The Romantic Island Retreat You’ve Never Heard Of (& How To Go There With The Greenfields!)
Ben Greenfield
Mar 28, 2026
Episode description
Full Show Notes: bengreenfieldlife.com/pranamaya
In this fascinating episode, I’m coming to you from the breathtaking shores of Belize, at a one-of-a-kind wellness resort called Prana Maya. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mara Kevan and Steve Hall, the passionate visionaries behind this toxin-free oasis, to share what makes this place and their approach to health so extraordinary.
From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the pristine environment, the focus on farm-to-table organic cuisine, and the way everything is designed to help you leave feeling better than when you arrived. We dig into everything—why food is truly medicine, how Mara combined her background as a rock-and-roll tour manager with years of medical and holistic wellness expertise, and how Steve’s entrepreneurial journey led him to build this literal paradise on the world's second-largest reef.
You'll also find details on our Boundless Couples Retreat, which Jessa and I are hosting at Prana Maya from November 10–14, 2026, where you'll have access to five days of daily workouts, relationship workshops, and luxury biohacking treatments inside a stunning oceanside setting.
Steve Hall is a serial entrepreneur whose four-decade career spans construction, apartment communities, assisted living, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation, with Prana Maya representing the bold next chapter of that journey.
Dr. Mara Kevan is a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and an oncology specialty, who also spent years managing world tours for the Rolling Stones and luxury travel for some of the most discerning names in music, film, and politics before merging both worlds into the retreat experience she offers today.
If you’re curious about the magic that happens when holistic health, adventure, and total rejuvenation intersect in a stunning natural setting, this episode is a must-listen.
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
Experience Weston A. Price philosophy at Pranamaya resort
The Pranamaya resort in Belize is uniquely founded on a Weston A. Price food philosophy, serving items like raw milk, sourdough bread, and organ meats instead of typical spa cuisine.
Boost sexual performance by managing heavy training effects
Heavy training can negatively impact sexual performance by increasing cortisol and reducing blood flow, which can be supported by increasing nitric oxide production with supplements like Joy Mode.
Experience biohacking benefits with advanced spa treatment
A spa treatment combines a PMF mat, a vibrational sound healing bed, and an Axiom H2 molecular hydrogen machine to boost ATP, aid detoxification, and stimulate mitochondrial function.
Cook with stable fats to combat inflammation from oxidized oils
To combat inflammation from oxidized oils, the resort exclusively cooks with stable fats like tallow, coconut oil, and butter.
Prioritize taste to successfully implement healthy diets
An attempt to introduce a 'food is medicine' diet in an assisted living facility failed because residents preferred the taste of familiar foods like Campbell's soup over healthier, homemade options.
Utilize remote acupuncture to alleviate back pain
For acute back pain, an acupuncturist may needle remote points on the body, such as the calf, to influence the entire posterior muscle chain and avoid aggravating the inflamed area.
Create a total detox environment by eliminating all environmental toxins
The resort aims to be a total detoxification environment by eliminating toxins from everything, including laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, and even the flowers.
Use blue light blockers for improved sleep quality
To foster better sleep, the resort provides guests with Raw Optics blue-light-blocking glasses in their rooms, removing the need to pack your own.
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