From the 11th – 18th September 2027
Red Sea (Egypt)
Spend a magical week living on the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, surrounded by wild dolphins, vibrant coral reefs, and the power of music/mantras guiding us on this adventure
Together with Kevin James, Susana Rodríguez and Simone Pfirter, we invite you to immerse yourself in a unique experience of mantra singing, yoga, conscious connection with dolphins, and the simple joy of being alive.
Seven nights aboard our floating home, where the rhythm of the ocean invites us to slow down, open our hearts and reconnect with our natural state of joy and inner peace.
There is something deeply nourishing about being surrounded by water. Away from our usual routines and distractions, life begins to move at a different rhythm.
During this retreat, we bring together the healing power of mantra singing, yoga, meditation, community and our connection with the natural world.
Through daily chanting circles and Heartsongs with Kevin James & Susana, yoga, conscious water practices with Simone, and unforgettable encounters with wild dolphins, we create an atmosphere where connection happens naturally.
And just as importantly, there will be space for laughter, playfulness, adventure and simply doing nothing at all.
You don’t need any previous experience with yoga, singing or meditation. Just bring your curiosity, an open heart and a willingness to embrace the journey.
What is this retreat about?
Imagine..
Waking up with the gentle movement of the ocean, the first rays of sunlight touching the horizon, and nothing around you but the endless blue.
You step onto the deck, take a deep breath of fresh sea air and begin your day with a gentle yoga practice as the sun slowly rises over the ocean. Feeling the warmth of the morning light on your skin, you stretch, breathe and welcome the new day with a sense of peace and gratitude.
Perhaps the dolphins will visit us today. Perhaps we’ll spend our morning floating above a colourful coral reef, discovering the incredible beauty of the underwater world.
There will be time to sing together, move, breathe, laugh, share stories, or simply rest and listen to the silence.
As the sun sets over the Red Sea, we’ll gather in our floating sanctuary, sharing music and connection beneath a sky full of stars.
For one whole week, the ocean becomes our home, nature our teacher, and the heart our compass.
We’re so happy to be offering this unique oportunity to you.
Let the sea, the dolphins and the songs guide you to free your heart and reconnect your natural state of joy and happiness
Retreat Highlights
- 7 nights aboard a beautiful yacht, our comfortable floating home in the heart of the Red Sea.
- Wild dolphin encounters. Two times/day we will meet with the dolphins in their own, natural environment or snorkel at the reef, with a conscious and respectful approach.
- Everyday chanting Mantras & Heartsongs with Kevin James & Susana.
- Sunrise yoga. Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga practices with Simone, welcoming the day surrounded by the ocean.
- Snorkelling & coral reefs. Explore the colourful underwater world of the Red Sea.
- Connection & community. Group activities, sharing, laughter and meaningful moments together.
- Time just for you. Relax, swim, read, rest or simply enjoy the beauty and silence of the ocean.
- Delicious vegetarian & vegan food. Freshly prepared buffets, fruit juices, snacks and nourishing meals throughout the week.
The journey
Our adventure begins on Saturday, 11th September, when we meet in Marsa Alam at 3:00 pm.
From there, we’ll travel together to the port, where our yacht and welcoming crew will be waiting for us.
We’ll settle into our new floating home and enjoy a delicious dinner together before our journey into the heart of the Red Sea begins.
On Sunday, 12th early in the morning, we’ll begin our approximately three-hour journey out to the beautiful offshore reef that will be our home for the week.
Surrounded by turquoise waters and vibrant marine life, we’ll settle into the natural rhythm of the ocean.
Our days at the reef:
Each day will unfold with a balance of yoga, mantra singing, opportunities for dolphin encounters, snorkelling, group activities and time for personal relaxation.
Rather than following a rigid schedule, we’ll remain flexible, respecting the conditions of the sea, the rhythms of nature and the needs of our group.
On Saturday, 18th after an early morning departure from the reef, we’ll return to Marsa Alam, arriving at approximately 1:00 pm.
We’ll carry home not only beautiful memories, but perhaps also a renewed sense of connection with ourselves, with nature and with life.
All times and activities are subject to weather, sea conditions and operational requirements.
