Joy and Abundance 2024 YOGA RETREAT Six Senses Kaplankaya, Bodrum/Turkey - A LUXURY RESORT - September 26 - October 2, 2025

 Embark on a luxurious journey of rejuvenation at the five-star stunning Six Senses Bodrum Kaplankaya resort, nestled on the pristine shores of the Aegean Sea. Led by highly experienced yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and Chopra-certified meditation teacher Huma Gruaz, indulge in daily meditation and yoga sessions against the backdrop of secluded beaches and crystal-clear waters.  Huma Gruaz's  previous  international retreats sold out with long waiting lists. Read the 5-star reviews here.

 As a part of the retreat package, you have full access to the award-wining Six Senses Spa.   The spa proudly spans an impressive 10,000 square meters, making it one of the largest spa facilities globally. It serves as a shining example of holistic wellness and rejuvenation, offering pioneering programs designed to nourish the body, mind, and spirit.

Within this expansive sanctuary, guests have access to a wealth of amenities tailored to promote well-being. These include two outdoor pools and indoor-heated pool for year-round relaxation, hydrothermal areas for therapeutic benefits, and a Watsu pool for unique aquatic therapy experiences and hammams (Turkish Baths) offering traditional rituals.  For more information on the spa click here.

 During our retreat, we'll offer optional tours to notable historical sites including Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its preservation and historical significance. This ancient city, evolving from a 10th-century BC Ionian Greek settlement to a major Roman metropolis, thrived due to its strategic Aegean coast location. Ephesus is crucial in Christian tradition, housing the Temple of Artemis—one of the Ancient World's Seven Wonders—and the purported final residence of the Virgin Mary. 

Our second trip will be to the ancient wonders of Didyma, Priene, and Miletus on a tour that unveils the rich cultural heritage and history of these archaeological sites. From the grand Temple of Apollo and the preserved ancient city of Priene to Miletus's impressive ruins, this journey offers a deep connection to the past and insight into the civilizations that shaped this region.

 The expertise of the yoga teacher leading the retreat is a vital component that can deeply enrich your experience, fostering significant shift in your body, mind, and soul.

At the Joy and Abundance Retreat in Six Senses, Kaplankaya, Huma will guide participants towards realizing their fullest potential for abundance, creativity, and joy. Through a carefully curated week of yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation, this program is aimed at profoundly transforming the lives of its attendees.

In addition to her fluency in English and French, Huma is a native Turkish speaker. Her deep understanding of Turkish culture and language enriches the retreat experience, offering participants unique insights and an enhanced cultural perspective.

Based in Newport Beach, California, Huma has advanced training in yoga and yoga therapy, is certified as a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, fulfilling the rigorous requirements of International Association of Yoga Therapists studying 4 years at Loyola Marymount University's Yoga Therapy program that integrates Western medicine with ancient Yoga wisdom. She has 500-RYT, E-500 RYT certifications is also certified by the Deepak Chopra Center as a meditation teacher, and has experience in organizing global retreats and group trips for over 20 years. Huma’s yoga retreats are consistently sold out, garnering long waiting lists and 5-star reviews. 

Formerly a Turkish National Swim Team member and a swimming record holder, Huma brings a diverse and accomplished background to her teaching, while her multifaceted background enhances the depth and mindfulness she brings to her classes. Her extensive knowledge of anatomy and yoga philosophy allows her to expertly tailor her classes, focusing on using yoga poses as a gateway to embark on an inward journey, encouraging participants to explore a deeper connection with themselves. Through her guidance, students are invited to deepen their awareness and enhance their spiritual exploration during practice.

Having transitioned from the corporate world in 2016, where she was recognized as one of the most influential Turkish Women in the U.S. by Turk of America Magazine, Huma now dedicates herself fully to yoga and art. 

Educated in Europe and America, Huma graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bryn Mawr College with a double major in Economics and Fine Arts. She also holds an executive MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and a fine arts degree from the Willem De Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. Additionally, Huma is an award-winning branding and marketing expert, the founder and former CEO of Alpaytac Marketing Communications/Public Relations, and has received numerous accolades, including PRNews Brand Marketer of the Year in 2010 in the United States. 

Pricing is for Six Senses Kaplankaya Resort for 1 - 6 October, 2024.  Please go to the web site of the resort for detailed room information here.

Pricing includes:

1- Sea View Rooms - 6 days/5 nights

2- Daily meditation, vinyasa and yin/restorative yoga taught by Huma Gruaz.  (90 - minute Vinyasa practice in the morning, 90 minute Yin/Restorative practice in the evening.)

3- Daily breakfast (6 days)  &   Dinner (4 evenings) at Sage & Sea restaurant, featuring indoor/outdoor seating and spectacular views of the Aegean Sea.

4- Hydrothermal Experience (including Salt Grotto, Crystal Steam Room, Experiential Rains, Finnish Sauna, Hydrotherapy Pool, Heated Loungers, Foot Therapy Basins, Igloo and Relaxation Lounges). 

5- 10% off SPA services 

All prices are inclusive of taxes.

In addition, participants in the retreat get discounted pricing for Primordial Sound Meditation Training which is an additional fee: 

• Mantra-based Primordial Sound Meditation training.  This is a certificate program in Primordial Sound Mediation Training under the system designed by Deepak Chopra
• Your personal mantra based on your day and location of your birth given by the Chopra Center 
• Normal pricing $399 - Participants will get the training for $199.-

Space is limited.  To secure your space, contact Huma@humarealyoga.com .

Unique to this retreat, we are offering full refunds for cancellations made by June 1, 2024.  

 A spacious and stylish suite with a gorgeous terrace and sea view  that has a separate living room with a large sofa and four seat dining table.  This provides privacy for two people sharing the suite as a full-size bed can be placed in the living room area.  For more information about this room click here . Prices are per person.

Single: $4799

Double: $3189 

Triple: $2849