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.

Kick into Spring with a relaxing yoga retreat at Salt Village, Kingscliff NSW. Located just 15 mins drive from the Gold Coast Airport, Salt Village offers two accommodation options at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa and Mantra on Salt Beach. The weekend retreat will include accommodation, all meals, yoga classes and treatments at The Golden Door Spa from only $340 per person (twin share). For bookings salt@peppers.com.au or phone (02) 6674 7726

COMO Shambhala Estate is the flagship property of COMO Shambhala, a holistic health retreat concept developed by Singaporean entrepreneur and goddess of good taste, Christina Ong. Voted as one of the best spas in the world by the likes of Conde Nast Traveller and SpaFinder The Estate describes itself as not just a spa and indulgence but ‘a retreat for change’. The offering is a stylish but personalised and holistic escape with individualised programs for wellness, fitness and rejuvenation.

If you are like most people, you probably know that you should meditate, but don’t know how. You might believe you can’t meditate because you think too much, or you don’t have time. Perhaps you’ve tried but it didn’t work.

Whether you are young, old, fat, skinny, a stressed executive or a builders’ labourer, an expectant mum or a pimply teenager, there is a style of yoga to suit you. If you want to try yoga but don’t know where to start, or you’ve tried a class but didn’t like it there’s a few things to consider.