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IKIGAI RETREAT – MASTER ITINERARY
Introduction to the Ikigai Retreat
Welcome to the Ikigai Retreat, a 10-day transformational sailing journey through the San Blas Islands of Panama. This is not a holiday. It’s a sacred pause. A reset. A purposeful return to your essence guided by the four pillars of Ikigai:
What you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.
This retreat combines somatic movement, freediving, meditation, island exploration, and deep group work, all while journeying through paradise aboard the Ikigai sailing boat.
You are not here to perform. You are here to remember. You are here to live. A chance to reconnect with the natural rhythm of life, the people around you, and yourself.

Daily Rhythm – Ikigai Style
Morning Routine (1.5 hours)
Each day begins with conscious connection:

• Breathwork (Ancient Pranayama to regulate the nervous system)
• Movement (yoga, Tabata, Tai Chi, boxing, or intuitive flow)
• Meditation (silent, guided, ocean-based)
• Ikigai Journal Prompt of the Day
  → Purpose: to ground in your body, return to your breath, and orient toward self-discovery.
  

Evening Routine (1–1.5 hours)
Every evening closes with integration:

• Sunset yoga or gentle movement
• Silent or shared reflection circles
• Journaling prompts & storytelling
• Group expression (music, spoken word, art)
  → Purpose: to digest the day, reconnect with community, and listen to your deeper wisdom.
  

Intentional Free Time
Unstructured time is sacred. Swim, read, nap in a hammock, or write in your journal. You don’t need to fill time, you can just be.

Life on Board & Food
Living on Ikigai is living in rhythm with nature and community. Meals are co-created and inspired by the ocean and land: lobster, fresh catch, tropical fruit, and vibrant veggies.
Cooking is a communal dance of curiosity and joy. You’re welcome to join in or simply savor the nourishment.
We live close with 5 guests and 3 crew members Luca, Puck & Javier, but not crowded. We rise with the sun. We eat by the sea. We sleep under stars.
→ Practice: Notice what nourishes you, beyond the plate.

Important Note
While the itinerary is well-structured, we are guests of the sea. Weather, wind, and tides may ask us to shift course. All changes will be made in favor of safety, group flow, and deepening the experience.
→ Ikigai lives in presence, not perfection. Flexibility is part of the path.

Retreat Dates

• Retreat 1:
  • Arrival in Panama City: Sunday February 8
  • Board Ikigai: Monday February 9
  • Return to shore: Thursday February 19
• Retreat 2 (optional second journey):
  • Arrival in Panama City: Sunday February 23
  • Board Ikigai: Monday February 24
  • Return to shore: Thursday March 5

February 8 Arrival in Panama City
Upon arrival, a private transfer will bring you to your hotel located in the heart of Casco Viejo, the historical district and UNESCO heritage site. An evening walk through the colonial streets, cozy cafés, live music, and the scent of Caribbean cuisine will mark your first contact with Panama’s vibrant soul.
** communication through WhatsApp Group
February 9 Day 1 – Welcome to Banedup
Presence & Being
Early in the morning, a shuttle will take you through the Panamanian jungle to a Caribbean port, where a local boat will bring you aboard Ikigai. Your arrival is expected between 10:00 and 11:00 AM.
After a light and refreshing lunch, you’ll enjoy your first swims and moments of relaxation among the beautiful nearby islets. The Guna people will arrive in their canoes with fresh lobster, fish, fruit, and vegetables.

