DEEP BLUE EXHALE
An Immersive Retreat with Tanya Savitri Popovich
Organized by Shri Gaia Institute and MBS Cyprus
DATES
November 28 – December 05, 2026
LOCATION
Red Sea, Egypt
Join this week-long immersive retreat designed to soothe the nervous system, restore your inner balance, and reconnect you with the elemental intelligence of the sea.
Held aboard a yacht on the Red Sea, this experience weaves together yoga, sound healing, breathwork, Yoga Nidra, movement meditations, and the profound magic of swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat. This retreat is crafted as a full-body exhale; a space to soften, recalibrate, and return to yourself.
“Some journeys are more than holidays. They are invitations to pause. To breathe. To reconnect with yourself, nature and what truly matters.”
Deep Blue Exhale was born from a long-held vision to create an experience that combines travel, wellbeing, personal growth, conscious community and the extraordinary experience of swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
Together we will spend seven nights aboard a private yacht in the breathtaking waters of the Red Sea, exploring the magical Sataya Lagoon, one of the world’s most renowned locations for wild dolphin encounters.
Through yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, nature immersion and meaningful connection, this retreat invites you to slow down, soften and remember the joy of simply being.
Retreat Itinerary:
| DAY | Activity |
|---|---|
| 27 November 2026 | Arrival in Marsa Alam |
| 28 November 2026 | Boarding Day |
| 28 November – 5 December 2026 | 7 Nights aboard Samara Cruise |
| 5 December 2026 | Disembarkation and Departure |
A typical day flow:
| TIME | Activity |
|---|---|
| Early morning | Optional Dolphin Swim and Sunrise Connection with the Sea |
| Morning | Yoga Practice, Breakfast, Dolphin Encounters and Snorkelling |
| Midday | Lunch Onboard, Relaxation and Free Time |
| Afternoon | Swimming with Dolphins, Coral Reef Exploration, Wellbeing Sessions |
| Sunset | Meditation, Reflection, Community Connection |
| Evening | Dinner, Sharing Circles, Music, Relaxation, Stargazing |
Your Retreat Team
Tanya Savitri Popovich
Lead Teacher
Founder of Shri Gaia Institute, Senior Yoga Teacher and Leadership Coach. Tanya brings over 20 years of yoga teaching experience and more than a decade of leadership coaching experience, guiding participants through practices that support resilience, wellbeing and transformation.
Marilena Angelides
Host & Retreat Curator
Managing Director of MBS Cyprus, Marilena has spent over 15 years creating transformational experiences, retreats, festivals and wellbeing events that bring people together through connection, learning, healing and personal growth.
Having worked alongside international teachers, facilitators and retreat leaders for many years, Marilena is passionate about curating meaningful experiences that inspire transformation, connection and wellbeing.
Egli Ioannou
Guest Teacher
Founder of Cocoon Wellness Centre and experienced wellbeing facilitator. Egli will be offering special guest sessions during the retreat, bringing her unique expertise, warmth and presence to the Deep Blue Exhale experience.