Life on the boat
We’ll be staying aboard a beautiful and comfortable three-deck yacht, surrounded by the endless blue of the Red Sea.
The boat will be our home, our gathering place and our peaceful sanctuary throughout the retreat.
There are comfortable shared cabins for two people, each with two single beds and a private bathroom.
The spacious decks provide wonderful places to relax, practise yoga, enjoy the view, sing together or simply watch the ever-changing colours of the sea.
We’ll also be accompanied by nine wonderful crew members who will take care of us throughout the journey.
Experienced in these waters, they bring not only their knowledge and care but also their joy, warmth and love for the ocean.
Activities
Here is a list of all the practices you will be enjoying during the retreat:
Chanting circles
The benefits of chanting are incredible, as it has a positive effect on our mental, physical, and emotional health and harmony.
Chanting mantras and singing together is one of the most powerful and effective ways to connect with your heart, and although science is now beginning to recognise its benefits, the practice is ancient and universal.
When chanting every day like on this retreat, one can experience a state of peace and a connection to the wisdom of the heart that can give us the nourishment from within that is directly applicable to you, your life, and for where you’re at within yourself.
The healing happens by itself without the need to go into problems from the past or worries of the future. The mantras help to resolve and dissolve those blockages without the need to “rationalize” or regress.
It’s a gentle process, where there is no pushing, no confrontation, as it’s done in the joy of singing.
Chakra Voice Activation
An amazing experience of emotional harmony and stability, simply using focused awareness and your own voice. The outcome is a deep sense of peace and fulfilment.
The Chakra Voice Activation is an explorative practice that is based around singing the Indian Swar scales of Sa Re Ga Ma… and using your conscious awareness to focus on the chakras, channeling emotional energy through them to come into a connection with our natural voice and our authentic self beyond the filters of the mind.
Through this practice, you will tap into your own emotional body and feel all the positive emotions of love, peace, wisdom even bliss from within to begin your self-healing journey in emotional harmony, regardless of your outer experience.
This practice which we call “The Morning Practice“, brings a great sense of connection, and fulfillment and helps us lose our dependency on things that come and go for our happiness.
Yoga
Awakening body, breath and awareness
There is something special about practising yoga surrounded by the ocean, with the rising sun painting the sky and the sound of the waves all around you.
Simone will guide us through Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga practices, combining movement, conscious breathing and meditation.
Yoga means union. Our body is our temple. Through daily Yoga practices (Kundalini Yoga & Vinyasa) we will revitalize the body, balance the nervous system, and use breathing techniques and meditations to be more present and calm the mind.
By allowing your energy to flow naturally, tunning into your inner listening and being more conscious of your thoughts and emotions, you can observe your attitude and your reactions to then be able to act with more consciousness and self love in your everyday life. A brave space to re-educate our mind to be at service of our Consciousness.
From this peaceful and calm state of mind we will go to the water and connect with all the beautiful beings of our Mother Ocean.
Dance
A great way to be in touch with yourself in the moment, to experience joy and playfulness, to confront limited judgments of your unique expression that holds you back from being you freely.
Throughout our retreat, usually when we feel we need to move, we will dance together.
The beauty of this retreat is that we form a bond from all the chanting that dissolves that self consciousness and we can really let go. We will dance freely and in a fun way.
Time for you
The freedom to simply be
Although our days will offer many beautiful activities and experiences, this retreat is also about giving yourself permission to slow down.
There will be plenty of time to relax on the deck, swim in the warm sea, read a book, watch the horizon, draw, dance or simply enjoy the silence.
Nothing needs to be achieved.
You are welcome to participate in the activities that call to you and take time for yourself whenever you need it.
Sometimes the most precious moments happen when we stop doing and allow ourselves to simply be.
The dolphins
The water
Price
SHARED DOUBLE CABIN
2.490 €
What is included?
- Seven nights’ accommodation in a shared twin cabin with private bathroom.
Group transportation from our meeting point in Marsa Alam to the port on the first day, and back to Marsa Alam on the last day of the retreat.
- Daily chanting circles, voice workshops and group practices with Kevin James & Susana.
- Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga sessions with Simone.
- Guided opportunities for respectful encounters with wild dolphins.
