There will be daily walks, historic and natural beauty discoveries in the Antalya region, Türkiye, as well as beach and chill out time, allowing you to refresh before the Autumn starts.

Turkey Yoga Retreat

There will be morning and evening yoga, meditation and breathing practices in the amazing garden of Olympus Lodge. Open to all levels, including beginners. The bay is blessed with unique natural beauty. A tropical garden starts at the foot of Olympos Mountain following a river that flows down to the sea. Its tranquil beauty and heavenly atmosphere quickly attracted artists, professionals and families from all over the world.

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Yoga Retreat Rooms

All small double rooms are pre-booked already (there might be cancellations, please ask me before booking). We only have triple or quadruple rooms, however, you can choose to stay as double or triple in each room. There are no single rooms and we can bring you together with other yogis who wish to share the rooms.

You can find all the information and prices here: Yoga Retreat

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Usually there is a buffet of selections, freshly made, nourishing, delicious meals.They usually serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and some choose to have only brunch and dinner with some snacks in between. 

Private Chefs

In some small retreats there is a private chef (or 2 chefs), who make these creative, colorful meals, mostly plant based alternatives to nourish your body and soul during your stay. Sometimes they organise cooking workshops and you share what you cook.

Almost all retreat centers support different needs, food intolerances and allergies and they usually ask their clients before they arrive. You can always ask and remind them, the availability of alternatives. Some centers charge extra for these special requirements.

Food at Yoga Retreat

Most centers have vegetarian and vegan options, and some centers and retreats also have animal based meals. Almost all of them have a raw salad and fruits buffet, a separate warm cooked food buffet, desserts and herbal teas. If you are on a special detox program with the retreat group, you might be served according to the guidance of your teacher/organiser. 

If the center is vegan, they might not have cheese, milk, egg and other dairy products. You might want to check their food options before you go and maybe pack yourself your necessary food. However, our suggestion would be to have an open mind and explore new types of diets -unless you have certain health conditions. 

Some centers have coffee and alcohol, as they are also open to regular clients as hotels. You can ask before you go availability of these drinks if they are important for your holiday.

Why Yoga Retreat Menu is Important?

The food in these retreats should be nourishing your body, mind and soul and therefore having light meals in moderation is important. The food becomes your fuel for the beautiful practices and activities you will make throughout your days in the retreat. That’s why a mostly plant based, light and colorful diet will be the best option.

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• If you are a complete beginner, ask the teacher/s if they support beginners in their retreat.
• Reading the reviews or talking with previous clients, to understand their experience is also a good way to decide if this retreat is a good fit for you.
• Learn about the logistics, how to get there, if there is parking, or if public transport is possible and if the hotel/center is organising a lift to the hotel from stations/bus stops.
• Then also understand the room arrangements, if you can have your private room or share with others, are all the rooms inside the hotel/center, are they close to yoga class or do you need to walk/drive for classes. Also check if the toilet/shower is inside the room or is it a shared arrangement. 
• If you have food intolerances, allergies, special needs, ask the hotel/center if they support these alternatives and if they charge any extra cost.

Yoga Retreat Preparation

Read the program well and ask the organisers if there are any unseen, surprise programs that you should consider and be prepared. Some retreats may have a busy schedule and if you are looking for a peaceful, calm, restful time, it may not be the best for you. 

Ask for a luggage list recommendations, like if you need to bring towels, sun protection, slippers, swimming suits etc. Learn if there is an SPA or sauna, and if they provide towels for you. You might also want to book treatments like massages, before you arrive. 

If there are specific workshops, you might ask if you need to bring anything special like notebooks, journals, papers, etc. Check the weather conditions and learn what the organisers planned for bad weather, if there are some alternative activities or resources like a library, movie selection, etc. If you want to explore the region while you are there, you might want to make some research before and maybe ask the organisers to help you plan your visit, after or before the retreat.

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Why Yoga Retreat?

