Transformative Retreats

Reconnect with the wisdom within.

Mexico · Türkiye · Costa Rica

Immersive journeys in Mexico, Turkey and Costa Rica that weave energy healing, cacao, yoga, sound, meditation, breathwork and indigenous Temazcal into the quiet medicine of nature. A safe, nurturing space to release what no longer serves and step into true freedom.

Transformative healing retreats in Costa Rica with Met of Iridescence Healing
Reignite & Restore Christmas wellness retreat in Mexico poster

New · Holiday retreat

Reignite & Restore

December 20–26, 2026 · Casa Om, Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Gift yourself the time to slow down, soak up the sunshine, wade in the Caribbean, swim in a magical cenote and simply be present. Let's close this year together with love, connection and a little magic.

Pricing per room

  • King Suite (2 people)$4,600
  • Twin Room$2,150
  • Two Twin Room w/ Shared Bathroom (4 people)$1,950
  • Bunk Room$1,800

What we'll be doing

  • Vinyasa Yoga, Kundalini Kriyas, meditation & breathwork
  • Sound healing & sunset cacao ceremony
  • Traditional Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony
  • Sacred cenote excursion & healing rebirth ceremony
  • Beach time, swimming, rest & journaling
  • Christmas celebration dinner & White Elephant gift exchange
  • Reflecting on 2026 & setting intentions for 2027
  • Optional Reiki, massage & healing sessions

info@iridescencehealing.com · markvsno@gmail.com

Approximate itinerary

Subject to change · all activities are invitations

  1. Sun, Dec 20
    Arriving & Grounding
    Welcome circle, gentle movement & grounding meditation · welcome dinner
  2. Mon, Dec 21
    Reignite Your Inner Fire
    Kundalini, kriyas & breathwork · beach · sunset cacao, intention setting & sound healing
  3. Tue, Dec 22
    Flow & Release
    Vinyasa & meditation · optional healing sessions · traditional Temazcal ceremony
  4. Wed, Dec 23
    Waters of Renewal
    Yoga & breathwork · cenote excursion & rebirth ceremony · restorative yoga
  5. Thu, Dec 24
    Opening the Heart
    Heart-opening Kundalini · beach & rest · sunset breathwork & sound healing
  6. Fri, Dec 25
    Joy, Love & Celebration
    Dharma Christmas Flow Yoga & Gratitude Meditation · Beach & Relaxation · Christmas Celebration Dinner & Gift Exchange
  7. Sat, Dec 26
    Integration & New Beginnings
    Gentle yoga, meditation & closing circle · departures

Your Retreat Hosts

Met Salih with a singing bowl

Met Salih — a holistic wellness practitioner, yoga teacher and retreat facilitator with 19 years of experience, weaving together breathwork, sound healing, Reiki, movement and ancient healing traditions to nurture connection, self-discovery & transformation.

Mark Berger

Mark Berger — a wellness leader, yoga teacher, athlete, author, retreat leader and storyteller passionate about helping people live healthier, happier and more purposeful lives through movement, spirituality, travel and daily practice.

With love, Met & Mark

Whispers of the Ancient Shores — Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat in Alaçatı, Türkiye, 1–7 June 2027 with Met Salih & Tara Loftis

1–7 June, 2027 · Alaçatı, Türkiye

Whispers of the Ancient Shores

A Yoga & Sound Healing Retreat with Met Salih & Tara Loftis · From $2,800 per person

A soul-nourishing journey of yoga, sound healing, cacao, breathwork and movement, woven together with the rich culture, beauty and ancient energy of Türkiye's Aegean shores.

An invitation to slow down and immerse yourself in the beauty, rhythm, and soul of Alaçatı. Surrounded by ancient stone streets, sea breezes, olive groves, and the sparkling Mediterranean, we gather to reconnect with simplicity, joy, and the quieter moments that nourish us — including time at Ilıca Beach, famous for its white sand and warm thermal spring water.

A journey of connection, beauty, ancient roots, and the art of living well.

