Eco Yoga Retreats
Nature . Movement . Deep Rest
The Retreat Promise
Brought to you by Eco Yoga Retreats and Nurture Health, A Time to Pause is an evidence-informed retreat for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.
Across four restorative days in the Byron Bay hinterland, you’ll experience Ocean Flow, Yin and Cranial work, women’s health workshops, nourishing meals, nature walks and time to unwind by the pools, sauna, ice bath and fire pit.
This is your time to pause, understand your changing body and consider how you want the next chapter to feel.
Who This Is For
For women moving into perimenopause, through menopause and beyond, seeking an evidence-informed reset that responds to the body’s changing needs. No yoga experience is required—only a willingness to slow down, reconnect and feel supported.
HIGHLIGHTS
Beautifully Appointed, Luxury Accomodation
Wellness Protocol
Practice
World-class luxury wellness retreat and accommodation space set across five acres of lush subtropical scenery in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Wellness Chef prepared high-protein, lower-carb, Mediterranean-style meals for metabolic health
Rhythmic Ocean Flow each morning; Yin and Cranial work paired together each afternoon to restore and settle the nervous system. Nature Hike, Sauna and optional ice bath.
Daily Rhythm
Each day follows a spacious, unhurried rhythm.
Most mornings begin with Ocean Flow at 7am, followed by a nourishing breakfast. From there, you might set out on a beautiful hinterland hike, relax by the pool or move between the sauna and ice bath at your own pace.
One day will be dedicated to evidence-informed women’s wellness workshops, offering practical knowledge to support your health beyond the retreat.
Afternoons soften into deeply restorative Yin and Cranial work, followed by dinner at 6:30pm. As evening falls, we’ll gather around the fire pit—or simply enjoy the freedom to rest, connect and be.
Stay
A secluded sanctuary in the Byron Bay hinterland.
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4 days / 3 nights luxury accommodation
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Five private acres of rainforest edges, paddocks, walking paths and lotus ponds
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Three beautiful private dwellings, each with its own pool and garden setting
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Fully equipped open-air yoga shala
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Ceremonial tipi with outdoor fire pit
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Intimate retreat limited to a small group of women
Nourish
Food designed to support women through midlife and beyond.
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All meals prepared by Chef
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High-protein, lower-carbohydrate, Mediterranean-style menu
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Nutrient-rich meals designed to support metabolic health
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Functional smoothies and wellness shots
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Anti-inflammatory ingredients and practical nourishment education
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Nurture Health Supplement Protocol
Restore
Movement, recovery and space to truly slow down.
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Ocean Flow™
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Restorative Yin and Cranial sessions
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Gentle acupressure, breath awareness and guided relaxation
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Infrared sauna and ice baths
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Hot and cold contrast therapy
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Nature hike and time beside the pools
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Cacao ceremony and evenings around the fire pit
Learn
Evidence-informed guidance for your changing body.
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Signature Women’s Wellness Workshop
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Perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause education
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Guidance on sleep, stress, energy, recovery and body composition
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Nourishment and healthy-ageing education
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Relaxed small-group Ask Andrea session
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Practical strategies you can begin using immediately
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Personal Nurture Health Wellness Plan and take-home booklet
Blue Green Sanctuary
Secluded. Luxury. Breathtaking
Set across five acres of lush Byron hinterland, the award-winning BlueGreen Sanctuary offers luxury accommodation in a peaceful natural setting. Guests stay across three distinctive residences—The Loft, The House and The Villa—with eight individually styled rooms. A fully equipped yoga shala, sauna, ice bath, spa bungalow, teepee and fire pit create the perfect environment to slow down, reconnect and experience deep rest and transformation.
The Loft
The Loft is nestled high up on the property and bordered by neighbouring coffee plantations with views of our orchard, paddocks and forest. It has two bedrooms and one shared bathroom and sleeps up to 4 guests. A beautiful home in its own right, it is located a short walk from the Villa on the Western side of the grounds.
Yoga Shala
Reached by a peaceful rainforest boardwalk, the Yoga Shala is a secluded sanctuary created for movement, stillness and connection. The studio is fully equipped with mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps and eye masks, while adjustable all-weather blinds allow you to practise immersed in nature or comfortably sheltered from the elements.
The Women Behind Your Retreat
Meet the experienced team bringing together women’s health, nourishing food, mindful movement and deep rest to create your A Time to Pause experience.
Dr Andrea Speed
Dr Andrea Speed (Chiropractor) brings together more than a decade of clinical experience, women’s health education and evidence-informed lifestyle strategies to help women feel stronger, better rested and more confident navigating midlife.
Justine Davis
Justine Davis is an experienced yoga teacher, retreat leader and creator of Ocean Flow™—a breath-led, fluid movement practice inspired by the ocean. She brings extensive training in yoga and its role in supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Justine also leads international retreats and co-founded Yacht Club Yoga in Port Melbourne.
A Glimpse Inside Your Private Sanctuary
Five secluded acres designed for rest, reconnection and renewal.
