5-day Byron Bay Wellness Retreat

Choose from a range of captivating activities designed to meet your preferences and desires. These can include:

Revitalising Yoga, Mobility, and Pilates: Engage in rejuvenating practices that nurture your body and mind.

Rejuvenating Mindful Meditations: Experience deep relaxation and inner peace.

Powerful breath-work practices based on Kundalini Yoga: Cleanse, release, and energise the body.

Refreshing Cleanses using fasting, light foods, breathing, bathing, and intention: Detoxify and revitalise your body.

Indulgent Massages: Treat yourself to luxurious massages, including options like Kahuna, Lomi, remedial with energy and sound healing.

Scientific-based online Strength testing with full assessment and goal setting.

Serene Beach Moments: Soak up the sunrise and sunsets, unwind on tranquil beaches, go for walks or bike rides, practice yoga, or simply relax and embrace the soothing rhythm of the waves.

Forest bathing: Calm the mind and body while connecting with the earth and yourself.

Tranquil Women's Lake Cleanse and body clay scrub: Experience a meditative cleanse at the sacred women's tea tree lake.

Awe-Inspiring Whale and Dolphin Spotting: Witness the majestic marine life in their natural habitat while walking the beaches or visiting the Byron Lighthouse.

SUP Adventures: Explore the waterways with stand-up paddle-boarding.

Invigorating Surfing: Ride the waves and feel the thrill of the ocean at well-known local surf spots.

Scenic Bike Rides: Cycle through picturesque landscapes, including bush trails and beaches.

Immersive Bush Hikes: Discover the beauty of nature through guided hikes, exploring giant old forests, spectacular cliff views, and waterfalls while engaging in walking and meaningful conversations.

Tactile art therapy activities designed to calm the mind and parasympathetic nervous system, allowing you to tap into your creativity and have fun.

Anna’s retreats are fully inclusive and offer the following activities and services, along with many more:

1. Restorative Yoga and Gentle Movement: Participate in restorative yoga sessions and gentle movement classes to promote relaxation and well-being.

2. Guided Hikes and Eco Therapy: Experience the healing benefits of hikes in nature and engage in eco therapy activities.

3. Goals and Strength Testing Psychology Program: Engage in a program focused on goals and strength testing to explore your psychological well-being.

4. Mindfulness Activities: Take part in mindfulness activities aimed at promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

5. Lighthouse Loop Walk and Beach Time: Explore the famous lighthouse loop walk in Byron Bay, spot whales and dolphins, swim or surf at beaches like the Pass or Wategos and enjoy leisure time with sun and coffee.

6. Private Morning Yoga or Pilates Sessions: Choose to have private morning yoga or Pilates sessions with Anna, lasting 1-2 hours. Sessions can take place on her deck, in your Airbnb, or on the beach, followed by breakfast.

7. Cleanse, Mud, and Essential Oils Scrub: Experience a cleanse, mud, and essential oils scrub, followed by a meditation session at the sacred women's tea tree lake. The experience includes a beach walk to reach the lake.

8. 1.5-Hour Massage of Your Choice: Enjoy a 1.5-hour massage of your choice during the retreat (Kahuna, deep tissue, relaxation).

9. Hot Spa, Sauna, and Bathing Experience: If desired, you can opt for a 1-2 hour experience at a nearby Kiva spa, including a hot spa, sauna, and bathing.

10. Gentle Walking or Running on Beaches: Take leisurely walks, go for runs on the beautiful beaches, with opportunities for swims and relaxation under the sun.

11. Coastal Bike Rides and Meditations: Embark on a drive followed by a bike ride on easy bike paths from Lennox Head to Ballina or from South Golden Beach to Pottsville, with scenic stops, coffee breaks, and even meditative moments.

12. Hinterland Hike and Viewpoints: Experience a drive followed by a hike into the hinterland, where you can enjoy magnificent viewpoints overlooking Mullum and the Byron area. Alternatively, hike in Goonengerry Park to witness waterfalls and stunning cliffs in the Mt Jerusalem Forest.

13. Old Growth Forest Exploration: Take a drive and hike into an incredible old-growth forest featuring massive 300-year-old fig trees. This activity can take a half to a full day.

14. Surfing: Choose to go surfing at various renowned spots, such as Broken Head, the Pass, or Wategos in Byron Bay, or enjoy beach breaks in locations like Brunswick Heads, Suffolk Park, or Tallow Beach. Boards of different sizes (8ft, 9.1, and 6.4ft) are available for your selection.

15. Broken Head Headland Exploration: Walk along the headland at Broken Head, spot whales, discover hidden gems like Kings Beach, and enjoy swimming, sitting, or reading in a tranquil setting.

If you were to book everything yourself and separately, here is an estimate of the costs associated with each item:

1. Car Hire: The cost of car hire is approximately $500 to $800 per week, excluding petrol expenses.

2. Airport Transfers: Expect to pay around $60 to $120 each way for airport transfers.

3. Food: Budget approximately $50 to $100 per day for meals.

4. Parking: In Byron, parking typically costs $4 per hour.

5. Yoga/Pilates Classes: Each yoga or Pilates class may range from $20 to $30.

6. Massage: The cost of a massage is around $90 to $150 per hour.

7. Surfboard or Stand-Up Paddle Board Hire: Rental rates for a surfboard or stand-up paddleboard are approximately $50 per hour.

