This 5 Day Retreat offers the possibility to really experience the benefits of a comprehensive wellness program and restore balance in key areas of your life. Our retreat programs align with the wisdom of Ayurveda, the ancient holistic system of healing that seeks to restore balance in body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda recognises that we need to tailor our diet, yoga practice and lifestyle.
5 Day Yoga Retreat
Come as you were, leave as you should be.
5 Day Seasonal Yoga Retreat Dates
Our 5 day yoga retreats run every week of the year and are themed around the seasons- Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring.
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| 5 Day Winter Yoga Retreat | See Dates |
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| 5 Day Spring Yoga Retreat | See Dates |
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| 5 Day Summer Yoga Retreat | See Dates |
Prices start from $1,640 including program, massage, all meals and 4 nights accommodation.
5 Day Specialty Yoga Retreats
In addition to this, we have 5 Day Specialty Yoga Retreats including the John Ogilvie Yoga Retreat and the Yoga Teacher’s Retreat. See dates and book below.
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| June 2 - 6, 2025 | John Ogilvie 5 Day Yoga Retreat | Book Now |
| August 1 - 5, 2025 | 5 Day Yoga Teacher’s Retreat – August 2025 | Book Now |
5 Day Seasonal Retreat Inclusions
5 Day Summer Yoga Retreat
December | January | February
Summer is vibrant and full of energy, but the heat can leave us feeling overheated or drained. This retreat will focus on summer themes of vitality, expansion, and balance.
Summer expansion yoga nidra
Yoga alignment
Cooking class: Fresh and hydrating including a delicious raw cake & smoothie
Cool off with pool yoga in our 20m mineral salt swimming pool rich in magnesium
Seasonal Garden Tour
Ayurvedic wellness: aligned with Pitta season, practices will cool the body, calm the mind, and maintain inner harmony while embracing summer’s active energy
5 Day Autumn Yoga Retreat
March | April | May
Autumn can bring dryness and cooler temperatures, signaling a shift from the outward expansiveness of summer to introspection and cleansing. This retreat will focus on release, grounding, and transition.
Grounding and releasing yoga nidra
Yoga alignment
Cooking class: Nourishing dish with garden veggies such as curry, and spiced tea
Seasonal Garden Tour
Ayurveda wellness: with rising Vata energy, practices will encourage letting go, reflection, and nourishment, supporting a smooth shift into the cooler months with clarity and balance.
5 Day Winter Yoga Retreat
June | July | August
Winter is a time for rest, introspection, and cultivating warmth within the body. Yoga and meditation sessions will have a winter focus, using seasonal themes to support well-being.
Yoga alignment
Winter warming yoga nidra
Cooking class: Recipes include dahl & garden herbal tea which are rich, warming, and grounding, with a focus on moisture and nourishment.
Seasonal garden tour
Ayurveda wellness: balancing vata and kapha.
5 Day Spring Yoga Retreat
September | October | November
In Spring, we are preparing and looking after the body for the renewal season (new beginnings).
Yoga alignment
Spring renewal yoga nidra
Cooking class: Spring can often increase Kapha, so the dishes here are light, warming, and detoxifying to balance the heavier qualities of the season. Recipes include kitchari & garden herbal iced tea
Seasonal garden tour
Ayurveda wellness: for Spring
I did the 5 day yoga retreat. Fantastic location, friendly staff and well organised. Very calming space with a lovely pool and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables grown on site. I also did the kayaking and loved it. Highly recommend.
I did the 5 day yoga/wellness retreat. The experience was a perfect reset for me, the vegan/satvic meals were incredibly tasty and healthy. I particularly enjoyed the two massages and the environment was very relaxed and tranquil. As a novice the yoga classes were perfect for me, I engaged in 3 classes a day and loved the meditations in the evening. My friend who is an experienced and skilled yogi found the classes a little basic and the pace too slow for her. However, we both agreed that teachers Morgane and Vivienne were great, such beautiful authentic women. We enjoyed hanging out with the group and our impromptu bike rides in to Byron, visits to the farmers market, lighthouse and wattegos beach. The cost of this retreat seemed excellent value for money when you consider the classes, treatments and food etc!
I got home last weekend from my 5 day retreat, and am still swanning about feeling wonderful. This was the reset I needed. I am happily back in the habit of a daily yoga practice. And my appetite has remained stabilised after what felt like a good cleanse, eating the delicious food provided for every meal.. my sugar addiction is back in the bin! All this on top of enjoying the most relaxing time on my retreat, walking to the light house to watch whales galore, sunshine and swimming in the magnesium pool everyday, evenings curled up with cups of tea and my book. This was my 3rd retreat at Byron Yoga Centre, and I will be back. Thank you to all of the wonderful people living and working on site, such a kind and welcoming bunch!
I keep coming back to BYC again and again because it is such a beautiful holistic experience.
