Flow yoga retreat in the beautiful valley of Huzur Vadisi in Gocek, Turkey, with Naomi Absalom

30th June - 7th July 2014. £100 price reduction, now just £645

Nestled at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by virgin pine forest, fig and olive groves on the spectacular 'Turquoise Coast' of Southwest Turkey

This gorgeous, unspoiled venue listed under the independents top five yoga retreats  brings a deep connection with the natural world that fabulously enhances the benefits of yoga practice.

What you can expect from your yoga holiday...

Delicious food, transforming yoga, perfect relaxation and exceptionally warm hospitality at a venue where the worries of life just slip away. The perfect yoga retreat to make you go aaaaahhh!

Enjoy a cool dip in the beautiful natural stone swimming pool or be enticed by one of the many hammock slung low beneath the fig trees.

A traditional wooden Kösk, or summer house, is a favourite spot for siestas and evening chats.

Twice daily wonderfully inspiring and invigorating yoga sessions with this exceptional teacher on the spacious outdoor shala. Naomi will also be assisted by beautiful London yoga & meditation teacher Naz Khakoo. It is a combination that will leave you in the perfect space to soak up the beautiful natural surroundings. There will also be plenty of time to just sit back, relax and revive.

Massage treatments are available throughout your stay. Payments are made directly to your therapist. 

The heart of Huzur Vadisi ('Peaceful Valley' in Turkish) is a traditional restored olive farm, which provides the oil and olives used in the kitchen.

Accommodation is something a bit special. Spacious, furnished yurts, complete with proper beds, bedside lamps, fans and wooden floors, have an opening at the top that lets you gaze at the stars from the comfort of your bed.

No other people live in the valley, so the peace is profound. The only sounds you will hear are cicadas, the call of owls, and the heavenly song of nightingales. At night the valley is dark and free of light pollution, revealing all the beauty of the night sky and the forest and valley bathed in moonlight.

Bathroom facilities with ample hot showers, toilets and washbasins are conveniently placed around the site. There are no en-suite facilities.

Delicious vegetarian food...

The gifted cook, Sevgi, combines classical Turkish cooking with local village recipes to turn out truly original and delicious food - referred to in Harpers & Queen magazine as 'legendary'. Based on fresh, local, seasonal produce - fruit, vegetables, pulses, grains, nuts, cheeses, eggs and yoghurt - the diet is a nutritionist's dream.

Stunning unspoiled location...

Enjoying the beauty of the region doesn't require an elaborate excursion. You can leave the property on foot and walk unhindered through the pine forests. Trails provide spectacular views of the coast and islands, and also of the mountain ranges stretching inland to the north.

Handstand lover, music mad and fantastic muma to the most beautiful little boy, Naomi Absalom has been practicing yoga for over seventeen years, and teaching worldwide for the past eight. The roots of her teaching are expressed through the creativity of her own personal style; an authentic regard for the sacred teachings of yoga and a raw desire to shake it up when things get too serious!

 After a successful ten year carreer in the music industry, Naomi spent two years immersed in training and spiritual practice at Ashrams and schools in India and Canada. She now teaches at top studios across London and has a special interest in mentoring other yoga teachers and teacher trainees so that they may pass on the teachings with authenticity, joy and integrity.

Inspired by the power of community and group energy, Naomi's aim is to create a safe and nurturing group dynamic where each individual feels supported, valued and part of something much greater than themselves. Her classes and retreats are a potent celebration of the flow of life.

"I have been practicing yoga with Naomi for 4 years and never have I felt so strong, mentally and physically.  She has huge experience and offers a unique approach which is practical, spiritual and fun. For me, Naomi is more than a yoga teacher, she is an example of how to live a more joyful life."