ASHKA ZASADA
Yoga Mindfulness Embodiment
ASHKA ZASADA
Yoga Mindfulness Embodiment

EMBODIED ALIVENESS RETREAT 2024

EMBODIED ALIVENESS TURKEY RETREAT 2024

 

 

AN IMMERSIVE WEEK OF YOGA, SOMATICS, EMBODIED MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION

6TH JULY -13TH JULY 2024

WITH ASHKA ZASADA

Relaxing into our innate capacity for embodied aliveness. 

Nestled in the forested hills of conservational area, the retreat is overlooking the Sülüngür Lagoon with spectacular views

across the beautiful Dalian Delta and Isuzu beach. 

 

Surrounded by the succulent and abundant nature, we will draw on its potent wisdom to ground us ever deeper within

ourselves, and allow our bodies to effortlessly unravel with an ongoing sense of curiosity and spontaneity. 

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RADICAL ALIVENESS, A PATH TO ECSTATIC LIVING

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“Connecting to myself and others in the presence of great fertile mountainscapes and warm inviting water of sea and lagoon, led by Ashka, a true force of nature herself, has been like accepting an invitation back into my life.

Ashka offers a strong, deeply insightful yoga and somatic practice, giving plenty of space to explore and unfurl, to feel strength and softness and to be playful.

Life-affirming, wonderful.”

Nartan.

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With the stunning views of the sea and the mountains as our backdrop, we will spend the week in an embodied

self-inquiry through the practice of  Yoga, Embodiment and Meditation 

 

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Embodied Aliveness retreat is open to all levels of experience and is designed to challenge, enliven and inspire.

The practices will deepen as the week progresses with attention paid to different needs and levels at all times.

OUR PRACTICES 

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YOGA

*  LIQUID SPINE: SPIRALS, UNDULATIONS AND WAVES; FLUIDITY OF MOVEMENT

*  DYNAMIC CORE; STRENGTH AND INNER STABILITY

 

SOMATICS AND EMBODIMENT

 

*  NON-LINEAR MOVEMENT METHOD

*  OPENNESS, SENSITIVITY AND RECEPTIVITY

* PLEASURE BODY

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MEDITATION

*  GROUNDED IN EMBODIED PRESENCE

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FROM INNER SENSITIVITY TO THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THINGS.

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THE TAO WAY. 

 

The Embodied Aliveness retreat is for you if you need to zoom out and widen your perspective.

If you wish to explore how  finding freedom in your body liberates creativity and confidence and deepens your sense of self-love.

And how the most subtle of sensations can pull us into the depth of ecstatic feeling. 

 

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*  We will explore pathways to a greater openness, sensitivity and receptivity in the body so that we can receive the gifts of the

land with much greater sensual depth.
 
* We will practice ways to help break through habitual patterns of bodily tension and deep inner holding and learn to move with

ease and grace. 
 
* We will cultivate a relationship with our body rooted in trust and deep inner listening. 
 
* We will learn how to trust our body’s innate intelligence always striving  for equilibrium.

 
 

WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT 

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* PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY AND CONVERSATIONS

* SELF-REFLECTION

* DEEPENING OF YOUR EMBODIED WISDOM

* AWAKENING OF YOUR SENSUAL ALIVENESS 

* AUTHENTIC SELF-EXPRESSION

* SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY 

        

YOUR “YES” INCLUDES

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* 7 NIGHTLY ACCOMMODATION IN EN-SUITE, AIR CONDITIONED BEDROOMS

 

* 2 DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN TURKISH MEALS A DAY, BRUNCH AND DINNER

 

* DAILY GROUP PRACTICES AND MEDITATION

 

* UNLIMITED FRUIT, WATER, TEA AND COFFEE

 

* DELICIOUS INEXPENSIVE LUNCHES ARE AVAILABLE A SHORT WALK AWAY IN CHARMING LITTLER EATERIES (OR IN DALYAN)

 

*LIGHT PACKED LUNCH PROVIDED IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE BEACH.

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PRICE

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*   SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM  £1100

*   SHARED TWIN OR DOUBLE ROOM  £995

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ALL PRICES ARE SET PER ROOM TYPE AND ARE BASED ON PER PERSON SHARING A ROOM (INCLUDING ROOMS WITH A DOUBLE BED – PERFECT FOR A COUPLE).

DOUBLE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AS A SINGLE, BUT A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT CHARGE WILL APPLY.

 

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NOT INCLUDED

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* ALCOHOLIC OR SOFT DRINKS

* BOAT TRIP AND OTHER ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS

* TREATMENTS AND MASSAGES 

* FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS FROM DALAMAN AIRPORT (25 MINUTES BY PICTURESQUE RURAL BACK
ROADS). WE WILL ARRANGE THAT FOR YOU. 

 

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BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY

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 £300 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE UPON REGISTRATION TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS. ALL REMAINING BALANCES ARE DUE 6 WEEKS BEFORE THE RETREAT.

INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT PLANS AND MONTHLY INSTALMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. 

ALL CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE EMAILED TO ASHKAYOGA@GMAIL.COM

 

IN CASE OF UNFORESEEN DISRUPTIONS TO YOUR TRAVELS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE.

