Our 5 Day Yoga Retreat is your invitation to reset… physically, mentally and emotionally. Through daily yoga, meditation, wholesome meals and simple wellness practices, you’ll be supported to reconnect with yourself and find balance.

5 Day Yoga Retreat

A Short Escape, A Lasting Shift.

Our 5-day yoga retreats offer a gentle reset. Perfect if you’re short on time but still craving rest, clarity, and reconnection. Whether you’re new to yoga or returning to your practice, these retreats are designed to help you slow down, nourish yourself, and find your centre again.

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5 Day Yoga Retreat Inclusions

  • 4 nights accommodation on site
  • 2 massage treatments
  • Daily morning flow yoga class
  • Daily afternoon yin yoga class
  • Daily meditation and philosophy sessions
  • 3 daily meals included breakfast lunch and dinner
  • Wellness workshops:
    Fundamentals of Asana Alignment
    Guided garden tour
    Cooking class
  • Use of on site bikes to explore Byron Bay
  • Use of retreat facilities including pool and surrounding gardens

Please note – our yoga retreat program is flexible, so you can join in as much or as little as you feel up to. 

Our 5-day yoga retreats run every week of the year, with each one inspired by the energy of the season – Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring. Whether you’re seeking renewal, reflection, or radiance, there’s a retreat to match your rhythm.

Looking for something extra special? We also offer 5 Day Specialty Retreats, including the Over 55s Yoga Retreat and the Yoga Teacher’s Retreat.

5 Day Yoga Retreat Dates

Winter Yoga Retreats

Weekly throughout June | July | August

Cosy and calm, our winter retreats focus on deep rest. Expect gentle yoga, warming meals, and time to restore.

Investment: from $1,720

Payment plan available

Spring Yoga Retreats

Weekly throughout September | October | November

Spring invites you to refresh and renew. These retreats include uplifting yoga, fresh seasonal meals, and simple wellness tips to help you feel light and energised.

Investment: from $1,770

Payment plan available

Summer Yoga Retreats

Weekly throughout December | January | February

Enjoy vibrant summer days with feel-good yoga, cooling meals, and poolside relaxation to help you stay balanced and inspired.

Investment: from $1,770

Payment plan available

Autumn Yoga Retreats

Weekly throughout March | April | May

The perfect season to pause and reset. These retreats help you relax, release stress, and feel grounded as the seasons shift.

Investment: from $1,720

Payment plan available

You’ll leave with…

A clearer head and a more settled nervous system

A softer, kinder connection to your body

Simple practices you can use at home to stay calm and grounded

New connections and moments that lift your spirit

A renewed sense of clarity and ease you can carry into everyday life

5 Day Yoga Retreat Schedule

Arrival Day

8:00am - 2.45pm - Arrive anytime and settle in to your accommodation
12:30pm - Lunch (optional - for an additional cost)
3:00pm - Welcome Circle and Meditation
4:30pm - Restorative / Yin Yoga Class
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Guided Meditation / Yoga Nidra

Full Days

6:45am - Yoga Class
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Wellness / Lifestyle Session
10:00am - Morning Break
10:30am - Yoga Class
12:00pm - Relax
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Relax / Treatment
4:30pm - Restorative / Yin Yoga Class
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Guided Meditation / Philosophy / Wellness session

Final Day

6:45am - Morning Flow Yoga
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Ongoing Wellness and Closing Circle
11:00am - Check out and departure (you are welcome to stay on to use the facilities and have lunch)

Wellness / Lifestyle Sessions

Our 5 Day Yoga Retreat is a fully immersive program designed to nurture body, mind and spirit. As part of the week, you’ll take part in a series of wellness and lifestyle sessions woven into the schedule to complement your yoga and relaxation.

Across the retreat, you’ll enjoy:

  • Tuesday: Fundamentals of Asana Alignment

  • Wednesday: Cooking Class

  • Thursday: Garden Tour

These sessions are an integral part of your retreat experience, offering both inspiration and practical tools to take home with you.

Stories from the Heart

This place never stops giving…

A paradise filled with knowledge, wisdom, love and peace.

Sue, School Teacher, NSW.

