Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in five days of restoration, movement, and connection on the hidden gem of Terceira Island in the Azores. Nestled in the luxurious Xhale Retreat, this transformative experience offers the perfect balance of rejuvenation and inspiration.
With Magz Kordiuk as your guide, each day will be thoughtfully curated with grounding yoga practices, invigorating movement, and nourishing plant-based meals — all designed to support your body, mind, and spirit.
Surrounded by the lush beauty of volcanic landscapes and the tranquil energy of the island, this retreat invites you to reset, realign, and return home to yourself.
Whether you're seeking deep rest, meaningful growth, or a spark of adventure, this experience invites you to explore the balance between movement and stillness, joy and intention, self-care and self-discovery.
Named one of Canada’s top trainers of 2024 by Impact Magazine, Magz Kordiuk is a highly sought-after, plant-based fitness professional. She specializes in coaching across multiple disciplines, from metabolic weight training and strength-building to trauma-informed yoga practices, including somatic breathwork, Yoga Nidra, Yin, and contrast therapy. Magz’s certification in plant-based nutrition further supports her mission to use wellness as a platform for empowerment.
In the luxurious Xhale resort. Spacious rooms with ensuite bathrooms
Plant based menu crafted daily. All day access to Hydration Station with fresh fruit, alkaline water, coffee, and tea
2 Daily Movement/Somatic Sessions with additional recovery sessions offered
All onsite: Heated infinity pool with ocean views, spa, sauna, gym, and both indoor and outdoor yoga
From Terceira Island to the Xhale Azores center upon arrival and departure
A visit to Terceira's ancient sites and explore the volcanic landscape
To and from Terceira Island, however, there are direct flights available from Toronto, Montreal, Boston and New York.
Trip interruption & cancellation insurance is recommended
Massage treatments can be booked directly with Xhale
The full itinerary will be released closer to the retreat date. Here's a sample of what to expect (subject to change):
Day 1
Arrivals, unwind, explore Xhale, make yourself at home
2:00 pm: Lunch
5:00 pm - Welcome gathering, gentle movement and breathwork
7:00 pm - Dinner
Day 2
8:30 am - Breathwork/movement session
10:00 am - Breakfast
11:15 am - Optional Ocean cold dip/sauna (subject to tides)
1:30 pm - Mindful cliff hike, forest bathing and picnic lunch
5:30 pm - Yoga practice/workshop
7:00 pm - Dinner
Day 3
8:30 am - Breathwork/movement session
10:0 am - breakfast
11:15 am - Optional Ocean cold dip/sauna (subject to tides) with self lymphatic drainage massage lesson in sauna
1:30 pm - Lunch
Rest, relax, or explore solo or as a group
5:30 pm - Yoga practice/workshop
6:30 pm - Dinner
8:00 pm - Yoga Nidra
Day 4
8:30 am - Breathwork/movement session
10:0 am - breakfast
11:15 am - Optional Ocean cold dip/sauna (subject to tides)
2:00 pm - Lunch
4:00 pm - Floating Soundbath
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:30 pm - Yin Yoga and restful meditation
Day 5
8:30 am - Breathwork/movement session
10:0 am - breakfast
11:15 am - Optional Ocean cold dip/sauna (subject to tides)
Optional Group Outing
5:30 pm - Yoga practice/workshop
7:00 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm - firepit gathering (subject to weather)
Departure Day
8:30 am breathwork/ movement
9:30 am breakfast and farewells
There will be some time scheduled as intentional downtime - feel free to explore the nearby city of Angra do Heroísmo, the only Azorean city to be considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or check out the natural pools with incredible scenery left by volcanic lava.
