Why You Should Add ‘Attend a Yoga Retreat’ To Your Next Travel Itinerary
A vacation is a break from the noise of everyday life, and a yoga retreat is much more than that. It is an experience designed to help you unplug, relax, and strengthen the connection between your body and mind.
Yoga retreats are a must-have in your travel itinerary, especially for those looking to either find themselves or befriend a community of like-minded individuals on an equally uplifting journey. Here is our list of the best yoga retreats that are sure to bring a sense of wellbeing and enlightenment to your vacation.
The Yoga & Mindful Retreat
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Gold Coast, Queensland
There is a belief that movement can heal, and at The Yoga & Mindful Retreat by Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, you’ll find the perfect balance between healing, learning and pampering.
This three-day retreat is dedicated to helping guests experience the wonders of the ancient art of yoga, as each day is packed with asana practices, including hatha, iyengar and yin-based rituals, to improve clarity of mind, circulation, and fill you with energy.
Set in the midst of the mountains, this sanctuary of over 200 hectares offers the calm and quiet you crave away from the noise of the city. Dine on organic whole foods of seasonal and local varieties. The fresh harvests ensure guests only get the finest, most wholesome meals, with a menu designed by a dedicated nutritionist.
This is the place to unwind as you immerse yourself in tranquility.
"At The Yoga & Mindful Retreat by Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, you’ll find the perfect balance between healing, learning and pampering."
3-night Yoga and Wellness Retreat
Karma Being, Gold Coast, Queensland
Heart is hard to find, but you will find it here, on this 3-night yoga and wellness retreat with Emily from Karma Being. You’ll enjoy daily yoga, meditation and breathwork along with nourishing meals, spa treatments and indigenous wisdom – it’s the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration.
The carefully curated 4-day program also includes a guided hike through ancient Gondwana Rainforest to a private waterfall for a cleansing water release ritual, followed by a gourmet picnic; and a Kitchen Garden Tour where you’ll learn about the local and native produce that sings on your plate. You may even choose to express yourself with a mindful art session or to experience an intuitive Tarot Reading.
Fill your cup each day with mindful movement and discovery, then rest peacefully each night in your cosy cabin or luxury pavilion, both with private decks and gorgeous views of the 75-acre property. Attend with a friend, or on your own and connect with other like-hearted souls – whatever you choose, this retreat will leave you with a newfound energy to take home.
Daylesford 2-night Retreat
Warrior One Yoga, Daylesford & surrounds, Victoria
The Daylesford 2-night Retreat by Warrior One Yoga is the perfect escape from the tiresome troubles in life. Set in a vintage historic residence, your personal ensuite at Lewellyn House awaits you, welcoming you with an air of comfort and elegance.
The scenic retreat promises to help you restore, reconnect and recharge, offering a package of activities that are sure to deliver. Here, you will be able to find true balance as your practice the ancient, fulfilling art of yoga, mindfulness and sound bath sessions, and so much more.
Feed your body as you feed your mind and soul, as guests will be treated to specially designed meals by Aliza of Shakti Fresh. Taste the passion and love that goes into creating these plant-based meals, freshly sourced locally.
"Fill your cup each day with mindful movement and discovery, then rest peacefully each night in your cosy cabin or luxury pavilion."
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Billabong Retreat, Sydney, New South Wales
Billabong’s 3-night midweek yoga retreat is an invitation to immerse yourself in the ancient discipline of Yoga – a discipline that can help us find freedom in our body and in our life.
You’ll explore yoga beyond the physical and learn practices to develop a relationship to your mind, breath and body. The program is suitable for beginners as well as those who want a refresher. It includes twice daily yoga flow classes plus special yoga workshops each day and an evening meditation every 2nd day.
The beautiful yoga room is surrounded by native bushland and overlooks the billabong. There is plenty of free time to explore the property on foot and to enjoy a pampering treatment at the onsite day spa.
Be nourished by delicious organic meals with whole food ingredients sourced from local producers and choose from a range of accommodation options including cottages, treehouses and luxury cabins.
Looking for more ways to find your flow? You may like these stories – Where to get your yoga fix in Adelaide and Retreat to the Shoalhaven.
Image credits: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Beechmont Estate and Billabong Retreat.
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