Thank you BYC for creating a beautiful, safe, relaxing place that shares so much wisdom and gives so much joy.

Christina, Public Servant, ACT.

Changed my life and I am forever grateful.

Julius, Sales, Engineering, Qld.

The Byron Yoga Centre 5 day retreat has provided me with a new template for living. It has nurtured the body and soul. I will be back!

Anonymous, Retired, Vic.

A transformative experience physically, emotionally and spiritually, in just a few days, in a natural sanctuary.

Liz, NSW.

I realised at the retreat that my mind and body was not connected. The yoga and massages have provided a good understanding of what changes I can make when I return home. I have discovered a love of yoga and cannot wait to resume at home. I have absolutely loved this experience.

Michelle, Vic.

Each time I come to Byron Yoga Centre, I arrive as a ‘hot mess’. Each time I leave a together person again who is able to breathe again.

Kate, Psychologist, Vic.

I loved the retreat. Being here and not rushing to get anywhere was very calming for me. The staff and teachers were so welcoming and generous with their knowledge.

Anonymous, Retired, Tas.

After a very hard year, I wanted to ground myself again. And I did. I came back to myself.

Anonymous, Vic.

As someone who had never experienced yoga before, it was a beautiful introduction to yoga and meditation. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a break or re-set from a busy life.

Erin, Administration Officer, NSW.

A nurturing experience for mind, body and soul…

Calming, refreshing and energising. THANK YOU xx

Lindy, OT/ Disability Support, NSW.

I did my first yoga retreat at Byron Yoga Centre. It was a great introduction to the practice. The five days were spent eating great food, meeting warm friendly people and classes with engaging humble teachers. Highly recommend to break away from your routine and find your inner self.

Chris, Finance Manager, ACT.

The perfect place to reset, return to self, cleanse and be with like minded people.

Catherine, Public Servant, NSW.

Wholesome, loving, nurturing experience, and delicious!

Marcelle, Carpenter, NSW.

The experience as a whole was wonderful. Loved the mix of yoga classes throughout the day. Well times out. Enough activity balanced with spacious free time. Great nourishing food. Loved the cooking and garden tour, alignment class, and other sessions were complimentary to the whole experience. In beautiful natural setting. Sensational teachers. Thank you!

Lisa, Musician, Sound Healer, Vic.

Byron Yoga Centre is the BEST yoga retreat I have ever been to. Staff are warm and engaging, the environment is beautiful, and the food is delicious. You leave feeling energised and refreshed.

Georgia, NSW.

Just perfectly divine. So much gratitude.

Jo, Vic.

This place is truly magical. Everyone here are so kind and grounded, the food is delicious and nourishing, the schedule allowed me to do a deep dive or rimply relax, following what my body needed each day. The yoga classes and meditations are some of the best I’ve ever experienced. I have felt safe and nutured and challenged and deeply relaxed. I can’t wait to return!

Beth, Executive Assistant, NSW

I arrived with my nervous system wired and firing. I left centred, calm, engaged and connected with my heart. The whole community here holds you, not even with words, but with their being. Highly recommend!

Linda, Self Employed, Qld

My experience at Byron Yoga Centre has been exceptional from the grounds to the beautifully prepared meals and the informative and engaging yoga classes to the information sessions. All have been world class. I am so happy I said yes and looking forward to returning.

Felicity, NSW

What an incredible loving and connecting experience. The balance of yin and yang was perfect.

Sandi, Vic

This was exactly where I was meant to be and what I needed. Thank you so much for welcoming me and for an experience I won’t forget.

Charmaine, Qld

Every aspect of the retreat was nurturing, loving, supporting and joyful. I’m beyond grateful for my experience.

Sarah, NSW

Perfect retreat for a busy stressed out woman from the city.

Amanda, SA.

It sounds so cliche, but this retreat was life-changing.

Whenever I need to return home to myself, I will remember these 5 days.

Keiryn, Advisory Teacher

I had a truly fantastic experience. The retreat far exceeded all my expectations and I will be recommending this experience to all my friends. I can’t wait to return.

Rebecca, Qld.

I came feeling heavy and overwhelmed by life and left with joy and lightness and connection. Transformative experience.

Michelle, Qld.

