Australian Yoga Journal – July 2019

59

july 2019

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LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK, QLD MOUNT NINDERRY (SUNSHINE COAST), QLD MISSION BEACH, QLD

BROOME, WA KARIJINI, WA

retreat at Sanctuary Retreat
(www.sanctuaryogaretreats.com.au),
which offers unique accommodation
enveloped in lush rainforest and
absolutely incredible views, or simply
enjoy your own practice on one of the
secluded, serene beaches. It’s one of
Australia’s top spots for nature lovers
and a perfect place for some seriously
Insta-worthy yoga (or a digital
detox!).

Broome, WA

Broome is an essential stop on any
WA road-trip, and while it definitely
boasts beautiful beaches and tropical
vibes, the yoga scene is worlds away
from the spiritual mecas and remains
old-school and down to earth. A
wander around town and a chat with
the locals will leave you with a
handful of yoga options, but if you’re
up for really immersing yourself

then Blue Body Spiritual Centre

(www.bluebody.com.au) is where it’s at.

You can wander through the grounds to

enjoy the meditative vibes and some

peace and quiet, go along to one of the

many daily, traditional yoga classes

(Hatha, Sivananda, Iyengar and

Elemental) or book in to one of their

meditation or energy healing

workshops.

Karijini, WA

Karijini National Park is the perfect

place to truly soak up the Australian

landscape and is famous for being one

of the largest and most spectacular

parks in the country, rich in waterfalls,

sparkling rock pools, gorges and

magnificent rocks. It’s the last place

you’d expect to find yoga, but the locally

owned Karijini Eco Retreat (www.

karijiniecoretreat.com.au) with cosy,

environmentally friendly, glamp-style

accommodation, offers a yoga space for

self practice or group classes (teachers

can be organised as requested) to stand

travellers in good stead for their many

adventures throughout the park. When

you’re not saluting the stunning outback

sun, you can explore the majestic red

landscape and it’s cooling water holes,

take a trail walk or enjoy a bush tucker

feast at the on-site restaurant.

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KRISHNA VILLAGE ECO YOGA

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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Warning,

not far from Byron Bay and the Gold

Coast, this spiritual yoga village offers

humble retreats, teacher trainings and the

opportunity for keen yogis to stay on as

volunteers and soak up the true yoga

lifestyle and associated teachings.

http://www.krishnavillage-retreat.com

GOVINDA VALLEY RETREAT, OTFORD

(JUST SOUTH OF SYDNEY)

A non-for-profit, volunteer based retreat

centre/community, Govinda Valley

Retreat provides the space and facilities

for yogis and spiritual teachers to host

their own retreats in verdant, vibrant

surrounds. Volunteers enjoy a

combination of karma yoga (the yoga of

action/volunteer duties), private retreat

time, community activities, yoga and

personal development workshops.

http://www.govindavalley.com.au

BRAHMA KUMARIS, AUSTRALIA-WIDE

Brahma Kumaris is a spiritual movement

based on yogic philosophies with

meditation courses and workshops

around Australia, as well as a number

of dedicated retreat centres.

Since all of their meditation retreats are

donation based, those who have

attended a retreat in the past are often

invited to come back and volunteer

on future courses.

http://www.brahmakumaris.org.au