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.

Special offer for Daily Addict readers – win a free x 10 class pass to Yoga in Rushcutters Bay Park with YOGA TV’s Kris McIntyre.

Join the Facebook page for Yoga in the Park with YOGA TVs, Kris McIntyre every Saturday morning from 8.30-9.30am in Rushcutters Bay Park.

The launch issue of Australian Yoga Journal hit the streets on 9 December. The Australian version of the American original features all things closer to home including yoga profiles, home practice tips, healthy recipes, book reviews and travel. Read more …