Join us for a heartfelt collaboration between well-known plant-based chef and sustainability advocate Simon Toohey and the long-established wellness community of Byron Yoga Centre. This weekend retreat has been thoughtfully crafted to nourish every layer of your being — through conscious food, mindful movement, and the simple joy of slowing down.

Nourish your Soul

A weekend that truly fills your cup.

Sustainable cooking, mindful yoga, community and total nourishment.

Set on our tranquil eco-retreat centre just minutes from Byron Bay, this experience brings together Simon’s passion for plant-based, sustainable cooking and Byron Yoga Centre’s commitment to mindful living and holistic wellbeing.

Over the weekend you’ll enjoy restorative yoga, morning flow classes, cooking workshops with Simon, and beautiful farm-to-plate meals made with ingredients sourced locally and straight from our organic garden. It’s a seamless blend of two philosophies that honour the earth, the body and the importance of living with intention.

Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration in the kitchen, space to breathe and reset, or a nurturing place to reconnect with yourself, this retreat offers a grounded, delicious and deeply nourishing way to do it.

Expect warm community vibes, relaxed teaching, meaningful conversations and the rare opportunity to learn from Simon in an intimate, supportive setting — all held within Byron Yoga Centre’s peaceful sanctuary.

Nourish your Soul Inclusions

  • 2 nights accommodation in our peaceful Byron Bay retreat centre
  • Hands-on plant-based cooking workshops with Simon Toohey
  • All meals included – nourishing, vegetarian and designed to energise and inspire
  • 1 massage treatment to help you unwind
  • Morning flow yoga classes to energise and awaken
  • Afternoon yin or restorative yoga for deep relaxation
  • Mindfulness, meditation, and meaningful connection
  • Time to enjoy the beach, rest by the mineral salt pool, or simply relax
  • Option to add on sauna sessions!

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

Nourish your Soul Weekend

Dates: July 24-26

All inclusive Retreat

2 nights accommodation
3 nutritious meals per day
2 cooking workshops with Simon Toohey
2 wellness workshops
Daily yoga classes
1 massage treatments
Evening meditation

Investment: from $1,250

Payment plan available

Nourish your Soul Full Day

Date: July 25

All inclusive Day Retreat

8:00am – 8:00pm
3 nutritious meals
1 cooking workshop with Simon Toohey
Garden tour with John Ogilvie
Morning yoga flow
Afternoon restorative/yin yoga
Evening meditation

Investment: $280

Nourish your Soul Morning Retreat

Dates: Saturday July 25 or Sunday July 26

All inclusive Morning Retreat

8:45am – 1:30pm
Saturday: Garden tour with John Ogilvie
Sunday: workshop – the importance of yoga and digestion
1 cooking workshop with Simon Toohey
Long table nutritious vegetarian lunch

Investment: $129

You’ll leave with…

Fresh inspiration and practical skills for nourishing, plant-based cooking

Simple tools to support mindfulness, balance and everyday wellbeing

A calmer body, clearer mind and renewed sense of calm

A deeper connection to yourself — and maybe a few new friends

A renewed appreciation for conscious living and caring for yourself

Virtual Tour

Nourish your Soul Retreat Schedule

Friday

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

Saturday

6:45am - Yoga Class
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Garden tour with John
10:00am - Cooking workshop with Simon
12:30pm - Long table lunch
1:30pm - Free time to relax, enjoy your massage, or lounge by the pool
4:30pm - Restorative / Yin Yoga Class
6:00pm - Dinner by Byron Yoga Centre
7:30pm - Dessert by the fire (prepared by Simon)

Sunday

6:45am - Morning flow yoga
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Workshop - The importance of yoga and digestion
10:00am - Cooking workshop with Simon
12:00pm - Closing Circle
12:30pm - Long table lunch
1:00pm - Relax and Enjoy!
3:00pm - Checkout

Meet your Hosts

Our experienced Byron Yoga Centre team is here to complient Simon Toohey, and 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.

Meet Simon!

Simon Toohey is a passionate advocate for sustainable, plant-focused cooking and one of Australia’s most recognisable foodie personalities. Rising to fame on MasterChef Australia, where he finished in the Top 3 in 2019. Simon quickly became known for making vegetables exciting, creative and downright cool.

