Yoga and Hiking Retreat
We are excited to invite you to a relaxing and rejuvenating week of yoga and hiking in the picturesque Göcek Bay, surrounded by countless pristine islands, lush with pine and olive trees. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and swim alongside sea turtles.
Take the opportunity to explore the archaeological ruins scattered across the islands with your resident archaeologist and yoga teacher.
Share a cup of tea and a good story with some of the few locals still living on the islands.
Over the course of seven days, we’ll glide through the turquoise waters, inhale the fresh scent of the sea and pine trees, and reap the benefits of daily yoga practice.
About The Retreat
We begin and end each day with an hour-long yoga practice on the sunny deck of our boat.
The morning classes are Hatha yoga sessions with a focus on proper alignment, always taught with a specific theme in mind (e.g. back bending, breath awareness, balancing, etc.). Each class is structured as a mini-workshop aimed at deepening your understanding of different aspects of asana practice.
These classes are suitable for both experienced practitioners and beginners—the former will further develop their practice and explore new approaches, while beginners will learn the fundamentals and get a strong start on their yogic journey.
The afternoon sessions offer a gentler, restorative practice followed by a 30-minute guided meditation. While yoga postures are still taught, the focus is on breath awareness, conscious movement, deep relaxation (yoga nidra—yogic sleep), and meditation.
Daily Life on Board
After the morning yoga and a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast, we set sail for the next exciting, undiscovered bay, where you can swim, snorkel, paddle a canoe, or simply relax and enjoy the sun and the view until lunchtime.
After lunch, we head to a new location for a two-to-three-hour hike, exploring archaeological ruins, visiting a local family, or immersing ourselves in unspoiled nature.
The hikes typically lead to the top of an island, offering a fantastic view of the sunset and surrounding scenery. Depending on the terrain and weather conditions, we may decide to hold the evening yoga or meditation class on land.
In the evenings, we gather on the boat for another freshly prepared meal under the stars.
All activities offered are optional. If at any time you prefer to skip a class or hike, you are free to do so
Take the opportunity to explore the archaeological ruins scattered across the islands with your resident archaeologist and yoga teacher.
Share a cup of tea and a good story with some of the few locals still living on the islands.
Over the course of seven days, we’ll glide through the turquoise waters, inhale the fresh scent of the sea and pine trees, and reap the benefits of daily yoga practice.
About The Retreat
We begin and end each day with an hour-long yoga practice on the sunny deck of our boat.
The morning classes are Hatha yoga sessions with a focus on proper alignment, always taught with a specific theme in mind (e.g. back bending, breath awareness, balancing, etc.). Each class is structured as a mini-workshop aimed at deepening your understanding of different aspects of asana practice.
These classes are suitable for both experienced practitioners and beginners—the former will further develop their practice and explore new approaches, while beginners will learn the fundamentals and get a strong start on their yogic journey.
The afternoon sessions offer a gentler, restorative practice followed by a 30-minute guided meditation. While yoga postures are still taught, the focus is on breath awareness, conscious movement, deep relaxation (yoga nidra—yogic sleep), and meditation.
Daily Life on Board
After the morning yoga and a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast, we set sail for the next exciting, undiscovered bay, where you can swim, snorkel, paddle a canoe, or simply relax and enjoy the sun and the view until lunchtime.
After lunch, we head to a new location for a two-to-three-hour hike, exploring archaeological ruins, visiting a local family, or immersing ourselves in unspoiled nature.
The hikes typically lead to the top of an island, offering a fantastic view of the sunset and surrounding scenery. Depending on the terrain and weather conditions, we may decide to hold the evening yoga or meditation class on land.
In the evenings, we gather on the boat for another freshly prepared meal under the stars.
All activities offered are optional. If at any time you prefer to skip a class or hike, you are free to do so
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PLACES OF INTEREST
Apart from some of the clearest waters that you will find in the Mediterranean, sea turtles and dolphins that we will be seeing on the way, and the unspoiled nature all around us, these are some of the places of interest that we will visit on our hikes:
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PRICE
Shared double cabin 1.300 EUR Single occupancy 2.000 EUR 7 nights - 8 days Please contact us to inquire about the cruise dates. Prices are per person and do not change based on group size.
