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2012 Weekend Yoga Retreat at Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens

kris — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:57:31 +0000

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.

Ryoho Yoga with Andzej & Lisa on the Gold Coast

kris — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:50:32 +0000

My amazing yoga teachers, Andzej Gospodarczyk (the founder of Ryoho Yoga) and his partner and women’s health expert, Lisa Foster, have recently moved to the Gold Coast. From 25 July, they’ll be offering classes from the Ocean View Room at Burleigh Heads, special workshops and from October, Yoga Teacher Training.

For more information visit their website at www.ryoho.com.au

Spring Yoga Retreat at Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens (fully booked)

kris — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:00:51 +0000

This retreat is now fully booked. The next retreat at Peppers Anchorage will be in autumn (23-25 March 2012).

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.

Winter Yoga Retreat at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, 10-12 June 2011

kris — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:00:25 +0000

In nature, winter is the season for hibernation – a time for resting and restoring and the perfect time to focus inwards and build strength and stability in the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is when the water element in the body is most prominent. This energy system is linked to the structural integrity of our body and its shape, our sense of identity, our hormonal and nervous systems, our bones, sexual energy and reproductive functions. This is the ideal time of the year to deal with issues including lower back issues, stress and hormonal imbalances.

This all-inclusive weekend includes accommodation at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, six yoga classes with Kris McIntyre, meditation and relaxation sessions, Golden Door Spa treatments, wholesome meals inspired by the Golden Door with the special touch of Peppers executive chef Reuben Radonich.

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.

Prices start at $533 per person (twin share). Non-residential packages are available from $390 per person. For bookings contact: Jolene Napper at Salt Conferences & Events, Phone: (02) 6670 5009 or email jolene.napper@conferencesandeventsatsalt.com.au

The Program:

Friday 10 June 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 Relaxation/ Meditation with Kris (The Pavilion Room – bring a pillow, shawl, sarong or blanket)

Saturday 11 June 2011
6.30am Morning ‘joggle – not a run’ (meet Kris on the beach)
7.00-8.00am Yoga: The Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
8.00-9.00am Breakfast (Season Restaurant, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
9.00-12.00am Free time & Golden Door treatments
12.00 -1.00pm Yoga (The Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
1.00 -2.00pm Lunch (Lagoon Poolside, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
2.00-3.30pm Free time and/or Golden Door treatments
5.30-6.30pm Yoga (Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
6.45-7.45pm Dinner (Season, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
8.00pm Free time

Sunday 12 June 2011
6.30am Morning ‘joggle – not a run’ (meet Kris on the beach)
7.00-8.00am Yoga: The Pavilion Room, Mantra on Salt Beach)
8.00-9.00am Breakfast (Season Restaurant, Peppers Salt Resort & Spa)
9.00am-noon Free time & Golden Door treatments
11.00am Check-out (Lobby Lounge – NB. Luggage can be stored)
12.00-1.00pm Yoga (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

Issue 9 of Australian Yoga Journal on sale

kris — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:06:47 +0000

Issue 9 of Australian Yoga Journal is on sale. Inside you’ll find my story about beautiful Uma Paro Bhutan (oh my gosh, I so want to go back!), along with stories about the path to becoming a yoga teacher, understanding your chakras, yoga for back pain, yummy recipes and more. Copies are available in good newsagents or you can subscribe online.

Issue 7 of Australian Yoga Journal on sale

kris — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:32:30 +0000

Issue 7 of Australian Yoga Journal is on sale. Inside you’ll find stories about yoga for athletes (run, cycle and swim your way to triathlon success), poses to help hip flexibility, a focus on backbends and yoga holidays for lovers. My interview with the inspirational Nicole Goodwin from bodymindlife yoga studio in Sydney and Jasper’s Village Resort on the mid-north coast is also included. Copies are available in good newsagents or you can subscribe online.

Outdoor Yoga in Rushcutters Bay Park

kris — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:33:59 +0000

Yoga in the Park – Saturday mornings 8.30-9.30am
Body+Soul (Sunday Telegraph) has rated it one of the best outdoor yoga classes in NSW. It’s just like YOGA TV, but in the park (and unfortunately, there’s no Nils or Barbs!) Join me for morning yoga in beautiful Rushcutters Bay Park on Saturday mornings. I teach Japanese/ Ryoho Yoga Therapy which combines traditional Indian Hatha Yoga with the meridian-based healing arts and Five Element Theory of China and Japan. Classes are dynamic (we move around a lot in the morning to wake the body up) and change according to suit the season. Bring a mat or towel and a friend. We meet under the tree near the outdoor exercise area in Rushcutters Bay Park. Classes are $10 per class; $5 for students under 18 years. Yoga Pass accepted.

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.

Yoga for Digestion, Sugar Cravings and IBS

kris — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:44:59 +0000

Cosmopolitan magazine recently asked me to share some yoga, tips and tricks for dealing with digestive problems covering the whole gamut from constipation and diarrhoea, to bloating, irritable bowel syndrome and sugar cravings. If you missed the issue, here’s a copy of the article – including my wonky sticky figure drawings and all!

YOGA TV DVDs available

kris — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:31 +0000

YOGA TV DVDs are now available through my Shop. The Anti-Aging/ Staying Young DVD includes over 2.5 hours of yoga with seven classes to address common health issues and trouble spots for young and old:

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

Buy online at my Shop.

A Yogini’s Guide to Byron Bay

kris — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:49:02 +0000

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.

With names like Jessie Chapman, John Ogilvie, Louisa Sear, Dena Kinsburgh, Lance Schuler and Liz Costigan calling Byron Bay home, it is no wonder that visitors flock here in the hundreds year after year to hang out and learn yoga. Whether you are looking for a cheap holiday with a bit of yoga thrown in to a luxury health retreat or the chance to do a teacher training program whilst living in a community of like-minded people, Byron has something to offer. In fact with a smorgasbord of daily yoga classes, year-round retreats and highly regarded teacher training across a range of styles and traditions, yogis are spoilt for choice here. More …