Since then, he has hosted Freshly Picked on Channel 10, launched a hugely popular vegan smokehouse in Melbourne, and co-founded the Sustainable Earth Network, a platform dedicated to whole ingredients, zero-waste cooking and reconnecting people with where their food comes from.

Simon’s natural charisma, love of local produce and deep commitment to sustainability have earned him a loyal following of over 125K on Instagram and partnerships with brands including Dilmah Tea and 1589 Hotels. With qualifications in Hospitality, Tourism and a Master’s in Gastronomy, he blends culinary expertise with a warm, down-to-earth teaching style.

On this retreat, you’ll enjoy hands-on workshopswith Simon that inspire a fresh, joyful and sustainable approach to plant-based cooking. He isn’t just someone you want preparing your meal, he’s someone you want to sit down and eat it with afterwards – which is just what you’ll get to experience on this incredible retreat – Nourish your Soul.

John Ogilvie is the CEO and Founder of Byron Yoga Centre. He is also one of Australia’s most respected and experienced teachers.

John has been practising yoga for more than 45 years and teaching for over 40. John developed his signature style of yoga, Purna Yoga, after 20 years of disciplined yoga training including both the Iyengar and Ashtanga lineages. Purna integrates asanas, breathing techniques, meditation and philosophical principles.

The Purna method John teaches focuses on safety through intelligent sequencing, individual attention including hands-on assists, and the use of props to support optimal alignment. John’s teaching style is entertaining and accessible. His instructions are clear and simple, always encouraging students to listen to their own body’s needs and only work at a level appropriate to the individual, at any given time.

John encourages students at all levels to build flexibility, strength and stamina of body, mind and spirit. Many students discover, as a consequence, that yoga becomes a way of life. You can read John’s inspiring story here.

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.

Stories from the Heart

The ultimate way to relax and leave the world behind.

Chris, Electrician, Vic.

I loved my stay at Byron Yoga Centre. Such a lovely way to have a rest, move my  body and be nourished.

Chrissy, Osteopath, NSW.

My husband and I attended this 3 day Spring Retreat, we thoroughly enjoyed it. The teachers were amazing and supportive, the food was beautiful and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting.

Tess, Childcare, Vic.

I came expecting to enhance my knowledge of the physical poses, and left with an understanding of the whole yoga philosophy.

Brian, Insurance Admin, Vic.

Byron Yoga Centre’s 3 day retreat was wonderful. All the teachers were knowledgable and caring. The food was nourishing and delicious.The ambience of the property was calming and serene. A fabulous experience.

Jennifer, Administration, Vic.

I arrived carrying the stress from looking after others, I left feeling gratitude, stillness and more aligned on many levels.

Eleni, Kinesiologist, NSW

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Byron Yoga Centre. It was a perfect way to rest, move my body, enjoy my friends I was on retreat with and nourish my soul.

Emily, Osteopath, NSW.

I can’t describe enough how I have transformed mentally and physically with this weekend retreat!! You should just try.

Kozue, NSW.

I wanted to reconnect with myself and the environment so booked a 3 day retreat. It was so much more than I expected – I felt so nurtured by everyone, the amazing food and environment. Treat yourself.

Louise, ACT
Thank you for this beautiful opportunity to be in my own energy with the nurturing of beautiful yoga, food and grounding energy – exactly what I needed.

I am grateful for this experience.

Andi, Qld.

I arrived exhausted and left rejuvinated, energised and calm.

Pica, Teacher.

Would definitely recommend this retreat to anyone who is wanting to reconnect or deepen their yoga practice.

Holly, Vic.

I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend retreat. The teachers and sessions were amazing! It was a wonderful way to rest and re-set and remember how wonderful yoga is.

Kerry, Qld.
A place to slow down, look inside, breath and go back to basics. Very recommended experience.

Marta, NSW

The retreat was the best thing I’ve done in my life. Allowed me to realise ‘I’m ok’. Best food, best people, and the best yoga practice. Highly recommended.

Weekend retreat guest

Byron Yoga Centre is an amazing place for you to go back to yourself, and to what matters in your life. You’ll feel nourished in many ways in this beautiful place with such kind beautiful people.

