FIRE + NECTAR
a Rasa Yoga Retreat at Yenice Vadi, Turkey
with JC Rawady and Tanja Mickwitz
1- 6 October 2024
JC and Tanja are super excited to after many years dreaming finally offer a collaborative retreat at beautiful Yenice Vadi in Turkey.
Come along for six days of transformational practices, togetherness and relaxation immersed in nature. The perfect way to inspire and resource for the winter months ahead.
This retreat is built around the theme of Fire and Nectar to offer practices for inspiration, strengthening and revitalisation as well as replenishing resources and restoring the nervous system.
Tanja and JC have been practicing, studying and teaching side by side for nearly a decade, from the first ever Rasa Yoga Teacher Training led by Sianna Sherman. Please find out more about JC on his website here.
Why Fire and Nectar?
In yoga the fire we ignite is one of alchemy and transformation. We build a strong vessel through asana practice and a steady mind through meditation. The fire within is one which both stabilises and illuminates us.
The nectar on the other hand refers to practices which build our reserves, you could say these practices offer the fuel from which the fire builds. Restorative yoga and guided relaxation as well as chanting replenish and resource us, like a balm for our being.
In the morning you will enjoy a full spectrum Sadhana including mantra, mudras, meditation, pranayama as well as intelligently and creatively sequenced asana.
The afternoons will offer a combination of asana labs, restorative yoga as well a taste of JourneyDance (a free movement practice and process to music). Please also bring a journal for contemplations and insights.
About Yenice Vadi
Positioned in southwest Turkey, Yenice Vadi is surrounded by an abundance of trees including pine, almond, olives and fruit trees, all of which attract a wonderful range of wildlife including birds, boars, squirrels, hares, tortoises and goats.
Starting life as a series of agricultural fields, Yenice Vadi is now a thriving oasis consisting of a variety of luxury accommodation and a restaurant offering traditional regional cuisine.
In keeping with its origins, there is a working farm where vegetables are grown and animals kept.
Scattered around the gardens you will find vintage farm tools and machinery as well as an old olive press and grinding stones. In the market area guests can peruse and purchase antiques along with locally produced crafts, homemade jams, syrups, olive oil and honey. As a working farm lavender beds are harvested and organic lavender oil produced, perfect for a holiday gift.
To share the peaceful experience the yoga shala is a perfect addition which has been enjoyed by many yoga and wellness groups.
The Hamman (Turkish Bath) followed to give guests an authentic Turkish experience of this ancient process of cleansing and relaxing the body.
The freshwater lake provides a perfect habitat for waterlilies and wildlife and guests can take a dip in the 35m long pool which is centred in the middle. You are truly immersed in your surroundings as you swim leisurely up and down.
The concept of Yenice Vadi grew from a love of traditional Turkish village life. Yenice Vadi has come to reality in a secluded valley, surrounded by tree-covered mountains...
Please read more about Yenice Vadi on their webpage here.
ACCOMMODATION + PRICING
Sharing occupancy in the hotel or in a chalet £750 per person
Single occupancy in the hotel or the olive cottage £850
Stone cottages single occupancy £999
Stone Cottages Shared occupancy £850 per person
Hotel deluxe with Jacuzzi - Single Occupancy £975
Baby tree house Single Occupancy £999
Baby Tree house - Sharing £850 per person
Oleander House - Private accommodations with living room and own pool area
The whole house £2500
Or
Twin Sharing TBC
Single Occupancy TBC
PLEASE SEE HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE DIFFERENT ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
What’s included in the price?
All yoga sessions
All meals - daily brunch, light lunch and dinner
Accommodation
What’s not included?
Flights + airport transfers
Massages and hammam
Excursions
Travel insurance (comprehensive travel insurance is a booking requirement)
Getting there:
BA flights are from Heathrow to Bodrum but they only fly on Sundays so if you like to explore Bodrum for a couple of days then you can choose this flight at around £375pp - alternatively Easy Jet fly from Gatwick to Bodrum starting around £260pp. We will organise a shared transfer from Bodrum Airport on arrival and departure days for those who wish to travel from there to Yenice Vadi together.
A non refundable deposit of £300 is required upon booking then the rest can be done in two payments , one payment of £200 by 31st May 2024 and balance due by 31st August 2024. If you like to discuss further payment plans, then please get in touch.
BOOKING TERMS + CANCELLATION POLICY
Travel Insurance:
It is a condition of this holiday that you on booking purchase comprehensive travel insurance which includes cancellation insurance. None of us can predict unexpected events in our lives: illness, family emergencies, work conflicts, etc. By purchasing a comprehensive plan, you will ensure being covered in full should you need to cancel after the said cancellation period.
Cancellation:
Your booking deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds given if cancellation given within 12 weeks of retreat start date.
In the very unlikely event that Tanja Mickwitz or JC Rawady are unable at to teach the retreat at short notice, for example due to (but not limited to) Covid-19, severe illness or bereavement, Tanja Mickwitz and JC Rawady reserve the right to find a replacement teacher. In this situation no refunds will be issued.