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Deep Blue Exhale | An Immersive Retreat with Tanya Savitri Popovich
- 28 Nov - 05 Dec 2026
- 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 luxury liveaboard yacht on the Red Sea, this experience weaves together yoga, sound healing, breathwork, Yoga Nidra, movement meditations, and the profound magic of swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
Southern Egypt offers breathtaking coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and warm sunshine. November and December are beautiful times to visit, while winter begins elsewhere, the Red Sea enjoys a gentle breeze, clear skies, and comfortably warm water perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
This journey is curated by the MBS Travel, bringing over 10 years of experience in creating meaningful, transformational travel experiences. It is crafted as a full-body exhale. A space to soften, recalibrate, and return to yourself.
What You’ll Experience
Morning Practices
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Hatha Vinyasa Yoga (All Levels) Gentle, energizing flows that awaken the body and attune you to the rhythm of the sea.
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Movement Meditation Fluid, intuitive sessions guided by the natural sway of the yacht, inviting presence and embodied ease.
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Energizing & Balancing Breathwork Dynamic pranayama to ignite vitality, clear the mind, and prepare you for the day’s encounters — including the unforgettable moments with dolphins.
Evening Practices
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Yin Resonance Long-held Yin postures paired with sound vibrations to release deep tension and soothe the fascia.
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Nada Yoga (Yoga of Sound) A meditative exploration of resonance and subtle listening, amplified by the vastness of open water.
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Restorative Breathwork Slow, rhythmic breathing to downshift the nervous system and support emotional release.
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Guided Deep Relaxation Yoga Nidra and visualization practices that invite profound rest and inner spaciousness.
Is This Space For You?
We invite you into this space if you feel called to:
End the year feeling renewed rather than exhausted.
Immerse yourself deeply in nature, the sea, and meaningful travel.
Experience the unique joy, presence, and playfulness of wild dolphins.
Invest in your long-term somatic wellbeing and inner peace.
This is more than a holiday, it’s a nervous system reset. A chance to breathe differently, move differently, and reconnect with a supportive, like-minded community.
The Atmosphere & The Rhythm
Life on the water invites a completely different pace. We will be living aboard the beautiful Samara Cruise yacht, featuring comfortable shared spaces, sun decks, dining areas, and shared twin cabins with private bathrooms.
Expect a day-by-day programme entirely shaped by the elements: sunrise practices on the deck, the gentle rocking of the sea, daily dolphin excursions, snorkelling in pristine coral reefs, and deep quiet under open-sky evenings.
What’s Included
✓ 7 nights aboard the Samara Cruise yacht in the Red Sea
✓ Airport ↔ Boat Transfers
✓ Accommodation in shared twin cabins with private bathroom
✓ Daily Yoga & Movement Practices
✓ Breathwork Sessions
✓ Sound Healing Experiences
✓ Yoga Nidra & Deep Relaxation
✓ Meditation & Connection Circles
✓ Opportunities to Swim with Wild Dolphins
✓ Snorkelling & Coral Reef Exploration
✓ Introductory Scuba Dive or Guided Dives for Certified Divers
✓ All Meals Onboard
✓ Tea, Coffee & Soft Drinks
✓ Wi-Fi Onboard
What’s Not Included
✗ Flights
✗ Egyptian Visa (currently approximately $30)
✗ National Park Fee (currently approximately $140)
✗ Personal Travel Insurance
✗ Optional Hotel Nights Before or After the Retreat
✗ Alcoholic Drinks
YOUR RETREAT TEAM
Tanya Savitri Popovich
Lead Teacher
Founder of Shri Gaia Institute, Senior Yoga Teacher, Leadership Coach and creator of the Deep Blue Exhale program. Tanya brings over 20 years of yoga teaching experience and more than a decade of leadership coaching experience, guiding participants through practices that support nervous system regulation, resilience and inner transformation.
www.shrigaiainstitute.com
Marilena Angelides
Managing Director of MBS Cyprus and MBS Travel, Marilena has spent around 15 years creating transformational experiences, retreats, festivals and wellbeing events that bring people together through connection, learning, healing and personal growth.
Her work has taken her beyond Cyprus, collaborating with international teachers, facilitators and retreat leaders while curating meaningful experiences that inspire personal transformation and authentic connection.
Having personally worked alongside Tanya Popovich and Egli Ioannou on retreats, trainings and wellbeing experiences over the years, Marilena is passionate about creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves, nature and a supportive community.
Deep Blue Exhale is the embodiment of a long-held vision, bringing together travel, wellbeing, adventure, personal growth and the extraordinary experience of encountering wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
Passionate about meaningful travel, personal transformation and conscious community, she curates experiences that inspire people to reconnect with themselves, nature and what matters most.
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.
Together, Tanya, Marilena and Egli create a unique blend of yoga, wellbeing, personal growth, connection and adventure, offering a retreat experience that nurtures body, mind and spirit.