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Rated by the Sunday Telegraph’s Body+Soul as one of the best outdoor yoga classes in NSW.

Located on the shores of beautiful Port Stephens just over 2 hours drive from Sydney and 40 minutes from Newcastle, Peppers Anchorage is the perfect place to relax and unwind for a weekend yoga retreat.

Friday 23-Sunday 25 March 2012: Autumn Retreat
Themes: Autumn cleansing, respiration, elimination, improved digestion.

Friday 17-Sunday 19 August 2012: Winter-into-Spring Retreat
Themes: Spring detox, back strength, flexibility, eyesight and stress release.

Designed especially to suit beginners and intermediate levels of experience, each weekend varies to suit the changing needs of the seasons according to Ryoho (a form of yoga therapy combining traditional Indian Hatha poses with the meridian based healing arts of China and Japan). Yoga, meditation, food talks, beach and bush walks are all part of the weekend.

The weekend yoga escape at Peppers Anchorage isn’t a yoga ‘boot camp’ and we don’t have any ‘rules’. We instead provide a platform for attendees to get as much as they want out of the weekend.

From $536 per person, twin share the weekend retreat package includes two nights accommodation at Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens, six Ryoho yoga and meditation classes, a yoga mat, morning beach and bushwalks and a healthy wholefood menu prepared by Peppers Chefs. Optional treatments (at additional cost) available at Shayna Day Spa.

When not stretching out on the yoga mat, guests can enjoy massage and beauty treatments at the onsite Shayna Day Spa and full use of the resort’s leisure facilities including a swimming pool, sauna and the adjacent beach.

For bookings contact Delise McLean at Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens on (02) 4984 0364 or email delise.mclean@peppers.com.au.

Read about Newcastle Herald journalist, Anita Beaumont’s experience on a recent retreat here.

The retreat is designed for all ability levels from beginners through to experienced.  Based on Ryoho yoga therapy combining traditional Indian Hatha poses with the meridian based healing arts of China and Japan, the Summer Retreat will address specific issues relating to the heart, blood pressure and circulation, whilst at the same time improving our ability to assimilate food, relate to other people and express yourself creatively.

The aim of the retreat is to be a relaxed weekend away in beautiful surrounds with the opportunity to enjoy yoga classes, an indulgent spa treatment and wholesome food. It’s not a ‘hard core’ yoga boot camp’.

Priced from $533* per person twin share, the all-inclusive escape includes two nights accommodation, full buffet breakfast daily, six yoga classes with yoga teacher, author and TV host Kris McIntyre, a yoga mat, Golden Door workshops and demonstrations, a 50 minute Golden Door Spa treatment, wholesome meals inspired by The Golden Door cook book and prepared by Roughie’s Restaurant & Bar, full use of resort leisure facilities, unlimited in-room movies and more.

Non-residential packages are available from $390* per person including all yoga classes, mat, Golden Door Spa treatment, one dinner and two lunches.

Featuring all the luxuries you would expect of one of Australia’s leading resorts, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa offers multiple pools including a large tropical beach lagoon, a network of walking and bicycle tracks, an unspoilt surf beach patrolled 365 days a year at its doorstep, the indulgent Golden Door Spa and award-winning Season Restaurant & Bar.

Providing the ultimate beach break on South East Queensland’s doorstep, SALT is located just 20 minutes from Gold Coast Airport, 60 minutes from Ballina Airport and less than 90 minutes drive from Brisbane through the new Tugun Bypass.

For bookings contact: Jolene Napper at Salt Conferences & Events, phone: (02) 6670 5009 or email jolene.napper@conferencesandeventsatsalt.com.au. For more information visit *Conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Spring is a time for fresh new beginnings and this retreat is the reason to stretch out and relax at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa.

This  Pre-Spring Retreat is designed to shed off the last vestiges of your winter hibernation and prepare you for the arrival of Spring. It is for all ability levels from beginners through to experienced.  Based on Ryoho yoga therapy combining traditional Indian Hatha poses with the meridian based healing arts of China and Japan, the Spring Retreat will address specific issues including detoxification, flexibility, joint problems and eyesight.

