7 Day Between Earth & Sky
Azores (Ilha Terceira) Retreat
An eclipse-guided initiation into wholeness, truth, and inner alignment
Eclipse Portal & Inner Alchemy
9-15th August 2026
We are travelling to the Azores not as visitors, but as listeners. This is a pilgrimage into the living body of Gaia. A return to the intelligence of nature. A remembering that the divine is not outside of us but that we are the divine.
This retreat invites you to slow down enough to hear the Earth breathe. To soften your nervous system. To reconnect with your own natural rhythm. To alchemise with the eclipse all that no longer serves your highest self, and to rise lighter, freer and more connected to your inner truth.
A Sacred Reset for Body, Heart & Soul
Over seven days in the raw beauty of the Azores, you will be gently guided through a journey of inner alignment, elemental connection and soulful remembrance.
This is a space to slow down, soften your nervous system and reconnect with your natural rhythm. Through movement, breath, ritual and presence, you will experience clarity, spaciousness and emotional release.
Each day weaves together yoga, breathwork and ceremonial practices that support you in releasing what no longer serves and opening to new timelines aligned with your truth. The powerful eclipse energy acts as a portal for transformation, inviting deep reflection, integration and renewal. You will spend intentional time outdoors, walking, breathing, listening and allowing the elements to recalibrate your body and spirit. You will be held in a heart-led, intimate group of like-minded souls who are walking their own path of healing, growth and self-discovery. Together we create a field of safety, authenticity and belonging.
You may leave feeling lighter, clearer, grounded and more connected to your inner wisdom, remembering that you are not separate from nature, but a living part of her.
The Healing Power of the Azores (Ilha Terceira Island)
The Azores carry a rare and potent energy. Born of volcanic fire and surrounded by vast ocean, these islands hold the meeting point of Earth and Sky, water and flame, grounding and expansion. The land itself feels alive, breathing, and deeply nurturing.
Time spent here invites you into presence. The sound of waves, the scent of the forest, the rhythm of wind across the hills all guide you back into your natural state of being. In nature, there is nothing to fix and nowhere to rush. The nervous system remembers safety and your soul remembers belonging.
Throughout this retreat, nature becomes both space holder and teacher. Volcanic landscapes speak to transformation, ancient forests to wisdom, and the ocean to emotional release and flow. Simply being in these environments allows layers of tension, noise and old identities to fall away.
The Azores invite you to slow down, listen and realign with what is true.
Here, healing and alignment unfold naturally when you return to the rhythms of the Earth.
This Retreat Is For You…
• You feel the call to step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in nature, spaciousness and soulful reflection.
• You long to slow down, breathe deeply and allow your nervous system to soften in a peaceful, natural environment.
• You feel drawn to the energy of the eclipse and wish to release old patterns, identities or emotions that no longer serve your highest self.
• You seek meaningful alignment between body, heart, mind and soul, and are ready to listen to your inner wisdom.
• You crave time in wild nature, oceans, forests and volcanic landscapes that awaken a deep remembrance within you.
• You are open to yoga, breathwork and ceremonial practices as gateways to healing, clarity and renewal.
• You feel ready for transformation, but in a gentle, grounded and heart-led way rather than force or pressure.
• You desire a safe, intimate and nurturing space where you can soften, be held and simply be yourself.
• You feel a quiet knowing that something within you is ready to shift, expand or come home.
A Retreat in the Wild Beauty of the Atlantic
For our Azores retreat, we will be staying at the beautiful Xhale Azores, a serene wellness sanctuary nestled along the stunning coast of Terceira. Surrounded by lush green landscapes and the gentle rhythm of the Atlantic Ocean, it offers the perfect setting to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and immerse in nature.
Xhale Azores is designed as a space for deep restoration and inner exploration. The retreat centre blends natural beauty with modern wellness facilities, creating an atmosphere of peace, comfort, and inspiration. The grounds are expansive and tranquil, with gardens and natural spaces perfect for mindful walks, quiet reflection, or simply soaking in the powerful energy of the island. There is also a beautiful swimming pool and the ocean close by, inviting moments of relaxation and connection with the water element.
Guests stay in thoughtfully designed rooms that feel like peaceful sanctuaries. Each space incorporates natural materials and calming aesthetics, with views of the breathtaking Azorean landscape. Comfortable organic bedding and the fresh ocean air create the perfect environment for deep rest and rejuvenation.
The retreat also features the Sage Spa, inspired by the healing element of water. Here you can experience a rejuvenating spa circuit including a sauna, Turkish bath, cool waterfall aromatherapy shower, and hot–cold therapies. This ancient style of bathing ritual supports cleansing, grounding, and renewal - the perfect complement to our retreat journey.
Together, this beautiful setting creates a deeply supportive environment for transformation, connection, and soulful rest. 🌊✨
Included in your retreat:
6 nights in a twin or private accommodation
Daily nourishing breakfast, lunch and dinner
All-day access to coffee, tea, alkaline water and fresh fruit
Full access to the spa circuit including sauna, aromatherapy showers, Turkish bath and restoration lounge
6 yoga classes
Opening ceremony
Cacao ceremony
Blue Lotus tea ceremony
Special eclipse group activation
Floating crystal bowl sound healing session
Guided coastal walk (3–4 hours)
Guided hike to Mount Brasil or caves with forest picnic (approx. 4.5 hours)
Guided visit to sacred island sites (approx. 4 hours)
Ethical dolphin and whale watching boat trip
Airport Pick Up
*Payment Plans Available*
Airport: Lajes Airport (Aerogare Civil das Lajes), which uses the following codes: TER
This is your journey back to Earth, back to source, back to yourself
Early Bird Until 1st of April 2026
Twin Shared: €1950
Standard Rates After 1st of April 2026
Twin Shared: €2100
Your Host
Maja Mika
My name is Maja Mika — yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, author, and retreat creator. But beneath those titles, I’m simply a human being on a spiritual journey, just like you.
In 2014, while studying Film Production and dreaming of becoming a documentary filmmaker, I was also facing depression, anxiety, self-harm, and thoughts of ending my life. I was 18, completely lost — until yoga found me. What started as a gym class turned into a lifeline. For the first time, I felt at home in my body, aware of my breath, and present with myself. That moment changed everything.
Over the next 10 years, I immersed myself in practices that helped me heal, grow, and reconnect with who I truly am. I gathered tools from around the world, rebuilt my inner foundation, and chose light — one day at a time. Now, I’m here to share everything I’ve learned.
My mission is to remind you that you are the author of your story. You have the power to begin again, to embrace both your shadow and light, and to come home to yourself. I hold space for you to reconnect with your body, trust your heart, and remember that everything you seek is already within you. Let’s walk this path of healing, self-discovery, and transformation — together.
"I love seeing the inner transformations that happen during retreats. Everyone always walks away lighter and more in love with life"
