YOGA RETREAT TURKEY

CESME, TURKEY - 6 DAY RETREAT

June 23 - 29, 2022

Full Package: $900  (standard double occupancy)
Full Package: $1200 (single occupancy)

$400 non-refundable deposit due by MAY 1

HIGHLIGHTS

• Six Nights Accommodation
• Six Vegetarian / Vegan Turkish Breakfasts / Dinners
• Five Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Classes (Friday-Tuesday)
• One Led Primary Series (Wednesday)
• 3 Workshops classes focused on Ayurveda & Pranayama, Asana & Philosophy, Expanding Your Practice

THIS YEAR WE ARE OFFERING SOMETHING NEW & SPECIAL!
** 20-min Private “Coffee Chats” with Harmony for each student on the retreat!

YOGA SCHEDULE - 2022

Thursday - June 23
3pm - 7pm — Arrive / Check in to your Hotel
8:00pm - Meet & Greet with dinner and Harmony

Friday - Tuesday: June 24 - 28
7am - 9am - Mysore
9am - 9:30am - Pranayama
11:30am - 1pm - Friday, Sunday, Tuesday - Workshops

Wednesday - June 29
7am – 9:30am - Pranayama & Led Primary Class

WORKSHOP OUTLINES:

Each workshop will include: chanting, philosophy, and an opportunity for discussion and meditation.

EXPANDING YOUR PRACTICE WORKSHOP - WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE BHAGAVAD GITA
The Bhagavad Gita discuses four primary paths of yoga practice, and describes them as different methods for uniting with the Divine.  Jnana Yoga - the path of self-knowledge; Karma Yoga - the path of action in the world; Raja Yoga - the path of meditation; and Bhakti Yoga - the path of devotion. We will look at how each of these paths can be experienced and practiced within our day to day lives, and how each is actually an integral part of the Ashtanga Yoga method.

AYURVEDA & PRANAYAMA - ANCIENT REMEDIES FOR THE NEW AGE
Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga.   It is the traditional healing system in Indian and is 5000 years old.  Ayurveda takes into account the entire person, mind-body-spirit in its approach to creating greater health.  We will learn about Ayurveda’s 3 constitutional principles: vata, pitta, and kapha, and you will discover how to find your own unique constitution and how to balance it using specific pranayama practices.

ASHTANGA YOGA AS A MIRROR FOR SELF-STUDY & QUESTIONS
An opportunity for students to ask practice related questions or other yoga related questions. This is a chance to receive guidance regarding the biomechanics of troublesome asanas, techniques for addressing particularly dense areas of the body, and new strategies to work intelligently and therapeutically to support the healing of old injuries.

LAST DAY: FULL PRIMARY SERIES – STRENGTHENING THE CONNECTION TO BANDHAS
Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha are important keys to the asana practice. This Primary Series class will bring focus to what these "energetic locks" really are and how they can be used to create a greater sense of lightness, balance, and ease of movement. Learn to cultivate a deeper understanding and awareness of bandhas in your practice.

ALACATI - CESME - TURKEY

Fly into the local airport at Izmir
Dive along the 29km coastline of the Cesme Peninsula – about 45 minutes to arrive in the beautiful city of Alacati
(we can help to arrange transportation from Izmir to Alacati - airport transfers are not included in the price of this retreat)

ACCOMMODATION
D'Core, Alacati

Perched above the Aegean Sea on Turkey's west coast, Alacati has been the best-kept secret of Turkish holidaymakers for years now!  Located in Alacati, 700 metres from Pazaryeri, D'core Alaçatı features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: 

Prices include all Yoga Classes and Workshop Sessions, Accommodation at D'Core Alacati, Welcome Dinner, Whispers Thermal Pool, Breakfasts & Dinners offered at D'Core Alacati Hotel, and Laundry Service.

** Flights, Airport Transfers, and Site-Seeing Excursions are NOT included

PAYMENT DETAILS

for local Turkish students - please contact Şevket RECEP
EmAIL: srustun@hotmail.com

CANCELLATION POLICY

If canceled before by June 1, 2022 - the $400 deposit will be withheld
AFTER June 2, 2020 - The Full Payment is Non-Refundable