Join us for our End of Year and New Year Renew and Revive Yoga Retreats at Byron Yoga Centre. Whether you’re looking to reflect on the year that’s been, welcome the new year or enjoy a little time out during the festive season, you can choose from a range of retreat options to suit you. Enjoy yoga, meditation, nourishing meals and wellness experiences, with special ceremonies and rituals to honour the year gone by and make space for what’s ahead.

New Year Renew and Revive Retreat

Begin the new year differently.

Not with pressure.
Not with a long list of goals.
But with space to breathe, rest, and reconnect.

Our retreats offer a welcoming space to enjoy yoga at your own level, explore simple wellness practices and spend time in nature, surrounded by a like-minded community.

Whether you join us for a day or a full week, you’ll have the opportunity to slow down and enjoy a different pace of life.

Find what you’re looking for below:

Choose your Retreat Experience

There are four ways to join us over the festive season, depending on how much time you have.

End of Year Retreat | 27–30 December 2026

Take four days to slow down, reflect on the year that’s been and let go of what you no longer need. Enjoy uplifting yoga, wholesome meals and time to rest and reconnect before the new year begins.

New Year Retreat | 30 December 2026 – 2 January 2027

Celebrate the arrival of 2027 with four days of yoga, wellness and connection. Welcome the new year with fresh energy, meaningful rituals and a little time just for you.

Full 7-Day New Year Retreat | 27 December 2026 – 2 January 2027

Immerse yourself in a full week of yoga, meditation, nourishing food and wellness experiences. With time to unwind, reflect and set intentions, this is an opportunity to finish the year feeling grounded and begin the next with renewed purpose.

Full-Day New Year Retreats | 31 December or 1 January 2027

Short on time? Join us for a nourishing day of yoga, wellness and wholesome food. Take a break from the festive rush, reconnect with yourself and enjoy a little space to reset, whether you choose to join us on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.

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7 Day New Year Yoga Retreat Inclusions

  • Six nights accommodation
  • All meals: nutritionally-balanced, delicious, vegetarian menu
  • Up to three daily yoga classes (flow / classic hatha / restorative)
  • Two massages or treatments
  • Ceremonies to assist in letting go of the old and setting intentions for 2027
  • Special sunrise gathering at Byron Bay Lighthouse on 1 January
  • New Year feast and festivities
  • Workshops on wellness, health and nutrition
  • Cooking demonstration and tour of the organic garden
  • Evening activities including guided meditation and yogic philosophy
  • Use of onsite bicycles
  • Use of solar-heated 20-meter mineral salt pool
  • Unlimited herbal teas and fruit

Please refer to the individual retreat options for their specific inclusions.

Have any questions? Click here to book a video chat with Elise our wonderful retreat host!

End of Year and New Year Retreat Dates

7 Day New Year Retreat

December 27, 2026 – January 2, 2027

The full reset.
Includes:
6 nights accommodation
all meals,
BOTH end of year and new year retreat programs
2 massage treatments

Investment: from $3,110
Early bird offer: book before Oct 31 to recieve $175 off
Payment plan available

4 Day End of Year Retreat

December 27 – December 30, 2026

End the year right.
Includes:
3 nights accommodation
all meals
4 day end of year retreat program
1 massage treatment

Investment: from $1,550
Early bird offer: book before Oct 31 to recieve $100 off
Payment plan available

4 Day New Year Retreat

December 30, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Begin the year right.
Includes:
3 nights accommodation
all meals
4 day new year retreat program
1 massage treatment

Investment: from $1,550
Early bird offer: book before Nov 3 to recieve $100 off
Payment plan available

1 Day New Year Retreat

December 31, 2026 OR January 1, 2027

Join us for a full day of yoga, nourishment and wellbeing as part of our New Year retreat experience.

Choose December 31 to close out the year with intention, or January 1 to begin the new year feeling refreshed, grounded and energised.

From 8:00am – 8:00pm

Investment: from $230

You’ll leave with…

A calmer nervous system and clearer mind

A stronger connection to yourself

Easy tools to stay grounded every day

New friends and beautiful memories

A lasting feeling of peace and fresh energy

New Year 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 - Yoga Nidra & Gratitude Journal

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

31 December

6:45am - Yoga Class
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Wellness / Lifestyle Session
10:00am - Morning Break
10:30am - Pool Yoga
12:00pm - Relax
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Relax / Treatment
4:30pm - Restorative / Yin Yoga Class
6:00pm - Dinner- NYE Feast
7:00pm - NYE Celebration + Fire Ceremony + Movement Meditation

1 January

5:00am - First Sun Beach Meditation & Yoga
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - 2027 Intentions
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- NYE Feast
7:00pm - Kirtan

Final Day

6:45am - Morning Flow Yoga
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Yoga Philosophy
10:30am - Yoga Class & Closing Circle
12:30pm - Check out and lunch. Feel free to relax and enjoy the facilities.

