Please read and agree to the terms and conditions before submitting your application.
Terms & Conditions – Yoga & Sea: Turkish Sailing Yoga Retreat.
1. Reservation & Deposit: A place on the retreat is confirmed once the required deposit payment has been received. Deposits are used to secure the boat reservation and retreat preparation costs and are therefore non-refundable. Places are limited and reservations are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Retreat Contribution & Accommodation: The retreat consists of two separate components. Retreat Contribution is paid to Yoga Moves / Hilary Brown and covers yoga sessions, breathing and somatic practices, and retreat facilitation and organization. Boat Accommodation is arranged with a local Turkish boat operator and participants are responsible for paying the remaining accommodation balance directly to the boat captain upon arrival in cash (EUR or USD). Yoga Moves and Hilary Brown facilitate the retreat experience but are not responsible for accommodation services provided by the boat operator or crew.
3. Minimum Participant Requirement: The retreat requires a minimum of 7 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached by 1 May 2026, the retreat will be cancelled and all deposits will be fully refunded.
4. Cancellation Policy: Deposit payments are non-refundable. If a participant needs to cancel, they may transfer their place to another suitable participant with the organizer’s approval. Yoga Moves and Hilary Brown are not responsible for participant cancellations, travel disruptions, or personal scheduling changes.
5. Travel Arrangements: Participants are responsible for arranging their own flights, travel documents, and personal travel arrangements. The nearest airport is Dalaman (DLM) and group transfer from the airport will be arranged for participants arriving on the recommended arrival day. Yoga Moves and Hilary Brown are not responsible for flight delays, missed transfers, or travel disruptions.
6. Travel Insurance: Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain travel insurance that covers trip cancellation, medical expenses, travel delays, and personal belongings. Participants are responsible for their own insurance coverage.
7. Health & Personal Responsibility: Participants confirm that they are physically and mentally able to participate in yoga and retreat activities and agree to practice and participate at their own pace and within their own limits. Any injuries, medical conditions, or concerns should be communicated to the organizer prior to the retreat.
8. Water Activities: The retreat takes place on the sea and includes optional activities such as swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling. Participation in water activities is voluntary and at the participant’s own risk, and participants should be comfortable swimming in open water.
9. Boat Travel & Itinerary: The retreat takes place aboard a traditional sailing vessel and the sailing route, daily itinerary, and anchor locations may change depending on weather conditions, sea conditions, safety considerations, or decisions by the boat captain. Participants understand that flexibility is part of the sailing experience.
10. Cabin Sharing & Sleeping Arrangements: Cabins on the boat have queen-size beds designed for couples or two guests sharing. Solo travelers booking shared accommodation may be matched with another guest. Participants may also choose to sleep on deck under the stars when weather conditions allow. Private cabin upgrades are limited and subject to availability.
11. Liability: Yoga Moves and Hilary Brown act as retreat facilitators only and are not responsible for services provided by third parties including boat operators, transportation providers, accommodation providers, or local activity providers. Participants accept personal responsibility for their safety and participation in retreat activities.
12. Conduct: This retreat is designed as a small-group shared experience and participants agree to behave respectfully toward other guests, the crew, and the retreat facilitators in order to maintain a supportive and relaxed group environment.
13. Photography: Photographs may be taken during the retreat for future Yoga Moves communication and promotional purposes. Participants who prefer not to appear in photographs may inform the organizer.
14. Force Majeure: Yoga Moves and Hilary Brown are not responsible for delays, cancellations, or changes caused by circumstances beyond their control including but not limited to weather conditions, natural events, government regulations, transportation disruptions, or political or travel restrictions, and reasonable adjustments to the retreat schedule may be made in such situations.
15. Alcohol & Group Environment: Participants are welcome to enjoy alcoholic beverages in moderation, particularly during shared meals or evenings in coastal towns, while remaining mindful of the group environment and respectful of others on board. Excessive alcohol consumption, disruptive behavior, or actions that compromise the safety or comfort of the group may result in a participant being asked to refrain from certain activities or, in serious cases, leave the retreat without refund.
16. Participants are expected to follow the safety guidance of the boat crew while on board. By submitting a deposit and participating in the retreat, participants confirm that they have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
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