Aphrodite’s Awakening
Poros, Greece Spring 2027, TBA
A restorative, rejuvenating experience to uncover your feminine divine, your true power, and who you really are.
Not a vacation. Not an escape. A return.
This is an immersive experience for women ready to reconnect with their deeper selves, as we guide you on a powerful journey back to your true essence – the woman you were before the world told you who to be.
So many women wake up one day and realize they have given all of themselves away.
To family. To career. To expectations. To the stresses and trauma of life.
And somewhere along the way… they disappeared.
We know that who you are today is a product of everything you’ve been through.
You adapted. You survived. You became what you needed to become.
But is that who you really are? Are you living your most powerful life?
Or are you quietly in conflict with yourself — battling between what you want and who you think you’re supposed to be?
Do you even remember who you were before life came at you?
Every woman adapts to life, both positively and negatively.
The positive adaptations are the strengths that carried you through everything.
Maybe you became highly organized.
Perfectionistic. A high achiever. Always vigilant.
The one who gets everything done.
The strong one.
But strength can become armor.
The negative adaptations are the subconscious stories you now live from.
“Not worthy.” “Not deserving.” “Not lovable.” “Too much.” “Not enough.”
Almost every woman carries some version of these beliefs … often buried so deeply she doesn’t even realize they are running her life. They influence how you think. How you speak. How you show up. And most importantly… how you behave in your relationships.
This experience is about gently uncovering those layers.
Not to fix you. But to free you.
Not to change who you are. But to remember.
What’s In It For You?
Let’s make this simple.
You leave with: A deeper sense of self-trust and clarity
- Relief from the constant inner pressure to be everything for everyone
- Tools to regulate your nervous system and reduce stress long after you return home
- A renewed relationship with your body and feminine energy
- The ability to identify and interrupt subconscious self-sabotaging patterns
- More confidence in your decisions, boundaries, and desires
- Sisterhood with like-minded, high-level women
- Space – real space – to think, breathe, and hear yourself again
And perhaps most importantly…
You return home different.
Softer. Stronger. More aligned. More powerful.
Not because you added more to your life.
But because you released what was never truly you.
Your Experience in Poros, Greece
Situated on a peaceful olive farm overlooking the sea, your ecoglamping accommodation rests amongst ancient olive trees, steps from a quiet beach. You will wake to the sound of the wind through the branches and the scent of salt air.
Nature holds you while you do the work.
Our workshops are intentionally designed to open your heart space, reconnect you to your feminine divine, and help you reclaim your true power.
Gastronomic Experiences
Outdoor Activities
You will:
- Visit the enchanting island of Hydra, at which you will experience another personal transformation exercise.
- Be immersed in beauty, nourishment, sisterhood, and truth
- Nourish & Learn: Master the art of longevity with our “Longevity on the Menu” workshop series focused on finding your flow.
- Farm-to-Fork: Participate in a hands-on Mediterranean cooking class using organic ingredients harvested directly from the farm.
- Move & Reflect: Balance your days with guided meditations, deep breathwork, and nature walks to help you connect and improve sleep.
- Explore: Enjoy a private boat transfer and tour in Poros, explore the car-free island of Hydra with time to hike the stone trails, and take a guided tour of the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus.
- Celebrate: End the week with a Grand BBQ Night featuring live Greek music and traditional dancing.
What’s Included
We’ve curated a seamless experience that balances guided activity with the freedom to explore.
- 7 Nights Accommodation: 6 nights of rustic estate living (Stone Cottages/Glamping) and 1 night in a boutique hotel in Nafplion.
- Wholesome Dining: Daily breakfast and most lunches (except Hydra and Epidaurus).
- Hosted Dinners: Includes a Welcome Dinner, two farm-to-table dinners, and the Grand BBQ finale.
- Expert Programming: 4 Nutrition & Longevity workshops plus meditation, breathwork, yoga and fascia release sessions.
- Guided Excursions: Private boat to Poros, including a 2-hour tour, Hydra day trip, and entry/guide for Epidaurus.
- Seamless Transport: Fast ferry from Piraeus and a group return bus to the airport or Athens.
Not Included: Lunch in Hydra and Epidaurus; dinner on Tuesday evening.
If something stirred while reading this…
That is not a coincidence.
That is recognition.
And this is your invitation.
PRICING
WHY DO WE FOCUS ON VAGUS NERVE RESET ON THIS RETREAT?
When there is vagus nerve dysfunction, your body stays in a fight-flight state. When Vagal tone is restored, you can heal and repair, rest and digest. Stress impacts you less, and you respond to life in a calmer fashion.
Most people spend years trying ‘everything’ to feel rejuvented, healthy and full of vitality – all of which disappear over time as the Vagus nerve tone decreases. It seems that no matter what you try, something is missing to get you the final result you are searching for.
