2009 LUXURY BYRON BAY YOGA CLEANSE & PAMPER RETREATS
Fri 20th - Tue 24th November
All retreats are 5 days / 4 nights
All inclusive. Cost: Aus $1883 twin, $2249 single (includes gst)

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Join Jessie Chapman and facilitators for an inspirational all inclusive yoga retreat at Gaia Retreat & Spa in Byron's stunning hinterland. Develop your personal yoga practice with twice daily yoga. Be pampered with a 1 hour treatment at the lovely Gaia Spa. Give your body temple a light cleanse with fresh morning juices and healthy organic meals. Find stillness and renewal in the healing natural surrounds.

Offering complete renewal for body mind and spirit, each day begins with vinyasa flow yoga to cultivate a healthy, flexible and toned body, relaxed deep full breathing and a quiet mind. In the afternoons we gather for deep relaxation and hatha style yoga going deeper into the understanding of yoga and the relaxation techniques. During the day we practice pre lunch core strength classes to target weak abdominal and lower back muscles, guided meditation, kirtan (chanting), yogadance and evening yoga nidra, a lying down relaxation for a good nights sleep.

During free time simply rest and enjoy the facilities. Swim in the outdoor salt water pool, detoxify in the sauna, relax in the outdoor spa surrounded by beautiful fragrant gardens, walk the nature trails, play tennis, work out in the fully equipped gym or treat yourself at Gaia Spa, which offers quality spa, beauty and healing treatments.

a sample day:
6.30 am - morning vinyasa flow yoga
9am - cleansing juice followed by healthy buffet breakfast
free time / spa treatment / pool / sauna / relax
1 pm – core strength class / meditation / other
1.30 pm - gourmet vegetarian lunch
free time / spa treatment / pool / sauna / relax
5 - 6.30 pm- afternoon yoga
7 pm - gourmet vegetarian dinner
8.30pm - yoga nidra / other

Yoga is taught by Jessie Chapman who's inspirational yoga classes are designed for all levels with different variations shown allowing each person to practice at their own level. Yoga assistants give individual adjustments in the classes and special attention is given to beginners. Morning yoga is Vinyasa flow style whilst afternoon yoga is a mix of restoration yoga and hatha style. Jessie has practiced yoga since 1991 and has been teaching since 1996. Click here to read more about Jessie and the Radiance Retreat teachers.

Our retreat meals are healthy gourmet vegetarian using fresh local organic produce. The menu is free of meat, dairy, sugar, wheat and caffeine giving our body temple a light cleanse, enhancing one's vitality and improving energy levels. Special meal requests and allergies can be catered for - just let us know upon booking. On site spring water is fully filtered for healthy and energy inspired drinking.

cost:
Aus $1883 Twin Share Room / Per Person
Aus $2249 Own Room / Single
*Many people are happy to share a room and if booking twin share we will put you in a room with another person.
*an extra nights’ accommodation at Gaia Retreat is available before or after the retreat at a special discounted rate. Please email for details.

Retreat Cost Includes:
4 nights deluxe accommodation
1 hour massage or Reiki healing
All gourmet vegetarian meals using fresh local organic produce
Cleansing morning juices
Morning Vinyasa yoga
Afternoon Relaxation & Hatha yoga
Guided Meditations
Evening yoga nidra
Core Strength classes
Nutrition talk
Yogadance
Kirtan / Chanting and more…

Gaia Retreat & Spa is a unique boutique spa retreat with deluxe cabin style accommodation with en suite bathrooms and veranda’s. All rooms have air con, heating, CD player, bar fridge and tea making facilities. Rooms are refreshed daily. Retreat facilities include outdoor saltwater pool & spa, sauna, fully equipped gym, tennis court & walking trails on the property. The Gaia Day Spa will be open for extra spa treatments and healings.

check-in and check-out: arrival time on the Friday is from 10 am onwards with a healthy buffet lunch available between 12.30 pm and 3 pm. The first yoga class and formal group welcome is at 5 pm allowing you time to arrive and get settled, enjoy your welcome lunch and your included massage. Due to flights people arrive at all different times in the day but aim to be there as early as possible to relax into the retreat experience. Check-out of the resort and retreat end is 12 midday on the Tuesday.

getting there: upon registering for your retreat a map is e-mailed to you with detailed instructions on how to get to Gaia by car. For those travelling by plane details are given re bus transfers direct to the retreat from Brisbane or Coolangatta International Airports or Ballina Domestic Airport.

click here to register for your retreat