TEACHERS
Swami Govindananda (Main Teacher)
Swami Nivedananda (Vedic Rituals)
Damla Gayatri Dönmez (Turkish Translation)
VENUE
İznik, Bursa, Türkiye
DATE
1-4 October 2026
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We are delighted and honored to welcome our 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 over four decades of teaching experience, these highly respected teachers will visit Türkiye this October to share their wisdom and offer a unique learning experience.
Taking place from October 1–4, 2026, this retreat is designed for beginner and intermediate-level practitioners and focuses on the traditional teachings of Hatha Yoga and Vedanta philosophy. As part of the program, participants will also have the opportunity to experience Devi Puja, a sacred Vedic ritual honoring the Divine Feminine.
The retreat aims to guide participants toward a deeper understanding of the fundamental and ultimate principles of Nature and existence through authentic yogic teachings and spiritual practice.
If you wish to spend three inspiring days with these revered teachers—who have lived as monks and embraced Yoga as a complete way of life—we warmly invite you to join us for this special gathering.
DATE:
1-4 October, 2026
VENUE:
İznik, Bursa, Turkeya
SCHEDULE:
October 1, Thursday
From 18:00 onwards: Arrival at the venue, check-in, evening gathering and introductions.
October 2–3, Friday & Saturday
06:30 Wake-up
07:00–07:45 Meditation & Satsang
08:15 Yoga Asana Practice (Sivananda Yoga Style)
10:00 Brunch
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 Practice II
17:30 Dinner
19:30 Meditation & Satsang
*** On the morning of Saturday, October 3, a Devi Puja, a traditional Vedic ritual dedicated to the Divine Feminine / Mother Nature, will be performed.
October 4, Sunday
06:30 Wake-up
07:00–07:45 Meditation & Satsang
08:15 Yoga Asana Practice
10:00 Brunch
11:30 Vedanta Philosophy Class: Questions & Answers
14:00 Departure
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Anyone who sincerely wishes to explore Hatha Yoga in its traditional depth and authenticity and is committed to walking this path with dedication is welcome to participate.
Familiarity with the Sivananda Yoga sequence will be helpful but is not mandatory.
Those who wish to prepare beforehand may enroll in our recorded online courses:
“Foundations of Yoga” (8 Classes) and “Introduction to Yoga Philosophy” (12 Classes).
FEES
Participation is limited to 12 participants.
A non-refundable deposit of 220 $ is required to secure registration.
Early Bird Registration (full payment by July 30):
545 $
Regular Registration (after July 31):
655 $
REGISTRATION & CONTACT
