Datça Gathering with Faruk Kurtuluş — Yoga Retreat in Ovabükü (1 – 4 October)

1 – 4 October

A three-night yoga retreat in Ovabükü, Datça, right by the sea.

Morning and evening yoga and meditation practice, free time during the day for the sea, walks and rest, sharing in the evenings…

We have been gathering in Datça every season for years; this retreat continues that tradition. For IFEELYOGA training students and graduates it is a chance to meet in person after the online trainings, practice together and be with the community.

Open to outside participants as well.

In Ovabükü

We stay at Melinda Pansiyon, right on the shore of Ovabükü, the most beautiful bay of Datça’s Mesudiye. With its yoga studio in the garden and crystal-clear sea, it is a wonderful place to renew.

Daily flow

07:30 – 08:45
Yoga practice

09:00 – 10:30
A leisurely Datça breakfast

11:00 – 12:00
Music, movement and yoga philosophy talks

12:00 – 18:00
Sea, sun and free time

18:00 – 19:00
Sunset yoga and meditation

19:00 – 20:30
Dinner and sharing

Dates

We begin on Thursday, 1 October at 18:00 with an opening class.

Check-out: Sunday, 4 October. Three nights in total.

The last night of the retreat (Saturday, 3 October) coincides with Datça Motofest; after the evening class, anyone who wishes can head over to the Motofest party.

3 – 4 October: Teacher training weekend session

Outside the retreat’s class hours, on Saturday and Sunday, 3 – 4 October, from 10:00 to 16:00, the weekend session of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training also takes place here in Datça. Training students can attend these sessions in person.

Anyone who wishes can enrol in the teacher training and join these sessions as well: 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training, 5 September – 8 November

Participation fee

IFEELYOGA training students and graduates: 7.500 TL + 20% VAT
Outside participants: 12.500 TL + 20% VAT

Payment can be made on the website by credit card or bank transfer. You choose your participation type at checkout.

VAT is added at checkout: 9.000 TL / 15.000 TL. The participation fee does not include accommodation and meals.

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation and meals are paid directly to Melinda Pansiyon on arrival (credit card or cash; invoiced by the guesthouse).

3 nights half board (breakfast + dinner), per person in a double room, VAT included:

Vegetarian menu: 13.500 TL
Pescatarian menu: 18.000 TL

Getting there

Dalaman Airport (DLM): private transfer or shuttle options from Dalaman.

Bodrum Airport (BJV): take the Bodrum–Datça (Körmen) ferry; the venue is 20 minutes from Körmen Port. Check the October ferry schedule.

What to bring: yoga mat, swimsuit, sunscreen.

Participation is optional

This retreat is not part of the IFEELYOGA trainings. Participation is entirely optional and does not affect training attendance or certification.

It offers IFEELYOGA training students and graduates a chance to meet in person, and is open to anyone who loves yoga practice and wishes to join from outside.