W e l l - B e i n g R e t r e a t
Cesme, Turkey ••• September 4th - September 8th, 2019
with Master Teachers - Ella Ben-Aharon & Rosita Menda
PICTURE THIS:
A breathtaking nature of mountains and the Aegean sea… Organic, fresh and local food served daily… Swimming in the turquoise water at the most beautiful beaches… accommodations in spacious upscale shared rooms… Reading a book… a visit to a magical village… Meeting new friends… Gazing at the start… Free time to simply doing nothing… and daily morning and evening YOGA / PILATES / MEDITATION sessions!
What's the plan?
This is an all-inclusive offer (Flights, housing, food, movement sessions) to stop. Breath.Enjoy the peace of retreating into the simple manifestation of being. Energize your body, calm your mind and balance your emotions. Alone. Together. In nature.
We are happy to guide and support you through this enriching wellbeing experience. You’ll take tools and insights, weave them with your daily life for stress reduction, creativity, joy and health. On demand, we can offer private session, massage, consultation.
Here is the daily program:
We'll meet at Ben-Gurion airport on Wed, Sep 4th at 20:00
Our departure is at 22:00. Estimated arrival time to the retreat, 02:00.
THURSDAY, MAY 30TH
09:00 Opening ceremony &
AM PILATES Class
10:30 Breakfast
13:00 MEDITATION Practice
18:00 Sunset YOGA Class
19:30 Dinner
FRIDAY, MAY 31ST
08:00 Good morning YOGA
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Beach Day
18:00 Sunset PILATES Class
19:30 Dinner
21:30 Starry MEDITATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST
08:00 PILATESequence
09:30 Breakfast
12:00 STRETCH class
13:30 Alacati Village + Lunch
18:00 Sunset YOGA Class
19:30 Dinner
SUNDAY, 2ND
08:00 Good morning YOGA
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Beach Day
18:00 PILATES & MEDITATION
& Closing Ceremony
19:30 Dinner
20:30 Shuttle to Airport
23:59 Flight to TLV
What to do on your free time?
• Rest • read a book • Enjoy a delicious lunch with the breathtaking Nature around you • Book a private session of Yoga Massage, Consultation, Yoga or Pilates • Converse with new friends • Write • Do nothing!
Who are we?
ELLA BEN-AHARON
A Pilates Master Teacher, a choreographer, a passionate mover - who is constantly curious to explore and negotiate the experiences of the body in the world through art, somatics, therapy and research.
ROSITA MENDA
A dancer, teacher and a therapist. Her passion is to find the balance between stability and flow, strength and mobility… Her approach is rooted in creativity, modern kinesiology and transitions.
The Venue - Natural Life Kabak
From Ben Gurion Airport we'll take an hour and a half flight to Izmir. A shuttle will take us on a 45 min drive to the retreat center, Cesmekoy.
Cesmekoy is a sustainable living project established in Izmir. It is a beautiful retreat center in a midst of a forest. People growing their own cultivated products, the decoration is rustic, we will be housed in spacious rooms with nature and sea view. Imagine a place surrounded by pine trees, the sounds of cicadas coming from the forest and singing bird creating a refreshing soundtrack. Practicing yoga, pilates and meditation in a place like this is simply a bliss.
In addition to the common daily practices, we organized two visits to the most beautiful beaches of the Aegean Sea, as well as and afternoon at a magical village, Alacati, that has gorgeous stone houses, unique stores and delicious local restaurants.
* Accommodations *
There are a few rooms for 3, or 4 people with private bathrooms and toilet.
There are also a few double rooms - with shared bathrooms and toilet.
We will do our best with matching people and rooms.
Should you have a special request or concern, feel free to write us: guphologia@gmail.com
Special request may require and additional cost.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
PRICE INCLUDES:
Flight tickets, Transportation from and to the airport in Antalya, Accommodations for 4 nights
including Breakfast & Dinner (half pension), Daily Pilates & Yoga & Meditation sessions
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Travel Insurance, Daily Lunch, Private Sessions
Departing - Wednesday, Sep 4th, 22:00
Return Departure - Sunday, Sep 8th, 23:59 (night between Sunday & Monday)
The flight, is a charter flight by Turkish Airline, that was purchased under special group conditions, hence no cancellation option.
This is NOT a low-cost flight.
DISCLAIMER
GUPHOLOGIA LTD. and all persons involved in the retreat act only in capacity as AGENTS for the participant in all matters connected with travel, sight-seeing, dining, practice, and transportation, and as AGENTS hold themselves free of responsibility for any damage occasioned by any cause. AGENTS will not be responsible for any damages or expenses or inconveniences caused by late departures or change of schedule, strikes or to their conditions, nor will be responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any of the participant's belongings.
All prices quoted are correct at time of printing, include the cost of operation of the retreat, and are subject to currency changes. AGENTS shall not be responsible for personal injury, death, accident, delay, loss, damage, irregularity or property damage as a result of force majeure or for any other losses or damages incurred by any person or retreat participants caused by any delay or change of itinerary or arising out of any act, including, but not limited to, any act of negligence, any person acting for or on behalf of AGENTS for transportation, accommodation or sight-seeing provider or any other person or entity rendering any of these services or accommodations being offered in connection with this retreat.
This agreement supersedes all previous oral or written communications, representations, or agreements between the parties. Participants assume the risk involved when participating in Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, foreign travel, and all activities and/or pursuits voluntarily undertaken while participating in the retreat. Participants agree that any and all disputes between participants and GUPHOLOGIA shall be governed by law.
In regard to the stay during the retreat, AGENTS will provide safe, careful instruction and safe premises, but ask that each participant take personal responsibility for their own self-care and (in the unlikely case) for any injuries occurred during retreat. Modifications are given to students with specific needs. If participants are unsure of their physical ability due to previous injuries, they should seek the advise of a healthcare practitioner beforehand.
** By Purchasing the retreat package I herby understand that there is no cancellation option **
USEFUL LINKS FOR TRAVEL INSURANCE
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Maccabi traveler’s insurance (English) *2627 or 1-700-702-202, http://www.maccabi4u.co.il/374-he/Maccabi.aspx
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Meuhedet traveler’s insurance 1-700-706-706
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Clalit traveler’s insurance *2700, http://www.clalit.org.il/polisa/default.htm
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Leumit traveler’s insurance *5075 or 03-608-0730, http://www.leumit.co.il/abroad.asp?pgId=16123&catId=503
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Cal Visa/Mastercard/Diners traveler’s insurance 1-700-505-757, https://www.cal-online.co.il/he-IL/Cal/GoingAbroad/Pages/Insurance.aspx
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Leumi card traveler’s insurance 03-9277888 or *2808, http://www.leumi-card.co.il/LeumiCard/CardHolders/Travel/Inssurence/issurence.htm
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Isracard traveler’s insurance 03-6381919, http://www.isracard.co.il/Pages/Article.aspx?PageID=72&mp=4,49,72
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PassportCard, https://www.passportcard.co.il/