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- BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA
The quintessential beach town, Byron Bay
overfl ows with juice bars, organic cafés, and
boutique yoga studios. Byron Yoga Centre,
founded in 1988 by John Ogilvie, is one of
Australia’s longest-running yoga schools.
Ogilvie’s signature style of Purna Yoga focuses
on integrating physical postures and philosophy.
Meanwhile, Byron Bay newcomer Bamboo Yoga
School has already amassed a strong community
thanks to its open-air bamboo “tentple” (a cross
between a tent and temple) and variety of classes
including yoga nidra, hatha, vinyasa, and yin. - GWINGANNA LIFESTYLE RETREAT, GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA
It’s not uncommon to see wallabies and ’roos hopping across the 500-acre grounds set high
up in the ancient gum trees of the Tallebudgera Valley. Mornings focus on yin-inspired
movements such as qi gong and restorative yoga, while afternoons are devoted to yang-type
activities such as boxing and hiking. Three-day Life in Balance programs integrate equine
healing sessions with lectures from holistic psychiatrists, and new Journey to Inner Freedom
programs include workshops with emotional healing authority Brandon Bays.
JEN MURPHY travels the globe reporting on adventure travel, wellness, food, and conservation. She
writes the Wall Street Journal’s What’s Your Workout column and is the author of The Yoga (Man)ual.Additional Reporting by Kyle Houseworth37
- ARO HA, NEW ZEALAND
Five-, six-, and seven-day retreats,
many led by yogi and founder Damian
Chaparro, focus on rejuvenating
mind and body against some of
New Zealand’s most breathtaking
landscapes. Think sunrise yoga,
kayaking excursions, and strenuous
hikes on the trails of New Zealand’s
Southern Alps and along the shores of
sapphire-blue Lake Wakatipu. Days end
with restorative yoga and nourishing,
paleo-friendly cuisine.
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