More info: +1 504 345 3444

Investment

Whispers of the Ancient Shores

1–7 June, 2027 · Alaçatı, Türkiye · Tiered pricing — rates go up Nov 1 and again Feb 1

Shared room

per person · tiered pricing

  • $2,800Book by November 1, 2026
  • $2,900Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027
  • $3,100After February 1, 2027

Single room

per person · tiered pricing

  • $3,300Book by November 1, 2026
  • $3,400Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027
  • $3,500After February 1, 2027

Your experience includes

  • 6 nights accommodation in Alaçatı
  • Daily hotel breakfast & selected dinners
  • Daily yoga & meditation
  • Sound healing journey & cacao ceremony
  • Breathwork & gentle somatic movement
  • Beach time at Ilıca Beach
  • Authentic local cuisine
  • Excursions, culture & exploration
  • Time to rest, connect & rejuvenate

Explore Alaçatı

  • Charming whitewashed stone streets
  • Local markets & artisans
  • Turkish cuisine & seaside cafés
  • Ancient energy & Aegean beauty

Your Facilitators

Mehtap “Met” Salih & Tara Loftis

Met and Tara are longtime friends, yoga teachers and holistic healing practitioners who share a deep love of travel, connection, movement and creating meaningful experiences. Together, they weave yoga, breathwork, sound healing, Reiki, ceremonial cacao and intuitive practices into spaces that invite you to slow down, reconnect and simply be.

Their approach is warm, grounded and joyful—balancing moments of reflection and restoration with adventure, laughter, culture and community. This retreat is an invitation to experience the beauty of Türkiye while reconnecting with yourself and sharing the journey with others.

Itinerary

Whispers of the Ancient Shores

Alaçatı, Türkiye | June 1–7 | 6 Nights / 7 Days · Subject to change

Day 1

Arrival | Welcome to Alaçatı

  • Arrival and settle in prior to 4pm
  • 4pm — Opening circle & grounding practice
  • 6pm — Welcome dinner at hotel
  • Set intentions for the week and introductions

Day 2

Intro to Alaçatı

  • 8am — Morning practice: Vinyasa
  • 9am — Breakfast
  • Explore Alaçatı — the beautiful village, its cobbled streets, cafés, boutiques and local market culture
  • 5:30pm — Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance, Sound Bath
  • 7:30pm — Dinner at hotel

Day 3

Aegean Sea Adventure

  • 8am — Morning practice: Kundalini
  • 9am — Breakfast
  • 11am — Leave for the beach · Beach Day
  • Head to the coast with the option for windsurfing, paddleboarding or other water sports
  • 5:30pm — Evening practice
  • 7:30pm — Dinner offsite

Day 4

Explore Ancient Cities

  • 8am — Morning practice: Kriya
  • 9am — Breakfast
  • Explore Ildir & Erythrai and possible boat excursion
  • 5:30pm — Evening practice
  • 7:30pm — Dinner offsite

Day 5

Turkish Spa Day

  • 8am — Morning practice: Ashtanga
  • 9am — Breakfast
  • Spa Day — experience a traditional Turkish hammam
  • Turkish Bath (included) · Massage & Treatments (extra cost)
  • 5:30pm — Evening practice
  • 7:30pm — Dinner offsite

Day 6

Freedom & Celebration

  • 8am — Morning yoga, breathwork, and meditation
  • 9am — Breakfast
  • Free day for shopping and creating your own adventure — shopping, beach, cafés or simply doing nothing. We create the day with group input
  • 5:30pm — Movement & Sound Bath
  • 7:30pm — Farewell Dinner at hotel

Day 7

Integration & Departure

  • 8am — Morning practice and closing circle
  • 9am — Breakfast
  • A beautiful opportunity to reflect on what you are taking home with you — breakfast together, hugs, departures and onward journeys

June 9–15, 2026 · Turkey

Resonance & Remembrance

An Istanbul & Cappadocia Journey of Self-Discovery · $4,200 per person · Only 10 spots available

Join us on a journey through the vibrant energy of Istanbul and the ancient landscapes of Cappadocia as we slow down, regulate the nervous system, release old stories, and reconnect with our inner truth.

Through breathwork, sound healing, ceremonial cacao, somatic practices, and meaningful connection, this retreat offers space to reset, remember, and return to self.

More than a spiritual retreat, Resonance & Remembrance is also an invitation to experience the beauty and magic of Turkey — wandering the Grand Bazaar, enjoying Turkish coffee, taking in breathtaking landscapes, experiencing the warmth of the hammam, savoring beautiful cuisine, and allowing yourself to be nurtured, inspired and pampered along the way.

