A sanctuary for mindful living, authentic connection, and the gentle unfolding of well-being.
Nestled within the peaceful surroundings of Whispering Forest, it serves as home to our weekly group yoga classes, live online offerings, boutique weekend retreats, and community gatherings. Designed natural materials and offering a small healthy plant-based menu options, the Lounge invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and nourish your soul.
Whether you join us for an in person yoga practice, an evening online class from home, a restorative retreat weekend, or simply a quiet cup of tea after class, the Yoga Lounge is a place to feel supported, inspired, and at ease.
More than a yoga studio, it is a community space where meaningful connections are nurtured, learning is shared, and well-being is woven into everyday life.
We look forward to welcoming you.
HALF-DAY FACILITATED RETREAT
REST, RESTORE and CONNECT
A 4-hour intimate retreat for small groups (max of 6) offers time to slow down, breathe and nurture your mind, body and soul. This intimate retreat is a perfect way to enrich your weekend with friends or solo.
What to Expect:
Light Plant Based Lunch
Opening Ceremony (introductions and intentions)
Workshop of the Day
- Finding Bliss - 5 Bodies of Self in Yoga
- Chakras - Energy Body Explained
- Manifest your Dream Life
- Somatic Body and the Nervous System
- Mediation and MindfulnessTime to Rest with Snacks and Refreshments
Gentle Restorative Yoga Practice
Closing Ceremony (integration and take aways)
Saturday’s 1:30-5:30 pm
Rate: $200 pp
Existing Student Discount: 25%
Payments accepted in cash, e-transfer or Paypal
Client Reviews
Ece has such an incredible presence — warm, calming, supportive, and full of positive energy. She creates a peaceful atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable, encouraged, and truly valued. 💛
— Jenna Lynn
Ece’s deep knowledge of yoga, combined with a kind and supportive teaching style, makes every class feel both empowering and grounding. Her beautiful home is so welcoming and her teaching style leaves you feeling physically and mentally rejuvenated after every session. A truly wonderful teacher and person! ♥️🧘🏽♀️
— Sarrah Dillabough
I recently attended yoga at Whispering Forest and I can’t say enough wonderful things about Ece. As a beginner Ece immediately made me feel welcome and comfortable. Ece is encouraging, kind, and supportive in every session.
What stands out most is the peaceful atmosphere Ece creates. Every class feels calm, grounding, and intentional. You can tell that creating a peaceful, supportive space is a priority, and it makes such a difference.
If you’re new to yoga (or even if you’re not), I highly recommend classes with Ece at Whispering Forest.
From the moment I stepped into Ece’s space, I felt held. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of soft light with huge glass windows that seems to breathe right along with me. Ece is an amazing and natural guide. She holds space with warmth, authenticity, and compassion, beautifully attuned to your own inner wisdom. After our session I felt like new a space where burdens had softened and old tension was allowed to unwind. This feeling stayed with me long after the session ended.
— Donna Zmenak
I highly recommend Ece's yoga classes. She is an amazing instructor and such a kind and caring person. On top of all the physical benefits I have gained from her classes, she has also guided me to find inner peace and self love. Her classes are the perfect mix of challenging poses and sequences, and grounding and relaxation. She also has a beautiful property and home. I can't recommend Ece enough!
Ece is a gifted instructor. Set in the most beautiful forest, the space is welcoming and offers an opportunity to feel as if you’re in the trees. Ece creates an atmosphere of calm, and safety as she guides you through an intentional yoga practice. I always feel refreshed and reflective as I leave, eager to return for another class that depends my practice and calms my nervous system. Saturdays vinyasa class is my favourite, with Tuesday’s yoga Pilates a welcomed challenge. Any opportunity for breath work or yoga nidra with Ece is a treat. Highly recommend!
— Rebecca Malloy
— Melissa Parberry
— Melanie Tucker
Meet your Instructor
Ece Savas is a yoga teacher, retreat guide and somatic healing practitioner devoted to helping people slow down, reconnect and come home to themselves. Rooted in mindfulness, compassion and nervous system healing, her approach gently weaves together yoga, breathwork, meditation and somatic practices to support deeper wellbeing and inner resilience.
Ece holds over 500+ hrs. of yoga teacher certification, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Life Coaching and brings over a decade of teaching experience. She is also a Reiki Master Practitioner and 3rd Degree Black Belt in GoJu Ryu Karate.
As founder of Whispering Forest Retreat, Ece creates intimate and nourishing experiences where people can rest, heal and reconnect—with themselves, nature and one another.
Healing is not just a personal act, nor a solo triumph; but a communal one. For healing to take place we need to be seen, cared for and loved. When one soul heals, many heals around them.
I am eternally grateful for all the souls, teachers and great healers who held me close to their hearts while I was in the dark and guided me towards the light. This is what I am committed to provide for others. May our connection lead you to deep transformation, gentle awakening, and a profound reunion with your truest self.
Hari Om Tat Sat!