Our Women’s Retreats offer three days to step away from the demands of everyday life, reconnect with yourself and connect with other women. Through yoga, reflection and exploring the different cycles and stages of a woman’s life, you’ll have space to slow down, listen to what you need and honour the season of life you’re in.

Women’s Yoga Retreat

Do you remember her?

The woman who used to laugh more easily.

Who wasn’t always rushing.

Who had space to think.
To feel.
To just be.

She’s still in there.

She hasn’t disappeared beneath the to-do lists, the work emails, the caring-for-everyone-else and the constant noise.

She’s just been waiting for a little room. She’s been waiting for a Women’s Retreat.

Find what you’re looking for below:

What’s Included
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Women’s Life Cycles
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Meet your Hosts
Retreat Facilities
FAQs

Women’s Retreat Inclusions

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • All meals – nutritionally-balanced, delicious, vegetarian menu
  • 1 massage treatment
  • Daily yoga and meditation classes
  • Workshops on women’s wellness
  • Seasonal wisdom sessions
  • Rituals, meditations and sharing circles
  • Unlimited herbal teas, fruit and snacks throughout the day
  • Use of on-site bikes to explore Byron Bay
  • On-site parking
  • Use of retreat facilities including heated 20m mineral salt swimming pool, relaxation areas and onsite gardens

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

Women’s Retreat Dates

Summer Solstice
Women’s Retreat

Dec 11 – 13, 2026

A time for light, expansion and new beginnings.
Celebrate the longest days of the year with yoga, reflection and seasonal rituals designed to help you pause, connect and welcome what’s ahead.

Investment: from $1,200

Early bird: save $100 when booking 8 weeks in advance

Payment plan available

Autumn Equinox
Women’s Retreat

March 5 – 7, 2027

A time of balance, release and letting go.
As day and night come into balance, explore what you’re ready to release and create space for what you want to carry into the next season through yoga, reflection and seasonal ritual.

Investment: from $1150

Early bird: save $100 when booking 8 weeks in advance

Payment plan available

Winter Solstice
Women’s Retreat

June 18 – 20, 2027

A time to slow down, turn inward and rest.
As the days grow shorter, embrace the quieter energy of winter with nourishing yoga, meditation and practices that invite reflection, restoration and renewal.

Investment: from $1,150

Early bird: save $100 when booking 8 weeks in advance

Payment plan available

Come back to yourself.

Designed by yoga teacher and author Tabata Ogilvie Villares, our Women’s Retreats offer three days to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.

Each retreat is shaped around the seasons and the natural rhythms of life, creating space to reflect on what you might be ready to let go of, what you want to welcome in, and what you need more of at this stage of your journey.

Through yoga, meditation, women’s wellness sessions, sharing circles, seasonal practices and time in nature, you’ll be encouraged to slow down, listen to yourself and reconnect with your own energy.

Modern life can leave us stretched between work, family, caring responsibilities and the many roles we carry. These retreats offer an opportunity to pause, reconnect and explore what it means to care for yourself, too.

Come on your own and connect with a supportive group of women, or share the experience with your mum, daughter, sister or friend. ❤

Weekend Yoga Retreat Schedule

Friday – Connection

8:00am - 2.45pm - Arrive anytime and settle in to your accommodation
12:30pm - Lunch (optional)
3:00pm - Opening Circle
4:30pm - Restorative Yoga
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Connect to Feminine sharing circle

Saturday – Empowerment

6:45am - Morning flow yoga
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Essential Women's Wisdom
10:30am - Morning Break
11:00am - Yoga for your Moon and Life Cycle
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Treatments, time to relax and reflect
4:30pm - Yin Yoga
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Sacred Ritual

Sunday – Nourishment

6:45am - Morning flow yoga
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Sacred ritual in nature
11:00am - Chakra Yoga
12:00pm - Closing Circle
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Relax and Enjoy!
3:00pm - Checkout

Women’s Life Cycles.

Our Women’s Retreats explore the connection between women’s cycles, hormones, energy and wellbeing. Through yoga, meditation, women’s wellness sessions and shared experiences, you’ll have space to better understand your changing needs and find practices that support you through different stages of life.