8. Bike Hire: The cost of renting a bike is approximately $80 to $100 per day.

9. Coaching Session: A coaching session typically costs around $100 per hour.

10. Strengths Profile Testing and Assessment: The price for strengths profile testing and assessment is approximately $250.

Accomodation is not included but can be arranged in comfortable and interesting local Airbnb options. (Airport transfers are included in the retreat package)

Lunch and dinner: The cost of meals is not included in the retreat price. You have the option to cater for yourself or connect with nutritional diet caterers.

Extra activities:

Whale watching boat tour: The cost of the tour is not included.

Banya bathhouse bathing and ice bath: The cost of this experience is not included.

Dining at restaurants: Any expenses incurred while dining out are not included.

Medications: The cost of medications is not included.

Flights to and from Coolangatta or Ballina Airports: The cost of flights is not included, but airport transfers are included from these airports.

Your wellness day could look like this:

Start your day with a refreshing cup of morning tea or black coffee.

Engage in a beach yoga, stretching, or pilates session tailored to meet your body and mind's specific needs, offering invigorating or restorative practices.

Take a moment to meditate, breathe deeply, and set your intentions for the day ahead.

Dive into a cleansing swim in the ocean to invigorate your senses.

Enjoy a delightful breakfast on the beach, basking in the early sunshine.

Participate in a strength assessment debrief and goal-setting session to gain insight into your progress and aspirations.

Indulge in a lunch of your choice, tailored to your preferences and dietary needs.

Treat yourself to a 1.5-hour healing massage session, selecting from options such as Kahuna, deep tissue, or relaxation.

Embark on a beach walk, go surfing, engage in dolphin and whale spotting, or simply unwind while witnessing the breathtaking sunset.

Return to your accommodations to relax, freshen up with a shower, and savour a delightful dinner.

OR:

Begin your day with a revitalizing morning beverage.

Engage in a movement session designed to wake up your body and invigorate your senses.

Practice meditation to foster focus and gain clarity for the day ahead.

Enjoy a nourishing breakfast to fuel your body and mind.

Embark on an adventurous journey into the bush, immersing yourself in a hike and experiencing the healing benefits of forest bathing.

Delight in a picnic lunch surrounded by nature's beauty.

Indulge in a deep relaxation and sound healing session to promote inner peace and well-being.

Return to your place of accommodation to relax, refresh with a soothing shower, and savor a satisfying dinner.

Please note that the activities and their order may vary depending on the specific retreat program and individual preferences.

Anna follows a set of key principles that form the foundation of your transformative experience:

1. Nutrition: Enjoy a whole-food natural diet to nourish your mind and body.

2. Moderate Physical Exercise: Engage in enjoyable activities that promote movement and vitality.

3. Water and Hydration: Stay hydrated to flush out toxins and enhance well-being.

4. Sunshine: Experience the healing power of nature's sun.

5. Connections: Foster meaningful connections with yourself, others, and the natural world.

6. Finding your character strengths and working with what you are naturally good at to build up a positive mindset.

7. Engaging in conscious living, communicating, connecting and being

8. Positive Morning and Night-time Rituals: Create uplifting routines to start and end your day.

9. Abstaining from Harmful Substances: Avoid anything detrimental to your well-being.

10. Pure, Clean Air and Deep Breathing: Breathe deeply and savour the freshness of the surroundings.

11. Mindfulness, Presence, and Meditation: Cultivate a state of awareness and inner calm.

12. Gratitude, Rejoicing, and Benevolence: Foster a positive mindset and embrace acts of kindness.

13. Finding Purpose and Meaning: Discover your life's purpose and align your actions with it.

14. Mindset, Resilience, and Coping: Develop strategies to navigate change and build resilience.

15. Learning Self-Care and Prioritising Health: Embrace practices that support your well-being.

Anna Taylor, your experienced facilitator, has dedicated over 38 years to working with children, teens, and adults. With a strong educational background, Anna holds a BA in Arts and a Diploma in Education. She brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a certified Yoga and Meditation teacher with 27 years of experience, as well as a certified Pilates instructor with 19 years of experience. Over the past 30 years, Anna has immersed herself in the practice and teaching of movement.

In addition to her extensive knowledge in movement and wellness, Anna is a skilled therapist with 27 years of experience in various massage techniques, including Remedial, Kahuna, sports and lomi lomi. She holds a diploma in positive psychology and wellbeing, along with certifications in counselling, spiritual healing, and self-development. Throughout her 54 years on earth, Anna has also excelled in facilitating team building activities, women's groups, meditation circles, performances, retreats, trips to India, craft workshops, and creative/cooperative play sessions.

Anna Taylor's diverse background and profound experience make her the ideal guide to help you embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being.