• 10:00–11:00: Arrival onboard Ikigai
• 11:30–13:00: Safety & welcome briefing Ikigai Retreat + Ikigai workbook hand out
• 13:00–14:00: Lunch
• 14:00–16:30: Swimming in the crystal clear ocean, snorkeling, rest
• 17:30–19:00: Opening circle + somatic grounding breathwork + Intentions
  📝 Prompt: What does it mean to be fully here, now?
• 19:00–20:00: Dinner, get to know us and each other
• 20.00-22.00: Watch the clear skies and get settled into your room

February 10 Day 2 – Chichime
Remember who you are
Vibrant island life, beach bars, social vibe, Caribbean atmosphere

• 07.30 – 09.30 Breath & Movement
• 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast
• 10:00 – 11:00: Sailing to Chichime
• 11:00 – 16:00: Free time for swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball

We’ll have lunch ashore at one of two typical restaurants with hammocks right in the water. This will be the last inhabited island we visit, ideal for socializing and enjoying a bit of ‘civilization’ before heading into the wilder, untouched part of the trip.

• 17:30 – 19:00: Evening routine – Inner Child Workshop
  📝 Prompt: Can you remember who you were before the world told you who to be?
• 20:00 – 21:00: Dinner on board
• 21:00 – 23:00: Optional evening ashore with music and karaoke

February 11 Day 3 – West Hollandes Cays
Your Reason to Get Up
Untouched nature, lively coral reef, freediving introduction

• 06:30 – 08:00: Breath, Cacao & Movement Ceremony
• “Values & Purpose Session (Start with Why)”
• Prompt: What lights a fire in my heart?
• 08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
• 10:00 – 12:00: Sailing to West Hollandes
• 12:00 – 14:00: Snorkeling and swimming over the coral reef
• 14:00 – 15:00: Lunch on board
• 17:30 – 18:30: Short evening routine meditation
• 19:00 – 20:00: Freediving theory class: breathing, safety, equalization. Slides and documentaries projected on deck.
• 20:30 – 21:30: Dinner

February 12 Day 4 – West Hollandes Cays
What Do You Love
In-water freediving session, deep connection with the ocean and yourself

• 06:30 – 07:30: Specific breathing and stretching exercises
• Circle on Joy, Flow, Passion
• 📝 Prompt: What brings me pure, childlike joy?
• 07:30 – 08:00: Light breakfast
• 08:30 – 09:30: Theory review + equalization and technique session
• 10:00 – 12:30: Practical freediving session
• 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch on board
• 15:00 – 17:00: Free time: swimming, snorkeling, fishing, relaxing, kayaking, SUP or meeting the local Guna families
• 17:30 – 19:00: Evening routine breath & meditation
• 20:00 – 21:00: Dinner
• After dinner: we’ll watch and analyze the morning’s freediving session videos on the projector discussing technique, posture, and progress, with personalized tips for those interested

February 13 Day 5 – Lagoon Hollandes Cays
What You’re Good At
Multi-colored lagoon, SUP/kayak exploration, yoga on land and beach bonfire

• 06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine on deck
• Group Mirroring – Your Strengths
• 📝 Prompt: What comes naturally to me that others value?
• 08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30 – 10:30: Sailing to Lagoon
• 11:00 – 13:00: Excursion by SUP, kayak, or dinghy among the surrounding uninhabited islets
• 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch on board
• 15:00 – 17:00: Free time for relaxing, swimming, or visiting nearby Guna villages
• 17:30 – 19:00: Activities on land: sunset yoga and meditation. Optional cardio workout, basic boxing, or Tai Chi introduction
• 19:30 – 22:00: Bonfire on the beach and seafood BBQ with the Guna families

February 14 Day 6 – Swimming pool Hollandes Cays – Valentine’s Day
What the World Needs
The most stunning anchorage of the archipelago, overwater restaurant, Guna artisan islands, and dinner under the stars

• 06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine on deck
• 08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30 – 10:30: Sailing to Swimming pool
• 11:00 – 12:30: Visit to a Guna artisan island, where local families craft traditional items that you can explore or purchase
• 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch at the most renowned restaurant in the archipelago, built on stilts directly above the water
• 15:30 – 16:30: Rest and digestion
• 17:00 – 21:00: Transfer to Turtle Island, a pristine islet with white sand, coconut palms, green grass and numerous hammocks strung between the trees. We’ll engage in yoga, Tabata, meditation or martial arts under the palms or simply relax in the hammocks. After the session: beach barbecue dinner under the stars
• 📝 Prompt: What pain am I here to heal or uplift?

