Join us for the adventure of a lifetime
WITH IKIGAI SAILING
March 27th - April 5th, 2024
THROUGH THE GRENADINE ISLANDS
Breathe, Sail & Flow Retreat
A water immersion in the Caribbean Sea
With Yoga, freediving & Janzu
Calling all ocean lovers
Do you have a passion for freedom, self discovery and sustainable living?
Welcome to a one of a kind experience that blends a sailing adventure with a well-being retreat.
Each day will expand your horizon as we sail some of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean and explore underwater wonders.
We'll spend our days bonding with our breath, moving our bodies, eating amazing food and connecting to the ocean in unforgettable ways. We'll enjoy our nights anchored under the stars in remote bays and share unbelievable sunrises aboard our floating home away from home.
Our onboard culinary lovers will be crafting up some nutritious meals using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients so that you can dine al fresco with a view.
And for those who want, we will integrate an intro into freediving, or take a deeper dive into tantric breathwork. We're open to hearing what you're most interested in, so let us know when you book.
This is open to all levels, for you to dive deeper into your practice (and the water), cultivate presence and invest time with like-minded individuals who share your love for inner and outer adventure.
You'll be among a small group of up to 6 guests (invite a friend/partner or bunk buddy and you'll receive an extra discount!) We'll be departing from the Martinica Island, sailing with the wind all the way to Tobago Cays.
As this is a curated experience, our space is limited. Secure your spot now and join us for an unforgettable adventure together at sea.
We look forward to welcoming you to experience what it feels like to live on the ocean.
What's included?
→ 9 nights and 10 days accommodation on board Ikigai
→ Skipper, certified instructors & retreat facilitators
→ x3 delicious daily meals (vegetarian & fish options) & snacks
→ Daily yoga, meditation and breathwork
→ Access to all onboard equipment, Kayak - SUP - Snorkeling, freediving equipment
→ All boat related costs (marinepark permits, fuel, marinas, immigration fee final cleaning,etc.)
→ Janzu Session (water therapy)
→ Excursion activities on land, sunset cacao ceremony on the beach
What's not included?
→ Flights to and from Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (we recommend opting for flexible/refundable tickets if you can)
→ Taxi/transfer between the airport and boat (though we can help you organize this)
→ Any elected purchases off the boat tasting local flavors
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→ Discovering Freediving practice
→ Membership fee to the Ikigai Non-Profit Association valid 1 year
→ Intro to water dancing practice
→ Travel insurance
→ 2 extra meals with an authentic culinary experience off the boat
A day in the life
7am: Watch the sunrise, take a dip in the sea, enjoy coffee or tea.
7:30am: Morning yoga, meditation and/or breathwork ritual
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Discover your amphibious being through water dancing or discovering freediving
12pm: Lunch on anchor
2-5pm: Excursion, specialty workshop on island OR free time for snorkeling & other activities
5pm: Restorative/yin yoga or meditation
6pm: Relax on deck for sundown, journal, shower
7:30pm: Dinner
9pm: Stargazing
Please note that activities are optional. We encourage participation in all breathwork, yoga and meditation experiences, however we honor your time and choices aboard.
(This sample itinerary is subject to change due to weather, water conditions or other improbabilities. Welcome to life at sea!)
About Freediving, Janzu & Water Dance
Discovery Freediving
Get ready to get deep into your amphibian being! With this activity you will learn the principles of holding your breath, equalizing and properly dive underwater. Freediving will be the space for connecting with your breath, challenging your mind and get more security about yourself. You will be impressed about your amphibian capacity!
Janzu Therapy
Janzu means “pacified river” and the purpose of a session is to calm you down and relax your body. By getting into a state of deep relaxation, the appearance of unconscious memories and repressed emotions can finally be released.
Janzu therapy can be felt as a rebirth experience. It expands our sensory perception, leading to deep states of presence. You will get at least one unforgettable session.
Water dance
Imagine you become liquid, your body becomes fully liquid; no music, no floor, just your body moving and floating free. Water dance is a unique and very intuitive experience in which we can get in touch with our deeper being, a feeling of freedom and a deep listening to the self body and the others. We are sure you will lose the pace of time while dancing in the Caribbean sea.
