Sydney Morning Herald travel writer, Lance Richardson, braved a weekend yoga retreat at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa Kingscliff with me – and survived. His story begins …

“The floor is covered with women, legs twisted one way, torsos in the other direction. More than two-dozen heads tilt languorously backwards as Kris McIntyre directs the room to imitate a Hollywood starlet in photographic pose. A few people breathe heavily into the stretch and then, in the next movement, a woman explodes into laughter as her feet slide off the mat, soles slick with sweat.”

Summer is the season of abundance, creative expression, power and strength – and the perfect season to stretch out on a seaside yoga escape to Peppers Salt Resort & Spa from 19-21 November 2010. From $490 per person, the retreat includes 2 nights accommodation, six yoga classes with Kris McIntyre, Golden Door Spa treatment and all meals.

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 …

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