TEACHERS
Swami Govindananda (Main Teacher)
Swami Nivedananda (Vedic Rituals)
Damla Gayatri Dönmez (Turkish Translation)
VENUE
İznik, Bursa, Türkiye
DATE
7-11 October 2026
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We are deeply honored and delighted to welcome our esteemed teachers from India, Swami Govindananda and Swami Nivedananda, to Türkiye for the very first time.
Having dedicated their lives to the path of Yoga and bringing more than 40 years of teaching experience, these highly respected teachers will visit Türkiye in October 2026 to share their knowledge and wisdom.
This special retreat, taking place from October 7–11, 2026, is designed for experienced practitioners and focuses on Advanced Hatha Yoga and Vedanta philosophy. The program will also include important Vedic rituals, including Ganesha Puja, dedicated to removing obstacles and opening the spiritual path, as well as Devi Puja, dedicated to the Divine Feminine Energy.
This retreat invites experienced Sivananda-style practitioners to explore the fundamental and ultimate principles of nature and human existence, offering the rare opportunity to directly experience ancient yogic teachings from traditional lineage teachers.
If you wish to spend five days with these respected monks—who have lived a monastic life and embraced Yoga not merely as a practice but as a way of living—and embark on a profound inner journey under their guidance, we warmly invite you to this unique gathering.
DATE:
October 7–11, 2026
LOCATION:
İznik, Bursa, Türkiye
PROGRAM:
October 7, Wednesday:
From 18:00 onwards: Arrival at the venue, check-in, evening gathering and introductions.
October 8–9–10, Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
05:30 Wake-up & Morning Kriyas (assumed to be known by participants; personal practice)
06:00–07:45 Advanced Pranayama Session & Jaya Ganesha and Arati (Kirtan & Satsang)
**On the morning of October 8 (Thursday), instead of the Pranayama session, a Ganesha Homa (Vedic fire ritual dedicated to the principle of Ganesha) will be performed.
08:00 Advanced Yoga Asana Practice (Sivananda Yoga Style)
10:00 Meal
11:30 Vedanta Philosophy Class I
13:00–13:30 Fruit & Herbal Tea Break
13:30–15:00 Vedanta Philosophy Class II
15:30 Yoga Asana Class II
17:30 Dinner
19:30 Meditation & Satsang
**On the evening of October 10 (Saturday) at 19:00, a Devi Puja, a Vedic ritual dedicated to Mother Nature / Divine Feminine Energy, will be performed.
October 11, Sunday:
05:30 Wake-up & Morning Kriyas (assumed to be known by participants; personal practice)
06:00–07:45 Advanced Pranayama Session & Jaya Ganesha and Arati (Kirtan & Satsang)
08:00 Advanced Yoga Asana Practice
10:00 Meal
11:30 Final Vedanta Philosophy Class: Questions & Answers
14:00 Departure
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
This retreat is intended for students who have trained with Swami Govindanandaji previously or is acquainted with Sivananda System. Please contact us in advance to make sure that you are eligible to attend.
FEES
Participation is limited to 12 participants.
A 300 $ deposit is required to secure registration.
Early Bird Payment (until July 30): 700 $
Regular Payment (after July 31): 840 $
REGISTRATION & CONTACT
