There’s something about waking up in nature that shifts everything. The way the soft morning light creeps through the window, the crisp air filling your lungs, the quiet that feels more like presence than emptiness. No distractions. No rush. Just this moment, stretching out in front of you.

I used to think wellness was about big gestures—about scheduling routines, about checking boxes. But the more time I spend in places like this, the more I realize it’s in the small, almost invisible moments. The deep inhale before stepping outside. The warmth of a mug in your hands as the world stirs awake. The first stretch of the day, not rushed, just felt.

These retreats aren’t about transformation in the way we often imagine it. Instead, they create space—space to slow down, to listen, and to notice the things we usually race past.

A Retreat That Feels Like Coming Home

I’ve known Elmira Khozumkolova since I was little. She’s always had this way of making a space feel grounded just by being in it. But it’s more than that—it’s the way she sees people. Really sees them.

I remember my first treatment with her when I was eleven. I didn’t know what to expect, but I remember feeling safe. Completely at ease in a way I couldn’t quite explain. Even at that age, I knew something was happening beyond words. And that’s what she brings into these retreats—not just rituals or practices, but a feeling. A knowing. A reminder that you are already whole, even if you’ve forgotten.

Each retreat is different, not because they’re designed that way, but because the people who come shape them. Some arrive looking for quiet. Others seek clarity. Many just need a break from the weight of their own thoughts. There’s no rigid itinerary, no forcing moments to happen—only an openness to whatever comes.

The Rhythm of the Retreat

Mornings begin gently—maybe a slow walk, perhaps silence by a stream, or stretching under the open sky. I still remember moving through yoga in Ibiza, the sun warming my skin, the air electric with something I couldn’t name. One of those rare moments where everything felt exactly as it should be.

Afternoons bring deeper dives. A workshop, a conversation that lingers long after it’s over, or a sudden realization when you weren’t looking for one. Meals are slow, shared, full of laughter and stories. Food tastes different when you’re really present for it.

By nightfall, the rhythm shifts. The hush of the evening, the glow of candlelight, the quiet unraveling of thoughts that no longer serve you. And at some point, without realizing it, you feel lighter. Not in a dramatic, life-altering way. Just a little more yourself than when you arrived.

Where the Journey Leads

Every place carries its own kind of energy. Some spark transformation, some offer stillness, and some remind you how to dream again.

Ibiza: Remembering What’s Been Forgotten

Ibiza carries an energy that’s hard to describe, but you feel it as soon as you arrive. It’s not just the landscape—it’s something older, something deeper. Here, Elmira leads the Shamanic Travel Workshop, a way of reconnecting with the parts of yourself that you may not even realize you’ve lost. It’s not about learning—it’s about remembering.

For those drawn to feminine energy, the Female Power Workshop holds space for something just as profound. Not empowerment in the way we’ve been taught, but a returning to what has always been there. A strength that’s quiet, steady, unshakable.

I used to think I needed to plan everything—always searching for the next step. But I remember one evening in Ibiza, just sitting by the fire, nothing planned, nothing expected. And in that stillness, I felt something shift. I didn’t have an answer, but for the first time, I realized I didn’t need one. Just being there, in the warmth of that moment, was enough.

Megève: The Art of Stillness

In Megève, the mountains slow everything down—the kind of place where even time takes a deep breath before moving forward. This retreat isn’t about seeking answers—it’s about listening. The Mindfulness and Reflection Workshop is just that. A pause. A deep breath. A reminder that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is be still and let the world meet you where you are.

Forte dei Marmi: Creativity by the Sea

Forte dei Marmi hums with creativity. Here, the retreat is about exploration, about play, about giving yourself permission to imagine something new. The waves, the salt in the air, the endless horizon—it’s the perfect backdrop for vision workshops and artistic discovery. A place where clarity doesn’t feel forced; it just arrives.

I remember standing at the edge of the water, the salt drying on my skin, letting an idea form without forcing it. Some thoughts only arrive when you stop chasing them.

Every destination is different. Every retreat is different. But the thread that connects them is the same—a space to step away, to breathe, to return to yourself.

From the tranquil mountains of Megève to the vibrant energy of Ibiza, every destination has its own unique charm as you can see in more detail through this link : https://themagiccollectionretreats.com/the-magic-soul-experiences/.

A Personal Reflection

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from these retreats, it’s that wellness isn’t something you check off a list. It’s not something that happens in grand gestures. Instead, it lives in the in-between moments—the first sip of tea in the morning, the warmth of the sun on your skin, the silence that, for once, doesn’t feel empty.

You don’t leave these retreats with just memories. You leave with something quieter, something deeper. A knowing. A presence. A reminder that what you’ve been searching for was here all along.

Maybe it’s the silence before sunrise. Maybe it’s the first step into the sea. Maybe it’s the moment you stop searching. And just breathe.

And sometimes, all it takes is a little space to remember.

So if you feel the pull, maybe that’s all the sign you need. Not to escape, not to fix, but just to be. And maybe, that’s enough.