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A week of recovery yoga for those who have nearly, or recently, recovered from long-term illness.

Stunning views at this yoga centre situated in a tiny village on the Turquoise Coast. Here, at the start of the Lycian Way (the famous coastal walk through unspoilt countryside) is this family run yoga hotel with its fabulous yoga deck and wonderful food. Everything you need for a relaxing and nurturing week.

 In response to popular demand, we are running a Transition to Recovery yoga retreat in Turkey, 14th - 21st June at a beautiful new destination working with Fiona Agombar. 

"So many people have asked for this - those who are nearly recovered from ME and who don't want to talk about illness (not that we do this a lot anyway) and those who are ready to focus only on being well and slightly stronger posture work than we do in the Beat Fatigue with Yoga/ Energy Yoga retreats. So this course is for people who are nearly/or have recovered from chronic illness and who are ready to make the final steps towards health.  The focus of this week is on opening and standing postures to increase confidence and energy. 

There will be some work around positive changes and spiritual lessons learnt.  The intention of this retreat is around  health and dealing with change. " Fiona Agombar

Location:

This small, family run hotel situated in a small, peaceful village overlooking the Mediterranean sea. There is a spacious swimming pool with numerous wooden loungers and umbrellas as well as a poolside bar for drinks and snacks during the day.

With its stunning views and the long relaxing walk down to the sea (lifts often available), this hotel provides an affordable, tranquil haven in which to rest, relax and enjoy the many benefits that this beautiful corner of Turkey has to offer.

The hotel has organic gardens with well established lemon, olive, apricot and peach trees which provide delicious fruit during the spring and summer months. Roses, geraniums, jasmine and lavender provide wonderful scents on balmy evenings and our grapevine covered terrace provides a relaxing shady space to enjoy a glass of wine or dinner.

Many vegetables such as aubergines, tomatoes, pumpkins and green peppers are also planted in their organic gardens providing fresh seasonal produce for the kitchen. The food is delicious.

Activities

Swimming: walk down the hill to the nearby village cove with its small shingle beach, here you can have a refreshing swim in the sea. Should you decide to explore further along the coast then you will find huge rocks jutting into the sea ideal places for sunbathing.

Sandy beaches are reached by buses which run regularly along this remote coastal road taking you to the more touristy areas. Widely known as the Turquoise coast due the exceptionally clear blue waters found in this area, the sea provides many opportunities to swim, snorkel and dive as well as numerous boat trips to visit local attractions such as Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas Island.

The Lycian Way: Turkey's first long distance footpath passes directly behind the hotel and together with other local marked pathways this provides a wide range of walks to suit all abilities. Pictured left: walking on the Lycian Way

Horse riding facilities are also available a short drive away and there are also opportunities to tandem paraglide from the nearby mountains overlooking Olu Deniz.

Shopping: local buses or taxis can be taken from the hotel to Deniz and Fethiye. Olu Deniz is a lively beach resort with many shops, bars and restaurants as well as a lagoon considered to have healing properties. Fethiye is a thriving market town with a 16th century Turkish bath, ancient rock tombs, fish and vegetable market, excellent seafood restaurants, carpet shops and a busy marina with nearby cafes and gardens.

History: A little further afield are the historic sites of Xanthos, Tlos or Pinara with archaeological remains such as temples, amphitheatres, mosaics and tombs from the Lycian, Greek and Roman periods. Our staff can help you arrange taxi trips to all these sites.
 

Therapies

One room has been set aside for therapies such as holistic massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. It is fully equipped with a massage couch and a professional complementary therapist is available to provide various treatments by appointment.

Yoga

A new octagonal yoga platform was constructed during spring 2009 with views over the gardens to the sea beyond.

Built from cedar and local pine it can accommodate up to 30 people and can be used for a range of activities including yoga, tai chi, chi kung and pilates.

It has a grass covering to provide plenty of shade to keep students cool and comfortable while they carry out their practice, the grass can be tied to one side for uninterrupted views!

*these photos are not good - it is MUCH nicer than it looks here, it is actually the nicest yoga space we know of in Turkey, large, airy and great views.
 

 2010 Programme

For information on a particular week click on the teachers name

About Fiona

Fiona Agombar, is an experienced yoga teacher who had chronic fatigue for 15 years but made a full recovery thanks to following a yoga lifestyle and with the help of her mentors Angela Stevens and Bill Feeney. 

In 1997 Fiona wrote the definitive book on yoga, fatigue and M.E: Beat Fatigue with Yoga (Cherry Red Books).

Fiona originally studied with the Yoga for Health Foundation from 1993 and she now spends much time in India studying Patanjali’s yoga in depth at ashrams such as VYASA in Bangalore. She is a regular contributor to Yoga and Health magazine and has also made a DVD with Sue Delf of TriYoga.

She is currently studying yoga in the Krishnamacharya tradition under Sarah Ryan. Her mentor is Gill Lloyd, a student of Desikachar.

Fiona teaches Energy Yoga, which has been developed to increase vitality and health in the physical body whilst also working with the psycho-spiritual connection to quieten the mind.

Food

This hotel is run by a family of enthusiastic gardeners' and spare ground in the hotel often has vegetables and fruit growing alongside the many flowers.

There is also a purpose built organic fruit and vegetable garden which will provides the kitchen with a steady supply of delicious fresh produce all year round.  

Food, as you would expect, is delicious. For yoga students a vegetarian diet is provided, Meat or fish is also available.
 

The hotel offers 15 large, comfortable rooms furnished in a simple, traditional style.

Many rooms are fully air conditioned and all are en suite. Most rooms have balconies overlooking the sea while others look out onto our organic fruit and vegetable gardens below.

Family rooms are also available and some single rooms may be provided at no extra cost.

Under new management since January 2009, many improvements have been made including the addition of air conditioning in most rooms, a new yoga platform, a therapy room

The hotel is run by Atilla and Orhan Sevilmis and members of their extended family who have many years of experience managing and working in hotels in Istanbul and Marmaris as well as at the nearby Yuva Eco Holiday Centre.

Duty Manager Murat Alakus speaks excellent English and some German and Atilla's British wife Caroline who is based at Yuva is also available to discuss your requirements as needed.

Location

We are situated in a small, peaceful, village about 25 minutes drive from the beach resort of Olu Deniz and 40 minutes from the local market town of Fethiye.

Updated 04/01/2010