Christmas Healing Retreat
Christmas Healing Retreat
Daramarama Mawatha, Diggarada Rd, Ahangama 80650, Sri Lanka
Up to 2 in group
December 16 - 24, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Resilience, building, growth, change and healing.
About this Retreat
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 supporting lasting transformation.
As a highly experienced leader in the wellness space, Dr. Mars’ decades of academic and clinical expertise make this retreat a premium, evidence-based experience—integrating psychotherapy, yoga, and sound healing to offer tools, practices, and insights that continue to have impact beyond the retreat.
Her facilitative, trauma-informed approach creates a safe, supportive space for exploration, self-discovery, and the integration of mind, body, breath, and nervous system..
Dr Michelle Mars PhD
Psychotherapist MCAP
WhatsApp +61 4000 82 93 6
Website
Linkedin
Member ASSERT NSW
Email for appointment times to
OnlinePsyCoTherapy@gmail.com
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
― Carl R. Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
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 went on to establish and run his own restaurant, where he developed a hands-on style of hospitality focused on consistency, care, and personal connection.
In 2014, he founded Villa My Way, the first retreat of its kind in Ahangama, setting out to create a place that felt calm, well-managed, and genuinely comfortable rather than overly formal.
Set in the jungle, Villa My Way Yoga Retreat reflects Igor’s belief that good hosting is about presence and attention. He remains closely involved in the day-to-day experience and is known for personally checking in with guests, often simply asking if they are happy, and making sure they are.
For many guests, the sense of ease and trust they feel comes from knowing the retreat is run by someone who is attentive, experienced, and fully invested in the quality of their stay.
Details of this retreat
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.
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.
Schedule
Time
Activity
7:20 am
Herbal tea
7:30 am
Vinyasa Yoga
9:00 am
Nourishing breakfast
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free time, rest and personal exploration
12:00–1:00 pm
Smoothie
Afternoon
Individual psychotherapy sessions
3:00 pm
Pranayama, sound healing and guided meditation
5:20 pm
Herbal tea
5:30 pm
Gentle restorative yoga or personal time
7:00 pm
Dinner
Activity
7:20 am
Herbal tea
7:30 am
Vinyasa Yoga
9:00 am
Nourishing breakfast
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free time, rest and personal exploration
12:00–1:00 pm
Smoothie
Afternoon
Individual psychotherapy sessions
3:00 pm
Pranayama, sound healing and guided meditation
5:20 pm
Herbal tea
5:30 pm
Gentle restorative yoga or personal time
7:00 pm
Dinner
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Dr Michelle Mars , Daramarama Mawatha, Diggarada Rd, Ahangama 80650, Sri Lanka
Directions
Airport transport can be arranged for USD $65.
Please let us know in advance if you would like us to organize your transfer from the airport directly to Villa My Way.Directions to Villa My Way (from the A2)
Travel along the A2 coastal road toward Ahangama.
When you reach the Ahangama Bus Station, continue a short distance until you see the Hotel School located on the corner near the railway line.
At the Hotel School corner, turn away from the A2 and cross the railway track.
Continue straight along this road. Villa My Way is located further along on this road, as indicated on the map. There are no street numbers in Ahangama but the Villa is easily found via Google Maps
If you need assistance on arrival, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Please let us know in advance if you would like us to organize your transfer from the airport directly to Villa My Way.Directions to Villa My Way (from the A2)
Travel along the A2 coastal road toward Ahangama.
When you reach the Ahangama Bus Station, continue a short distance until you see the Hotel School located on the corner near the railway line.
At the Hotel School corner, turn away from the A2 and cross the railway track.
Continue straight along this road. Villa My Way is located further along on this road, as indicated on the map. There are no street numbers in Ahangama but the Villa is easily found via Google Maps
If you need assistance on arrival, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Accommodation
We offer a range of comfortable rooms designed to support rest and relaxation in a peaceful, natural setting. Most are single bungalows with two additional rooms inside the house. There are six standard rooms, all fan-cooled with private bathrooms. These rooms do not have air-conditioning, but temperatures during the retreat dates are generally comfortable, so most guests find air-conditioning unnecessary. Our deluxe room includes air-conditioning and is available for an additional $10 per day. All guests enjoy access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet with good Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Villa My Way is a tranquil jungle retreat designed for rest, privacy, and connection with nature. Surrounded by birdsong and lush greenery, the space offers a swimming pool, quiet areas to relax or read, and shared gathering spaces for connection. Open-air areas host yoga, sound healing, and meditation sessions, while nourishing meals are served together at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm, creating a gentle, restorative daily rhythm.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We provide breakfast and dinner daily, made from fresh, organic ingredients. Meals alternate between vegan, vegetarian, and dishes featuring freshly caught local fish, balanced and nourishing.
What's Included
- Individual psychotherapy sessions
- Pranayama, sound healing and guided meditation, yoga twice a day classes
- Breakfast Dinner Tea Coffee
What's Not Included
- There are many beautiful beachside cafes and restaurants to take your lunch in.
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