Breathe first.
Breathe in for four, hold for seven, out for eight. Four rounds take a little over a minute. The circle counts for you.
If you feel dizzy, stop and breathe normally. Skip breath-holding in pregnancy and with heart or respiratory conditions.
When you are ready
Four rounds done. We practise this together in the Friday morning workshop. Class schedule
A day, hour by hour
Half a day, a full day or just a morning. Choose a programme and let the sun cross the day as you scroll.
Arrival
You change into linen and start the day with hot water.
Breathwork
Twenty minutes of 4-7-8 and equal breathing in the meditation room.
Hatha yoga
An hour-long class that wakes you without tiring you.
Silent breakfast
Yoghurt, seasonal fruit, house granola, a pot of tea.
Closing
A shower and a light start to your day.
Welcome tea
In the room overlooking the garden we talk about what you need today.
Foot ritual
A short foot bath in warm water with river stones.
Steam and tub
The stone steam room, then hot water in the hinoki tub.
Massage
Hot stone or aromatherapy, 60 minutes.
Rest
A linen blanket, tea and dried fruit; a short nap if you like.
Closing
You dress and leave without hurrying.
Arrival
Tea, a short talk and linen clothes.
Seated meditation
Guided, thirty minutes.
Steam and tub
The stone steam room and the hinoki tub.
Lunch
Seasonal vegetables, rice, miso soup and a pot of tea.
Massage
Hot stone, shiatsu or deep tissue, 90 minutes.
Long rest
A blanket and silence in the room overlooking the garden.
Zen facial
A short 45-minute facial.
Closing tea
The last tea of the day.
Arrival
Tea together and a short talk.
Tub
The hinoki tub in your private room, one after the other.
Couples massage
Side by side, two therapists, 90 minutes.
Evening meal
Soup, seasonal fruit and tea by the veranda.
Closing
The door open to the garden, no hurry.
This week
Morning hatha, yin, yoga nidra and silent sitting. Small groups of twelve at most.
MonToday
Maintenance day
Pine, paper,
stone and water
Pine
Wood
The tubs are hinoki, the floors and tables pale ash. Wet wood gives off a faint forest scent.
Paper
Light
The windows are covered with paper screens, so softened light comes in rather than direct sun. In the evening, paper lamps are lit.
Stone
Heat
The steam room is built of large grey slabs; the massage stones are volcanic basalt. Stone releases heat slowly.
Water
Silence
Water runs all day in the stone basin in the courtyard. There is no music in the shared spaces; that is the only sound you hear.
Our hands
A small team of four. Every ritual starts with a short talk; we listen to what you need.
For four hours nobody asked me anything and I had nowhere to be. After the tub I fell asleep in the rest lounge.
4,8 / 5 · 6 reviews · Reviews are published with our guests’ permission, using their initials.
Often asked
How far ahead should I book?
We suggest a day ahead for weekdays and two or three days for weekends. The couples ritual and the full-day programme fill up fastest. You can leave a request on the booking form or on WhatsApp; for the same day, please call.
How do cancellations and changes work?
Cancel at least 24 hours before and there is no charge. Within 24 hours half the fee is charged, and the full fee for a missed appointment. You can move to another day in the same week free of charge.
Why are you closed on Mondays?
Monday is our maintenance day: the tubs are drained and cleaned, stones and linens are renewed and the team has its weekly training. We are open every day from Tuesday to Sunday.
It is my first visit. What should I expect?
Arrive 15–20 minutes early. You will get a linen robe, slippers and a locker. Your therapist learns your preferences in a short talk. During the massage only the area being worked on is uncovered; pressure, room temperature and music are set entirely for you.
What should I do before my session?
Avoid a heavy meal and alcohol in the hour before, and drink water. Towels, robe, slippers and disposable underwear are provided, and there is a locker for valuables.
Can I use my phone in the spa?
Please keep your phone silent in shared areas and avoid calls. On the full-day programme we suggest putting it in a small linen pouch at arrival.
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In Bebek, five minutes from the pier
Cevdet Paşa Caddesi No: 41Bebek, 34342 Beşiktaş / Istanbul
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday – Friday
- 08:00–21:00
- Saturday – Sunday
- 09:00–21:00
- The Beşiktaş–Bebek minibus and the coastal buses stop at the door.
- If you come by car, we have valet parking.
- Arrive 15–20 minutes before your appointment; your tea will be ready.
