I LOVED THE IKARIA RETREAT! Maria is an excellent teacher. She teaches a holistic facial yoga with mixed techniques such as, massages, initiation to face pointer and facial yoga poses taken from the Face Yoga Method. Her personal signature, face yoga in water, is a novelty that’s so relaxing and so original! What’s more, Maria also gives a workout session in this wonderful natural setting every morning, showing the many bridges that exist between body and face: it’s a total holistic experience! I loved the breathing exercices! Last but not least, the property is magnificent, right in the middle of nature! You’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of cicadas and the breeze in the tall pines! You’ll return from this Ikaria retreat full of energy and great routines for your face and body! And…. Maria is an angel!

Maria, you are a treasure! With you, I’ll avoid the things I’m afraid of… facial injections, Botox, and hyaluronic fillers!

These few minutes that I focus on the muscles of my face under the guidance of my teacher hold multiple benefits. It feels like facial exercise, observation of my habits and life, and meditation all in one. A great gift

Maria is an excellent face yoga teacher. She conveys an incredible sense of calm and optimism, and each class makes me feel cheerful and capable of taking care of myself. It’s clear that she has complete mastery of her field and genuinely enjoys teaching it! With her guidance, I feel like I’m rediscovering my radiance and learning how to maintain it in a natural and enjoyable way. I wholeheartedly recommend her!

The Ikaria retreat was a unique and beautiful experience, a truly holistic wellbeing concept. Maria is a very talented instructor with great positive energy. All the well thought elements gave the retreat depth but also made it fun and engaging. 

I had no clue how much stuff—and stress—my face was holding! Maria opened my eyes to all that, and on top, she helped me bring out a more relaxed and toned version of my face.