Your Body is where you belong. Don’t worry about where you think your happy place is because you are in it
Yoga retreat surpassed my expectations. We had the most lovely people in our group. Beautiful location. Will definitely return.
Byron Yoga Centre is set in a tranquil environment. The programme is very at your own pace and incorporates a great mix of yoga sessions.
An incredible experience, would highly recommend. I love the low-key peaceful feeling of the place. The food, the grounds, the people, the yoga – all worth it.
The retreat was beautiful, the food is great and teachers are amazing. Thank you! Also the garden and sustainable living is such an important thing.
Byron Yoga Centre offers high quality teaching, beautiful environment and opportunity for personal growth.
The retreat is so opening and amazing for a life, mental and physical reset. Very grateful to have the opportunity to have been here.
5 Day Yoga Retreat Overview
The 5 Day Retreat has a flexible program of yoga and meditation classes plus workshops on nutrition, yogic philosophy and holistic wellness. An important aspect to the health giving benefits of the retreat are the nourishing plant based meals of fresh, seasonal food sourced where possible from the onsite organic gardens. Due to popular demand we have now included a garden tour and a cooking demonstration in the program.
The daily schedule starts with an early morning flow yoga class. After breakfast you will have the main yoga and wellness workshop of the day and, following a short break before an alignment based yoga class. The third yoga class of the day at 4.30pm is always a deeply relaxing session of either Yin or Restorative yoga. All classes are optional but by committing to the full program you more likely to build the skills to continue a home practice.
Each day there is free time between lunch and the 4.30pm class, inviting you to enjoy the pool, visit the beach or explore the town (there are complimentary bicycles you can use for the 10 minute ride). This is also the time to utilise the two rejuvenating treatments included in your package – you can always choose to book an additional massage at your own cost and make this a daily event!
The 5 Day Retreat offers guests the chance to benefit from the specially designed program which balances group based workshops and yoga classes with free time and self reflection. You have time to immerse yourself in the relaxing retreat experience and also to integrate your learning and take away valuable tools to incorporate healthy habits into your daily life.
Best suited for
A wellness retreat is an essential opportunity to disconnect from the busyness and stresses of daily life and leaves you feeling refreshed, recharged and inspired to maintain healthy habits.
Enjoy the benefits of this 5 day wellness program, or if you have more time, consider choosing our 7 day retreat package.
The schedule is flexible, all sessions are optional, it is designed to maximise your retreat experience whilst allowing free time to enjoy being in Byron Bay.
There are options for extra off-site activities, see below, and you could also choose additional treatments when you purchase your retreat (all these are subject to availability, minimum numbers and additional costs).
Day 1:
| 8:00am - 2.45pm - Arrive anytime and settle in to your accommodation |
| 12:30pm - Lunch (optional) |
| 3:00pm - Welcome Circle and Meditation |
| 4:30pm - Restorative / Yin Yoga Class |
| 6:00pm - Dinner |
| 7:00pm - Guided Meditation / Yoga Nidra |
Day 2-4:
| 6:45am - Yoga Class (optional) |
| 8:00am - Breakfast |
| 9:00am - Wellness / Philosophy |
| 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 |
Day 5:
| 6:45am - Morning Flow Yoga |
| 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) |
* Daily program may vary slightly
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.
Our retreats are suitable for yogis of all levels of experience including beginners. For registered yoga teachers, this retreat meets the requirements for 8 points of Yoga Australia’s annual CPD policy for its members.
The following items are not included in the 5 Day Yoga Retreat price, but can be added by request:
- Additional activities that Byron Bay has to offer
- Coffee, chai and cold drinks eg coconut water
- Sweet treats (‘healthy’ desserts: raw, gluten and refined sugar free)
- Travel and airport transfers
For returning guests who are looking for a varied experience, or for those wishing to combine the retreat with more adventurous activity or to explore the local area – we have several program options and activity partners (subject to availability, minimum numbers and additional costs). You can also choose to book extra options when you purchase your retreat. See below for more details.
| Activity | Availability | Minimum number | Additional cost | Booking process |
| Communal Sauna Session | Daily | No minimum number | $45 for 2 x 10-20 minute sessions | Book with your retreat |
| Surf Lesson | Could be 9am or after lunch for approx 4 hours, tide and weather dependent | No minimum number | $99 per person per lesson (board and wetsuit included) | Book with your retreat (refunded if cancelled due to weather) |
| Kayaking | Could be 9.30am or 2pm for approx 4 hours, weather dependent | No minimum number | $99 per person | Book with your retreat (refunded if cancelled due to weather) |
| Crystal Castle | Mon, Wed or Fri, pick up at 12.20pm return by 5pm | Minimum 2 people required | $109 per person (includes transport, entry fee and the peace meditation) | Book with your retreat (refunded if not Minimum number) |
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. You can find all of our Yoga Retreat accommodation options and inclusions here.
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.
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.