The yacht accommodates up to 12 guests. Included in the Price:
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About Yoga Instructors & Guides
Marija Drezgic
Born in Serbia, Marija Drezgic studied English Language and Literature at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia after which she obtained a master's degree in Archaeology from Koç University in Istanbul. The focus of her research was on the diverse religious beliefs and practices of the ancient world. For her master's thesis, she studied occult practices of the the Late Roman Empire. She spent three years in Turkey, studying archaeology and working as an English teacher. After obtaining her degree, she went further east. She spent close to two years in Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka studying yoga and meditation, giving yoga classes, working for an adventure company and travelling around familiarizing herself with the fascinating cultures of the South Asia. She can communicate fluently in five modern languages and has good knowledge of Latin.
Maria began her Yoga practice while attending University, and was inspired to continue and deepen her learning journey. She studied yoga and meditation from gifted teachers form Serbia, Turkey, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and the USA. She completed her teacher training with the Indian Association for Yoga and Meditation in Rishikesh, India, after which she started giving yoga classes in India and Nepal. Apart from regular daily classes, Maria has lead several retreats and numerous workshops across Europe.
Hatha Yoga is Maria’s area of focus with an alignment-based teaching style. From her own experience as a practitioner, she came to realize that without proper alignment and without proper understanding of functional anatomy and movement processes, one can access only a small portion of the endless benefits available in the yoga asana practice. Maria is a self-proclaimed “anatomy geek” and emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasoning behind the specifics of the postures. She appreciates the art and skill of adjusting students.
Apart from teaching yoga postures, Maria consistently incorporates meditation into her classes, whether as a separate practice at the end of the class, or by guiding students to approach their asanas with a meditative state of mind while being mindful of the breath. She endeavors to assist every practitioner in understanding that the key difference between bending forward to tie your shoe laces and doing Uttanasana is found in the meditative, breath-focused mind.
“My moto in class (and in life) is play with it: play with your stretch, play with your muscles, your balance, your mind, your ego. Just play with it and see where it takes you”. –M.D.
Marija Drezgic
Born in Serbia, Marija Drezgic studied English Language and Literature at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia after which she obtained a master's degree in Archaeology from Koç University in Istanbul. The focus of her research was on the diverse religious beliefs and practices of the ancient world. For her master's thesis, she studied occult practices of the the Late Roman Empire. She spent three years in Turkey, studying archaeology and working as an English teacher. After obtaining her degree, she went further east. She spent close to two years in Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka studying yoga and meditation, giving yoga classes, working for an adventure company and travelling around familiarizing herself with the fascinating cultures of the South Asia. She can communicate fluently in five modern languages and has good knowledge of Latin.
Maria began her Yoga practice while attending University, and was inspired to continue and deepen her learning journey. She studied yoga and meditation from gifted teachers form Serbia, Turkey, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and the USA. She completed her teacher training with the Indian Association for Yoga and Meditation in Rishikesh, India, after which she started giving yoga classes in India and Nepal. Apart from regular daily classes, Maria has lead several retreats and numerous workshops across Europe.
Hatha Yoga is Maria’s area of focus with an alignment-based teaching style. From her own experience as a practitioner, she came to realize that without proper alignment and without proper understanding of functional anatomy and movement processes, one can access only a small portion of the endless benefits available in the yoga asana practice. Maria is a self-proclaimed “anatomy geek” and emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasoning behind the specifics of the postures. She appreciates the art and skill of adjusting students.
Apart from teaching yoga postures, Maria consistently incorporates meditation into her classes, whether as a separate practice at the end of the class, or by guiding students to approach their asanas with a meditative state of mind while being mindful of the breath. She endeavors to assist every practitioner in understanding that the key difference between bending forward to tie your shoe laces and doing Uttanasana is found in the meditative, breath-focused mind.
“My moto in class (and in life) is play with it: play with your stretch, play with your muscles, your balance, your mind, your ego. Just play with it and see where it takes you”. –M.D.