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Mana® · Australia's boutique yoga retreatsCome home to yourself

Boutique yoga retreats and teacher trainings for women seeking rest, clarity and meaningful transformation.

Welcome to Mana®

A place to reconnect

Step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself. Every Mana experience blends movement, mindfulness and nature to help you slow down and reconnect with what matters most.

About Mana®

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Featured retreat

The Ubud Highlands Yoga Retreat

May 16-23 2027

Bali, but deeper. A week of yoga, culture, nature and very good living in the mountains surrounding Ubud.

From $3,970

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Our offerings

Retreats & teacher training

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Retreats

An invitation to pause

Boutique yoga and meditation retreats in some of the world's most beautiful destinations, from Australia, Bali and New Zealand to Italy, Japan, Mexico and Sri Lanka.

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Teacher training

Yoga Alliance accredited

200HRYoga Teacher Training
100HRYin Yoga, Meridians & Advanced Guided Relaxation Training
50HRAdvanced Sequencing w Chakras & Koshas
50HRPhilosophy. The Bhagavad Gita & Yoga Sutras
50HRAdvanced History, Philosophy & Ethics of Influential Yogas (Iyengar, Kundalini, Bikram, ect)

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Since 2014
A place to reconnect
Up to 12
Guests per retreat
75+
Retreats in Australia and abroad
Yoga Alliance
Accredited teacher training

Patty Perlman, founder of Mana Yoga Retreats, sitting cross legged on a deck in a garden

Meet the founder

Hi, I'm Patty.

ERYT 500, Owner · Retreat Leader + Head Trainer

Patty grew up in Acadia National Park in Maine, USA + began practicing yoga in her high school at age 15. She continued her education at university before taking a variety of teacher training’s which will be a lifelong educational journey.

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Kind words

“A truly magical yoga retreat in Byron Bay. Patty is a highly skilled and caring yoga teacher who will elevate your body and mind. Add to this luxe accommodation, amazing food, wine and like minded people... and you have a beautiful retreat. Don’t think about it... book in and treat yourself.”
Cass KoutouridisBYRON BAY BEACHFRONT YOGA RETREAT
“I recently attended the Make Peace Island Retreat with a friend and we loved it! The Island itself has super Bali vibes which was great for feeling like you are away on a holiday. The food was amazing and plentiful! Patty the instructor is amazing, super friendly and funny and her guided yoga teachings were delightful. I came home feeling like I had reset my attitude and less stressed or anxious which is just wanted I needed :-)”
Jemma MiddletonMAKEPEACE ISLAND YOGA RETREAT
“In search of a fun getaway with friends in Byron Bay I found Mana Yoga Retreats. WOW what a find! It was everything we could have hoped for and so much more... magical location, delicious healthy food, amazing group of girls and a great mix of activities. Patty's energy is contagious. She is such a fun, warm, caring soul and her attention to detail is incredible.”
Tracey CarterBYRON HINTERLAND RETREAT
“I attended the Mana Yoga Queenstown yoga snow retreat last year and had an excellent time. Being a busy corporate, I don’t easily pass on an opportunity to escape the four walls of my office – especially when it involves combining yoga, snowboarding and good food/wine! Patty’s retreats are well organised yet balanced.”
Ben BourkeQUEENSTOWN SKI + YOGA RETREAT