With its magical mosques, decadent palaces, harems, spice-filled markets and bazaars, Istanbul is a city of sensual delights where dipping your toe in the waters of a traditional Turkish bath (hamam) is a quintessential experience for any holiday goddess.

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My amazing yoga teachers, Andzej Gospodarczyk (the founder of Ryoho Yoga) and his partner and women’s health expert, Lisa Foster, have recently moved to the Gold Coast. From 25 July, they’ll be offering classes from the Ocean View Room at Burleigh Heads, special workshops and from October, Yoga Teacher Training.

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I’ve found some DVD Yoga kits online. The Team Unity Fitness kit include a DVD with two classes – morning and evening (with me) with a focus on good digestion, back strengthening and stress release. There’s also a yoga mat (which folds up into a travel yoga mat), music CD, instructional booklet and strap – all for only $19.95 plus postage and handling. Unfortunately, delivery is to Australia and New Zealand only. Order online at www.oo.com.au