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Who is this for?
This is the perfect adventure for you if:
- You want to feel more connected to the water or overcome a fear
- You are curious about swimming deeper
- You are open to a different approach to water and the ocean
- You love being surrounded by other people who are living their dreams
- You are in a season of self discovery and want to do something wild like take yourself on a trip of a lifetime
- You are a nature enthusiast or budding photographer wanting to experience exotic and breathtaking places
- You are interested in sustainable off grid - living
- You want a retreat from the matrix mindset and the grind of everyday life
- You're looking for unfiltered access to nature away from the tourist traps
- You want your time away to be regenerative, valuable and transformative
- You're excited about self healing and learning new skills that can support your mental, spiritual and physical well-being
- You want to experience sailing and life on the water but don't know where to start
- You want to travel in a sustainable way
- You like to swim! (you do not need to be able to freedive or be particularly fit, but you must be able to swim to join this adventure)
- You have an up to date passport and you are ready to fly!
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Where will we sail to?
Martinique --> Bequia Island --> Tobago Cays --> Mophion Island --> Union Island
About your floating home away from home
Your home for the week is a beautiful 47 foot catamaran called Ikigai, which will provide you with the daily luxuries for adventuring in comfort.
More about Ikigai philosophy: From the Japanese culture, the term Ikigai can be translated with the expression "reason for living" and represents "the reason to wake up in the morning". According to this philosophy, the goal is reaching the deepest satisfaction in one's life. Each one of us should find their Ikigai through important efforts of inner research. Click here for more information on the Ikigai philosophy
Ikigai is a high performance catamaran, able to maintain high speeds during long crossings and to move easily even with little wind while the spacious interior ensures comfort in all weather conditions.
Ikigai is equipped with starlink internet, and although our intention is to give you a retreat away from the responsibilites of daily life, you do have the option to stay in touch with your loved ones if you wish.
In the kitchen:
Being lovers of good food and former professional restaurateurs, this area plays a central role on board and is set up as follows:
- Bread Makers; baking your own bread daily is priceless
- Magma XL barbecue; protagonist of a thousand barbecues
- 4-burner stove, stainless steel gas oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, fresh pasta machine, blender, etc.
- Automatic coffee machine with integrated grinder
- Potable water system capable of dispensing sparkling/still water cold or room temperature.
In terms of energy we are completely autonomous having 12 solar panels, hydroturbine, 600 ampere lithium batteries and a 5kw diesel generator.
We also have 2 water makers for a total of 150 LT/H.
On board you will also find; - Dinghy 15hp, - Kayak for 3 people - SUP - Snorkeling, freediving equipment - Yoga mats
Take a virtual tour of Ikigai
Accommodation Options
The boat has 2 double cabins (configurable with 2 single beds or 1 large double bed) and 1 cabin with a double bed. Enjoy a large bathroom with panoramic shower and Electric toilets, one on each hull.
The communal aspect of hosting a retreat aboard is very important to us. We prioritize your comfort and will ensure that cabin allocations are made in a way that everyone feels happy with.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Pricing for the 10 day all inclusive adventure
Single
Double
Booking your bed in the cabin includes all port fees and amenities onboard and reserves everything listed in the "what's included" section. The more we know about your unique interests and needs the best we can accommodate your experience onboard.
$3,600 usd
$3,400 usd per person
This cabin is suitable for a couple, friends or family that are comfortable sharing a bed. Booking your bed in the cabin includes all port fees and amenities onboard and reserves everything listed in the "what's included" section. The more we know about your unique interests and needs the best we can accommodate your experience onboard.
We are currently offering an early bird discount of 150 usd per person until the 14th of February 2024!
Plus an additional 50 USD discount per person when you bring a friend or partner.
Upon booking you'll pay a 25% non-refundable deposit. The balance is due 30 days before we set off. See the terms below for more details
Hannah Rose has facilitated hundreds of people around the world through transformational retreats and healing experiences.
She holds an E-RYT Yoga Teaching certification and is a YCAEP continued education provider. She has a background in Reflexology Energy Bodywork, Tantra, Chinese Traditional Medicine and the Shamanic path.
