Australian Yoga Journal – July 2019

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2019

yogajournal.com.au

Turn off the highway just south of

Kempsey, hit a dirt road and follow it to

the end for some truly authentic yoga

bliss. Appealing to the seasoned yogi

who loves a traditional practice, Yoga

Alchemy is a retreat centre surrounded

by quintessential Australian bush and

offering seasonal retreats inspired by

Tantra, Celtic cultures and Australian

Aboriginal traditions. The schedule is

asana and meditation heavy – with a

focus on balancing the chakras and

working with the seasons and elements

to achieve optimum health for body,

spirit and soul. http://www.yogaalchemy.net.au

Lamington National Park,

QLD

If you like your yoga out of range with a

bit of bush walking on the side then

Lamington National Park is the place to

be, and it’s definitely worth the easy

drive from the Gold Coast. You can

escape the chaos of everyday life,

experience the most magnificent

stargazing and enjoy your yoga in

perfect peace. Binna Burra Mountain

Lodge (www.binnaburralodge.com.au)

offers a plethora of activities, including

yoga on the weekends, or there are

plenty of camping options if you’re

feeling something more humble. If

that’s your vibe, make sure to ask the

locals about yoga in ‘the valley.’

Mount Ninderry (

Sunshine Coast), QLD

Specialising in Zenthai Shiatsu and

Chinese Medicine inspired flowing yoga

classes, Mount Ninderry Healing Centre is

the real deal – down to earth and yogic

in every way. It’s humble, surrounded by

lush, abundant nature and wildlife, and

owned by yogis who truly walk their

talk. The space and teachings allow a

deeper connection to self, through

finding beauty and magic in everyday

simplicity – ‘The way you do anything,

is the way you do everything.’ You can

pop in for a Zenthai flow class for only

$10, or book a massage treatment to

experience the true healing power of

Chinese Medicine meets yogic

philosophies of movement. Regular

events and trainings are also held on

site, and it’s possible you may decide to

stay forever. http://www.zenthaishiatsu.com

Mission Beach, QLD

Mission Beach is a truly unique and

magical place to practice yoga, and

you’ll be surprised at what’s on offer in

such a sleepy part of the world.

You can drop in to a yoga class with one

of the local teachers, offered at a few

different locations (www.facebook.com/

MissionBeachYoga), jump on board a

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