Blissful mediterranean Yoga Holiday - what to expect

What to expect

This week will help you shed tension from your mind and body, let go of stresses and strains, grow your sense of self-acceptance, courage, joy and playfulness, so you leave refreshed and peaceful with a new sense of optimism and reservoir of energy.

There's the perfect balance of Yoga, time to relax and time to explore or chat by the pool with your new-found Yoga friends. The yoga is more about sensing and feeling than achieving. It is kind, freeing and sensitive. No sun salutations here! But rather, an intuitive and deep reconnection to the natural movement and flow of your own body and breath. This exquisite way of inhabiting the body will ripple into your daily life and sense of ok-ness that can be so elusive in other forms of practice. 

From the very start, we make a real effort to create a warm, inclusive approach and infuse everything with lightness, joy and loving energy.

Your teacher for the week

All Yoga is led by Julia, who began a regular yoga practise in 1991, teaching in the UK since 2007 and internationally since 2013.

Morning sessions will softly waken the body to the day.  Late afternoon sessions will ease you into the evening and include movement with deep relaxation.

Julia is a spiritual teacher, who has natural empathy and healing abilities. These elements underpin the yoga practice and the retreat as a whole. 

Julia will provide individual attention as needed to help you find a sense of effortlessness and release. Physically, you will discover a natural softening and opening, letting go of long-held tight spots, and bring to life your body's latent knowing and strength. Mentally and spiritually the yoga (inspired by Vanda Scaravelli) is a soothing bath for the soul and offers a way into deep connection, being with life as it is and self love.

The Yoga will be expansive and replenishing, practised with mindfulness and tenderness. All equipment is provided, including mats, eye pillows, blocks, belts, bolsters and blankets. 

Who should come

This week is for you if you crave re-balancing a tired mind and a body in need of rest, the perfect tonic to a busy life.  It's also perfect for restoring natural order to the body and returning your whole system to its organic balance.

The Yoga is suitable for everyone and previous groups have included complete beginners alongside experienced practitioners. Many love it so much that they come back year after year.

Nothing is forced, there is space for everyone and a sense that who you are right here right now is the perfect place to be. 

What's included

• 2 Yoga sessions per day (1.5-2 hours each)
• Generous brunch after morning yoga and sumptuous dinner after evening yoga with a light self serve lunch*
• Complimentary tea, herbal infusions and coffee through the day
• Accommodation in charming private rooms nestled into the gardens, each with a distinctive individual feel
• Time to explore the surrounding trails, monuments and nearby secluded coves, relax in one of the shaded chill-out areas or daydream on your own little veranda
• Saturday and Wednesday are rest/travel days with no taught Yoga sessions, though the Yoga shala is available for personal practice 
• *There are also small local cafes where you can enjoy a snack if you choose
• Optional extras include a memorable boat trip to secret beaches past ancient ruins carved into the rocks

Flights and Transfers 

The holiday excludes flight, personal insurance (a pre-requisite to booking) and transfer. Transfer can be arranged by us prior to arrival. 

Flights are to the easily accessed Dalaman International Airport, to arrive Saturday.  We recommend arriving around lunch time or mid evening to maximise shared transfer.

Flights are available from all major and many minor UK and European airports.  NB: If you would like to share UK transport to the airport, please let us know on booking and you will be connected with others as available.

Weather and what to bring

The weather is usually a pleasant 23 - 27 degrees celcius, dropping to around 19  at night. Rain is rare and the days warm. More details of what to bring will be sent after booking. All yoga equipment is provided, including mats, though you are of course free to bring your own.