Find relaxation at our Soho Retreat in Istanbul
Escape the city with three days of yoga, cold therapy and breathwork, nourishing Turkish dishes, and a local hammam visit
Tuesday 15 April 2025 By Chloe Lawrance
Set within the Palazzo Corpi in the historic Beyoğlu district, Soho House Istanbul is hosting a three-day retreat between Thursday 31 July and Sunday 3 August, with yoga and Wim Hof Method sessions on the rooftop – and the opportunity to visit some of the historic sights that make the city special.
You will be staying in one of the House’s 87 bedrooms, each featuring traditional designs influenced by its 18th-century heritage. After checking in on the first day, you’ll join your fellow members on the rooftop for welcome drinks as you take in the city views.
You will be staying in one of the House’s 87 bedrooms, each featuring traditional designs influenced by its 18th-century heritage. After checking in on the first day, you’ll join your fellow members on the rooftop for welcome drinks as you take in the city views.
Friday begins with a grounding Vinyasa Yoga class and opening circle, led by Tino DeMartino, Soho House’s Head of Wellness, North America. This will be followed by a traditional Turkish brunch served in the club, and a Kundalini Yoga class with Damla Kalender. This session will feature a combination of breathwork, movement and chanting to awaken your Kundalini energy, believed to be held at the base of the spine. Then, head out for your first excursion on a Bosphorus cruise, exploring the city’s iconic landmarks along the strait that connects Europe and Asia, before heading back to the House for dinner.
The following day kicks off with a Yoga Sculpt session, which incorporates bands and weights to improve posture, build muscle and tone your body. Recovery comes in the form of a Wim Hof Method session on the rooftop, led by Doruk Taraktaş. You will be guided through regenerative breathing techniques and cold therapy, designed to help mental clarity, reduce stress and anxiety, and supercharge your energy levels. After a traditional Turkish lunch, you’ll visit the local Zeyrek Çinili Hamam for a centuries-old ritual that involves invigorating exfoliation, aided by steam, to rejuvenate the body and mind. Plus, enjoy readings with a local tarot reader.
The following day kicks off with a Yoga Sculpt session, which incorporates bands and weights to improve posture, build muscle and tone your body. Recovery comes in the form of a Wim Hof Method session on the rooftop, led by Doruk Taraktaş. You will be guided through regenerative breathing techniques and cold therapy, designed to help mental clarity, reduce stress and anxiety, and supercharge your energy levels. After a traditional Turkish lunch, you’ll visit the local Zeyrek Çinili Hamam for a centuries-old ritual that involves invigorating exfoliation, aided by steam, to rejuvenate the body and mind. Plus, enjoy readings with a local tarot reader.
Your final day begins with a breathwork class and sound meditation with Natalie and Rida of House of Smarana, a local holistic and wellbeing collective. Finally, you’ll gather for a farewell feast at Cecconi’s with your fellow guests to reflect on the retreat over a selection of dishes that blend Northern Italian influences with Turkish favourites.
Retreat price per bedroom, including full board and all activities, starts from €1,955 for one person and €2,900 for two people (Soho House members), and €2,090 for one person and €3,050 for two people (Soho Friends).
The retreat includes:
● Three days of programming (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and a three-night stay at Soho House Istanbul
● A drinks reception (Thursday), and breakfast and dinner (Friday to Sunday)
● Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Sculpt sessions with Tino DeMartino
● Kundalini Yoga with Damla Kalender
● A Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
● A Wim Hof Method session with Doruk Taraktaş
● A visit to a hammam: Zeyrek Çinili Hamam
● Breathwork and sound meditation with Natalie and Rida of House of Smarana
● Tarot readings with a local tarot reader
● A farewell feast at Cecconi’s
Soho House members can book the retreat here and those with Soho Friends can book the retreat here
The retreat includes:
● Three days of programming (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and a three-night stay at Soho House Istanbul
● A drinks reception (Thursday), and breakfast and dinner (Friday to Sunday)
● Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Sculpt sessions with Tino DeMartino
● Kundalini Yoga with Damla Kalender
● A Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
● A Wim Hof Method session with Doruk Taraktaş
● A visit to a hammam: Zeyrek Çinili Hamam
● Breathwork and sound meditation with Natalie and Rida of House of Smarana
● Tarot readings with a local tarot reader
● A farewell feast at Cecconi’s
Soho House members can book the retreat here and those with Soho Friends can book the retreat here
