
YOGA · RETREATS · SOULWORK
Hi, I’m Yesim Yuva, a yoga teacher, retreat leader, and guide for soulful journeys inward.
For the past 10 years, I’ve been organizing retreats in some of the most breathtaking places around the world. My own life changed through a retreat – and since then, I’ve seen how these sacred spaces can open hearts, bring deep healing, and reconnect us with what matters most.
Through yoga, meditation, and the healing rhythm of nature, I invite you to reconnect with the beauty already inside you – to come home to yourself.
What Retreat Guests Say
“If you have a talent, that’s God’s gift to you. If you use this talent, that’s your gift to God.” – Red Skelton
Yesim, thank you for using your beautiful talents to the best of your current ability. You connect your passion with people and bring them together as naturally as breathing. I’m humbled to be part of your journey and eternally grateful - you’re helping me on mine.
See you on your next retreat in Bali."

"I am grateful for our deep connection.
You inspire me with your warm heart, your generosity, and your strong desire to uplift people. It has been wonderful to watch you blossom into your deeply authentic self. Thank you for being my teacher and my friend. I look forward to spending more time together in the future."

"Thank you so much for accepting me in your retreat, which was one of the best things I've done this year for myself. You're not only working with passion. You're also loving, caring and treating us like family. Your soul and personality makes this very unique. What an amazing experience for all of us altogether. We have learned so much about ourselves. Thank you for loving what you do because you're doing it so well, thank you for sharing your passion. You're not only a Yoga Teacher or a spiritual guide. I consider you as a dear friend. I'm so glad our paths crossed. Thank you for inspiring me. Can't wait for the next retreat."

"You have showed to us how beautiful Turkey is and to really connect with ourselves on a very deep spiritual level. Your passion and wisdom has been transported into our hearts. You've built a foundation for us to keep thriving to connect with our inner self. It's a blessing to share this journey with you."

"Our voyage has ended, but our journey has just begun.
I am eternally grateful for this experience. I’ve never smiled so much in my life.
I take away with me a sense of courage and everlasting peace, and so many precious moments shared."

"Your retreat has been a really interesting eye-opener for me on many different levels.
Thank you for your knowledge, experience, sharing, and overall a totally amazing week."

"If you are included in Yesim’s retreat, you won’t need to think about anything else. You just go with the flow. I experienced unforgettable days. Yesim’s Yoga Cruise is a must. I had my first one last year, the second this year, and have already reserved my place for next year. There’s no more to say…"

"I'm so thankful that I met you in Düsseldorf. You inspired me with Yoga, but the most with your positive energy. This week is the best thing ever what I did for myself! Because of you I opened my heart for myself. And your voice, my advice to you please talk always… Never stop with this and make a meditation app or something!"

"Thanks for organizing a retreat full of joy, spirit, yoga, meditation, healthy food - and thank you for sharing the people you’ve met before and your family.
I deeply appreciate having this space to question myself and take time to find the answers. Everything just flowed.
You’re right: find your fears, face them, and build the life you would love to live - step by step. See you soon on another retreat."

"First of all, I have to say that my expectations were more than exceeded. Starting with the boat, the food, and the people – everything was simply perfect. The yoga sessions were all well thought out and harmoniously connected. So a big thank you to Yesim and Saulo.
The shared experiences will always stay in my memory.

"Thank you for being my friend, for trusting me in my practice, and especially for being you. There’s nothing better than honest and natural connections. Let’s keep walking and growing together on this beautiful and tricky path called life."

"Thank you for making me feel most welcome, for the friendship and for my intro to Yoga ...
This week on the sea was truly exceptional and positive memory forever. Keep spreading your love and wisdom and no you impact so many people with what you do and who you are."

"Auf diesem Retreat habe ich gelernt, was Verbindung bedeutet. Die Verbundenheit, Herzlichkeit, das Zusammensein und Teilen von Erfahrungen, Gedanken Gefühlen ist es, was uns das eins sein, näher bringt. Ich habe Momente der Oneness gespürt, gelacht, geweint und tolle Menschen in mein Herz geschlossen. Danke für diese einzigartige Chance, dabei sein zu dürfen!"

"This really has been an amazing journey. I cannot describe how thankful I am for the past week!!! The group was really amazing and inspiring for me. I learned a lot about yoga and the whole world around it. I definitely want to continue this lifestyle and spread all the positive energy, you always show us. Thank you so much, so so so so much."

"You inspire me! From the very first yoga class with you in Düsseldorf, that feeling kept growing. Your smile, your energy, and your positive aura are truly beautiful. Stay just as you are.
Thank you for your time - especially here on this retreat. You brought together such a wonderful group. I’m so grateful for all the love."

"Through this week, the warm-hearted people, and your wonderful teaching, I was truly able to let go and reconnect with a version of myself - a Maria I had long missed.
Thank you for your openness, your passion, and everything you pour into this space.It’s contagious and lifts everyone with it. I sincerely hope I can carry this light and radiance within me going forward.
You radiate an incredible amount of energy and love. I’m so happy we were able to connect so deeply. I truly believe in you!"

"During this week, I truly felt that I had started my own personal journey toward self-love through self-healing. I opened up, faced my pain, felt joy for life returning, and gathered new ideas, made plans.
I hope I can hold onto this feeling and continue this path when I’m back home. I’m going home with a real smile - in my eyes and in my heart.
Thank you for bringing such wonderful people together and setting us on this path."

"I can hardly find the words to express how incredibly grateful I am to you for this week. You are such a wonderful person - so beautiful, inside and out. I’m simply happy and deeply thankful to have shared so many meaningful experiences and moments with you. I’m grateful for you, and for every single soul I had the chance to meet. You make us truly happy with the love and dedication you bring to your work. Thank you. It shows a big heart - something truly priceless."

"I don’t even know where to begin… I first saw you back at university - such a pure soul, such an angelic light. This was my fourth yoga trip with you, and it was unbelievably beautiful, full of learning, joy, laughter, happiness, love, respect, and prayers. It was unique, high-quality - and do you know what the best part is? Those beautiful conversations, your incredible soul, your heart so full of love and kindness. That’s what makes you so special and one of a kind. Your heart is open to everyone - and may it always stay that way."

"Your retreat has been incredibly insightful, fun and full of great, beautiful energy. I take with me so many ways of connecting to myself and my body.
Your gentle and open way of approaching all interactions has been a source of inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story and for putting so much dedication and so much of your own soul to help and guide everyone through their journey.
This week has given me the chance to re-connect and open myself up to a level of energy which will give me a lot more strength when I go back to the everyday life."

"You are such a wonderful person, and on this cruise you showed me - and all of us - who you truly are deep in your heart.
So much love, deep emotion, and your contagious, positive energy made this week at sea something truly special. I’m so deeply thankful for this incredibly beautiful experience. As I already told you, I couldn’t have dreamed it any better."

"What a trip! I truly enjoyed this beautiful retreat.
A perfect ending to my once-in-a-lifetime vacation and self-discovery journey.
Your talent for organization knows no bounds, and your ability to understand all kinds of personalities is truly impressive.
This journey has been nothing short of inspiring.
Thank you for this incredible experience."