I highly recommend the Byron Yoga Retreat. The retreat and surroundings of the beautiful tranquil settings are an amazing backdrop for a life reset. Very grounding.

Eva, Qld.

Thank you for providing a wonderfully restorative and nourishing break from the busy-ness of everyday life. I would recommend this experience to anyone who needs to come up for air.

Suzie, Tasmania.

I am so grateful that I have had this amazing experience. BYC retreat is far more than I anticipated and I have learnt so much and have so many practical and doable practices that I will incorporate into my daily routine. Thank you from the bottom of my overflowing heart.

Maxine, NSW.

What a wonderful retreat. The first yoga retreat I’ve done and it far exceeded my expectations.

Colleen, NSW.

I love the authenticity of this place, especially the non pretentiousness. It’s the real deal, how yoga should be.

Sinem, NSW.

The ability to focus without ego and improve not only my posture/technique but mind and learn to slow down to appreciate what life has given.

Therese, NSW.

This is my third retreat to Byron Yoga Centre and I think the most enjoyable. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect, relax, and enjoy the practice of yoga. I’ll definitely be back! Thank you so much for having me.

Nicole, Qld.

I did the 5 day yoga retreat. Fantastic location, friendly staff and well organised. Very calming space with a lovely pool and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables grown on site. I also did the kayaking and loved it. Highly recommend.

Paula, Townsville

I did the 5 day yoga/wellness retreat. The experience was a perfect reset for me, the vegan/satvic meals were incredibly tasty and healthy. I particularly enjoyed the two massages and the environment was very relaxed and tranquil. As a novice the yoga classes were perfect for me, I engaged in 3 classes a day and loved the meditations in the evening. My friend who is an experienced and skilled yogi found the classes a little basic and the pace too slow for her. However, we both agreed that teachers Morgane and Vivienne were great, such beautiful authentic women. We enjoyed hanging out with the group and our impromptu bike rides in to Byron, visits to the farmers market, lighthouse and wattegos beach. The cost of this retreat seemed excellent value for money when you consider the classes, treatments and food etc!

Philip

What a beautiful place to come and reset. Delicious food, beautiful people and a very relaxed atmosphere.

Danielle G.

I got home last weekend from my 5 day retreat, and am still swanning about feeling wonderful. This was the reset I needed. I am happily back in the habit of a daily yoga practice. And my appetite has remained stabilised after what felt like a good cleanse, eating the delicious food provided for every meal.. my sugar addiction is back in the bin! All this on top of enjoying the most relaxing time on my retreat, walking to the light house to watch whales galore, sunshine and swimming in the magnesium pool everyday, evenings curled up with cups of tea and my book. This was my 3rd retreat at Byron Yoga Centre, and I will be back. Thank you to all of the wonderful people living and working on site, such a kind and welcoming bunch!

Jenna C.

Byron Yoga Centre is a beautiful community that is very grounded and authentic, with high quality facilities, a beautiful pool and gardens. The yoga sessions, meditation and treatments are fantastic, the healthy food is life changing.

Alison L.

I keep coming back to BYC again and again because it is such a beautiful holistic experience.

Sue G. - NSW

Your Body is where you belong. Don’t worry about where you think your happy place is because you are in it

Wade - NSW

Yoga retreat surpassed my expectations. We had the most lovely people in our group. Beautiful location. Will definitely return.

Kylie N.

Byron Yoga Centre is set in a tranquil environment. The programme is very at your own pace and incorporates a great mix of yoga sessions.

Sally

An incredible experience, would highly recommend. I love the low-key peaceful feeling of the place. The food, the grounds, the people, the yoga – all worth it.

Jane

The retreat was beautiful, the food is great and teachers are amazing. Thank you! Also the garden and sustainable living is such an important thing.

Lina G. - Columbia

Byron Yoga Centre offers high quality teaching, beautiful environment and opportunity for personal growth.

Pamela B.

The retreat is so opening and amazing for a life, mental and physical reset. Very grateful to have the opportunity to have been here.

Bonnie

A Typical Day

This 5 Day Yoga Retreat is designed to offer a gentle health reset to support both your body and your mind.

Please note – our yoga retreat program is flexible, so you can join in as much or as little as you feel up to.

