on Earch, welcome to Apanema Mindfulness Resort.
Described by travellers as one of the most beautiful of all Greek Islands, with a special shade of clean turquoise beaches. No rush, no noise. A place for pure presence
The place is called Apanema Mindfulness Resort. It sits in a very secluded location, connected to nature. No neighbours. Just the birds singing along with the soft wind.
All the privacy you need during the special experience of being in a wellbeing retreat.
Distances
- Karia, a traditional Greek mountain village with stone houses and an inviting central square with coffee * shops and tavernas
- The bakery with nice fresh homemade products and coffee shops in Asprogerakata village
- Lefkada Town - the capital of the sland with vibrant places full of life
- Beaches on the West Coast: Agios Nikitas, Kathisma, Milos, Pefkoulia
- Beaches on the North Coast: Agios Ioannis, Vagia - The Wooden Bridge, Gira, Ammoglossa
Food
Breakfast
Prepared by a local cook, it features fresh, nutritious meals made with local ingredients, catering to various dietary preferences.
Breakfast typically includes fresh homemade bread, fresh orange juice, milk, Greek yogurt, nuts and dried fruits, local honey, various seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, and meats for those who are not vegetarian.
Options include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. They just need to know your preferences before your arrival to inform the cook.
Breakfast is included with your retreat booking.
Lunch
To keep retreat costs low, lunch is not included. You can buy your own snacks and prepare them at the villas. You'll visit local supermarkets together to choose what’s available. Villas have fully equipped kitchens for cooking.
Lunch is not included with your retreat booking.
Dinner
They suggest dining out at nearby tavernas three evenings to enjoy local food. On other nights, you can cook at the villas or explore more tavernas. Up to you, they are flexible and adapt to each group.
Dinner is not included in the retreat package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Activities you can do for a small fee:
- Guided hiking
- Paddle boarding
- Paddle boarding guided tour to Agios Sikelianos Island
- Min 4 people: cooking workshop
- Min 4 people: the art of strolling and learning about aromatics, plants, and flowers
- Min 4 people: crafts workshop
- Min 4 people: arts workshop – painting, drawing, sculpture
- Rent-a-bike or a biking tour of the island
- All sorts of massages
- Pilates and strenght training
Workshops with a small fee
- Traditional Greek cooking workshop
- Craft workshop
- Nature walk with learning about herbs and medicinal plants
- Art workshop - painting, drawing, sculpture
The workshops can be organized for groups of a minimum of 4 people.
Twilight flexible hours (18:00 - 19:30) - Guided tai chi, qi gong, Tibetan Taoist yoga.
For private groups of 4 people minimum (all ages), the following activities can be organized upon request for an extra fee:
- Sound therapy
- Forest bathing
- Craft workshop
- Nature walk with learning about herbs and medicinal plants
- Art workshop – painting, drawing, sculpture.
Spa treatments
- The sauna and the swimming pool are free to use and included with your retreat booking.
- Massages are not included with your retreat booking and require an appointment (Swedish massage, aroma therapy, deep tissue, face and head, myofascial cupping, trigger point therapy, sonic massage).
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast
- Daily mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, and qigong classes
- Occasional traditional Chinese medicine classes
- Free use of swimming pool
- Free sauna
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
- Ultra-fast WiFi connection from Starlink
- Netflix and international TV channels
- Fully equipped kitchen
What's not included
- Flights costs
- Airport transfer
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee
- Other Meals aside from Breakfast
- Additional therapies (massage, private pilates classes)
- Additional Workshops (crafts, arts, cooking, strolling and searching for herbs and learning about plants)
- Bike rental
- Bike tour
- Paddle Boarding
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Aktion National Airport
18 km
Transfer not provided
Driving direction
If you are from Europe, especially Eastern Europe, you can drive your own car to Lefkada. The trip length varies depending on where you are coming from. Just type in Apanema Mindfulness and see how many hours you need to drive. You might need a sleep over somewhere on the road if the entire trip is longer than 12 hours.
Arriving by airplane
The closest Airport to Lefkada is in Preveza and it is called Preveza International Airport (PVK). It is a smaller airport and usually stays open between mid April and first half of October. There are direct flights to Preveza from many countries during this period. From mid October until mid April there are no direct flights to PVK.
If you can find flights here for your trip to Lefkada, it would be the easiest and fastest option, as Apanema Mindfulness is just 32 km away, a 40-minute car trip.
Apanema Mindfulness can assist you with renting a car before your arrival.
If there are more solo participants who would like to share a car rental during the entire stay they may arrange splitting the costs in between 2 or 4 participants.
You can also find flights to Athens is useful all year long and prices are usually fair, especially if you book in time. From Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH), there are 389 km until Apanema Mindfulness. There are many car-hire companies at the airport, so ideally you would rent a car from there and keep it during your stay.
If there are more solo participants who would like to share a car rental during the entire stay, they may arrange splitting the costs between 2 or 4 participants. Although arrival times may vary, they could keep in touch and see if they can connect 2 or more participants for a car share.
This trip is mostly on highway toll roads. The total duration of this road trip is 3.5 hours at the moment (without stops, depending on your driving speed).
The total cost of the trip from Athens Airport to Apanema Mindfulness in Lefkada is 37.2 euros (one way). This amount includes the highway tolls and the Rio-Antirio bridge of Patras. It does not include gas or other expenses.
Flying to Ioannina National Airport IOA
There is also Ioannina Airport, about 2 hours drive from Lefkada. You can rent a car from the airport and keep it during your stay.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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