Bring in the new year with a magical Renew and Revive Retreat. Includes all your retreat favourites plus a letting go ceremony, gathering at sunrise to watch the first rays of 2025 at the most easterly point of Australia, celebrations music and festivities.
New Year Renew and Revive Retreat
As we enter a new year it’s the perfect time to reflect upon the past 12 months to take stock of those areas of our lives where we want to achieve greater balance. To do this we need a quiet, honest review of our current lifestyle but even then it’s not easy to implement change.
New Year Renew and Revive Retreat Dates
Prices for the 7 Day New Year Renew and Revive Retreat start from $2,610 and include all treatments, meals and 6 nights in twin share room with shared bathroom. Other accommodation options subject to cost and availability.
| Dates | Book Now |
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| December 27, 2024 - January 2, 2025 | Book Now |
New Year Retreat Overview
Byron Yoga Retreat Centre is the perfect place to spend the new year. Byron Bay is the first place on the Australian mainland to see the sun on 1 January and has long been an iconic spot to herald the new year. Byron Yoga Retreat Centre is an affordable and relaxing option for a healthy holiday in Byron Bay. So booking into the New Year retreat is the ideal opportunity to focus on your health and wellbeing at this auspicious time.
Let go of the old and embrace the new. Set intentions for the new year and give yourself a strong foundation to make permanent positive changes. This special new year retreat is a wonderful combination of yoga, meditation, wellness sessions and massage treatments, plus ceremonies and rituals to mark the ending of one cycle and to welcome the new. This retreat is the perfect way to start the new year and increase those feelings of health, happiness and clarity.
The retreat program is designed to help you to develop ongoing wellness, to kick start healthy habits that you can integrate into your life. We’ll teach you practical and sustainable approaches to issues such as stress management and good nutrition. You will enjoy delicious vegetarian meals prepared with seasonal, local and organic produce – much of it grown onsite in the retreat centre gardens.
New Year Retreat Inclusions
- 6 nights twin shared accommodation
- All meals: nutritionally-balanced, delicious, vegetarian menu
- Unlimited herbal teas and fruit
- 2 massages or treatments
- Ayurvedic cooking demonstration
- Ceremonies to assist in letting go of the old and setting intentions for 2025
- Special sunrise gathering at Byron Bay Lighthouse early morning on 1 January
- New Year feast, music and festivities
- Use of onsite bicycles
- Use of heated 20 meter mineral salt swimming pool
- Option of up to three daily yoga classes (flow / classic hatha / restorative)
- Workshops on wellness, health and nutrition
- Cooking demonstration and tour of the organic garden
- Evening program such as yogic philosophy and guided meditation
Best suited for
- People wanting to kickstart the year with positive intentions and habits.
- Suitable for yogis of all ages and levels of experience. Beginners are welcome.
- Those stressed and in need of a rejuvenating break from their routines.
- Seniors who want to maintain or regain their mobility, flexibility, and vitality.
- Aspiring yoga instructors – as a foundation before pursuing a full teacher training program.
- Couples interested in enhancing their bond and solo travelers looking to connect with like-minded individuals and deepen their practice.
- Individuals looking to improve their overall health, weight, and nutrition.
- Those drawn to Byron Bay’s natural beauty and seeking physical, mental, and spiritual renewal.
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!
Key features of the programs are the morning and evening wellness sessions. These include nutrition and cooking classes, yogic philosophy and guided meditations plus workshops on the principles of alignment in yoga poses and the fundamentals of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science developed to create optimum health.
There is plenty of time to relax and reflect. The afternoons offer free time to chill out by the pool, at the beach or to explore the local area. There is also the opportunity to select an additional program option such as surfing, kayaking (see dolphins up close!) or join a trip to the unique hinterland oasis – Crystal Castle. Included in the package prices are 2 personal massage treatments – a highlight for many guests.
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) |
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 |
| Surf Lesson | Could be 9am or after lunch for approx 4 hours, tide and weather dependent | No Minimum number | $80 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 | $90 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 | $99 per person (includes transport, entry fee and the peace meditation) | Book with your retreat (refunded if not Minimum number) |
New Year Retreat
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.
New Year Retreat
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.
