Retreat includes
- 7 Transformational Vinyasa flow yoga sessions with Katy - one each
morning starting 24th July 2012
- 5 late afternoon Lunar yoga practices with Katy
- 2 sessions of kirtan, chanting, singing, voicework per day with Nikki
- 7 nights accommodation at the beautiful Huzur Vadisi location
- 3 meals a day plus unlimited fruit, tea, coffee and water
Retreat doesn't include
- Flights or travel insurance
- Excursions or day trips
- Extra treats and activities
- Taxi rides
Sample Daily Schedule:
7am: Mini breakfast of tea and fruit
7:30 - 9:30am: Opening kirtan, reading and contemplation into a transformational solar vinyasa flow yoga: a
variety of active asana practices for all levels: dynamic prana vinyasa
flow, energetic andalignment-based hatha yoga, liberation creative
dance, pilates core inspiration, body prayer, invocations, heart opening
practices to liberate body and mind - are you ready? WOO HOO!
Suitable for all levels - just bring your heart and spirit!
9:30 - 10:30am: Breakfast of amazing fresh fruit, yoghurt, museli, bread, cheese, eggs and lots more!
12:15 - 1:00pm: Kirtan with Nikki
Free Time and lunch: Soak up the energy, sunbathe and swim by the
pool, have blissful massages and take some time out to just rest and
recharge.
4:30 - 6:30pm: Introspective &
awakening lunar yoga practices.
These sessions will consist of various techniques such as
pranayama, meditation, mantra, yoga nidra, nada yoga to bring you home to
YOU.
6:45-7:45pm: Kirtan with Nikki
8:00pm: Supper - Huzur Vadisi has sme of the most fantastic food appleyoga has found on any retreat, you'll be SO well catered for with regards to vegetarian delights and Turkish delicacies.
Please note:
We request an obligatory no alcohol consumption on this very special Sadhana to the Heart retreat until the finale celebration party evening together.
To absorb the maximum value from the practices of the yoga of chanting and asana it is important to keep your channel clear to receive the many blessings available to you by being fully present to the journey.
Thank you for your understanding and come and get drunk on the bliss of chanting instead!
Come and bathe in the practice of chanting form the heart and Resonate your Dreams.
Through chanting Kirtan and inner voice work hear your key note and align with the vision you are creating for your life, such that when you return home your view of life will transform beyond your wildest dreams!
We will chant, sound and move freely to attune the instrument that we were born to be!
Kirtan is the calling, the crying, the reaching
across infinite space — digging into the heart's deepest well to touch
and be touched by the Divine Presence.
Kirtan is singing over and over the many names of God and the Goddess,
the multi-colored rainbow manifestations of the One. It is said that
there is no difference between the name and that which is being named,
and as the words roll off our lips in song, the Infinite is invoked,
invited, made manifest in our hearts.
Kirtan is a vessel that can hold love, longing, union, separation, lust,
despair, mourning, anger, hate, sadness, ecstasy, and oneness. Powered
by the fire of these emotions, the chants of Bhakti become like a ship,
singing us to the other shore. In lightness, in darkness, in despair, in
joy we sing the names — The Name — and turn our human hearts toward the
One, who is closer to us than our own breath. Kirtan is food for the
spirit, a life raft of song.
Kirtan is for all people. There are no masters of kirtan, no experts, no
teachers, no advanced students, no beginners. The practice itself is
the teacher, guiding us to ourselves. Kirtan teaches itself by allowing
us to enter into a mystery world — a world where all the logic of our
minds, all the conditioning and learning are left outside — and we allow
ourselves to expand into the mystery.
And in this mystery, we create a temple inside of our hearts, a place of
refuge, a place of love, a place of being, a place of sanctity…
whatever we need.
There is no right or wrong way to sing kirtan. Kirtan can be
breathtakingly beautiful, the music can be stunning and masterful; and
it can be cacophonous, dissonant, and almost painful to the ears.
Aesthetics don't matter. All that matters is the spirit, the feeling.
Don't worry about what you sound like, feel whatever you feel, have no
expectations, no inhibitions. Kirtan is an oil well digging deeper and
deeper into the heart. A power tool of love and longing. A train
carrying us home. Make these kirtans your own prayers and use their
power to set fire to your own soul.
We sing together and each person has a totally unique, individual
experience. Yet by singing together we give strength, safety and passion
to each other, and give ourselves permission to sing and dance freely,
releasing and expressing through our voices and bodies, the emotions
tightly locked in our hearts. The pain of separation is one with the
bliss of union. And finally kirtan is an offering, a gift to the great
One who has given us everything, and to whom we can give nothing in
return but our loving remembrance.