Hormones, energy and women’s cycles

Explore the changing rhythms of a woman’s life, from menstrual cycles to the transitions of perimenopause and menopause. Through Tabata’s Women’s Cycles workshop and a range of yoga practices, we explore how movement, rest and awareness can support us through these changes.

The nervous system and deep rest

Modern life often leaves us feeling like we need to keep pushing, regardless of how we feel. Restorative yoga, Yin, Yoga Nidra, sound healing and meditation invite you to slow down, settle your nervous system and reconnect with yourself.

Connecting with the seasons

Held around the equinoxes and solstices, our retreats draw inspiration from the changing seasons of nature. Just as the world moves through periods of growth, change and rest, we do too. These seasonal gatherings offer an opportunity to reflect on where you are in life, what you need right now and what you’re ready to welcome next.

You don’t have to be the same woman in every season. This is a space to honour where you are, without needing to push through or have everything figured out.

Stories from the Heart

Women’s Retreat with Byron Yoga Centre led by Aurora and Tabata has been the highlight of my year. I felt so held, seen and nurtured on this retreat. I highly recommend to any woman looking for a retreat.

Kate, NSW.

The Women’s Retreat at Byron Yoga Centre has enriched my life. I have new insights into myself as a woman and feel more strength moving forward. Thank you Tabata and Aurora for your time and care.

Loretta, midwife, Qld.

Women’s  Yoga Retreat was a very special experience of validation, confrontation, discovery, learning, joy and healing.

Christine, retired, Qld.

Amazing women’s retreat, within a safe space to heal, transform and share. The hosts are warm, full of knowledge and wisdom. I would recommend to all women who are interested in getting to know themselves and remember who they are.

Tanya, Immigration, Qld.

As a first timer, I really enjoyed the beautiful sessions and experiences. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Natalina, Qld

The ultimate connection and reset!

Anna, Solicitor, NSW

I have been coming to the Byron Yoga Centre since 2018, have returned to the women’s retreat several times and also attended other offerings. I keep coming back as it is an authentic experience that I carry ongoing in life.

Skye, Teacher, NSW

I didn’t know what to expect. I was slightly anxious about the yoga given I have been avoiding exercise in my busy life. I was nurtured with kindness and respect to practice this at a level that I was comfortable with, without feeling less than.

The way the weekend was organised was seamless. I just felt like I was being held. I didn’t have to worry about anything except nurturing myself through connections and the experiences I shared. From the moment I arrived I felt nurtured and seen.

Jane, Teacher, NSW

I highly recommend the Women’s Retreat. I was a solo traveller and felt extremely welcomed and comfortable from the minute I arrived. I’m leaving calm and looking forward to implementing all the knowledge I have gained. And the food was AMAZING! Thank you.

Vicki, Management, Qld

A wonderful, feminine retreat to gift yourself or a friend, perfect if you want to let go of busy modern day life and open to some personal transformation and healing.

Julia

The retreat was just what I needed. A very warm, supportive group and wonderful teachers. It gave me space and time for self-reflection and I hope to carry the tools and feelings home with me for a while – until I need to return for a reminder!

Kate

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but the retreat exceeded my expectations. Tabita is wonderful, inspiring, nurturing and has so many experiences and tips/techniques for every day life. I would definitely do another retreat with her. Thank you!

Josephine

As a beginner I thoroughly enjoyed my time. The teachers were all very professional and accommodating for each persons needs and limitations. Highly recommended.

Sue

The women’s retreat was amazing and a much needed chance to reset. It was such a supportive group and very warm, transformative experience. The grounds, food and staff are all lovely.

Alexis

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."

Tabata has been practicing yoga for 15 years and loves to combine Yoga with Astrology to bring the stars to each class. Her passion is women’s health and teaching yoga according to the moon cycle. She hosts the Sacred Women’s Retreats at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre.