Morning
Start your day with a grounding yoga class to awaken your body and centre your mind, followed by a nourishing vegetarian breakfast. The menu changes daily, featuring fresh, seasonal meals prepared with produce from our onsite organic garden. Eggs are available for a small additional cost.

Mid Morning
Join an optional wellness workshop that might explore nutrition, yogic philosophy or everyday self-care practices. There’s also the option to take a guided tour of our organic garden and attend a relaxed cooking demonstration to learn how to bring healthy habits into your home life. This is followed by a second yoga class at 10:30am, then time to relax before lunch.

Midday
After lunch, take your pick  – enjoy your included massage, soak in the mineral salt magnesium pool (solar heated in winter), book in a $35 sauna session, or relax with a book in the sun. Our retreat centre is just a short bike ride to the beach or town, and complimentary bicycles are available.

Afternoon
Wind down with a deeply restful afternoon yin or restorative yoga class, designed to ease the nervous system and leave you feeling centred and calm.

Evening
End your day with a wholesome dinner prepared by our kitchen team, often using ingredients picked that very day from the garden. After dinner, you’re welcome to join our guided meditation to rest into the quiet of the evening.

The balance of structured sessions and personal time allows space for rest and reflection. In just five days, you’ll feel lighter, more energised, and equipped with simple tools to carry the retreat experience home.

Meet your Hosts

Our experienced Byron Yoga Centre team is here to support your journey with warmth and integrity. With decades of experience and a genuine love for what we do, our teachers guide you with compassion and presence.

"We're not here to fix you. You're not broken. We're simply here to hold space while you return to your wholeness."

Elise is our Retreat Manager, where she has been both teaching and hosting our retreats since 2016.
She teaches a range of styles including vinyasa, yin, restorative and a powerful slow flow. All her classes have an emphasis on body awareness, alignment, nervous system regulation and the mind body connection. Her intention is to create a space where students can connect, grow and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

Elise’s background in personal training and holistic wellness guided her own wellness journey, which led her to yoga in 2013. Since then, she has traveled to India to complete her 200-hour Level 1 training in Hatha and Ashtanga, followed by numerous additional trainings at Byron Yoga Centre. Elise has been teaching yoga since 2015 and has led hundreds of retreats. She loves connecting with guests and sharing her passion for yoga. Elise believes there is a form of yoga for everyone, and her goal is to help students discover their unique path.

Ross has a love for sharing the ancient wisdom teachings of Yoga and Mindfulness, teachings that have profoundly changed the course of his own life. His favourite thing is when others feel for themselves the healing, nourishing and transformative effects of these simple and time tested practices and principles. He is particularly passionate about helping to facilitate mental wellbeing.

Ross qualified as a yoga teacher in 2013 joining the Byron Yoga Centre team in 2016 where he continues to facilitate retreat groups to this day.

He has completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy with world renowned teacher and yoga therapist Dr N. Chandrasekaran, as well as trainings in various meditation techniques, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Trauma Aware Yoga, Zen Thai Shiatsu massage, and Reiki.

Ross loves swimming in the ocean, enjoying yoga, meditation, and good food… learning, teaching, playing, and walking…and enjoying time with his wife Mariana, their two sons Benji and Jesse, and their cat Shanti, in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Australia.

Aurora is a Teacher Trainer and Retreat Host at Byron Yoga Centre since 2016. Also an Emotional Wellbeing Coach – Aurora is known for her calm and compassionate space holding. In her classes she interweaves slow flow Hatha, Restorative and Yin Yoga styles.

Aurora began practising yoga 20 years ago and spent most of her adult life in the UK as a Trainer, Coach and Event Organiser, and it was here that she became aware of the very real nature of burn out.

This led her to delve deeper into yoga and to study the womb and cycles by which the feminine energies are governed. She shares her personal Shakti journey as co-host with Tabata on our Women’s Retreats, and in her classes.

Aurora hopes to inspire her students to reconnect deeply with themselves, align and shine in their true essence, and make space for what’s truly important – on and off the mat.

Colin’s love of yoga was born in Edinburgh at the age of 21 with a rigorous Ashtanga practice. He has been involved in many styles over the years, across a number of countries, from Iyengar to Hot Yoga and most recently Vinyasa, Yin and Myofascial Release.