Wellness / Lifestyle Sessions

Alongside your daily yoga and relaxation, you’ll enjoy a range of sessions designed to help you pause, reflect and prepare for the year ahead.

  • Across the retreat, you’ll enjoy:
  • Elements of Alignment
  • Ayurveda
  • Pool Yoga
  • Yoga Philosophy – 8 Limbs of Yoga
  • Garden Tour
  • 2027 Intentions

Take home fresh inspiration, practical tools and meaningful intentions for the year ahead.

Stories from the Heart

New Year Retreat Overview

Each day of the New Year Renew and Revive Retreat is carefully designed to nurture your body, calm your mind, while still leaving space to simply be. Here’s what a typical day might look like:

Morning
Wake up to the sounds of nature and ease into your day with a grounding yoga class, suitable for all levels. After your morning movement, enjoy a nourishing, organic vegetarian breakfast, made with seasonal produce grown right here in our garden.

Follow breakfast with an inspiring wellness session—these include everything from yogic philosophy and guided meditation, to cooking classes, nutrition education, and workshops on postural alignment and the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient science of holistic health.

On January 1st, we’ll welcome the new year with a peaceful sunrise walk to the Byron Bay Lighthouse—the most easterly point on the Australian mainland.
It’s a magical way to greet the first light of the year, surrounded by nature, community, and intention.

Midday
After your delicious, vegetarian lunch, the afternoon is yours.
Spend it your way—relax by the pool, take a short walk to the beach, or simply rest in the peaceful gardens.

You might also choose to add an optional extra such as a Sauna session, surfing lesson, a kayaking adventure to meet the local dolphins, or a trip to the magical Crystal Castle in the hinterland.

Included in your retreat package are two personal massage treatments—a much-loved highlight. You may enjoy one during this free time, allowing yourself to fully unwind and receive.

Evening
As the sun softens, gather again for a gentle afternoon yoga or restorative practice. Then it’s time for a wholesome dinner shared with like-minded guests.

Evenings may include a relaxing wellness session, reflective journaling, or simply quiet time under the stars.

Special New Year ceremonies and rituals will be woven throughout the week, offering you the space to let go of what no longer serves you and set heartfelt intentions for the year ahead.

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."

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.

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 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.

For some guests, their retreat is an introduction to starting yoga for the first time. All sessions are optional so guests can always choose to relax by the pool!

The schedule is flexible and planned to maximise your experience of wellness & yoga whilst allowing free time to explore the surrounding area and engage with the local culture.

Sample retreat schedule:

Arrival Day:

2:00pm - Arrive and settle in to your accommodation
3:00pm - Welcome Circle and Meditation
4:00pm - Yin / Restorative Yoga
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Guided meditation / Yoga Nidra

Full Days:

6:45am - Morning flow yoga / lighthouse walk
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Wellness, meditation or philosophy sessions
10:00am - Morning Break
10:30am - Yoga Class
12:00pm - Relax
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Relax / Treatments / Surfing
4:30pm - Yin / Restorative Yoga
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Guided Meditation / Philosophy / Wellness session

Final Day:

6:45am - Morning flow yoga / lighthouse walk
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)

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.

There are four ways to join us at Byron Yoga Centre over the 2026–2027 festive season:

  • 4-Day End of Year Retreat: 27–30 December 2026 Book here
  • 4-Day New Year Retreat: 30 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 Book here
  • 7-Day New Year Retreat: 27 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 Book here 
  • Full-Day Retreats: 31 December 2026 or 1 January 2027 Book here

Whether you have a day to spare or a full week, you can choose the experience that best suits your schedule.

Inclusions depend on the retreat option you choose. Overnight retreats offer a combination of accommodation, vegetarian meals, yoga, meditation and wellness activities. The seven-day retreat also includes two massage treatments or wellness sessions, special ceremonies and additional experiences.

Full-day retreats offer a shorter introduction to the Byron Yoga Centre experience. Please check the individual package details for the inclusions specific to your booking.

Not at all! Our retreats welcome beginners as well as experienced yoga students. Classes include a range of styles and levels, so you can participate at your own pace. You don’t need to be flexible or have an established yoga practice to enjoy your time with us.

Each day offers opportunities to enjoy yoga, meditation, nourishing vegetarian meals and wellness activities. There is also time to relax by the pool, explore the gardens or enjoy Byron Bay. Depending on your retreat dates and programme, you may also take part in special ceremonies, reflection activities and New Year celebrations.

Start 2027 with a special sunrise gathering at Byron Bay Lighthouse on 1 January. Please check the inclusions for your chosen retreat to confirm whether this experience is part of your package.

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

Absolutely. Many of our guests come on their own. The retreat offers plenty of opportunities to connect with others, while also giving you space and time for yourself.

Bring comfortable yoga clothes, swimwear, a water bottle, walking shoes and anything else you like to make yourself comfortable. Yoga mats and props are provided.

Yes, payment plans are available for the 4-day and 7-day retreats.

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