Priscila, Brazil

Life changing. I should have done this years ago. Such a special place to share, Thank you.

Alice D. NSW,

An authentic experience, the way yoga and ashram world used to be and should be. Love the tradition and the perspective it offers.

Merita, NSW.,

I am a beginner and was apprehensive about coming because of this, however I think the retreat is a perfect way to kick start yoga practice.

Natasha, Qld.,

Thank you for a much needed recharge!

Weekend retreat guest,

There are no words. Attending Byron Yoga Centre is like having a deep sigh.

Nicole, NSW.,

Welcome to your weekend of rest…

Our Nourish your Soul retreat runs from 3pm Friday to 3pm Sunday, with the option to arrive earlier on Friday to take a walk around the grounds, or settle in with a cup of herbal tea. From 2pm you’ll meet your retreat hosts and access your room, easing gently into the weekend.

Your experience begins on Friday afternoon with an opening circle led by Simon Toohey and John Ogilvie, setting the tone for a weekend of connection, inspiration and deep nourishment. Your first yoga session is a soothing Restorative class, supported with props, slow, spacious and designed to help your body fully exhale.

Each day begins with a grounding and energising yoga practice, followed by a wholesome vegetarian breakfast. From there, the weekend unfolds into a delicious blend of activities: hands-on cooking workshops with Simon, a farm-to-plate garden tour with John, long-table lunches, and time to relax in the sauna, book a massage, or simply rest.

Evenings are calm and cosy… think gentle yoga, nourishing meals, and dessert by the fire prepared by Simon himself. Throughout the retreat, you’ll also enjoy thoughtful threads of yoga and digestion, mindfulness and practical wellbeing woven in by our experienced teachers.

Our meals are a true highlight: fresh, flavoursome, plant-based and cooked with intention. You’ll not only enjoy them, you’ll learn how to bring this style of mindful, nourishing cooking into your daily life.

This weekend is designed to give you the perfect balance of structure and spaciousness. You’ll feel supported, inspired and deeply cared for, with plenty of time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.

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.

Learn more

Vegetarian Menu

For this special retreat with Simon Toohey, we’re expanding our menu to include mushrooms, onion, and garlic — a first for Byron Yoga Centre! Our onsite organic gardens still supply much of the fresh produce, and every meal is designed to be nourishing, balanced, and full of natural flavour.

You’ll enjoy a beautiful blend of meals created in harmony between Simon and our Byron Yoga Centre kitchen team. Plus, you’ll have the chance to join Simon for hands-on workshops, learning how to craft delicious, wholesome plant-based dishes at home. Together, we’ll be serving vibrant, home-made food that celebrates freshness, creativity, and community.

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.

Learn more

Our retreats are suitable for yogis of all levels of experience including beginners. 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. You can find our more about Purna Yoga here. 

The following items are not included in the 3 Day Yoga Retreat price:

  • Additional activities that Byron Bay has to offer
  • Coffee, chai and cold drinks eg coconut water which can be purchased from our onsite cafe!
  • Sweet treats (‘healthy’ desserts: raw, gluten and refined sugar free) – also availble from our onsite cafe.
  • Travel and airport transfers

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.

None at all. Simon’s workshops are hands-on, fun and accessible for all levels — from complete beginners to confident home cooks. You’ll learn simple, sustainable techniques you can easily use at home.

Not at all. All yoga classes are beginner-friendly, with options offered for all bodies. Our teachers specialise in creating a supportive, welcoming environment.

Yes. All meals are vegetarian with a strong focus on plant-based, seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients. You’ll experience fresh produce from our own organic garden, as well as dishes created and taught by Simon. Meals will include mushrooms, onion and garlic – which is a first for Byron Yoga Centre!

Yes, absolutely. Please share your requirements when booking, and our kitchen team will happily accommodate them where possible.

This is a rare collaboration between Simon Toohey and Byron Yoga Centre — a weekend blending conscious cooking, mindful movement and sustainable living. It’s a unique opportunity to learn directly from Simon in an intimate setting, while experiencing BYC’s well-known approach to yoga, community and holistic wellbeing.

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