A warm welcome to the Yoga Centre in the peaceful and uplifting village of Gölköy on the Aegean coast of Southwest Turkey. We have been running happy yoga retreats here for more than 20 years. The courses usually run from May till October with teachers from many different disciplines. Join us to give your yoga a boost and take delight in the relaxed atmosphere of friendly, like-minded yoga people. It's the best way to get your practice going or take it to the next level.
International teachers offer their rich, diverse experience to small groups ensuring that you receive close, individual attention. Courses are tailored to the needs and experience of the students and are open to complete beginners as well as to more experienced yogis and yoginis.
Visitors stay in small and friendly family hotels on the seaside or set in mandarine orchards. A gentle walk on a country lane brings you to the Yoga Centre for practice and meals.
Varied and delicious, mainly vegetarian meals are prepared for you by a village cook and shared in the warm tradition of truly generous Turkish hospitality. The colours and aromas delight the eye and nourish the soul.
Bodrum/Milas (BJV) is the local airport, about 45 minutes drive away. During the ride along the seaside and through the pine forests you immediately begin to absorb the fresh and scented atmosphere that liberates your breath.
* * * * *
HOSGELDINIZ
Every morning there is the main yoga practice of the day followed by lunch. Then there is plenty of free time in the afternoons to visit Bodrum, the Turkish baths, local markets, sometimes to go walking across the hills or just relax on the seafront or by the pool. In the early evening there is a second, quieter class before supper on most days.
Yoga courses are complemented by Thai massage or shiatsu, and walking on the mountain and in the forest, depending on which week you visit us.
The cost for a one week course will differ according to the stages of the season. This includes tuition, hotel accommodation for 7 nights and all meals except for 3 evenings when people like to eat out in Bodrum or by the sea, absorbing the local atmosphere.
Courses start on Tuesday at 7 or 10 a.m. depending on the course and finish on Sunday evening. Monday is a day for resting and travel.
For all Yoga Courses, please bring your own Yoga Mat.
(We do have some spares if your luggage is too heavy.)