Yoga and meditation retreats are the new way to holiday. Unplugging and getting away from the stresses of modern offers the opportunity to relax and realign your body, mind, and spirit. The holistic yoga retreats in Perth and Western Australia offer beautiful natural surroundings and once-in-a-lifetime chances to explore some of the country’s ecological wonders while getting back in tune with yourself.
Relax and unwind in Perth & Western Australia (Photo: Kookaburra Creek Yoga)
If you’re keen to retreat and revitalize, Perth & Western Australia offer some of the most unique yoga and meditation experiences. Here are 5 of the best retreats for when you want to head home feeling more refreshed and centered than when you left:
Kookaburra Creek Yoga
From $330/per person
Kookaburra Creek Yoga offers restful and revitalizing yoga retreats and classes in Western Australia and overseas. Directors Mandy and Robert share their knowledge, kindness, and understanding without judgement during their three-day meditation, cleanse, and yoga retreats available throughout the year. During the retreat, you’ll enjoy daily Hatha yoga classes, meditation and pranayama, sunset vedic fire rituals and more. The retreat includes two nights’ accommodation in their newly refurbished retreat centre an hour from Perth, as well as daily plant-based, Sattvic meals from Kookaburra Creek Yoga’s kitchen garden.
Wholesome Life
From $2,660/ per person
Wholesome Life was created to help women to create space for nourishing their bodies, minds, and souls. Their retreats are kept small to ensure individual attention in unique destinations, including Ningaloo Reef, Eco Beach, Byron Bay, and more. Their upcoming retreat at Ningaloo Reef offers six days of sunset Hatha yoga, sea kayaking, SUP, and a day trip to sail and swim with whale sharks. The retreat includes five nights of accommodation at a beachfront resort in Exmouth and a beach safari camp in the heart of Cape Range National Park. Shared and private single and twins are available. Fresh organic meals are provided daily.
Spanda School
From $1,011/ per person
Open your hearts and minds with the guidance and support of Ava, the Spanda School’s main instructor. She’ll guide you through daily Hatha and Yin yoga practice, meditation, and relaxation exercises during your silent meditation and yoga retreat in Margaret River. This one-of-a-kind retreat emphasizes rest, balance, restoration, and understanding your truth. Retreat participants often leave feeling humbled, light, and a renewed sense of purpose. Seven nights’ accommodation and three vegetarian meals per day are included in the retreat. You’ll stay in a shared dorm at Honeyeater Ridge, seven-acres of natural bush just 10 minutes from Margaret River.
Yoga Spirit Journeys with Denby Sheather
From $4,946/ per person
Yoga Spirit Journeys aims to help people awaken their potential by connecting to nature at ancient sacred sites. Denby Sheather will lead the six-day ‘Salted Souls’ eco-wildlife, yoga, and meditation retreat in Ningaloo Reef designed to catapult you into your awakening. The exciting itinerary features silent and guided meditations, daily yoga classes, shamanic and lunar workshops, private healing sessions, plus excursions to swim and snorkel with humpback and whale sharks. The retreat includes all meals, transfer to Learmonth Airport, and five nights of accommodation in twin or single rooms at Sal Salis.