Retreats are a great opportunity to spend time with yourself and nature, eating delicious food, and spending time with like minded people. Usually the rhythm is slow and easy for you to enjoy these precious moments. It is also a good opportunity for self development. Most retreats include some personal development, yogic or other philosophy talks, trainings, practices and workshops. 

Some also complement the retreats with sports like surfing, workouts, riding, climbing, hiking, etc which gives you a wonderful chance to practice your passions, hobbies or just challenge yourself with new adventures. 

Another great part of retreats is to travel the world and explore new countries, cultures, cuisines and traditions. Going this kind of journey while doing yoga and meditation helps you to absorb all these beauties even better. Plus after a long day of exploration, coming to your hotel and doing yoga to relax is a bonus!

Food at Yoga Retreats

One of the best parts of retreats is to enjoy delicious, fresh cooked food, usually more plant based and creative. New generation of chefs know how to come up with delicious, healing and colorful recipes for these special events. 

What to Expect on A Yoga Retreat

Another gift of retreats is to meet with new people, learn from their stories and sometimes you gain new friends for life!  At the end of yoga retreats, you can expect to feel lighter, re-energised, motivated, inspired and de-charged. These little gaps and breaks in life are much needed in our busy lives, creating space with us and help to function better.

Click to learn about our upcoming Yoga Retreats on 17-20 June 2022 on Swiss Alps!

The main difference between yoga retreats and a regular holiday is that you are guided by expert teachers with a program to help you relax, learn, reflect and enjoy these precious moments and come out feeling new! 

What is Yoga Retreat?

Yoga retreats usually have a program that starts early in the morning with yoga and meditation, followed by breakfast or brunch. Rest of the day might include activities, workshops, seminars, outdoor events, cultural tours and free time. Then in the afternoon usually there is another yoga class. After dinner, there might be some activities like talks, music, dance or workshops. In the evenings, there might be yoga nidra meditation for a restful sleep.

These events are like organised holidays with a group of people, aimed to make you feel rested and ready to move in life with refreshed energy. You can join them alone or with friends and partners. Usually they do not allow kids, unless if it is a family retreat. 

Some retreats are more like trainings, providing you to dive deeper into the topics you like in life like meditation, mindfulness, non-violent communication, yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, nutrition, etc. 

All age groups are present in these events and friends, couples and solo travelers are all there, too. This is the beauty of these events, everyone unites around the same goal and differences just disappear. As they are all like-minded, some people end up having great friendships during and after these retreats and stay connected for life. 

Yoga Retreat Meals

An important part of yoga retreats are the delicious, mostly plant based, freshly cooked meals. Most centers provide organic food, with a lot of creativity for plant based alternatives. They also provide gluten, lactose, sugar free options if the clients need. They are usually vegetarian and have vegan options, and some centers and retreats also have animal based meals. 

Why to Join A Yoga Retreat?

Here is how one of the participants of our winter retreat explains her experience: “I loved the pace of the whole day, the diversity of activities, the combination of nature, movement, meditation , and mindfulness. Not to mention the wonderful people I met during this weekend which is so enriching”.  And another one explains her experience; “I came back home recharged with love, positive energy and with more knowledge about how to take better care of myself.”

Here is another participant from our Yoga Retreat, where the program included Ayurvedic workshops, hiking and dancing in addition to yoga; “ It was really a magical weekend. I feel grounded and rejuvenated and I have been inspired one more time by your dedication to yoga and Ayurvedic magic. Goddess evening and Masala morning was full of information and a lot of fun with such a beautiful group of ladies. I hope to attend the next retreat.”

Yoga Retreats

So, now you know what is yoga retreat. You can choose a retreat where you feel connected to the program content, teacher, location and keep an open mind to some new adventures and discoveries. Keeping a non-judgemental attitude will help you to learn and discover new things in life and even in yourself. Enjoy!

Here is our upcoming Yoga Retreat program (6th time): Connection to Core