Huzur Vadisi has been running since 1993 and is built around a
traditional
restored farmstead with a natural stone swimming pool and a spacious
shaded yoga sala. Accommodation is in comfortably appointed yurts
scattered among the olive groves. Some rooms are also available. Huzur
Vadisi's combination of stunning unspoilt location, welcoming and
experienced staff, and 'legendary' food, ensures a memorable experience
for which people return year after year.
"Huzur Vadisi is my favourite yoga holiday destination and many of my
students return nearly as often as I do. The facilities are unique, the
valley peaceful, the food excellent and the staff helpful and friendly."
Simon Low - The Yoga Academy
Huzur Vadisi is a place immersed in nature, where the only sounds are
the cicadas, the call of owls at night and in springtime the song of the
heavenly nightingales. At night the valley is completely dark and the
night sky is absolutely wonderful.
Huzur Vadisi is the name of the farmhouse and of the mountain valley in
which it is situated. Surrounded by virgin pine forest, you can walk
unhindered in any direction to spectacular view points of the coast and
islands and inland to unfolding mountain ranges.
The original farmhouse is the inspiration for the careful restoration
and building at Huzur Vadisi.
Special features are the beautiful natural stone swimming pool, the
traditional wooden Kösk (where the word kiosk comes from meaning summer
house or pavillion), a favourite spot for siestas, and the lovely
terrace shaded by vines where meals are served. And of course the yurts
in which you will sleep.
The Ambience
The feeling at Huzur Vadisi is very much of being a houseguest - it's a
very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the groups averaging around twenty
people. Due to the nature of the courses, guests tend to share similar
interests and values, which creates a friendly, supportive and lively
atmosphere which is particularly welcoming for people holidaying on
their own. There is also plenty of space to be by yourself and be quiet
if you wish.
Trips
Many people find they don't want to go anywhere once they arrive at
Huzur Vadisi it is so restful, but if you want a contrast to the natural
peace of the valley, the small town of Gocek is only a ten minute taxi
ride away. It has an elegant palm lined seafront with bars and
restaurants - yet still retaining its laid back and friendly village
atmosphere. Shopping includes jewellery, carpets, ceramics, clothes,
spices and a weekly market. There are also banks and cash points.
There are several fascinating local destinations to visit for those who
want to explore further afield. The staff at Huzur Vadisi can arrange
these trips for you, and give you first hand information, details and
advice on either an individual or group basis.
Boat Trips
The all time favourite day out is to sail around the islands and bays of
this stunning coastline on a traditional wooden boat. There is plenty
of time for swimming and sunbathing, with space to stretch out, as well
as a shady deck area. There are loos on board, and a cabin to change in.
A delicious lunch is cooked on board.
Beaches
In Gocek people generally take boats trips and swim moored off one of
the lovely islands in the bay - described by the yachting fraternity as
the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Huzur Vadisi arranges a boat
trip most weeks for guests to do this and it is the most popular day
out. There are also a couple of beaches within a fifteen minute taxi
ride from Huzur Vadisi - one is a beach in the next bay along which has
lovely views and slightly pebbly sand. The other is a private beach at a
five star hotel in Gocek which you can use if you pay day membership,
which includes money off if you eat lunch at their chic restaurant
overlooking the bay. For serious beach lovers there are two beautiful
long sandy beaches, which are protected as nature reserves, within an
hour's drive.
DALYAN
Dalyan is a lovely little town on a reedy river estuary, about an
hour from Huzur Vadisi. You can travel by river boat to visit Lycian
rock tombs, the ancient ruins of Caunos, hot sulphur springs and mud
baths.
FETHIYE
Fethiye is an hour away and is the nearest large town set on a
beautiful bay with shops, bazaars, seafront cafes, Turkish baths and the
ancient ruins of Telmessos. For the energetic there is also low key
nightlife.
ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES
There are a variety of city sites in the region, usually situated
in dramatic, beautiful locations, and where we are often the only
visitors. The favourite is Cadianda, perched on a wildly dramatic
mountain top, which is also the nearest at just over an hour away. Tlos,
Pinara and Xanthos are a full day's trip, but are well worth the effort
if you have the time.
Your accommodation is something rather special... The
nomadic yurt (which
is the Turkish word for home) is a beautiful
circular domed "tent", made on a
wooden trellis frame.
These are either
single, double or triple occupancy - please note that the single room supplement is on a first come, first served basis.
Comfortable and spacious, in hot weather the apex of the roof is left
open to the sky, the so called "Eye of Heaven" -
at night you can see
the stars from your bed.
