Sunrise yoga beneath swaying palm trees—sound appealing? Elevate your wellness routine with a yoga retreat in Israel. The inaugural Wonderfest runs Sept. 18–27 and combines daily yoga sessions, workshops, spiritual practices, and guided visits to iconic sites such as the Tower of David, the Dead Sea, Capernaum, Nazareth, Haifa, Safed, Jaffa, and the Sea of Galilee.
The festival program features live world music, guided meditation, moonlight watsu water massage therapy, and workshops focused on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Instructors and presenters include Doron Lipshtein, founder of the Mentors Channel and a specialist in personal development; Nissim Amon, a meditation teacher and certified Zen master; composer and pianist Murray Hiday; Ayurvedic practitioner Igal Kofin; and Pilates and Nia instructor Nitzan Gantz.
Packages start at $4,950 per person, double occupancy (airfare and gratuities not included). The price covers deluxe hotel accommodations, all meals, workshop participation, evening entertainment, entrance fees to scheduled tourist sites, hotel Wi‑Fi, and private transfers to and from Ben Gurion International Airport.
This retreat is designed for travelers who want to blend mindful movement with cultural exploration—practicing yoga at dawn, meditating at historical sites, and enjoying therapeutic water sessions in the evenings. Whether you’re seeking a restorative escape, deeper meditation practice, or an active cultural itinerary, the festival offers structured programming alongside free time to explore Israel’s landscapes and heritage.