- Snorkelling opportunities at the coral reefs.
- All vegetarian and vegan meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Water, tea, snacks and fresh fruit juices.
- The support and care of our yacht crew throughout the retreat.
What is not?
- Flights to and from Egypt.
- Transportation from the airport to our meeting point in Marsa Alam.
- Snorkelling equipment (mask and fins).
- Tips for the nine crew members (€90–120 total per person recommended).
- Optional scuba diving (€40–50).
- Optional night snorkelling (€25).
- Optional individual Conscious Water Massage with Simone (€88) – see more information below.
How to register
Here are the steps to register:
- Complete the application form to book your place here.
- We will review your application and respond by email within 2–3 days, providing you with further details about the retreat as well as instructions for the deposit payment (500 €). To make it easier, the retreat fee is divided into three payments: the initial deposit, a second payment, and the final balance before the retreat.
Once the deposit is received, your spot will be confirmed and you can book your flights to Egypt..
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Meet the crew
Kevin James & Susana
Simone Pfirter
What previous participants say about our retreats
“The way of the heart isn’t just a title for a retreat, it is exactly what it is all about. A deep journey of self-reconnection with the heart and of sharing it with others’ hearts. In chanting circles profound feelings arise, singing together helps to release and let go, be it with tears or with untainted dancing, and when you experience such joyful freedom, you can only feel gratitude to be alive and to live a moment worth a lifetime, bowing down to feel the way of the heart.”
Ilaria Scarso ( The Way of the Heart 2024)
Our philosophy
What we've found is that the combination of chanting mantras, doing yoga, having a sense of community, enjoying relaxing time, eating healthy and immersing in nature for several days is the perfect recipe to facilitate a true positive transformation within yourself.
We respect each participant for who they are and where they are at, simply offering support, with the freedom for them to choose, because we recognise that each of us grows in our own way and in our own time. We just provide the best we can to help you grow.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Practical information
Where does the retreat take place?
Our retreat takes place in the Red Sea, off the coast of Marsa Alam, Egypt.
We’ll travel approximately three hours by boat to an offshore coral reef, where we’ll remain anchored for the week.
How do I get there?
You can fly to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), which is the most convenient option, or to Hurghada International Airport (HRG), approximately four hours from Marsa Alam by road.
Our meeting point will be in Marsa Alam on Saturday, 11th September 2027 at 3:00 pm.
From there, we’ll travel together to the port and board our yacht.
We expect to return to Marsa Alam on Saturday, 18th September at approximately 1:00 pm.
Please take these times into account when planning your flights and allow sufficient time for transfers and possible delays.
Language
The retreat is held in English.
What is a Conscious Water Massage?
Conscious Water Massage is a gentle form of aquatic bodywork, in which you are supported, floated and guided through flowing movements, gentle stretches and moments of stillness in the water.
In Simone´s own words: ¨You, me and the water, where the light meets the wave and the silence brings us home. A safely held space where our waters dissolve and dance with the rhythm of the sea, the river, the lake or any water anywhere on this magnificent blue planet.¨
Do I need to bring my own snorkelling equipment?
Yes! Please make sure to bring your own snorkelling mask and fins from home, as these will not be available on the boat. Having your own equipment will also ensure a comfortable fit so you can fully enjoy exploring the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea.
Once you’ve registered, we’ll share more detailed information and recommendations to help you choose and prepare the right equipment for your adventure.
Can I travel alone?
Of course! A lot of the people who participate in our retreats come alone. It is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people with similar interests and who are in the same vibration. We have so many friends from retreats who are friends for life.
You will share a cabin with someone of the same gender. Couples are also welcome and they will get their own cabin.
Do I need experience with yoga or chanting?
Not at all. All yoga sessions, chanting circles and group practices are suitable for different levels of experience.
You are welcome to participate in the way that feels right for you.
Cancellation fees
Sometimes plans change, in such circumstances, the following charges apply to cover costs already incurred with the processing of your booking: 50% charge of the first payment applies if a booking is canceled before June 1st, 2027. After this date no refund is possible.
In the unlikely event that we are forced to cancel the retreat, all payments made will be fully refunded.