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MUGLA RETREAT 2026
Where time slows, but the practice stays strong
MUGLA | TURKEY
20-26 SEPTEMBER 2026
**Save £150: Early Bird discount until December 7th 2025**
The retreat
Join us for a weeklong yoga retreat, grounded in nature on the Aegean coast. Each morning we move through strong, breath-led 4Beat Vinyasa. Think sun salutations, inversions, arm balances and backbends, all to a steady breath aligned with the beat of the music. Evenings wind down with yin to clear space inside.
This is an opportunity to step out of the noise and into your body. It’s space to train with focus, rest deeply, eat well, and connect with people who care about practice as much as you do. No pretence, no dogma. Just movement, music, sun, and the stillness that follows.
The practice
Each morning we meet in silence in the Shala surrounded by pine and the sound of nature to open the day with meditation and kriyas. Then we build the heat with challenging Rocket-inspired Vinyasa sequences featuring handstands, warriors, and all in-between. Our practices are 4beat in style where we sync our breath to the steady beat of carefully curated playlists. This offers the kind of focus that comes when breath, body, and the group move as one.
In the late afternoon Yin and Yoga Nidra offer time and space to slow down and let go.
Sessions are dynamic yet supportive. All levels welcome, but a bit of experience helps.
The place
Yenice Vadi is tucked into a quiet, sun-soaked valley in southwest Turkey. It’s a working farm that rests among mountains and gardens, with a yoga shala, hammam, freshwater lake, and a 35m saltwater pool. Ducks waddle past. Horses watch from the trees. Lavender and sage scent the air.
It’s peaceful, but never dull. You can hike, swim, nap, journal, read. Join the herders and goats on their morning walk with Turkish chai in hand. Or just sun bathe and stare at the sky. There’s no schedule to keep up with, just time to take it easy and enjoy all that’s around you.
Homegrown food
It’s all grown on the farm, or sourced locally. Fresh bread, Turkish breakfasts, vegetables from the gardens, homemade jams, herbs in every meal. There’s wine if you want it, coffee when you need it, and flaky baklava at just the right moment.
Hammam
Step into our marble Hammam with warm, hot, and cooling chambers. Enjoy a full-body scrub on the heated stone, rinse, and finish with your choice of oil massage or deep tissue therapy. Pure relaxation the Turkish way.
Excursions
In between yoga sessions, you’ll have plenty of freedom. Yenice Vadi is surrounded by stunning nature and offers local excursions to explore. The beach is a 25 minutes drive away. Mid week we will pause from yoga practice should you wish to head out on an excursion, such as take a memorable boat trip and swim in hidden bays, discover beaches, and share lunch served on board!
Our shala
We practice facing views of the pine covered valleys. The shala is fully equipped with mats, bricks, and bolsters.
Accomodation
There are lot’s of options to suit every style. From private hotel rooms and stone cottages to a treehouse, log cabin, and glamping with proper beds. All with en-suites and air-conditioning.
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Retreat schedule
Mornings: strong, sweaty Vinyasa
Afternoons: rest, explore, hammam, pool
Evenings: Yin, Nidra, quiet
Mid-week: Optional boat trip
No classes on travel days.
This schedule is designed to support your journey throughout the retreat. This is your time to rest and recharge, feel free to join or step back from activities as you need in order to make the most of your experience.
Pricing and payment
ACCOMMODATION
A range of options is available to suit different needs and budgets (see details above). What is included and not included in the retreat price is outlined below.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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7 days / 6 nights accommodation
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3 daily vegetarian buffet meals (dinner on arrival, breakfast on departure.
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Daily yoga (morning & evening, except travel days + 1 yoga-free day)
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Drinks: filter coffee & Turkish chai at breakfast
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Filtered water stations across site
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In-room refreshments (except glamping): tea, instant coffee, bottled water
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Toiletries (except glamping): shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap, hairdryer
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Morning tea/coffee in yoga shala
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Yoga equipment provided (BYO mat recommended)
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Large swimming pool to relax and unwind
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Linens and one pool towel, one hand towel, and one beach towel (changed once after the boat trip)
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Gardens & countryside to explore
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Supportive, like-minded community
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Airport transfers (£30–£85 pp/way)
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Flights
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Excursions (e.g. boat trip with food & transfers: £45–£65 pp)
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Travel & health insurance
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Wellness treatments (hammam, sauna, massage, etc.)
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Bar drinks (alcohol, barista coffee, teas, etc.)
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Optional meat/fish dinner (1x per week, extra cost)
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Laundry (~€10/load)
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All extras are added to your bill and paid directly to Yenice Vadi at check-out.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
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A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot - this is NOT refundable and non-transferable
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The final balance (50%) is due 90 days (3 months) before the retreat start date.
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For bookings made within 90 days of the start date, full payment is due immediately.
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If you have any questions regarding the payment plan please reach out to me and I will do my best to help
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Please familiarise yourself with the T&Cs for full details of cancellation charges (section 4).
How to book
To book, email imogen@imogenyoga.com with:
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Your chosen accommodation
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Single occupancy or sharing (and bed arrangement)
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Your full name and address (for invoice)
The details
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Check-in & Check-out
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Check-in: from 5:00 pm, Sunday 20 Sept 2026
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Check-out: by 10:30 am, Saturday 26 Sept 2026
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Dinner provided on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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No yoga on travel days
Check-in/out is relaxed: arrive early or leave late to enjoy the centre. If your room is free, you may access it sooner or keep it longer. Light snacks/mezzes available for purchase before check-in.
TRAVEL
Travel & Transfers
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Regular flights to Bodrum and Dalaman (≈1h20 from Yenice Vadi).
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Transfers available: £30–£85 pp/way (price depends on airport & number of passengers sharing).
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Dalaman is closer, easier and usually cheaper to get a taxi to the retreat centre.
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Please note: Transfers are not included or arranged for you, but I’m happy to assist where possible. I can also help coordinate shared transfers to reduce costs, so consider booking flights at convenient times to increase chances of sharing a ride.
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Please check current taxi rates to get an idea of costs should you travel alone, and factor this into your budget.
VISA
Please check and arrange any required visa for your country of origin well in advance.
DINING
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Fresh, mostly organic produce from our gardens, hens, and local suppliers
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Seasonal vegetarian menu; meat/fish option available once weekly (extra cost)
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Three daily meals (except travel days): dinner on arrival, breakfast on departure, lunch served during the boat trip
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No snacks before breakfast, but you may keep fruit from lunch for the next morning
DRINKS
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Breakfast: filtered coffee & Turkish chai.
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Water available all day (refill stations on site)
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Bar (from 8:30 am, extra cost): barista coffee, teas, smoothies, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
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Rooms (except glamping): instant coffee, tea, kettle & bottled water
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Glamping: instant coffee & tea available in the yoga shala before practice
DIETARY NEEDS
We do our best to accommodate dietary requirements but may not meet all strict requests. Please share requirements when booking. Meals are buffet-style, so kindly check which dishes suit you. Our host, Merrill, will be happy to assist.
CLIMATE
September in Muğla brings wonderful warm sunny days (25–29°C) and cooler evenings (12–15°C). Perfect for al fresco dining. Pack sunscreen and a light layer for nights.
