Rituals

This is not just a typical island stay. Mahayana’s residences seek to appeal to all the senses, creating an environment where guests can immerse themselves in what they love, and ensure that their bodies and minds find enrichment every day. Join us at a holistic residence that will plant your feet firmly on the ground on an island that offers magic and connection at every turn. We do everything with soul - and we give you the space to do so too. Live life simply. Tend to our small vegetable garden and enjoy the fruits of your harvest. Find yourself, and your calling, in the remoteness of this small island.

Experiences

Elevate Mind, Body & Soul

If you’re looking for a way to delve into holistic wellness, we offer workshops and mindful retreats with experiences that include Shaolin Kung Fu, Yoga, and Tai Chi, led by highly experienced and specialized instructors who will guide you along your health journey. But it’s not just work experience we’re looking for. It’s crucial for us to bring in only those who operate with the highest energy, mentally and soulfully.

Echoes of Craft and Soul

For the team at Mahayana, music is not just a detail, it’s a guiding principle, a way of life. We will encourage exploration in this field through music workshops led by professional musicians, specializing in everything from percussion and violin to the lute and the guitar. Not only will there be workshops, but also small circle concerts where the intimacy of the environment is compounded by the evocative nature of the music.

Discover Iraklia Beyond the Ordinary

Want to explore beyond the borders of the property, guided by someone who knows the island like a local? Sign up for hiking tours and fishing excursions, and explore Iraklia the way few people ever get to experience it.

Food as a Path to Wellbeing

Speaking of nutrition: the Mediterranean diet features prominently in everyday life in Greece, and we encourage our guests to explore their own connection with this way of dining and its benefits through nutrition workshops and our organic garden. All guests, regardless of cooking background, can benefit from our workshops, learning about Aegean food, local plants and herbs, and a holistic way of eating and nourishing the body that will remain with you even after you’ve returned home.