Cappadocia Yoga Retreat
May 6-10, 2026
Welcome to our Cappadocia Yoga Retreat, a four-day journey through yoga, movement, hiking, and soulful travel in the heart of Turkey.
For many of us, Cappadocia has long lived on the bucket list. A place imagined, dreamed of, and felt from afar. Now, it is time to turn that vision into a lived experience.
Step into the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia, where ancient valleys, stone-carved cities, and vast open skies create a deeply unforgettable setting. Join us for an immersive Yoga & Soul retreat that weaves together movement, exploration, and conscious travel in one of the world’s most mystical regions.
Over four days, we experience Cappadocia beyond the ordinary, combining daily yoga and meditation with hikes, cultural discovery, and shared adventure. Each day invites exploration of new places and sacred sites, while grounding the experience through intentional movement, breath, and presence.
Retreat starts from €1,770 per person.
Limited spaces available!
*EARLY BIRD OFFER*
Receive €100 off the retreat price when you reserve your place by February 17, 2026.
The Retreat Package
This retreat is an invitation to connect deeply with nature, the elements, and yourself, while actively engaging with the powerful energy of this ancient land.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Four day yoga retreat program and exploration guided by Yesim Yuva
- Four nights accommodation at the newly opened hotel DAS1350 (single or shared room options)
- Daily nourishing breakfast at the hotel
- Daily yoga & meditation practices (Hatha, Vinyasa, deep relaxation, philosophy)
- Yoga mats, blocks and pillows
- Curated daily exploration of Cappadocia
- Professional licensed tour guide during excursions
- Hikes through valley, ancient landscapes, and cultural sites
- Visits to mystical and non touristique places in Cappadocia
- Pottery workshop with local artisans
- All group transfers and transportation during scheduled excursions
- Entrance fees to museums and sites
- Personal guidance and presence from your retreat hosts throughout the journey
Not Included
- Flights
- Expenses for lunch & dinner
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia: The iconic hot air balloon experience over the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia is not included in the package and is subject to weather conditions. If the weather permits, interested participants will have the opportunity to book the balloon ride on-site during the retreat, with payment made directly to the local provider
- Personal expenses, shopping, and optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfer
The Cappadocia Yoga Retreat Program
This retreat is designed to invite you into your full potential through direct experience. By moving through Cappadocia’s powerful and mystical landscapes, hiking to elevated viewpoints and descending into ancient underground cities, we explore both physical and inner strength. Each day offers a contrast between effort and integration. We engage the body through movement and exploration, and then create space to reflect, connect, and realign through yoga and meditation. The landscapes we move through become mirrors for our inner journey, reminding us that clarity, confidence, and resilience are shaped through lived experience.
This program is about stepping into your own capacity, trusting your inner guidance, and reconnecting with the part of you that knows how to move forward with purpose.
Daily Yoga and Hiking
Most mornings begin out in nature, where we hike through valleys, ancient paths, and open landscapes, allowing the body to move and the senses to awaken. During our walks, we pause for breathwork, gentle movement, and moments of stillness, staying present with the land and its energy.
Our main yoga and meditation practices take place in the late afternoons, offering space to integrate the experiences of the day. These sessions are designed to ground the body, clarify the mind, and reconnect you with your inner strength and intuition.
Hot Air Balloon Experience
One of Cappadocia’s most iconic experiences is the hot air balloon ride. Taking place in the early morning hours, just before sunrise, this experience offers a truly unforgettable perspective over the valleys, rock formations, and ancient landscape.
On the morning of the balloon flights, we will be out in nature together as part of the retreat program. A morning hike to the balloon take-off area is included, allowing everyone to experience the atmosphere of sunrise in Cappadocia.
The balloon ride is optional and can be booked individually on location. Flights are weather-dependent and confirmed by local authorities one day before take-off. The experience lasts approximately 45 minutes in the air, and prices vary daily, usually around 250 EUR per person, depending on conditions and availability. Payment is made directly to the balloon provider.
Whether we are in the air or observing from the ground, this morning is a magical and memorable part of the retreat, offering a rare sense of stillness, awe, and connection with the land.
Yesim will join the balloon ride for those who wish to participate. There is also the possibility to book one shared balloon for the group, allowing those who choose to fly to experience this moment together. Guests who prefer to stay on the ground are warmly invited to walk, meditate, and witness the balloons rising over the landscape, making this morning a meaningful experience for everyone.
What You Will Take with You
By the end of this retreat…
* You will return home feeling inspired, energised, and deeply connected to yourself.
*Through movement, exploration, and reflection, clarity naturally emerges around what truly matters to you.
*You will feel more confident in your inner strength and direction.
*This retreat supports you in taking your next steps with trust and purpose.
