Created specifically for men, this retreat offers a grounded space to step back from daily pressure, reset your system, and build practical skills for a calmer, clearer life.

It’s for men who are ready to do the work on themselves — away from noise, performance, and expectation. You don’t need any prior experience. What matters is a willingness to show up, learn simple tools, and connect with a strong group of like-minded men.

Expect real practices that support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing — no fluff, just useful methods you can take home and use straight away.

Men's Retreat Inclusions

2 nights accommodation in our peaceful Byron Bay retreat centre
All meals included – nutritionally-balanced, delicious, vegetarian menu
Unlimited herbal teas, fruit and snacks throughout the day
1 massage treatment
Guided bushwalk/ ocean swim
Evening fire circle
Practical tools for stress, presence and self-awareness
Connection to life-minded men
Use of our heated 20-metre mineral salt swimming pool
Daily breathwork and meditation classes
Mindfulness and sharing circles

Please note – our retreat program is flexible, so you can join in as much or as little as you feel up to.

Why this retreat?

Men today carry a lot: work demands, family responsibilities, and a constant mental load. Yet most of us were never taught how to work with our inner world — how to manage stress, regulate the nervous system, or understand what’s really happening in our own minds.

This retreat is designed to change that. Through practical, accessible techniques, you’ll learn tools that can support you in everyday life.

Retreat Schedule

Friday
8:00am - 2.45pm - Arrive anytime and settle in to your accommodation
12:30pm - Lunch (optional)
3:00pm - Welcome Circle
4:30pm - Relaxation Practice
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Meditation/Men's Circle

Saturday
6:45am - Morning yoga
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Mindfulness Workshop
10:00am - Morning Break
10:30am - Mindfulness Practice
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Massage, time to relax and reflect
4:30pm - Breathwork Practice
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Fire Circle

Sunday
6:00am - Bushwalk/Ocean Swim
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Mindfulness Workshop
10:00am - Morning Break
10:30am - Breathwork/Mindfulness Practice
12:00pm - Closing Circle
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm-3pm - Free Time

What you'll walk away with

Practical tools you can use immediately, including:

Breathwork techniques for stressful moments
Short daily mindfulness practices
Ways to improve focus and productivity
Strategies to manage difficult emotions
Tools to support better sleep
Greater awareness of your patterns and triggers

Think of it as building your internal toolkit — skills that can support you for the rest of your life.

Who is this for?

Men open to working on themselves
Men dealing with stress or mental load
Men wanting to improve focus and clarity
Men looking to build meaningful friendships
Men who want practical tools, not theory
Men who simply need a break
All ages 16 and over

No previous yoga or meditation experience required.
Just a willingness to show up.

Meet your Hosts

With years of life, fatherhood, relationship and yoga teaching experience between them, Ross Adams and Dan Stephenson will guide the weekend with care, steadiness, and genuine support.

Ross Adams

Ross is passionate about sharing the ancient teachings of yoga and mindfulness, practices that have deeply shaped his own life. He loves seeing others experience their nourishing, healing, and transformative effects, and he is especially committed to supporting mental wellbeing.

He qualified as a yoga teacher in 2013 and joined the Byron Yoga Centre team in 2016, where he continues to facilitate retreat groups.

Ross has completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy with Dr N. Chandrasekaran, along with trainings in meditation, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Trauma Aware Yoga, Zen Thai Shiatsu massage, and Reiki.

Dan Stephenson

Dan teaches an alignment-based flow and works with the energy in the room, blending breath, meditation, and philosophy to help students move beyond physical practice into a more complete yogic lifestyle.

He completed his first Level 1 training in India in 2017, later undertook Level 2 with Byron Yoga Centre, and completed an Acro Yoga teacher training in 2018. He enjoys helping people build confidence with new skills and concepts.

Dan’s studies include Reiki, Tai Chi at a Chinese Shaolin temple, Buddhism and meditation in a Buddhist monastery, and travel across India to explore different forms of yoga.

The Yoga

The yoga style is Purna, a traditional hatha approach with a focus on alignment and intelligent sequencing. Purna means complete or whole, and the practice reflects that by integrating physical postures with breath awareness (pranayama), meditation, and philosophy.

Students can work at their own level, with variations and modifications offered so beginners and experienced practitioners can practice side by side.

Accommodation

At Byron Yoga Centre, the rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable, created to support rest and a good night’s sleep. Choose twin-share accommodation with shared bathrooms, or upgrade to a private ensuite room with a verandah, subject to availability and pricing.

Food

Much of the produce is grown in the on-site organic gardens. Meals are vegetarian, balanced, and designed to keep your energy steady throughout the weekend. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are used wherever possible, with a focus on wholesome food that supports your body as you reset.

Retreat Facilities

As a guest, you’ll have full access to 15 acres of land, including organic gardens, the heated 20-metre mineral salt pool, and a balé surrounded by banana trees. You can also take a bike into town or head to the beach.

Sauna

You can now add a sauna experience to your retreat for a reduced rate.

Mindfulness meditation retreat in Byron Bay

Mindfulness meditation retreat in Byron Bay