A journey of ancient roots, inner transformation, culture, beauty, and remembrance.

  • Luxury hotel with wellness spa, including pool and Turkish hammam in Cappadocia

Full cancellation available up to 3 months before the retreat date.

Resonance & Remembrance — Istanbul & Cappadocia retreat poster

Itinerary

Resonance & Remembrance

A 7-Day Journey Through Istanbul & Cappadocia · Subject to change

Day 1

Arrival in İstanbul

  • Arrival & boutique hotel check-in
  • Welcome circle & intention setting
  • Sunset Bosphorus Cruise
  • Traditional Turkish welcome dinner

Day 2

The Heart of İstanbul

  • Morning yoga, breathwork & meditation
  • Explore the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
  • Wander the Grand Bazaar
  • Traditional Turkish coffee experience
  • Group dinner

Day 3

Ancient Rituals

  • Morning yoga & breathwork
  • Traditional Turkish Hammam experience
  • Visit the Spice Bazaar
  • Flight to Cappadocia
  • Evening at leisure

Day 4

Landscapes of Wonder

  • Optional sunrise hot air balloon flight
  • Breathwork amongst the valleys
  • Explore Göreme Open-Air Museum
  • Free afternoon to relax or explore
  • Whirling Dervish Ceremony then dinner

Day 5

Culture, Connection & Ceremony

  • Morning movement practice
  • Heart-opening cacao ceremony
  • Explore an ancient underground city
  • Visit a local artisan village
  • Sunset sound healing journey

Day 6

Integration & Celebration

  • Sunrise valley walk
  • Free time to rest or explore
  • Closing ceremony
  • Farewell celebration dinner

Day 7

Farewell

  • Final meditation & reflection
  • Breakfast
  • Airport transfers

Included

Your Experience Includes

İstanbul

  • 3 nights boutique accommodation in İstanbul
  • Daily breakfast
  • Selected lunches & dinners
  • Private airport transfers & luxury ground transportation
  • Guided visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar
  • Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
  • Traditional Turkish Hammam experience
  • Turkish coffee & fortune reading experience
  • Welcome circle & intention setting

Cappadocia

  • 4 nights boutique accommodation in Cappadocia
  • Internal flight from İstanbul to Cappadocia
  • Göreme Open-Air Museum
  • Exploration of an ancient underground city
  • Visit to a local artisan village
  • Guided valley walk in Cappadocia
  • Whirling Dervish Ceremony
  • Plenty of free time to relax, explore and soak in the beauty of Türkiye

Healing & Wellness Practices

  • Daily yoga, breathwork & meditation
  • Immersive sound healing journey
  • Ceremonial cacao experience
  • Gentle somatic movement & nervous system practices
  • Access to wellness facilities at both boutique hotels
  • Welcome & closing ceremonies

Optional Experiences

  • Sunrise hot air balloon flight
  • Additional spa treatments & massages
  • Horseback riding through the valleys
Sunset ocean swim in Costa Rica — healing retreat with Iridescence Healing

Why Costa Rica

The land remembers you.

Lush jungles, warm ocean and a rhythm that invites you to slow down and listen. Costa Rica holds a nurturing, healing presence — many feel an unexplainable shift here, as if the land helps them remember themselves.

Private journey

4-Day Oneness Spiritual Emergence Retreat

Costa Rica · Teens, Young Adults & Adults · From $4,422 pp

A one-on-one sanctuary in Costa Rica's wilderness — a gentle yet profound reset to shed old patterns, soothe the nervous system and awaken the joy that lives within. Designed with your heart's vision in mind.

  • Daily sunrise Kundalini yoga & breathwork
  • Daily cacao ceremony with vocal activation
  • Daily nature immersion — beach, jungle, waterfalls
  • Two Crystal Reiki sound healing sessions
  • Inner-child journaling & toning (vagus nerve)
  • Four integration calls
  • Farm-to-table plant-based meals, juices & smoothies
  • One massage
  • Luxury accommodation & airport transfer

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Pricing

Retreat investment

  • Resonance & Remembrance
    June 9–15, 2026 · Istanbul & Cappadocia
    $4,200 per person
  • Whispers of the Ancient Shores
    1–7 June 2027 · Alaçatı, Türkiye
    From $2,800 pp
  • 4-Day Oneness Spiritual Emergence
    Private · Costa Rica
    Varies