The aim of the retreat is to be a relaxed weekend away in beautiful surrounds with the opportunity to enjoy yoga classes, an indulgent spa treatment and wholesome food. It’s not a ‘hard core’ yoga boot camp’.

Priced from $533* per person twin share, the all-inclusive escape includes accommodation at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, six yoga classes with me, yoga mat, Golden Door Spa treatment, wholesome meals inspired by The Golden Door cook book and prepared by Roughies Restaurant & Bar, full use of resort leisure facilities and more.

Non-residential packages are available from $390* per person including all yoga classes, mat, Golden Door Spa treatment, two dinners and two lunches.

Featuring all the luxuries you would expect of one of Australia’s leading resorts, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa offers multiple pools including a large tropical beach lagoon, a network of walking and bicycle tracks, an unspoilt surf beach patrolled 365 days a year at its doorstep, the indulgent Golden Door Spa and award-winning Roughie’s Restaurant & Bar.

Providing the ultimate beach break on South East Queensland’s doorstep, SALT is located just 20 minutes from Gold Coast Airport, 60 minutes from Ballina Airport and less than 90 minutes drive from Brisbane through the new Tugun Bypass.

For bookings contact: Jolene Napper at Salt Conferences & Events, Phone: (02) 6670 5009 or email jolene.napper@conferencesandeventsatsalt.com.au *Conditions apply. Subject to availability.

at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliff
with Kris McIntyre & Michele Chevalley Hedge
Friday 28-Sunday 30 October 2011

Nutritionist and author, Michele Chevalley Hedge, will co-host this special weekend for mums and daughters on 28-30 October. The weekend will include luxury accommodation at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa Kingscliff, morning and evening yoga and meditation classes with Kris, sessions on food and nutrition with Michele, healthy and nutritious meals planned by Michele and prepared by Peppers chefs,  pampering at the Golden Door Day Spa* and plenty of mother-daughter bonding time.

Mother & Daughter weekend packages include:

• 2 nights accommodation for Mum & Daughter
• All meals
• 5 yoga classes with Kris
• 2 food & nutrition sessions with Michele
• 1 Zumba class with the Golden Door
• 1 x 50-minute Spa treatment for Mum at the Golden Door *

Prices start at $1,076 per package ($538 per person). Please note that additional Golden Door Spa bookings can be made at a special retreat rate at the time of booking. Conditions apply.*

For bookings contact: Jolene Napper at Salt Conferences & Events, Phone: (02) 6670 5009 or email jolene.napper@conferencesandeventsatsalt.com.au

* Minimum age for bookings at the Golden Door Day Spa is 16 years of age, unless in the same room as a parent or guardian. Bookings at The Golden Door will be taken on a first in, best served basis.

The program

Friday 28 October 2011
6.30-7.30pm     Yoga (The Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
8.00pm               Dinner  (Season Restaurant, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
8.40-9.00pm     Welcome & introduction with Kris & Michele (The Pavilion Room)
& Relaxation session with Kris (Bring a pillow, shawl, sarong or blanket)

Saturday 29 October 2011
6.30am                Morning ‘joggle’ with Kris – not a run’ (meet Kris on the beach)
7.00-8.15am      Yoga with Kris: The Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
8.30-9.30am      Breakfast (Season Restaurant, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
9.30-11.00am    Food & nutrition session with Michele (Pavilion Room)
11.00-12.00        Zumba with the Golden Door (Pavilion Room)
1.00 -2.00pm     Lunch (Lagoon Poolside, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
2.00-5.30pm      Free time and/or Golden Door treatments
5.30-6.30pm      Yoga with Kris (Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
6.45-7.45pm       Dinner (Season, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
8.00pm                Free time

