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Bend and stretch at the Gold Coast's Peppers Salt Resort
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa has announced their schedule of weekend yoga retreats for 2011 giving guests four unique opportunities to relax with soothing yoga, dine on wholesome cuisine and revitalise with a spa treatment.
The seasonal yoga retreats, which have been designed for all ability levels from beginners through to experienced practitioners, will take place 25-27 February, 10-12 June, 12-14 August and 4-6 November.
Hosted by YOGA TV host, Kris McIntyre, each weekend will vary to suit the changing needs of the seasons according to Ryoho (a form of yoga therapy combining traditional Indian Hatha poses with the meridian based healing arts of China and Japan):
25-27 February: digestion, weight loss, kicking sugar cravings and increasing energy levels 10-12 June: lower back strength, stress release and sexual energy 12-14 August 2011: flexibility, strong backs and joints and cleansing 4-6 November: power and strength, upper back release, blood pressure and circulation and happy hearts
Priced from $533* per person twin share, the all-inclusive escape includes two nights accommodation, full buffet breakfast daily, six yoga classes with yoga teacher, author and Yoga TV host Kris McIntyre, a yoga mat, The Golden Door workshops and demonstrations, a 50 minute spa treatment at The Golden Door Spa, wholesome meals inspired by The Golden Door cook book and prepared by Peppers Salt Resort & Spa’s new restaurant Season, full use of resort leisure facilities, unlimited in-room movies and more.
Non-residential packages are available from $390* per person including all yoga classes, mat, The Golden Door Spa treatment, one dinner and two lunches.
When guests aren’t striking a pose, they can step out into nature and enjoy a network of beachside walking and bicycle tracks, the resort’s large tropical beach lagoon pool, unspoilt surf beaches, or head to The Golden Door Spa for a menu of soul soothing spa treatments.
Peppers Salt Resort & Spa is located just 15 minutes from Gold Coast Airport, 60 minutes from Ballina Airport and less than 90 minutes drive from Brisbane.
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