IKIGAI Creative Retreat: A Journey of Art, Movement & Deep Rest Join us in Barcelona for an intimate, 5-day sanctuary designed to honor the art of slowing down. Rooted in the core pillars of Ikigai, this uniquely curated retreat seamlessly weaves daily Yoga and Somatic Movement with expressive Healing Art workshops, Creative Journaling, and Dialogue Collage to gently unlock your inner wisdom. Alongside nourishing local meals and meaningful connection in intimate conversation circles, you will experience dedicated afternoon "Siesta Integration" sessions featuring restorative Reiki and immersive Sound Healing. Step away from the noise of daily life and step into a beautifully guided, step-by-step journey of creative reflection and profound nervous system restoration.

Retreat Date(s)

9 Septermber- 13 September, 2026

Itinerary

Day 1: September 9 — Entering the Gate (The Arrival) IKIGAI Pillar 1: Starting small ● 15:00 | Check-In & Welcome Tea: ● 17:00 ~ 18:30 | Opening Somatic Session & Introductions ● 19:00 | Welcome Dinner ● 20:30 ~ 21:15 | The Ink & Intentional Circle 1- MA (optional) Day 2: September 10— Harvesting the Past & Finding Stillness IKIGAI Pillar 2: Releasing yourself ● 07:30 ~ 08:30 | Morning Somatic Flow & Yoga ● 08:30 | Light Breakfast ● 09:00 ~ 14:00 | Individual Field Trip 1+ Lunch on your own in the city ● 14:00 ~ 15:00 | Siesta Restorative: Yoga Nidra (Somatic Sleep) for deep integration. ● 15:00 ~ 15:30 | Tea Time ● 15:30 ~ 17:30 | Creative Workshop: The Harvest Audit & Collage Prep ● 17:30~ | Free time & Optional Private Sessions ● 19:00 ~ Dinner ● 20:30 ~ 21:15 | The Ink & Intentional Circle 2- MA (optional) Day 3:September 11—The Present Space & The Geometry of Balance IKIGAI Pillar 3: Harmony and sustainability ● 07:30 ~ 08:30 |New Moon Morning Yoga & Somatic Movement ● 08:30 ~ | Light Breakfast ● 09:00 – 14:00 | Individual Field Trip 2+ Lunch on your own in the city ● 14:00 – 15:00 | Siesta Sound Healing & Reiki: Clearing creative blocks. ● 15:00 ~ 15:30 | Tea Time ● 15:30 – 17:30 | Creative Workshop: Deconstructing the Ikigai Compass & Self-care ● 17:30~ | Free time & Optional Private Sessions ● 19:00~ Dinner ● 20:30 ~ 21:15 | The Ink & Intentional Circle 3- MA (optional) Day 4: September 12— Germinating the Future & Fluid Boundaries IKIGAI Pillar 4: The Joy of Little Things ● 07:30 ~ 8:30 AM | Morning Somatic Flow: ● 08:30 ~ | Light Breakfast ● 09:00 ~ 14:00 | Individual Field Trip 3 + Lunch on your own in the city ● 14:00 ~ 15:00 | Siesta Integration: Complete physical rest with soft props. ● 15:00 ~ 15:30 | Tea Time ● 15:30 ~ 17:30 | Creative Workshop: Finalizing the My-Life-Collage ● 17:30 ~ | Free time & Optional Private Sessions ● 19:00 ~| Farewell Dinner & Celebration Ritual ● 20:30 ~ 21:30 | The Ink & Intentional Circle 4- MA (optional) Day 5: September 13 — Crossing back over the Threshold IKIGAI Pillar 5: Being in the Here and Now ● 07:30~08:30 | Yoga ● 08:30 | Light Breakfast ● 09:30~ 10:00 | Closing Circle & Integration Practice ● 11:00 | Check-out & Departures

What's Included

• Boutique Accommodations: 4 nights at our beautiful retreat sanctuary in Barcelona. • Daily Creative Sessions: Guided Healing Art workshops, Creative Journaling, and Dialogue Collage. • Mindful Movement: Daily Yoga and Somatic Movement practices to ground the mind and spirit. • Deep Rest & Siesta Integration: Dedicated afternoon integration sessions featuring immersive Sound Healing, restorative Reiki, and nervous system regulation to honor the art of slowing down. • Nourishing Meals: Daily breakfast and dinner prepared with fresh, local ingredients. • Curated Connection: Intimate Conversation Circles and meaningful dialogue with a community of like-minded souls. • Retreat Materials: All premium art supplies, journals, and materials needed for our creative sessions.

What's Not Included

• Flights and airport transfers • Travel insurance (highly recommended) • Personal expenses and independent meals

Food (if applicable)

Breakfast and Dinner are provided.

How to get there (if applicable)

1- Public transportation to​/​from Barcelona, El Prat airport to the city center, Plaça Catalunya. Take the Aerobus (A1 or A2) and get off at the last stop: Plaça Catalunya (Catalonia square). Available from 05.35am to 01.05am, and runs every 10 minutes. Tickets cost 7,45€ and are sold on board and online (click here) A1 in Terminal 1 – the bus zone is one floor below the arrivals gate A2 in Terminal 2 - just outside the airport building The Aerobus last stop in Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia sq.) is located at the bottom right of the square. 2- Public transportation to​/​from the city center, Plaça Catalunya to Sant Felip Neri House. Walk 400 m across the bottom right side of Plaça de Catalunya to the bottom left side of the square Enter the train station - Plaça de Catalunya (in front of “Café Zurich” terrace bar) and board train S1 or S2 or L6 S1 - Barcelona Plaça Catalunya – Terrasa S2 - Barcelona Plaça Catalunya - Sabadell L6 - Barcelona Plaça Catalunya - Sarrià Get off the train at Les Tres Torres station (7 stops) and exit to the left side (Dr. Roux). You are in Via Augusta avenue. 1 - Cross Via Augusta and head southeast on Street​/​Carrer del Dr. Roux 2 - Turn right onto Carrer del Rosari 3 - Turn left onto Carrer de la Nena Casas (the House is on the right side in number 37-47)