Yoga Retreat in Turkey : October 2008
with Fiona Agombar
£385
Bed, Breakfast, Dinner and Yoga
Fiona Agombar, author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga and experienced yoga teacher, is leading a yoga retreat from 13 - 20th and 20th - 27th October 2008, in an exclusive boutique hotel, set in a truly stunning location, about 45 minutes from Bodrum in Turkey. The Atami Hotel is very private and quiet and overlooks a turquoise inlet of water, offering a beautiful location for swimming, relaxing, sunbathing and enjoying the surrounding scenery.
This retreat will offer two gentle yoga sessions a day and is suitable for those with mild to moderate M.E - or for anyone who is tired and simply wants to relax. The sessions are not compulsory - the focus is on relaxation and enjoyment.
Fiona has personally visited the retreat and checked details such as the comfort of the rooms, a lift for those who are less active and the high standard of vegetarian cuisine. Please note that you will need to be well enough to walk to the yoga classes and the pool.
More information about the Atami can be obtained from the hotel's website at www.atamihotel.com .
Costs
£385 per person for seven nights to include bed, breakfast, dinner and all yoga sessions. There is no single supplement. Please note lunch, all bottled water, teas and coffees, transfers and flights are extra. Transfers from the airport costs approximately £35 and take about one hour. Your transfer can be organised for you - and if more than one person is transferring at the same time, the cost will be less. De-luxe rooms are available for £100 extra per week.
Flights to Bodrum cost around £120, or may be cheaper if booked well enough in advance. www.travelrepublic.co.uk has some good prices. We have been advised that cheaper flights may become available from the summer when more charter flights get put on.
Some Questions Answered
How do I book?
Complete the enclosed booking form and return it, with a non-refundable deposit, of £95 (payable to Jayne Roscoe) to: Jayne Roscoe, Retreat Organiser, 33a Spencers Road, Horsham, W Sussex, RH12 2JQ. The balance is to be paid six weeks before departure (2 September 2008). A reminder will be sent. If the balance is not received by this date, then it will be assumed you cannot attend and your place will be cancelled.
Will I need insurance? Yes, we strongly advise it, including cancellation insurance.
How do I arrange transfers?
When your booking has been accepted you are advised to inform the retreat organiser of your flight details. A taxi will be arranged to meet you. If there is more than one person on the same flight we will arrange for the taxi to be shared to save your costs. The cost is approximately 100 Turkish lira (about £35) each way and is payable by you in local currency to the driver at the time.
Are special diets catered for? Breakfast is served buffet style and there is a wide selection including fruit and eggs. Supper will be served as a group and will be mainly vegetarian, with some fish. Other special dietary needs (such as dairy free) may be possible and we will do our best to organise this. However, if your diet is very restricted, we may not be able to accommodate you.
Will it be warm?
The weather is usually very pleasant in October averaging around the mid 70s and the sea should be warm enough to swim in. Should the weather be inclement, the hotel does have a good DVD library. The hotel can also provide day excursions, at extra cost, such as day trips to Bodrum, a trip to the markets and to the local Turkish baths.
What level is the yoga?
The yoga will be gentle therapeutic yoga aimed for those with fatigue conditions and will be suitable for those with moderate or mild M. E. For those clients who want stronger sessions, Fiona may be able to teach this privately, at extra cost.
What shall I bring?
Loose clothes for yoga, summer clothes, swimming costume, warmer clothes for the evening, yoga mat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Can I bring a partner?
Yes, but please note, as there is no single supplement, the cost is per person and not per room.
Can I stay an extra week?
Because of demand we are now running an extra week from 20th - 27th October 2008. When you book please indicate which week your booking is for. Also please indicate if you want to book for two weeks. Please note that Monday is the travel day and that yoga will start on the Tuesday .
What isn't included?
In Turkey you can't drink water from the tap so you will have to pay for bottled water. Extras, such as drinks and lunch also need to be paid for, and you will need to settle your bill personally with the hotel before you leave.
Please note that the brochure shows a picture of the de-luxe room, not the standard rooms. If you want to upgrade to a de-luxe room please let the retreat organiser know. The inclusive price for a de-luxe room is £485 per person. Also,please be aware that this is a retreat and that there are no other hotels, shops or supermarkets nearby.
What if I have more questions?
Please e-mail the retreat organiser, Jayne Roscoe, on
If you have questions about the yoga or hotel you can e-mail Fiona at
but please note that Fiona is travelling in India for the first part of 2008 and may not be able to respond quickly.
You can also visit www.atamihotel.com or www.fionaagombar.co.uk .
We are expecting this retreat to be popular, and as places are limited, please do book early if you want to be sure of a place.
BOOKING FORM
Please copy and paste the following text into a document, print out and return completed to the address below.
NAME
ADDRESS
E-MAIL
CONTACT NUMBER
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ENCLOSED (cheque payable Jayne Roscoe)
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENT
STANDARD SINGLE/DE-LUXE ROOM (please indicate)
ACCOMPANIED OR SINGLE
MY BOOKING IS FOR 13TH - 20TH / 20TH - 27TH OCTOBER 2008 (Please delete as necessary)
PLEASE TICK HERE IF YOU ARE BOOKING FOR TWO WEEKS [ ]
I/We understand that the balance is due by 2nd September 2008 and that a reminder will be sent. I/We understand that if the balance is not received by this date then my/our deposit of £95.00 per person will not be refunded and the place(s) will be offered to another. I/We confirm that... I/we will be covered by personal holiday and travel insurance.
Signed: Date:
Send to : Jayne Roscoe, Retreat Organiser,
33a Spencers Road,
Horsham,
West Sussex
RH12 2JQ
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