The Venue:

A very attractive, tranquil, boutique hotel situated on one of the most beautiful and secluded bays in the Bodrum area of Turkey. Surrounded by nature its location, warm service and fabulous food make it ideal for a yoga holiday.  Plenty of time is allocated in the week to relax by the lovely pool, swim in turquoise waters and sunbathe off the idyllic swimming platform. All rooms overlook the water and have balconies where sunrise and sunset can be enjoyed.

Yoga & Activities (included)

Twice a day deeply inspiring yoga guided by the deeply warm and intuitive Lisa Askem. Lisa teachers

you to open physically and consciously, guiding you into greater confidence, strength and awareness.

Her classes open the body progressively, are always brushed with a stroke of humour, and carry the aim of helping you develop a yoga practice that enables a balanced life.

Morning and evening flowing practice melting aspects of Iyengar, Ashtanga and, Saravelli. Lessons are sprinkled with inspiration from the beautiful work of Shiva Rea and will resonate with you if you are a beginner…or if you’ve practiced, Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Iyengar, Ashtanga or Saravelli before.

Daily sessions enabling you to deepen into asanas (postures) and advance your own practice in a way that’s equally safe and challenging. Time on the mat includes breath work, meditation and relaxation.

Twice weekly Pilates taught by Jo Shrimpton giving you a deeper understanding of accessing and developing your deep pelvic floor (core) engagement. This is a true compliment to yoga, both physically and energetically; helping you avoid & deal with back, shoulder, neck (and other) tightness & pain, as well as improving your posture.

Massage, therapy and private work (not included)

Both Jo and Lisa are available for a limited number of 1:1 Yoga, Pilates, Massage & wellness consultations.

Jo is a gifted INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE therapist who creates a totally personal massage and healing experience which will leave you deeply relaxed, and at peace. Massage incorporates focus on the head, face, head, shoulders and hands. Private PILATES sessions start with a full body movement and postural assessment; firstly identifying any misalignment, pain or other issues you may have before addressing them with specific exercises and stretches that simultaneously develop your pelvic floor connection and strength. Sessions are available at all levels (beginners to advanced).  Jo works privately with clients in London and internationally.

A personal YOGA session with Lisa is an ideal way to focus on any aspect of your practice that you may want to develop. This could be with respect to specific injuries /conditions or any blockages that you may feel. This time could also be used to create your own home-based yoga routine, including alternative postures should you need them, or simply moving within specific postures relevant to you within the enjoyment of a personal session.

The Food (included)

The food at Atami is fresh and delicious; it’s also tastefully prepared. The restaurant overlooks the water. Two daily vegetarian meals (breakfast/brunch and dinner) are included in the cost of your holiday. Vegans please notify us on booking of your diet preference. An a la carte menu is also available at additional cost.