People who have suffered from high stress, trauma, PTSD and other adverse childhood events like emotional neglect or abandonment, have low vagal tone. It leads to a blocked metabolism, chronic inflammation, poor digestion, IBS, heart symptoms. Common symptoms include hormone imbalances, stubborn weight gain that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise or any program, fatigue, anxiety, overwhelm, dizziness, chronic fatigue, acid reflux, heart rate fluctuations (e.g., POTS), and digestive issues like constipation or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
A good example is gut healing or mast cell activation syndrome. People can try supplements, probiotics, bone broth, reset protocols, breathwork, reiki, acupuncture…and everything in between, and yet somehow cannot achieve optimal healing.
When The Vagus nerve gets ‘stuck’ it doesn’t allow the body to heal and repair.
It is a critical piece to return your immune system to optimal function, or you remain at increased risk for autoimmune disease, cancer or recurrent immune system dysfunction.
SOMETHING TO TAKE US BEYOND THE ORDINARY: FASCIAL RELEASE WORK.
Beyond the Vagus nerve, fascia is now the next level we need to attend to in order to help you truly be free and reset the stress response:
FASCIA:
“Stiffens” with Stress and Trauma: In response to physical trauma, chronic stress, or poor nutrition, fascia can lose its hydration, tighten, and become “sticky,” leading to reduced mobility, chronic pain, and myofascial adhesions.
Intimately Tied to Nervous & Immune Systems: Fascia acts as a “metasystem” that mediates between the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. It is involved in chronic inflammation, with mast cells residing in the fascia releasing substances that contribute to fibrosis.
Storage of Memory and Emotion: The fascia is believed to store emotional trauma, with structural imbalances often corresponding to restricted emotional movement (fear, desire), impacting posture and facial structure.
Accommodation: Ecoglamping
Add ons:
Full Body Massage – 60 mins for 70 euros
Wine Tasting – Starts at 35 euro per person for a session with 4 wines (2 white, 1 rose and 1 red) (The most commonly booked wine tasting is 50 euros with 6 to 7 wines and an accompanying mezze.)
Olive Oil Tasting – 35 euros per person.
Small Honey Tasting Session – 20 euros per person.
YOUR HOSTS
Dr. Natasha Iyer, MD and Dr. Despina Learmonth.
As the hosts of this immersive, transformational retreat experience, we are thrilled to welcome you to our little slice of paradise. With our shared passion for health, wellness and longevity, we strive to provide an exceptional and memorable experience for each and every guest. Beyond our educational experience we will ensure we are 'always available to offer insider tips, expert opinions, and personalized recommendations providing you with everything you need for a retreat and getaway. Our attention to detail and commitment to you is what sets us apart, as we take pride in creating a welcoming environment where you can learn, grow, nourish your body and your mins and create unforgettable shifts that are guaranteed to change your life forever. We feel incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to share this experience with you and look forward to your stay
Dr. Natasha Iyer, MD has dedicated her life to helping people live younger.
Her speciality is bio-identical hormone replacement for longevity and vitality, for both men and women.
As a rural family physician she delivered babies and focused on Women’s health prior to joining a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Noticing the gaps in the conventional medical paradigm, her career pivoted to weight loss and wellness.
She furthered her education with a Fellowship in Functional and Regenerative Medicine program through the University of South Florida, including advanced training in Men’s Health.
Today, the clinic is groundbreaking with the focus on Longevity and Precision Medicine in tandem with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (for men and women) as the foundation to achieving healthy aging.
She created an integrative medical clinic with a team focused on ‘defying time’ in 2006. Over the years, the clinic has helped thousands of patients find solutions to health issues that are met with ‘your tests are normal’, leaving patients frustrated with their symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, slow metabolism and inability to lose weight, sleep issues, stress, and sexual dysfunction. Precision Medicine has been part of this process since the inception of the clinic, making the clinic a pioneer in this domain in Calgary.
Dr. Iyer is a media expert and presenter in the field of longevity and health optimization. She speaks and trains in Alberta and BC. Her workshops are high impact and engaging, leaving you with key concepts that are easy to understand and implement into your daily life. She has been featured in national magazines, newspapers and television.
Dr. Despina Learmonth, DPsych (London) Chartered Psychologist & Flow Facilitator
Dr. Despina is a holistic psychologist integrating mind, body, and emotional well-being in her practice.
She combines evidence-based psychology with restorative approaches to nurture resilience and growth.
Her work invites individuals to connect deeply with themselves and embrace lasting change. True health encompasses connection with those around you, authentic communication free from your past messaging and a freedom that only comes from releasing stress and emotions, even trauma, that gets stored in your body, your nervous system, your cells.
As a psychologist, teacher, and community leader, my life’s work has been dedicated to the “head-to-heart” journey- bridging the gap between clinical science and the lived experience of human flourishing. I believe that true longevity is not merely the absence of illness, but the presence of vitality, deep social connection, and a rhythmic sense of “flow” in our daily lives.