Yoga Retreats

Iyengar Yoga Retreat

To be advised for 2025  

4 nights, 5 days

(Depending on accommodation)

Sanctuary Retreat, Mission Beach

Sunrise at Mission Beach  

A Yoga Retreat, is the perfect place to unwind and relax. It allows you to take time out, to ‘pause‘ from your routine. And what better place than under a rainforest canopy at beautiful Mission Beach.

Enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, free time to immerse in nature; follow the track through the rainforest down to Brooks beach and go for a dip, or take a plunge in the pool.  At night, watch the moon rise over the ocean and enjoy the twinkling of stars overhead.

 The retreat is suitable for all levels of yoga. Moderate fitness is required 

A retreat option of a sunset sail on a 19 meter, Polynesian designed catamaran.  Enjoy a shared gourmet meal, in gentle anchorage off Dunk Island then sail back along the coastline as the sun sinks over the mountains. Extra charge

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.Price Includes  :-

                         ~ 4 night’s accommodation

                         ~ Delicious Vegetarian Brunch and evening meals x 4

                         ~ Morning Yoga classes x 4

                        ~ Afternoon yoga classes x 4

                        ~ Yoga mats and props are provided

Flights and airport transfers are not included

** Scheduled flights need to be arriving in Cairns before 1.30pm and departing flights need to be booked after midday.

Book your airport transfers here 

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 Accommodation … check out accommodation

Rainforest Hut (alfresco ensuite)

Twin Share $

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Deluxe Cabin 

Twin Share $

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** Early Bird offer:  payment  in full by 20th August

Twin Alfresco Hut         $

Single Alfresco Hut       $

Twin Deluxe Cabin        $

Single Deluxe Cabin      $

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Massage available by appointment here:  

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The Food

Vegetarian Brunch and Dinner includes an amazing array of flavours and ideas creating a gourmet adventure for the tastebuds. 

Deluxe Buffet brunch: muesli, organic yoghurt, fresh fruits , breads, gourmet salads, Follows an Asian, Italian or Arabic theme; arancini, falafel or something similar

Delicious Dinners: The evening meal is chef’s choice, shared family style banquet. All meals are stunning presented, fresh, homemade and delicious. The meals are a collective experience with dishes distributed down the centre of the table. Desserts and drinks are at extra cost

Juice, coffee or tea available each morning before class

# If you want lunch you can purchase something at the longhouse or take a drive down to Bingil Bay cafe.

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SCHEDULE …

Thursday 26th October

3.00 p.m    Book in

4.45 p.m – 5.45 p.m   Restorative Class (1 hour)

6.30 p.m   Dinner 

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Friday 25th – Sunday 27th October

7.30 a.m  – 10.00 a.m  Asana Class  (2.5hrs)

10.15 a.m  Buffet brunch

4.00 p.m — 5.00pm  Inversions/Pranayama/Restorative (1 hour)

6.30 p.m. Dinner

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** Sunset sail:  Sunday 27th October .

Monday 29th October 

7.00 a.m  – 9.00 a.m  Asana Class  (1.5 hours)

9.15 a.m    Buffet Brunch

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Check out 10.00 a.m

Meet Jan Watson: the Teacher

http://www.yogac.com.au/teachers

Jan Watson is a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and teaches classes at Mission Beach, North Queensland.

She is a skillful teacher who easily explains the how’s and why’s of poses with concise instructions.
The focus of teaching is on correct alignment and keeping joints mobile..
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Yoga is for personal development – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual 

 

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photo by Jeff Larson

THE YOGA 

Asanas: 

Asanas are the third limb of yoga and bring steadiness, health and lightness.  The Asana classes are taught as in a workshop; a slower pace to look at poses in more detail.

 Savasana:

Savasana teaches you how to relax and is the common denominator for both Asana and Pranayama. 

Pranayama:

Pranayama is fourth limb of yoga and involves observing and controlling your breathing.

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The Yoga Shala 

THE LOCATION

“Sanctuary Retreat is an adventurous and affordable rainforest Eco-lodge in Mission Beach, North Queensland, Australia, half way between Townsville and Cairns. Set on 50 acres of lush tropical rainforest overlooking the Coral Sea, Sanctuary is as much a refuge for travellers as it is for wildlife. It is suited to nature lovers and active bush walkers seeking a natural tropical environment. It is not for the faint hearted.” You need to be moderately fit.

Choose your accommodation from Rainforest huts with alfresco ensuite or Deluxe cabins with ensuite.  It is an unspoilt paradise with secluded beaches meeting the Great Barrier Reef. Book a massage, enjoy the delicious cuisine, and take in some breathtaking views, book a sun set cruise with gourmet meal.

You will be practicing yoga in an awesome location. A specialized yoga room with Yoga mats and all props provided.

Check it out

Register here

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You can also pay via direct credit to:

Jan Watson

BSB 633 000 Account: 138 596 481

Reference: Retreat and Name 

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Terms and Conditions.

The deposit is $500.  Full payment by 28th September

Cancellation:  full refund if requested by the 21tst August – 2 months before start date.

Any cancellation 23rd August or later, there is a $500 cancellation fee charged (your deposit)

Please note that Sanctuary Retreat offer no refunds for any accommodation booked; from 2 months or less prior to the retreat.