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OUR DAILY SCHEDULE

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*  8AM-LIGHT SNACK, FRUIT, COFFEE

*  8.30-10.30PM – MORNING YOGA PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

*  11AM BRUNCH

*  12-5.30PM – FREE TIME FOR REST AND PLAY

*  5.30PM-7PM – AFTERNOON PRACTICE: SOMATICS AND EMBODIED MOVEMENT

*  7PM – DINNER

BEFORE WE RECONVENE FOR OUR AFTERNOON SESSION, YOU ARE FREE TO SPEND YOUR TIME ON THE BEACH, HIKING AND EXPLORING THE MOUNTAINS OR SIMPLY RELAX  BY THE POOL.

SCHEDULE IS OPEN TO CHANGES. TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND PRACTICE SESSIONS MAY GO OVERTIME.

 

 

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BOAT TRIP DAY

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WE WILL SPEND OUR FREE DAY SAILING AND SWIMMING IN THE TURQUOISE WATERS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. 

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VISITS TO NEARBY RUINS OF ANCIENT CAUNOS, MUD BATHS AND OTHER
EXCURSIONS, INCLUDING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, CAN ALSO BE ARRANGED IF WE WISH TO EXPLORE. AND I AM VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO EXPLORING IT WITH YOU! 

OUR RETREAT SPACE 

LAGOON RETREAT

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 SITUATED ON THE EDGE OF A TRADITIONAL RURAL VILLAGE WITH BUS CONNECTIONS FOR GETTING OUT AND ABOUT IF YOU WISH, THE RETREAT BLENDS WITH ITS NATURAL SURROUNDINGS ENSURING THE LEAST IMPACT ON THEIR SURROUNDINGS AS POSSIBLE.

THIS UNIQUE PLACE OFFERS A COMPLETE SECLUSION (YOU FEEL AS IF YOU ARE ON THE EDGE OF THE KNOWN WORLD) AND A PRIVATE BEACH REACHED BY 15-MINUTE WALK THROUGH A BEAUTIFUL FOREST.

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“Gokbel Villa; hillside paradise! A perfect place for a retreat. A magical environment to feel the buzz of nature”! Nikki

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A SHORT BUS RIDE FROM THE VILLAGE WILL BRING YOU TO THE CHARMING RIVERSIDE TOWN OF DALYAN WITH
ITS SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. A 5-MINUTE BUS RIDE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WILL TAKE YOU TO
ISTUZU, A LONG, SANDY BEACH IN THE CONSERVATION AREA WHERE LOGGERHEAD TURTLES COME TO LAY
THEIR EGGS.

ISTUZU BEACH

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THE  VENUE

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OUR VENUE HAS COMFORTABLE, WELL-APPOINTED ACCOMMODATION, A FULLY EQUIPPED YOGA SHALA AND A POOL WITH BREATH-TAKING SUNSET VIEWS.

 

OUR LOUNGE AREA

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ACCOMODATION

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EACH DAY, YOU WILL BE TREATED TO THE MOST DELICIOUS MEALS FOR WHICH TURKEY,

AND HUZUR VADISI RETREATS IN PARTICULAR, ARE RENOWNED.

 

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What previous participants say:

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“Connecting to myself and others in the presence of great fertile mountainscapes and warm inviting water of sea and lagoon, led by Ashka, a true force of nature herself, has been like accepting an invitation back into my life.Ashka offers a strong, deeply insightful yoga and somatic practice, giving plenty of space to explore and unfurl, to feel strength and softness and to be playful. Life-affirming, wonderful.” Nartan.***

“Unexpectedly spontaneous. Unlike anything I’ve ever done before—deeply intuitive and so, so much fun.

I felt really safe, seen, and free to be truly myself. There was space for a personal journey and deep introspection, with a real sense of togetherness. Beautiful venue and stunning settings! Can’t wait to come back next year.”! Amy, London

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“Fun, freeing, and expansive!

Ashka’s practical, connected, and generous teachings still have me dancing around my kitchen in London, nourishing both my body and mind with the joy and juiciness that help me stay closer to an embodied life. Fantastic Yoga with Ashka visually describing the best and most enriching practice using her own body, allowing me to identify it in my own.

It was irreplaceable and profoundly lasting.

Thank you, Ashka, for your dedication.”. Nikki, London

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“The Lagoon retreat was magical!

An incredible experience that allowed me to reenergize after a very challenging year!  The venue is truly incredible, with magnificent views of the sea and the mountains, spacious enough to provide comfort and intimacy for everybody.

Ashka created a perfect balance between a deeply relaxing ‘me time’ and exciting, playful, embodied interactions with others.

We had the most incredible time going on small trips exploring the local area, mud baths and hidden rivers, which allowed us to get to know the local people and their culture.

Thank you, Ashka, for facilitating this wonderful experience! I am already booked for next year!”

Anna, London

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“Ashka is a truly talented teacher whose practice creates a very special atmosphere.

The Embodied Awakening work allowed me to BE open; not only did the group laugh often, but I felt able to express vulnerabilities and share my hopes and fears about my health and menopausal body with a group of strangers. We quickly formed a community of connected people.We practiced yoga in the open air, and the sessions helped me switch off from all the stresses of day-to-day life.

I returned home with a new sense of creative energy and a positive outlook that, two months later, is still very much present”. Kate, Sheffield

 

THE STUNNING LANDSCAPE

“Connecting to myself and others in the presence of great fertile mountainscapes and warm inviting water of sea and lagoon, led by Ashka, a true force of nature herself, has been like accepting an invitation back into my life.