🐚 February 15 Day 7 – Green Island
What You Can Be Paid For
Coconut groves, Guna craftsmanship, snorkeling over the reef, and cinema under the stars
This day blends nature, culture, and relaxation. Between reef snorkeling, coconut plantations, and artisan encounters, we’ll end the evening with a film under the stars.

• 06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine on deck breath, yoga & movement
• 08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30 – 11:30: Snorkeling on the coral reef + excursion to the coconut plantations
• 11:30 – 12:30: Visit to the Guna community and their traditional handcrafted works
• 12:30 – 14:00: Lunch at the overwater restaurant built on stilts
• 14:30 – 15:30: Sailing to Green Island
• 16:00 – 18:30: Free time to relax under the palms or enjoy a beach swim
• 18:30 – 19:30: Evening routine on bon fire on an island burning past intentions/baggage
• 📝 Prompt: How can my talents create sustainable income?
• 20:00 – 21:00: Dinner
• 21:30 – 22:30: Open-air cinema under the stars: we watch videos, documentaries, and clips from our journey and share reflections together

February 16 Day 8 – Green Island
Mission & Vision
Free exploration, individual Janzu sessions, community encounters

• 06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine
• 📝 Prompt: What future am I here to build? How can I translate my passion into mission & vision?
• 08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast

Today is dedicated to freedom and personal exploration. Those who wish can participate in a 1-on-1 Janzu session, a deep aquatic therapy of surrender and regeneration. Meanwhile, others may:

• Explore the island, home to both Guna families and a young community of coworking volunteers helping the island flourish
• Go snorkeling or swimming on the reef
• Paddle around in a kayak or SUP
• Lounge in a hammock beneath the palms
• 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch on board
• 15:00 – 18:00: Free time
• 18:30 – 19:30: Evening routine
• 20:00 – 21:00: Dinner on board

February 17 Day 9 – Coco Bandero
Vocation & Profession
Private postcard-perfect island, friendly nurse sharks, yoga on wooden decks, and our final celebration

• 06:30 – 08:00: Morning routine (breath, movement, meditation)
• 📝 Prompt: How does my purpose come alive when I speak it? What is my vocation?
• 08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast
• 09:30 – 10:30: Sailing to Coco Bandero
• 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch on the beach beneath the palms
• 13:00 – 17:00: Time to enjoy this slice of paradise all to ourselves. Snorkeling, hammock naps, exploring marine life or swimming with the curious and peaceful nurse sharks
• 17:00 – 19:00: Evening routine on the island’s wooden decks
• 19:00 – 23:00: Celebration night: farewell dinner with grilled lobster, fish, and vegetables cooked over the fire. Bonfire, music, dancing, and honoring the experience we’ve shared

February 18 Day 10 – Return to Banedup
IKIGAI Celebration
Final moments in paradise, beach volleyball, snorkeling, and closing ceremony

• Slow morning: self-service breakfast on board, final swims, time for journaling or simply soaking it all in
• 12:00 – 15:00: Sailing back to Banedup
• 16:00 – 18:30: Optional activities: beach volleyball, snorkeling, or a gentle closing routine on board
• 19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
• 20:30 – 22:00: Closing circle & ceremony evening: final video/photo screening, delivery of participation certificates, group sharing and reflections
• 📝 Prompt: What will I take home, and what will I leave behind? What is my Ikigai main insight?

February 19 Day 11 – Departure
Final hugs, gratitude, and farewell.
A local Guna boat will pick you up directly from Ikigai to take you either to the airport or back to Panama City. The journey continues within you.

We will share an invitation to help you integrate & share your experience for yourself and us.

The contribution required to join the experience is €3,500.

Bookings made before September 30, 2025, receive a €500 discount (discounted price: €3,000).

All Inclusive

February 9–19, 2026 · San Blas Islands, Panama