Equipped with
"proper" beds, electricity,
wooden floors and home comforts, it is definitely not camping!
White
cotton mosquito nets ensure you can sleep in blissful peace, free from
the usual Mediterranean wildlife.
There are
also some rooms available. The house
provides a
sitting room with
open log fire for cooler evenings
at the beginning and end of the year.
Travel day and transfers
Monday 23rd July is a travel day to land, ground and meet new friends at the welcome dinner. The yoga starts on the morning of Tuesday 24th July. Huzur Vadisi can
arrange air-conditioned minibus transfers from Dalaman airport. The price varies a little depending on the number of transfers
and passengers, but is charged at the same rate as government controlled
fares for taxis. Please allow around £30pp return. If a group arrives
on a single flight the transfer cost can be reduced.
• Please forward your flight details to Jane at Huzur Vadisi on
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so that transfers can be arranged well in
advance and everyone informed. It's important for them to have your
flight number in case of delayed flights.
• The transfer time from Dalaman airport to Huzur Vadisi is around
40 minutes.
• Please make sure you have the Huzur Vadisi phone number in case of
any problems on arrival (+90 (0)252 644 0008)
Flights
Charter Flights
Scheduled Flights
What to bring:
- Your sense of adventure and not forgetting your sense of humour!
- There is electricity in the yurts,
but you should also bring a
TORCH
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Sarong, swimwear
-
Camera
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Water flask
- Please bring your own BEACH TOWEL
- YOGA MATS – we have mats, belts and blocks, but you may want to
bring your own mat for extra comfort on the outdoor tiled floor.
- A pair of walking shoes or strong sandals if you want to take
advantage of the lovely walks
- Turkish Lira to pay for drinks, massages etc at the lake
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Think nature... think fun...
Hairdryers
To answer one of the most frequently asked questions - there are plugs
for your hairdryer in the yurts.
Visa
At the airport UK citizens are charged £10 in cash for an entry visa.
Visa costs for other nationalities vary, so you will need to check.
Currency Exchange
Generally you will get a better rate of exchange in Turkey. This can be
done with cash or travellers cheques almost everywhere, or withdrawn by
card from one of the several ATM cash points in Gocek.
Extra payments
Extras at Huzur Vadisi including minibus transfers, bar bills and
excursions, can be paid for in sterling, lira or euros at the end of
your stay, but cash only please. They don't have credit card or UK cheque
facilities in Turkey.
Telephones and communications
Their Turkish telephone number is (00 90) (0) 252 644 0008
If phoning locally you will only need the last 7 digits.
You may want to let your family and friends know that you can only
receive incoming international calls at Huzur Vadisi. To call out
internationally you can phone from Gocek. Local calls are unaffected.
You are welcome to receive calls.
Mobile Phones
Due to the mountains, mobiles are out of range at Huzur Vadisi, although
it is possible to receive and send text messages. A five-minute walk
from Huzur Vadisi will bring you to a point where you can receive a
signal to phone out.
Internet Connection
Huzur Vadisi have recently joined the 21st Century and now have the mixed blessing
of a wireless internet connection!
Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you take out your own travel insurance.
Step 1 - Choose and pay your accommodation deposit:
| |
Deposit £300 |
Balance
(due by 25th May 2012) |
Yurt - triple sharing - £795
|
 £300 |
£495 |
Yurt - twin or double sharing £845
|
£300 |
£545 |
Yurt - single occupancy £1065
|
£300 |
£765 |
Step 2 - Submit the health & indemnity form: 
Step 3 - Await confirmation of your place on the retreat.
Terms & Conditions:
Acceptance onto the retreat is subject to:
1. Receipt and review of the appleyoga “
Retreats health & indemnity form”
2. Receipt of payment
3. Approval by appleyoga
Admission is by the sole discretion of appleyoga, and we reserve the right to refuse admission on any grounds, in which case all monies paid will be refunded.
If a student needs to cancel their place on the retreat:
60 days or more prior to the retreat: Your entire payment will be
refunded, less £300 which is your deposit.
59-30 days prior to the retreat: Payments are not refundable, but are
transferable (less £300 deposit) to a future appleyoga retreat.
29 days or less prior to the retreat: Payments are not refundable.
All descriptions of holidays and facilities are correct. However should
amenities or courses be unavailable due to acts of God, technical
failure or unforeseen difficulties of any kind, we will try our very
best to provide an acceptable alternative, but under such circumstances
cannot be held liable. While the highest standards of care are provided,
neither can we accept liability for loss or damage to your personal
property or any medical condition which may develop during or after your
holiday. Your holiday insurance should cover these and any other
contingencies.
