Our philosophy at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is to emulate human history.  We propose and encourage movement and exercise options that reflect human function, always considering movements that are needed in your life. Central to all that we offer and recommend for our movement and exercise options, is a focus on the 7 essential movement patterns needed for life. Through various modalities we encourage resistance training, which enables the human body to perform a combination of stability, functional movement, balance, core strength, and flexibility. We also consider the whole body’s system and ensure that each program offers a balance to regulate the hormones in the body, our movement activities and options aim to reduce any overload on the adrenal system that may compound pre existing stress related symptoms. Our exercise and activity program is recommended and ideal to assist in the management of lifestyle stress.
 
The mornings begin watching the sun rise out of the ocean whilst practicing the ancient art of Qi Gong, a restorative moving meditation. Exhilarating hikes and walks before breakfast continue the perfect start to your day. This provides an opportunity to explore the 200 hectares of diverse bush land and rainforest which provide homes for inquisitive native animals, beautiful birds and rare botanical species. One of the spectacular aspects of Gwinganna is its 5 star nature with 16 different walks, each one offering a different perspective and purpose. All paths, some gentle and others dynamic offer beautiful views of the surrounding valleys and hinterland and many showcase the magnificent blue of the Pacific Ocean.  

Every morning after breakfast we offer a variety of activities, some challenging and familiar, others unique and fun. We provide a yin and yang approach to movement. The yin is the more inwardly focused activities such as Yoga, Pilates and Dance. The Yang the more outwardly focused, increasing heart rate and intensity whilst still working around each individual’s limitations or offering challenge where appropriate. We encourage guests every day to asses their individual body and listen to what it requires for each day. A combination during the stay of both Yin and Yang activities, ensure balance in the body’s biochemistry and provide the opportunity for quality movement patterns to be introduced and maintained.