Sunday 30 October 2011
6.30am                Morning ‘joggle – not a run’ (meet Kris on the beach)
7.00-8.15am      Yoga with Kris: The Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
8.30-9.30am      Breakfast (Season Restaurant, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
9.30-11.00am     Food & nutrition session with Michele (Pavilion Room)
11.00am               Check-out (Lobby Lounge – NB. Luggage can be stored at Reception)
12.00-1.00pm     Yoga with Kris (The Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
1.00-2.00pm       Lunch (Lagoon Poolside, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
2.00pm                 Departure or relax at leisure

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spring is when the wood element associated with the liver and gall bladder meridians in the body is most prominent. It is the time of year associated with new beginnings and is also a time when the body has a natural desire to cleanse. Based on Ryoho yoga therapy combining traditional Indian Hatha poses with the meridian based healing arts of China and Japan, the Spring Retreat will address specific issues including detoxification, flexibility, joint problems and eyesight.

Located on the shores of beautiful Port Stephens, just over 2.5 hours drive north of Sydney, Peppers  Anchorage Port Stephens is the perfect location to emerge from your winter hibernation and celebrate the arrival of Spring.

This all-inclusive weekend includes accommodation at Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens, six yoga classes with Kris McIntyre, meditation and relaxation sessions, healthy meals prepared with the special touch of Peppers chefs. Prices start from $485 per person (twin share), $685 per person (single) or $245 per person (non-residential package including yoga, dinner on Friday and Saturday night,  lunch on Saturday and Sunday).

We’ll also be including winter activities to build strength, connect to the water element in nature and develop a meditation practice. You also have the option to indulge in massage and beauty treatments (at an additional cost – see Resort Beauty Therapy).

The weekend is designed to give you the option de-stress and unwind or just enjoy a relaxed weekend away with your partner or a group of friends. It’s not a ‘hard core’, boot-camp style yoga retreat, but you’ll have the opportunity to work hard if you wish to.

The weekend is open to beginners, but a basic level of fitness is required. Non-residential and non-yogi packages (for accompanying companions) are also available.

For bookings, contact Delise McLean on (02) 4984 0350 or email delise.mclean@peppers.com.au

The program:

Friday 23 September 2011
2pm onwards – guests check in
6pm-7pm – yoga in the Guest Lounge Room
7.15pm – light welcome dinner in Merretts Restaurant/ The Pavilion
8.45-9.15pm – Relaxation/ guided meditation in Thurlow Room

Saturday 24 September 2011
7.00am – meet on Corlette Beach for morning ‘joggle’
7.30am – morning yoga on Glover Lawn or in the Thurlow Room
8.45am – breakfast in Merretts Restaurant
9.00am-midday- free time & beauty treatments*
Midday – yoga in Thurlow Room
1pm – lunch in Merretts Restaurant/ The Pavilion followed by food talk with Kris
2pm-5.30pm – free time & beauty treatments*
5.30-6.30pm – Yoga in Thurlow room
7pm – light dinner/ supper in Merretts Restaurant
8pm – free time

Sunday 25 September 2011
6.30am – meet in Reception for morning bushwalk along Corlette Headland
7:30am – morning yoga on Glover Lawn or in the Thurlow Room
8.45am – Breakfast on the Terrace outside Merretts Restaurant
9.30am- midday – Free time & beauty treatments*
11am – guests check-out of rooms and leave luggage at Reception
Midday – yoga in Thurlow Room
1pm – lunch in Merretts Restaurant
2pm – departure (plus spa treatments)

* Please note beauty treatments are at an additional cost and must be booked prior to arrival. Refer to pre-arrival notes for details.

“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.”

Read the full article here

Yoga in the Park – Saturday mornings 8.30-9.30am

Saturday mornings: 8.30-9.30am (November – March)

To register, or for more information contact  kris@krismcintyre.com or phone 0406 074 113.
Join the Yoga in the Park group on Facebook here.

Read the Body+Soul’s article on The Best Yoga Classes in NSW here.

Class 1 – Blood pressure and circulation
Class 2 – Circulation and energy 
Class 3 – Flexibility and hormones
Class 4 – Hearing, eyesight and awareness
Class 5 – Heart and blood pressure 
Class 6 – Balance and confidence
Class 7 – Confidence, strength and vitality

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