Yoga is a part of daily life in Byron Bay. This bustling coastal town on the Tweed Coast of Northern New South Wales is a hippie haven from way back. It’s also a Mecca for backpackers and holidaymakers seeking the sun, surf and the spiritual. The relaxed bohemian lifestyle that it is renowned for is a little more commercial these days, but all the things that make Byron special are still ripe for the picking – an amazing year-round climate, a lush rolling hinterland that ambles down to beautiful beaches, eccentric characters and wonderful healers including some of the best yoga teachers in Australia

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa with the Golden Door is filling fast, so I’ve scheduled in the following dates for weekend yoga retreats with Peppers Retreats and Resorts.

From Wednesday 3 March, Yoga in the Park with YOGA TV hots, Kris McIntyre will be back to its regular Wednesday and Saturday morning time slots in Rushcutters Bay Park.

My next yoga retreat will be at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliff NSW (just 15 minutes drive from Gold Coast Airport) on 12-14 March 2010. The weekend is perfect to kick start an autumn cleanse or just enjoy a relaxing weekend in beautiful surrounds. Read more …

The idea of attending a surfing retreat the week after the first shark attack on Bondi Beach in 80 years may not be all that appealing to some. But refusing to let a big fish stand in the way of a fun adventure, I packed my swimmers, sunscreen, yoga gear and a healthy dose of courage for a three-day surf and yoga retreat at Broulee on the South Coast of New South Wales.