BALANCED PRACTICE YOGA RETREATS
BlueGreen Sanctuary
Byron Bay
April 5th – 10th 2021
Join Liz Bennett and Amelia Disspain on a Total Escape to yogic living in the beauty of nature.
We are very excited to invite you to our fifth Total Escape Retreat, which we will be holding at BlueGreen Sanctuary, nestled in the hinterland behind Byron Bay.
This 5 day retreat is an opportunity to step back from the pressures of day to day life, to restore quietness to your mind and ease you back to the creative joy of your true centre.
Yoga
Two yoga classes a day held outside if the weather is warm and still, or inside the tipi. Make more space for peace inside yourself.
Two workshops to help you harness tools from the yoga tradition in your daily life.
Location
BlueGreen Sanctuary was named to invoke the ‘blue’ from the huge sky, the distant mountains; and ‘green’ from the rainforest trees, macadamia and coffee plantations that cushion the boundaries. During your days here, there is plenty of time to explore the five acres of sub tropical scenery. Chat around the fire pit at night surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest. During the days and balmy evenings, you might wander amongst the trees, read by the pool, rest in one of the beautiful common areas, or enjoy silence and reflection in this deeply nurturing space. Our retreat group will have exclusive use of the entire property during our retreat.
Accomodation
Our accommodation includes peaceful and spacious luxury bedrooms, most with en-suites.
Choose between King size beds or King singles if sharing.
Your Teachers
The Total Escape Retreat will be led by senior Yoga Teacher Amelia Disspain alongside Yoga Therapist and Physiotherapist Liz Bennett. As teachers with a combined experience of over 40 years we will support you over five transformative days to deepen your yoga practice.
Nourishing Food
You will be nourished with three gorgeous organic vegetarian meals each day – lovingly prepared by local plant based chef Aja Schofield. Ajas’ international travel and her love for nature have inspired her style of cooking, as do Ayurvedic medicine, the healing benefits of spices, and exotic tropical fruits.
She embraces traditional cultures and cuisines while combining revolutionary and innovative techniques into her dishes.
For Aja cooking is not only about eating, it’s about the process of growing and healing. She works in the rhythm of nature to create nutrient-dense food and embrace radiant health, sustainable preparation, and holistic living.
Accomodation
Our accommodation includes peaceful and spacious luxury bedrooms, most with en-suites.
Choose between King size beds or King singles if sharing.
Check in Monday afternoon at 2pm, check out Saturday 10am.
Includes:
- Nourishing organic meals prepared by Byron Bay chef Aja Schofield.
- Byron Bay coffee and organic teas from lunch on Friday to breakfast Monday
- An organic 3 course special dinner on our closing evening
- Twice daily yoga classes with Amelia and Liz
- Meditation and Yoga Philosophy sessions
- All linen, towels and pool towels are provided
- Swimming pool
Pricing
Includes all meals, yoga and accommodation
We are limited to 12 spots so let us know soon if you’re joining us.
Click your chosen option below to book.
$2299 king single sharing a room
$2990 king bed in your own room
$4398 couple- sharing a king bed and a room
$500 non Refundable Deposit: required on booking
Remainder to be paid by March 5th 2021
EARLY BIRD RATES
Book and pay your deposit by the end of January for the early bird rate of $2500 for your own room and $1900 for a shared room.
Timetable
MONDAY
Check in 2pm
Lunch Platter and Welcome
Free time
Yoga Class 5pm – 6.30pm
Dinner 7pm
TUESDAY
6.30am – 8.30am Asana + Pranayama + Meditation
9am Breakfast
Free time
12 noon Lunch
Free time
3.30pm- 5.30pm Asana + Yoga Nidra
6pm Dinner
WEDNESDAY
6.30am – 8.30am Pranayama + Meditation + Asana
9am Breakfast
Free time
12 noon Lunch
Free time
3.pm- 4pm – Asana Workshop: Inversions
4.30pm- 5.30pm Gentle Yoga
6pm Dinner
THURSDAY
6.30am – 8.30am Pranayama + Meditation + Asana
9am Breakfast
Free time
12 noon Lunch
Free time
3.30pm- 5.30pm Asana + Yoga Nidra
6pm Dinner
FRIDAY
6.30am – 8.30am Pranayama Meditation + Asana
9am Breakfast
Free time
12 noon Lunch
Free time
3.pm- 4pm – Yoga Philosophy Workshop – Kriya Yoga: the Yoga of Action
4.30pm- 5.30pm Gentle Yoga
6pm Dinner 3 Course Celebration Dinner
SATURDAY
6.30am – 8am Yoga Class
8.30am Breakfast
10am check out