Originally from the USA, she lived in Israel for several years before moving to the home of her soul in Mexico. Since then, she has hosted events around the Caribbean and currently resides in surf paradise of Baja California Sur.
She will guide you through practices to increase your insight and tap into your unlimited potential for peace and healing. Unlock new depths of freedom and explore new heights of safety, magic and love.
More about Hannah Rose
Spiritual Entrepreneur • Breathwork Guide
Yoga & Meditation
Hannah Rose
Professional skipper, has achieved the Rya Yacht Master Offshore certification and is recognized as a sailing instructor by Coni Italy. Luca is also a freediving instructor certified from the international organizations AIDA and Apnea Total. As an enthusiast of aquatic therapies, he actively participates in first-level Janzu & Wata courses, enabling the blending of the passion for water with the art of caring for others.
With a professional background in the catering industry and a love for fine food and hospitality, he takes pleasure in pampering guests by immersing them in the "Dolce Vita" of IKIGAI, a project founded alongside friends in 2022 to promote a life in harmony with nature, distanced from the induced needs of modern society.
Since then,he has been living full-time in the elements, sailing across the vastness of the ocean and delving into its depths to explore the world and discover himself.
More about Luca
Captain, sailing & freediving instructor, Wata & Janzu facilitator
Luca
Former instructor in the Ocean Dance method. Teacher assistant in the Ocean Dance (somatic freediving and water dancing) in Tulum, Mexico and Cirali, Turkey. Student of Annie Brook Therapy and Brook Institute throw the Birth Trauma Healing.
Practitioner of somatic movement and somatic freediving.
Background: Former as a lawyer. After a 10km swimming in the open water of Mexican Caribbean trying to run away from a stressful life, Carla felt a strong healing connection with the water. A deep call for a big change of life. Since that day, Carla has been exploring movement in water and land, learning to get in touch with the cell memories, throw somatics and deep listening in the body.
More about Carla
Janzu facilitator, freediver, water dancer & somatic student
Carla
Meet your resident crew
We have teamed up with a multilingual and cultural team to provide the best possible experience.
The Logistics
You'll fly into the Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (Fort de France) which is the major hub for international travel to the French West Indies. You'll meet us at the Marina by Wednesday afternoon the 27th of March 2024. Flights and transfers to the marina are not included.
From there we'll depart for our full all inclusive 10 day adventure.
After a final breakfast aboard on Friday April 5th 2024, you'll say goodbye from the same marina we started at. We can help arrange transport to and from the airport or your ongoing destination.
From there we'll depart for our full all inclusive 10 day adventure.
After a final breakfast aboard on Friday April 5th 2024, you'll say goodbye from the same marina we started at. We can help arrange transport to and from the airport or your ongoing destination.
Join us on the water
Will I get seasick?
Do I have to become an Ikigai member in order to join this retreat?
What is the arrival and departure information?
Do I need to be experienced in yoga, meditation and freediving?
What is Janzu?
The idea of water therapy and holding my breath makes me feel nervous…
Do I need travel insurance?
Will I need to bring cash with me?
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get seasick?
Probably not, given the stability of a big catamaran. Generally at anchor you are unlikely to feel seasick since we anchor in flat water, so it is easy and comfortable to sleep, take a bath or eat. However, whilst sailing between spots it is possible to feel seasick. But it is hard to say beforehand whether or not you are prone to seasickness. Not to worry, seasickness tablets are very effective! Usually after a couple of days your body has adjusted to the motion. Start drinking water with sodium bicarbonate might help.
Do I have to become an Ikigai member in order to join this retreat?
Yes! Upon filling out our booking form you will receive an email from us with a link to the Ikigai association membership page. The membership is valid for 1 year and is included in the retreat price, since it is a non-profit association.
What are the arrival and departure times?
You'll fly into the Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (Fort de France) on Wednesday afternoon the 27th of March, 2024. We will help you organize your transport to meet us at the marina by sundown. We will drop you off in the same marina we picked you up at, and can help arrange transport to your ongoing destination. Departure will be after breakfast onboard on the Friday the 5th of April. We will be in touch via WhatsApp and email in the days leading up to your arrival to confirm arrival info.