He began teaching by accident in 2019, completing his Level 1 course in Sydney and has been teaching weekly ever since. Furthering his experience through the Level 2 at Byron Yoga Centre in 2023, he then attended the Restore Training (Yin and Myofascial) with Lennox Yoga later that year.

With an emphasis on bringing together breath, alignment, presence, music and poetry, he endeavours to bring the full open hearted; depth of yoga to participants. With a sprinkling of occasionally good humour, his passion is to meet people wherever they are, regardless of age, sex, body type, injuries and capability.

Accommodation

At Byron Yoga Centre, we believe that where you stay is an integral part of your wellness journey. Our accommodation options are simple and comfortable and cater to various preferences and budgets.

Whether you choose a twin room with a shared bathroom, or a private ensuite room with a verandah, you’ll find a harmonious space to recharge and rejuvenate after a day of yoga practice and self-discovery.

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Vegetarian Menu

We boast 3 acres of beautiful organic gardens, which supplies most of the food for our vegetarian menu. Our meals are meticulously crafted to be nutritionally balanced, cleansing, and nourishing.

Our commitment to SLOW means sourcing super-fresh produce from our own organic gardens whenever possible and opting for local, organic, and in-season ingredients. This ensures not only the exceptional taste of our meals but also provides toxin-free food with maximum freshness, delivering optimum nutrients to the body.

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Retreat Facilities

As a Yoga Retreat guest, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to our 15 acres of retreat lands. Wander through and taste the magic of our 3 acres of organic fruit, vegetable and herb gardens. Soak in our solar heated 20 metre mineral salt pool rich in magnesium. Relax amongst the banana trees in our Balé. Or use one of our on-site bikes and ride into town or explore the local beaches.

Explore
Byron Bay

Our Yoga Retreat guests love spending time at the beach, walking the iconic lighthouse trail, whale or dolphin watching, hanging out in cafes and browsing the unique shops in this funky town known for its alternative and laid back atmosphere. Byron Yoga Centre is conveniently located within walking distance from town. We’ve put together a list of a few of our favourite activities to do in and around  Byron Bay during your stay.

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Commitment to
Sustainability

For over three decades, Byron Yoga Centre, led by John Ogilvie, has been on a dedicated journey to weave sustainability into the very fabric of our ethos. We recognise the profound interconnectedness between our well-being, the health of our planet, and the vitality of our shared communities. Our commitment to sustainability isn’t just a choice; it’s a way of life. This includes solar power, rainwater harvesting, eco-friendly toilets, recycling intiatives, composting, and community outreach.

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The yoga taught at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre is called Purna, meaning integrated or complete. We offer a holistic approach to yoga integrating not just the physical postures but also meditation, pranayama breath exercises and philosophy.

Our retreats are suitable for yogis of all levels of experience including beginners. For registered yoga teachers, this retreat meets the requirements for 8 points of Yoga Australia’s annual CPD policy for its members.

The following items are not included in the 5 Day Yoga Retreat price, but can be added by request:

For returning guests who are looking for a varied experience, or for those wishing to combine the retreat with more adventurous activity or to explore the local area – we have several program options and activity partners (subject to availability, minimum numbers and additional costs). You can also choose to book extra options when you purchase your retreat. See below for more details.

ActivityAvailabilityMinimum numberAdditional costBooking process
Communal Sauna Session DailyNo minimum number$35 for 2 x 10-20 minute sessions (valued at $45)Book with your retreat
Surf Lesson Could be 9am or after lunch for approx 4 hours, tide and weather dependentNo minimum number$99 per person per lesson (board and wetsuit included)Book with your retreat (refunded if cancelled due to weather)

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Sauna

Add a Sauna Experience

You can now add a sauna experience to your retreat for a reduced rate. Learn more about our sauna here

FAQs.

Yes! All sessions are guided and beginner-friendly.

Many guests come solo. You’ll be warmly welcomed and supported.

Yes, we accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and other needs.

Absolutely. We design the schedule to include both structure and space.

We’re located in Byron Bay with easy access from Ballina and Gold Coast airports. You can learn more here.

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