Roxie Nafousi knows a thing or two about transformation. She wasn’t always the embodiment of confidence and calm that she is today. In fact, prior to becoming one of the world’s leading voices in modern wellness, she found herself at rock bottom.
“I’d been addicted to cocaine and alcohol for a decade,” Nafousi told Travel + Leisure. “Up until that point, I’d really never known what it was like to feel happy. I had absolutely no self-worth, no direction, and no relationship. I was just incredibly lost.”
It was only after a friend recommended a podcast on manifestation that she found a way forward, and in the years since has become an absolute powerhouse name in manifestation and self-development. And now, she wants to teach you how to do the same in a workshop held in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Ibiza.
“When I listened to [the podcast], I realized that manifesting was all about self-worth, and I had none. So I realized that I was really the one responsible for keeping myself stuck in the situation I was in and the place I was in. And from there, everything changed,” she shared. (That moment of clarity led her to a new life, and eventually, to writing “Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life,” which became an international bestseller.)
Roxie Nafousi during a recording for her podcast in London.
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This September, she hosted an exclusive residency at the Six Senses Ibiza where she guided guests through two of her signature visualization and manifestation sessions designed to help participants reconnect with their purpose, build emotional resilience, and reset their mindset, all at one of the most stunning and healing hotels in the world. “I absolutely love Six Senses. I jumped at the chance to do something with them,” Nafousi said.
The retreat, which the hotel explained in a statement, is rooted in self-discovery and holistic healing, emphasizing empowerment, intentional living, and self-worth for each participant. Guests who booked the experience took part in meditations and a carefully curated one-day reset, including Pilates, assisted stretching, a Body & Spirit Recovery treatment, sound healing, and a sunset ritual. Guests also had access to affirmations written by Nafousi, offering a thoughtful way to start trip with total clarity.
As for why Nafousi wanted to take this show on the road, it’s simply because she believes that travel really does have the innate power to change you. “When you travel, I think it’s such a unique opportunity to really reset your whole mindset, your energy, your frequency,” she shared. “I’ve always felt that whenever I get on a plane, and I land back home, I’m always a different person than who I was when I left.”
Want to try to hone your power of manifestation for your next vacation? Here’s how to visualize and make your dream getaway come true in three steps.
Step 1: Be honest about what you want. “Think about not just about where you want to go, but how you want to feel in that place. How do you wanna feel when you wake up? How do you wanna feel when you go to bed?”
Step 2: Believe you are worthy of rest. “A lot of people actually feel guilt around taking a vacation. Really, it’s about, can you feel worthy of stepping back, of giving yourself that luxury of rest because you do deserve it.”
Step 3: Just go ahead and book it already. “Don’t just think, ‘oh God, I need a vacation.’ Make it happen. Do it for yourself. Don’t allow it to be just an idea in your head.”
There is, however, one thing Nafousi wants to warn you about on this trip and any manifestation journey: manifestation isn’t magic. It’s all about learning how to take action.
“Manifesting isn’t just about what you can attract into your life; it’s who you can become,” she explained. “That’s really the most important part of the manifesting process is that it gives you the sense of empowerment, of confidence, of worth, and in being so empowered, you are able to create change in your life.”
For those new to the practice, Nafousi says it starts with courage and vulnerability. “At the beginning of your manifesting journey, it’s really about asking yourself what it is you really want from your life,” she told T+L. “Because you have to be vulnerable with yourself to be honest about what you really want and what you really think will bring you joy and peace and love and goodness.” From there, you just need to remove all the fear and doubt and align your daily behavior with your goals.
It’s a method she’s excited to bring to Ibiza, an island she knows well. “Oh my God, I cannot wait,” she said with a laugh. “It’s a very magical place.”