Where You Will Stay
During the retreat, we will stay at DAS1350, a newly opened boutique hotel located in the heart of the village of Uchisar. Uchisar is one of Cappadocia’s most charming and authentic villages, known for its beautiful viewpoints, thoughtfully designed hotels, cafés, and a calm, refined atmosphere.
The hotel is centrally located, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. Cappadocia’s valleys, hiking routes, cultural sites, and viewpoints are all easily accessible from here, allowing us to move effortlessly between exploration and rest.
DAS1350 is a modern boutique hotel with a strong design focus. The rooms are carefully crafted and beautifully detailed, offering a mix of traditional cave rooms and contemporary standard rooms. Each space is designed to feel comfortable, warm, and grounding, supporting rest after active days of movement and travel.
Your Host
Yesim brings clarity, grounding and heartfelt care into every space she holds. Her work combines yoga, meditation, embodiment and mindset tools that support emotional release and inner alignment.
Through her international retreats, she has guided hundreds of people toward deeper self-understanding, confidence and personal transformation.
With a gentle but empowering teaching style, she helps you reconnect to your intuition, strengthen your inner fire and rediscover your sense of purpose.
Her presence is steady, open and uplifting, making people feel immediately at home in her guidance.
This is How a Day at the Retreat May Look
7:00 Morning hike through valleys and ancient paths, breath work, gentle movement, meditation
9:00 Nourishing breakfast at the hotel
10:30 Guided exploration of Cappadocia (museum, underground city, cultural site)
13:00 Lunch in the village or at a local restaurant, free time to rest, journal, explore the village
15:00 Pottery workshop, visit mystical spots for tea/coffee
16:30 Evening yoga and meditation to ground, restore and integrate the day
19:00 Dinner experience in various locations in Cappadocia depending on the day’s program
21:00 Circle & Meditation under the stars
This structure gives you a sense of the natural flow of our days together. Each day will offer different activities, but we begin and end with practices that support grounding, clarity, connection and inner balance.
Price Options
Shared Room €1,770 per Person (twin or double bed)
Single Room €2,090 per Person (double bed)
*EARLY BIRD OFFER*
Receive €100 off the retreat price when you reserve your place by February 17, 2026.
This offer applies to both shared and single room options.
Booking
To secure your place on this retreat, a €500 deposit is required at the time of booking.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basisThe remaining balance is due no later than 6 weeks before the retreat begins.
If you would like to join us, please email me (info@yesimyuva.com) with your full name, room preference (single or shared), and we will provide you with the booking form and bank details to complete your reservation.
Bookings made after the 6-week deadline must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
Credit card payments are possible through PayPal and carry an additional 4% processing fee, which will be added to the total amount. If you prefer to avoid this fee, payment can be made by bank transfer to our UK account.
If you wish to share a room, please note that a limited number of twin beds are available.
Cancellation Policy
The €500 deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
However, if you cancel more than 6 weeks before the retreat, your deposit (€ 500) will be credited towards a future retreat with Yesim.Cancellations made within 6 weeks of arrival are subject to a 100% cancellation fee of the total retreat price, as we are unable to fill your space on short notice.
No refunds are provided for late arrival, early departure, or unused services.
Should we need to cancel the retreat for any reason, you will receive a full refund of all payments made. (Travel insurance is strongly recommended.)
How to Get There
Cappadocia is easily accessible via two domestic airports:
You can fly into Nevsehir Airport (NAV), which is approximately 30 minutes from the hotel, or Kayseri Airport (ASR), which is about 75–90 minutes away by car.
Most international travelers will connect via Istanbul, with frequent daily flights from Istanbul to both Nevsehir and Kayseri. Connections are generally smooth and easy, making the journey very comfortable even when arriving from abroad.
From either airport, private transfers can be arranged directly to the hotel. Transfers are available for all arrival times, including evening flights, and will bring you straight to DAS 1350 in Uchisar.
If you prefer, you may also contact Yesim’s trusted local travel agent for assistance with flights. Contact details will be provided after booking.
When to Arrive
You are welcome to arrive on the official arrival day (May 6). Many international flights land in the evening, and this is completely fine. The first evening is kept gentle and open, allowing time to arrive, settle in, and connect informally with the group.
For guests arriving earlier in the day, there will be an optional grounding yoga session on the terrace in the late afternoon. Participation is optional, and you will not miss anything essential if you arrive later.
The main retreat program begins on May 7, so you can arrive on May 6 at any time that suits your travel plans. If you wish to arrive one or more days earlier, you are very welcome to do so. Additional nights at the hotel can be arranged.
Departure
The retreat concludes on May 10. We will share a final breakfast together, and check-out is at 12:00. Private transfers to the airport can be arranged according to your departure time.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out at any time. You can contact Yesim via email, WhatsApp or Instagram, and she will be happy to guide you.
We look forward to spending these incredible days with you in Cappadocia.
With love,
Yesim
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