Perched on the Caldera cliffs of Santorini, Mystique is continuing their partnership with OPO, a wellness and technology studio, for a second season. OPO has enhanced the serene surroundings of Mystique to create a new immersive mind and body programme of bespoke meditation sessions and nutritional guidance in the form of a new menu co-created by Mystique’s Head Chef, Olivier Campanha and Nutritional Therapist, Eve Kalink. Accessed via a one touch app, this new programme is aimed at helping to improve and build the mind and gut’s integral connection, whilst guests relax in the Greek haven surrounded by the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Inspired by the tranquillity of the resort and the growing desire of wellness when traveling, Kanava Hotels & Resorts Founders, Kalia & Antonis Eliopoulos have always endeavoured to ensure that their guests are completely relaxed and immersed in their resorts’ surroundings, which aligns perfectly with Chris Connors, OPOs’ Co-Founder, who has facilitated this through the form of meditation.
Kalia and Chris are constantly evolving the offering to focus on how to live a more relaxed and active life as we move through the circadian rhythm of the day to focus on improving the human’s mind and gut connection, which has been proven to be intrinsically linked. Guests can join the OPO journey into sound and mindful exploration that is offered by daily meditation programmes, allowing guests to connect with the captivating surroundings that Mystique provides.
Chris Connors has said that he is “delighted to continue the OPO partnership with Kanava Hotels & Resorts to bring unique wellness to the serene setting of Mystique in Santorini”. Kalia mirrors this excitement stating “We constantly encourage guests to explore our destinations mindfully, disconnect and embrace the Cycladic slow-paced way of life to become completely relieved from stress. This is why we are overjoyed to have partnered with OPO, as we share the same values to achieve an eudaimonia state of mind.”
As part of OPO’s different sessions, the ‘Choose Your Journey’ meditation programme balances the physical, mental and emotional state of the mind, which is split between 6 sessions including Santorini Calling, Morning Rise, Daytime Chill, Evening Reflections, Night Sky and Memories of Santorini. These sessions aim to revive a wellness spirit within as they are supported by neutrally enhancing soundscapes, breathwork sessions and eyes-open techniques maintaining the principles of barefoot luxury on which the hotel was founded. There will also be separate 4-12 minute sessions for those who are new to meditation and eager to learn as well as six inspiring podcast episodes focusing on the art of wellness.
As part of this campaign, Kalia and Chris are also thrilled to have Eve Kalinik join the programme who has co-curated a menu with Mystique’s Head Chef, Olivier Campanha, in their signature restaurant, Lure. The new menu will provide dishes that focus entirely on the gut-brain connection and the importance of the gut microbiome. Examples of dishes include Asparagus, feta and pea frittata, Smoky tofu with carrot peanut curry and Beetroots, apple and courgette carpaccio, almonds, chives, caramelized cherry tomatoes, tomatoes confit rouille. All dishes have all been selected and inspired by Eve’s best-selling book, Happy Gut Happy Mind, to help guests rediscover how food can really make you feel brighter, lighter and full of vitality.
OPO Founder Chris Connors and guest co-host Eve Kalink, will be traveling to Mystique from the 29th April - 2nd May, to perform this retreat in person to help guests discover the mind-gut connection and to help balance the body system. This two day retreat will delve into the practice of eating consciously and mindfully, and explore OPO meditations and sound baths which are designed for different times of the day and locations around the hotel.
MORE INFORMATION:
Bookings are now open for stays starting from 8th of April 2022. Room rates at Mystique start from €550 per night, including breakfast.
The process of experiencing the meditation sessions starts with the guests booking. Once guests book they will receive a QR code to upload to the phone.
‘Choose Your Journey’ sessions include:
‘Learn How To Meditation’ sessions include:
Eating Well At Mystique include:
Podcast Spotlight sessions include:
Music: Food For The Soul include:
