Within Hindu philosophy, the word yoga is used to refer to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy.; Yoga in this sense is based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and is also known as Rāja Yoga to distinguish it from later schools. Patanjali's system is discussed and elaborated upon in many classical Hindu texts, and has also been influential in Buddhism and Jainism. The Bhagavadgita introduces distinctions such as Jnana Yoga ("yoga based on knowledge") vs. Karma Yoga ("yoga based on action").
Other systems of philosophy introduced in Hinduism during the medieval period are Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga.
The Sanskrit word yoga has the literal meaning of "yoke", from a root yuj. As a term for a system of abstract meditation or mental abstraction it was introduced by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of commitment is called a yogi or yogini.
The goals of yoga are varied and range from improving health to achieving Moksha. Within the Hindu monist schools of Advaita Vedanta, Shaivism and Jainism, the goal of yoga takes the form of Moksha, which is liberation from all worldly suffering and the cycle of birth and death (Samsara), at which point there is a realization of identity with the Supreme Brahman. In the Mahabharata, the goal of yoga is variously described as entering the world of Brahma, as Brahman, or as perceiving the Brahman or Atman that pervades all things. For the bhakti schools of Vaishnavism, bhakti or service to Svayam bhagavan itself may be the ultimate goal of the yoga process, where the goal is to enjoy an eternal relationship with Vishnu.
We are a new company, based in Kas, which is a delightful, harbour, town on the idyllic coast of Southern Turkey. Kas is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and the perfect place to find inner peace and harmony with the natural environment.
It is also an area that is rich in history where you will find fascinating evidence of former civilisations dating back more than 5,000 years, offering endless opportunities for archaeological exploration!!
We offer a truly memorable holiday experience with yoga holidays based in Kas itself or the surrounding area. We can offer different accommodation options according to your personal taste - either in a luxury villa or based on a Turkish 'gulet' (traditional wooden boat) cruising the gorgeous turquoise coast. The choice is yours!!!
Kaş (pronounced 'Kash') is a small fishing, diving, yachting and tourist town, and a district of Antalya Province of Turkey, 168km west of the city of Antalya. As a tourist town it is relatively unspoiled.
The town of Kas is on a hill running down to the sea. The district has a typical Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and warm, wet winters, which allows the growth of oranges, lemons and bananas. The lowland areas are also planted with cut flowers and a variety of fruits and vegetables, many are grown all year round under glass. The hillsides produce honey, and almonds, while at high altitudes there are extensive pine forests. The weather is drier at high altitudes. Although agriculture is still important, tourism is the main source of income in the district, which has many hotels and guest houses.
About 2 km offshore from Kas is the Greek island of Kastelorizo (in Turkish Meis Adası) to/from which there are regular Turkish ferries.
The tourist industry is centred on the pleasant town of Kas, but many other coastal towns and villages in the district have plenty of accommodation for visitors including Kalkan and Gelemiş. The district can be reached from both Antalya and Dalaman airports.
Kas itself is a quiet pleasant town with its blue sea and narrow streets scented with jasmine flowers. There are plenty of little guest houses, quiet cafes serving home cooking, or small bars to relax after a day's scuba diving. Kas has an annual arts festival, jazz concerts in the hellenistic theatre and the Kiln Under the Sea arts collective have held underwater ceramics exhibitions here.
Source : Wikipedia
Gulet, from the French golette (schooner), is a traditional Turkish broad-beamed wooden coastal sailing vessel with a raised bow, a broad, flat stern, a main foremast and secondary mast aft.
These days Turkey's wooden gulets are mostly configured as motor-sailers, with powerful diesel engines to provide primary power, and sails to provide additional power, or primary power in strong winds. This means you can sail silently when the wind allows, but go wherever you want reliably with motor power.
Gulets are particularly good as pleasure sailing vessels because of their broad beam, which gives them lots of deck space—particularly aft—and plenty of rooms for spacious cabins belowdecks.
Turkish gulets come in many sizes, from small 15-meter (50-foot)-long craft with the necessary equipment to large, luxurious 33-meter (108-foot) air-conditioned vessels with every convenience and luxury.
A gulet may have from 3 to 12 two-person cabins (for 6 to 24 people), but 5- and 6-cabin vessels capable of sleeping 10 to 12 voyagers are most common. The stern deck of a gulet is broad, fitted with a low, wide cushioned bench all around which is perfect for lounging, reading, relaxing or napping. The stern deck area, shaded by an awning if the sun is hot, is large enough for a small table for games, drinks or simple meals. For sun bathing and yga sessions the foredeck is the place.
A gulet's main cabin is fairly spacious, high enough for the tallest voyager to stand erect, with provisions for tables to seat all the voyagers for meals, meetings or evening entertainment.
Source : Turkey Travel Planner
Information Panel - The Turkish Riviera (or Turquoise Coast)
Riviera - “A Necklace of Diamonds or Pearls” (The Oxford English Dictionary)
The Turkish “Truquoise Coast” does indeed string together many beautiful places - river estuaries, towns and incomparable ancient sites of once great Greek and Roman cities with the first examples of the Early Christian church. The coastline is remote and wild. Totally underdeveloped, unlike the coasts of Spain, France and Italy.
It is an indented coast of great limestone hills, fertile valleys and volcanic pine-girt hills and a few remarkable beaches set against a clear sapphire blue crystal sea partly the Aegean and partly the Mediterranean. It was once one of the main marine arteries of the world, linking the East with its silk, spices, copper, glass, olive oil and grain, with the expanding cities and empires of the western classical world.
In classical times harbours were independently wealthy cities, where art, poetry, architecture, sport, mathematics, philosophy, historiography and science flourished. All fed by trade made possible by enormous maritime activity.
Today it is to be valued for its extreme scenic beauty, both rugged and heart-warmingly peaceful. A place for fun, contemplation and, above all, relaxation.
Turkey's Mediterranean shore, called the Turquoise Coast, is nearly 1600 km (994 miles) long, scattered with fine-sand beaches and sprinkled abundantly with classical cities turned to picturesque ruins.
The Turquoise Coast is the first place to think of when you're considering a seaside vacation in Turkey. It has more and better beaches and resorts than does the Aegean coast, and warmer, saltier water than the Black Sea coast
Sources: Odysseus Cruising and Turkey Travel Planner