Alchemy Meditation and Yoga Retreat - Kingscliff, NSW

ALCHEMY is a four-day meditation and yoga retreat in Kingscliff, NSW, Australia, led by meditation teacher Tom Cronin with breathwork coach and yin yoga teacher Anna Pham. It suits anyone who wants to step away from the pace of daily life and rest, whether this is a first meditation retreat or one more in a long practice.

What to Expect

The days follow a steady rhythm of silence, movement, learning and rest. Mornings begin with meditation and yoga to wake the body and settle the mind. Through the day there are talks, workshops and breathwork sessions on purpose, self-awareness and mindful living, alongside gentle yoga, pranayama and restorative breathwork aimed at easing tension and settling the nervous system.

Between sessions there is room for mindful walks, time in nature, journaling and quiet reflection. Extended periods of silence are woven into the program, and evenings include meditation to close the day. Devices are set aside so that attention can turn inward. Meals are plant-based and prepared with care.

The retreat rests on four threads: deep meditation and stillness; breathwork, yoga and nervous system reset; workshops for inner clarity; and nourishment, nature and community. Many guests mention the friendships they make with other participants.

About Tom Cronin

Tom Cronin is a meditation teacher, transformation coach, keynote speaker and author based in Sydney. He spent 26 years in finance as one of Australia's leading bond and swap brokers, and lived through stress, anxiety, insomnia and panic attacks along the way. Meditation came into his life when that anxiety reached a crisis point. By listening to his inner voice rather than running from it, through meditation and deep self-inquiry, he found clarity, peace and purpose, and later left finance to do the work he felt called to.

He founded The Stillness Project, a global movement to inspire one billion people to sit in stillness daily, and teaches meditation courses including Vedic meditation. His teaching blends ancient wisdom with modern insight.

About Anna Pham

Anna Pham is a breathwork coach, yin yoga teacher and cacao ceremony host. She worked for many years as a fashion designer before following a more embodied, soul-led path. Her work brings together breathwork, yin yoga and cacao ceremony to support emotional release, nervous system regulation and self-awareness, with a grounded and nurturing presence that invites people to slow down and reconnect with the body and heart.

Before You Go

No prior experience is needed, only a willingness to be present and open. Beginners and seasoned practitioners are both welcome, and the retreat is held in a supportive environment designed for deep rest. Guests leave with simple practices they can carry into everyday life.