Elementa Women's Retreat

The Elementa Women's Retreat is a four-day wellness retreat for women at BlueGreen Sanctuary in the Byron Bay hinterland, New South Wales. It is held in a small group by Anastasia Elementa, a yoga teacher and Qi Gong instructor, and it is built for women who want the days to slow down: time for movement, creative practice, rest and company, without having to perform or get anything right.

What to Expect

The four days combine yoga, qi gong, art and fire circles. Between sessions there is room to swim, with three pools on site, and to use the sauna and ice bath. Every meal is prepared by a private chef, so the rhythm of the day is set by practice, rest and shared food rather than logistics.

The retreat is intentionally small. Anastasia's focus is helping women reconnect with their bodies, creativity and each other, in spaces that offer real nervous system relief and emotional clarity. The previous retreat at BlueGreen Sanctuary followed a similar arc: yoga in the Shala, art and ritual, swims between sessions and evenings around the fire.

One participant, Alesia, described leaving with "such gratitude and connectedness that I didn't even realise was possible. Connectedness to myself, nature, sisterhood and endless possibilities."

About Anastasia Elementa

Anastasia Elementa is a retreat director, movement and creative therapy facilitator, PhD researcher, certified yoga teacher and Qi Gong instructor. Her background in theatre, arts management, education and linguistics shapes the practices and retreats she creates. Born in Ukraine, raised in Germany and having lived in several countries, she brings a global perspective to her work with women. Her approach is honest and unforced, with no expectation of performance or perfection.

The Setting

BlueGreen Sanctuary sits in the Byron Bay hinterland, a landscape chosen for how it lets the days unfold slowly. The grounds include three pools, a sauna and an ice bath, and the yoga practice takes place in the Shala.

Before You Go

The retreat includes yoga, qi gong, art and fire circles, use of the sanctuary's pools, sauna and ice bath, and all meals prepared by a private chef. Payment plans are available for those who prefer to spread the cost.