DO I NEED TO BE EXPERIENCED IN YOGA, MEDITATION AND FREEDIVING?
You do not have to have done yoga, meditation, freediving or water dancing before but you will get the most from this experience if you are at least excited to learn and engage with this element of the trip. With that said, the sessions are also optional if you are not feeling it on some days. We have years of teaching experience and will adapt to everyone’s needs and goals to make sure you get the most out of your trip!
What is Janzu?
Janzu means “pacified river” and the purpose of a session is to calm you down and relax your body. By getting into a state of deep relaxation, the appearance of unconscious memories and repressed emotions can finally be released.
Janzu therapy can be felt as a rebirth experience. It expands our sensory perception, leading to deep states of presence.
The idea of water therapy and holding my breath makes me feel nervous…
Facing fear in a supportive and safe environment is a big part of this journey together. Freediving and Janzu are unique activities that help you find your edge and become aware of any fears or resistance you might have. Our instructors and facilitators are trained and certified to be guiding you through these experiences.
Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend you to get travel insurance, but it is not mandatory.
The ikigai membership that is included in this retreat will offer you basic insurance for the activities provided onboard, however that does not include cancellation, or trip complications. We recommend you take out travel insurance within 15 days of booking your retreat and that your insurance covers your costs if your retreat is canceled or postponed.
Will I need to bring cash with me?
Yes! We highly recommend you to bring some cash; if you choose to venture off the boat for transportation and meals. You probably you wont need more than $300 usd. Will recommend you to bring some extra if you want to buy souvenirs or if you find some local treasures.
We remind you that the currency in Martinique is the euro while in the Grenadines it is the East Caribbean dollar (if necessary you will have the possibility to withdraw cash from the ATMs)
Booking Policy & Cancellations
The not so fun but very important part!
Booking policy:
After filling out our booking form with your information, you will receive an email with a link to complete your booking with the Ikigai membership, as well as a link for your 25% deposit to secure you spot. Your booking is confirmed upon receipt of the deposit. The remaining balance is due 1 month prior to departure (ie. February 27th, 2024). This can be made in separate payments upon request. The full balance must be paid prior to the beginning of the retreat.
Cancellations:
If you will no longer be able to attend, you may cancel up until 1 month before our voyage to receive full refund including your 25% deposit. For cancellations made less than one month before the start of our trip, the deposit will not be refunded.
Since the experiences aboard Ikigai are confirmed upon reaching a minimum of participants, if for any reason or extenuating circumstance occurs and we do not reach the minimum number of people, the deposit and payment received will be returned. We recommend some travel insurance to cover this eventuality.
Travel requirements and insurance:
The insurance on the boat is basic insurance for students of water sport activities. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid passport, any necessary visas and any necessary or required health documents.
You are responsible for arranging your own travel insurance which should cover you for the activities you plan to undertake and have adequate cover for travel delay, cancellation, medical expenses and your personal belongings. We recommend you take out travel insurance within 15 days of booking your retreat and that your insurance covers your costs if your retreat is cancelled or postponed.
Group conduct:
Guests who are deemed to be acting in a way that is inappropriate towards our crew, other guests or people in the local environment may be asked to leave. Inappropriate conduct includes verbal abuse, aggressive behavior and violence, repeatedly disruptive behavior, consuming excessive alcohol or drugs, sexual harassment, including sexual comments and unwanted touching. It also includes unwelcome behavior that intimidates, offends or humiliates a person because of a particular personal characteristic such as age, race, gender, disability, religion or sexuality.
No refund will be given in this circumstance and all costs for early departure must be met by the guest.
A little about our booking process
We prioritize your safety and comfort aboard, so we like to ensure that everyone who books with us understands the process. Our booking link will take you to our retreat form.
Once your form is completed you will receive an email to confirm your booking, by filling in your membership info required with the Ikigai association (cost covered as part of the retreat) as well as the link for the deposit to reserve your spot. For more information on this please visit the FAQ section.
Please note that your reservation is not confirmed until we have received the 25% deposit for your spot. Once your spot is confirmed you will receive our welcome email with additional details (like a packing list) and exclusive invite to the Whatsapp group for all the retreat participants.
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