4-Day Wellness and Yoga Escape on the Fleurieu Peninsula

The Illuminate Wellness & Yoga Experience is hosted at Kings Beach Retreats, an architecturally designed property on the Fleurieu Peninsula, just over an hour from Adelaide. The retreat blends daily yoga and meditation practice with education on the core pillars of health: movement, breath, whole foods, hydration, connection, sunshine, and thought. Ellie Johns, founder of Equilibrium The Holistic Living Project, leads the program, drawing on her decade of experience as a health professional to give you practical, immediately applicable tools for a healthier life.

Days begin with a tonic, followed by guided meditation, breathwork, and movement. Mornings might include a mindful coastal walk or a wellness workshop. Afternoons open into deeper somatic practices and restorative circles, and evenings close with Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, or ceremony. There are no clocks and no rigid schedules; the flow is guided by presence and the group's energy, with ample space for rest, journaling, and integration.

Kings Beach Retreats itself is a destination. Designed by renowned architect Ian Hannaford, the property offers 360-degree views of rural vistas, grazing kangaroos, the Waitpinga Cliffs, and the Southern Ocean. Paintings by Robert Hannaford and Alison Mitchell adorn the walls. The secluded Kings Beach, with its ancient Aboriginal fish trap that forms a natural ocean pool, is a two-minute walk away, and the famous Heysen Trail is right at the doorstep.

This retreat is for anyone who wants to reset, learn about health from a holistic perspective, and experience the power of community and nature. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, the program is fully guided and adaptable. You'll leave with a course manual, take-home recipes, and a renewed sense of what's possible.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee