Christmas Healing Retreat
With Dr Michelle Mars and Igor Dandik
December 16 - 24, 2026
Christmas Renewal Retreat at Villa My Way
Come to Christmas day differently this year with a 9-day immersive retreat at Villa My Way, nestled in a tranquil, nature-rich jungle setting.
Designed as an invitation to slow down, reconnect and restore, this special pre Christmas retreat brings together research-informed psychology, psychotherapy-informed facilitation, yoga, sound healing and conscious living to create a meaningful space for personal growth and renewal.
Away from the noise and demands of everyday life, guests are invited to reconnect with themselves, nurture their nervous systems, explore new perspectives and cultivate greater emotional resilience. Through a thoughtful balance of guided self-inquiry, embodied practices, mindful movement, restorative experiences and time in nature, each day offers opportunities to pause, reflect and deepen the relationship with yourself.
Founded through the shared vision of Dr. Michelle Mars and Igor Dandik, Villa My Way offers an intimate and intentionally designed environment where science-informed approaches meet holistic practices in a warm, supportive and nourishing setting.
Christmas becomes an opportunity to give yourself something truly meaningful: time, presence, connection and space to begin again.
Whether you arrive seeking rest, clarity, emotional reconnection or simply a different way to experience the festive season, Villa My Way welcomes you to celebrate yourself this Christmas through conscious living, meaningful connection and sustainable transformation.
This Christmas, give yourself the gift of coming home to yourself.
About the Leaders
Dr Michelle Mars
Dr. Michelle Mars is a psychotherapist, educator, and academic with over 30 years of professional and personal experience supporting wellbeing, resilience, and human growth. She is also an experienced yoga teacher and sound healing practitioner, blending her lifelong yoga practice, therapeutic sound, and evidence-informed psychotherapy to guide guests in reconnecting with themselves, cultivating resilience, and […]
Learn more about Dr Michelle MarsIgor Dandik
Igor Dandik is a former professional athlete and hotelier with more than 25 years of experience as a host. His background in professional sport shaped a disciplined, steady approach to work and a strong sense of responsibility for the people around him. These qualities continue to define how he welcomes guests today. After sport, Igor […]
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