6 blissful yoga retreats in Australia

Combine adventure with asanas with Untamed Escapes’s luxe yoga retreats in Western Australia. This eco-tour operator offers programs such as a three-day Yoga and wellness glamping adventure in Margaret River. Here you can experience stand-up paddleboard yoga at Meelup Beach, yin yoga and Hatha yoga as well as hike through the rugged Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and enjoy delicious meals that celebrate each region’s local produce.

There’s also a four-day private wellness retreat in Esperance, which the team curate just for you - filled with yoga, meditation, fresh food and abundant nature.

Located high on a plateau on over 200 hectares of the beautiful Tallebudgera Valley in Queensland, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is the perfect place to hone your yoga practice. A stay at this all-inclusive immersive health retreat combines organic living, spa, movement and relaxation with delicious organic cuisine and vital wellness seminars in a dedicated sustainable, low-tech environment.

On their 3-night luxury yoga retreat your mornings start with breathing exercises, followed by a range of yoga classes. Each day includes asana practices including iyengar, hatha and yin-based rituals such as restorative yoga and more. You can also explore the diverse range of trails around the property with a daily guided walk and enjoy superb views of the valley and the Pacific Ocean. Gwinganna is a wellness destination to soothe your soul and inspire you to live a healthier life.

This multi award-winning health retreat is nestled on 20 acres of breathtaking Bundjalung Country hinterland near Byron Bay. Gaia Retreat boasts 22 luxury rooms and suites, a restaurant and beautiful day spa.

A range of retreat packages are available and for stays of 5 days or more you can add the Gaia Yoga Focus Program where you will be skillfully guided and supported by Gaia’s renowned Yoga Teachers. With personalised classes and a focus on Pranayama breathing techniques, you’ll see that the blessings of yoga reach far beyond the physical exercise benefits. Suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis, this program also offers the option to integrate pilates into your practice.

An eco-lodge set in bushland around an hour’s drive from central Sydney, Billabong Retreat has an extensive wellness offering that includes meditation and mindfulness programs as well as some of the best yoga retreats in NSW.

Settle into a deluxe cabin, with an outdoor bath looking out over the central billabong, before easing into their Living with ease yoga retreat. You’ll stretch out in morning and afternoon yoga sessions as well as attend daily yoga workshops where you’ll learn practices that go beyond physical yoga moves to truly reconnect with your mind and body. In between yoga sessions you can recharge with locally sourced organic fare and calm your mind with evening meditation classes.

If you’re looking for a yoga and wellness retreat just south of Sydney, Heart and Soul Retreats is our pick. Nestled in tranquil bushland on the edge of the Royal National Park, the team here offer an all-inclusive program with daily yoga classes, meditation sessions, sound baths and inspiring workshops. Between poses and pranayama, you’ll be nourished by the colourful vegan menu (and make sure to take time out at the healing centre where you can relax with a soothing massage or remove negative energy with a reiki session).

We love that there are a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, and you can choose how long you’d like to stay. If you need some self-care but are short on time, you can even book in for a day retreat!

If you tell someone that you are heading to the Barossa for a few days, they’ll probably think you’ll be sipping on shiraz instead of finding your flow, but this fertile region is also a wellbeing hub. Beyond Wellness hosts some of the best scheduled yoga retreats in Australia, with luxury accommodation, long table lunches, mindful walks, creative classes and, of course, daily yoga and meditation.

Yes, there is time for a tipple if you are keen, and there are a range of luxurious optional extras designed to elevate your experience, such as rhythmic massages and health coaching. Whether you are seeking a solo wellness getaway, or quality time with a fellow yogi, these retreats will support your personal growth and leave you feeling rested and restored.