In 2010 she began a self-discovery adventure leaving Brazil for Findhorn in Scotland. She then moved to Totnes in the UK for a Masters Degree and learnt more about yoga, meditation and astrology, also travelling to several spiritual and sustainable communities on different continents.

Back in Brazil in 2013 Tabata lived at a Tantric Ashram studying Biopsychology and Tantra. From that moment on her yoga teaching started to develop and she found her personal style of teaching – the combination of her passions: Yoga and Astrology.

Tabata has also written an incredible book ‘Burst Into Bloom’. It will give you an overview of Yoga and Ayurveda, and the interconnection between these disciplines and a woman’s cycles. Tabata shares her life experience, transformations to realise her full potential and her true path in serving women in the journey to go beyond what we reflect in the mirror to find our PURPOSE in life and our inner fulfilment of happiness and bliss.
Includes incredibly empowering topics such as a women’s cycle, hormones, fertility, pregnancy, early pregnancy loss, and menopause. Learn more here.

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.

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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FAQs.

A Women’s Yoga Retreat is an opportunity to step away from everyday responsibilities and take some time for yourself. Our weekend retreats combine yoga, meditation, nourishing food, nature, women’s wellness sessions, seasonal themes and time to rest and reconnect.

Not at all. Our Women’s Retreats welcome women of all ages and experience levels, including complete beginners. Yoga practices can be adapted to suit your body and experience.

Absolutely. Many women come to our retreats on their own. It’s a lovely way to meet other women in a relaxed and welcoming environment, while still having plenty of time and space for yourself.

The retreat is held at Byron Yoga Centre in Byron Bay, NSW. Our 30-acre retreat centre is surrounded by nature and gardens, while being just 1km from Byron Bay town and the beach.

Yes. A Women’s Retreat can be a beautiful opportunity to spend meaningful time together, whether you come with your mum, daughter, sister or friend. You can also come by yourself and make new connections along the way.

Bring comfortable clothing for yoga and relaxation, a water bottle, swimmers, walking shoes and anything else that helps you feel at home. Yoga equipment is provided, so you don’t need to bring your own mat.

Yes. You don’t need to arrive feeling a certain way or have an intention for the weekend. Whether you’re looking for rest, connection, inspiration or simply a break from your usual routine, the retreat gives you space to slow down and listen to what you need.

Our Women’s Retreats are shaped around the seasons and natural turning points throughout the year. Rather than focusing on becoming a different version of yourself, the retreats are about creating space to reconnect with who you already are – through yoga, nature, reflection, shared experiences and rest.

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Your three-day retreat offers a balance of guided sessions and plenty of time to simply be.

Arrive on Friday afternoon and settle into your room before joining the opening circle at 3pm. You’ll ease into the weekend with a restorative yoga practice, followed by a nourishing vegetarian dinner made with fresh seasonal produce, much of it grown in our organic gardens.

Saturday begins with a gentle Morning Flow yoga class, suitable for all levels, followed by a Women’s Circle exploring the theme of the retreat. Sessions may explore women’s natural cycles, different stages of life, seasonal rhythms, wellbeing and ways to support yourself when life feels full.

The afternoon is yours. Swim in the heated magnesium mineral pool, wander through the gardens, journal, read, enjoy a massage or simply do nothing at all. Later, a Yin yoga practice gives you another opportunity to slow down and let go, followed by an evening practice or ritual connected to the retreat’s seasonal theme.

Sunday is a chance to reflect on what you’re taking from the weekend and consider what you’d like to carry forward. Through yoga, meditation, reflection and wellness practices, you’ll be given simple tools and ideas to continue supporting yourself when you return home.

The retreat comes to a close with a final wellness session and closing circle after lunch, with time to stay onsite and enjoy the peaceful surrounds before heading home.

The yoga is a system we call Purna, a traditional hatha style with an emphasis on correct alignment and intelligent sequencing. Purna translates as complete or whole and this is reflected in the premise that we teach not just the physical postures but also an integrated approach with breath awareness (pranayama), meditation and philosophy. With the Purna system students can work at their own level, options are given for variations and modifications allowing for beginners to practice alongside experienced students.

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